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Oklahoma recruiting report card: An O-lineman headlines Sooners' 2016 class that lacks star power

With the early signing period approaching, here is the second in a four-part series examining Oklahoma's past four recruiting classes. This is a look at Oklahoma's 2016 class. Check out our 2015 recruiting report card here.

Best player in the class

Ben Powers, OL: If an offensive lineman is the best player in your recruiting class, it’s usually not a good sign. Ben Powers may be the exception. Virtually overlooked out of Wichita, Kan., Powers was a full qualifier out of high school but ended up playing JUCO ball at Butler Community College.