Most Likely to Succeed Who is he: Aaron Kelley Where he plays: Putnam City Here's the details: 5-10, 280, Sr. What he plays: Defensive tackle Why you'll know his name in 2007: A quick, explosive player and a difference-maker on defense, Kelley will go from being un-noticed to demanding a double-team. But more importantly, he's well-liked by his team and his coaches. "He's highly regarded by our team as a leader,'' said coach Mark Little. "The linemen go un-noticed a lot of the time, but he's a great player who deserves some recognition. We're fortunate to have him and I'm fortunate enough to be able to be around him.'' The Guy Behind the Guy Who is he: Tracey Norwood Where he plays: Westmoore Here's the details: 5-10, 195, Sr. What he plays: Quarterback Why you'll know his name in 2007: For the past two seasons, Norwood has been behind quarterback Ryan Fightmaster. This season, he'll finally get his chance. The senior is receiving interest from Texas tech, Rice, Kansas State, Kansas, SMU and Wyoming. "I was just hoping to play as a sophomore,'' Norwood said. "Now I'm ready.'' Little Big Man Who is he: Patrick Peck Where he plays: Kingfisher Here's the details: 5-6, 160, Sr. What he plays: Running back Why you'll know his name in 2007: Peck gained nearly 800 yards and had 15 touchdowns this season, but this is the year he should really break out. A wrestler with great balance, Peck is small, but extremely quick. "Games, practice, everything. He's the hardest worker on this team,'' says coach Jeff Myers. And yes, Peck weighs just 160 pounds, but Myers says Peck has gained 15 pounds since last year. Small, but getting bigger. Ready for a Breakthrough Who is he: Levi Queen Where he plays: Harrah What he plays: Running back/linebacker Here's the details: 5-10, 230, Sr. Why you'll know his name in 2007: Harrah, to put it mildly, has been playoff challenged of late. That being said, their players haven't exactly been thrust into the spotlight. "But if we can do a bit better as a team, people will know more about Levi,'' said coach Greg Willis. Well, Queen might be the exception. After a season where he rushed for more than 1,300 yards, Queen should demand a bit of attention. "People that play here have to love the game,'' Willis said. "We haven't had a lot of success, so the ones that come out have a great passion for the game. For Levi, he's a guy who has a lot of potential to have some great numbers. An excellent student and the type of guy who can definitely find a spot on a college team.'' Motor Man Who is he: Zopon Williams Where he plays: Edmond Santa Fe What he plays: Defensive end Here's the details: 6-2, 220, Sr. Why you'll know his name in 2007: After registering four sacks a season ago, Williams is already running hot this year. The team leader on Santa Fe's defense, Williams is a loud talker with high energy. Williams didn't play as a sophomore and got going last year. "I really don't think people know about him,'' said coach Dan Cocannouer. "He's still learning, but his motor is always at 100 miles an hour. You can tell it's all going to click for him real soon.''
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