Oklahoma junior linebacker Kenneth Murray is one of a league-high six Sooners on the Preseason All-Big 12 team, the league announced Tuesday.
Murray is the Preseason Defensive Player of the year while graduate transfer quarterback Jalen Hurts is the Preseason Newcomer of the Year.
Murray was joined on the first team by tight end Grant Calcaterra, running back Kennedy Brooks, and center Creed Humphrey. CeeDee Lamb made the first team twice — both as a wide receiver and as a kick/punt returner.
Murray led the Sooners with 155 tackles a year ago, including 28 against Army.