One of the biggest keys to Oklahoma's offensive success in 2017 won't be back for 2018. Starting left tackle Orlando Brown announced on Twitter Wednesday that he's leaving a year of eligibility on the table so he can go pancake guys on the next level.
After talking things over with my family and coaches, I will be declaring early for the NFL Draft. It’s been an amazing 4 years here. I wouldn’t want to be a part of any other university. Thank you Sooner Nation!!! ⭕️🙌🏾
— Orlando Brown (Zeus) (@ZEUS__78) January 3, 2018
This move doesn't come as much of a surprise. Brown is one of the best offensive tackles in this draft class, and there's a real possibility he's a top 10 pick, if not top five. He's a mountain of a man who checks in at six-foot-eight and 345 pounds. He's also an athletic freak that has all the makings of what NFL teams will consider to be a possible "franchise tackle." Something extremely valuable for teams looking to protect those precious commodities known as "franchise quarterbacks."
Brown was a unanimous first-team All-America selection this season, as well as a finalist for the Outland Trophy. He started every game for Oklahoma over the last three seasons.
