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Oklahoma football: Ronnie Perkins’ 3rd-round draft selection bit of a surprise

Dec 5, 2020; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Isaiah Thomas (95) and defensive end Ronnie Perkins (7) react during the first half against the Baylor Bears at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Defensive end Ronnie Perkins became the second Oklahoma football players selected in the 2021 NFL Draft.

He is now the property of the New England Patriots, who selected Perkins with the 33rd pick in the third round, the 96th player taken overall.

There were no Oklahoma Sooner celebrations on opening night of the draft on Thursday, when 32 first-round selections were announced.