The result?

Even if Broyles is short on practice, he’s long on seasoning.

“He has,” said Wilson, “a feel.”

He doesn’t have imposing size or strength. And while very swift in Class 6A, it’s hard to know where Broyles’ speed will place him in the Big 12.

“He can catch the ball. He’s got some good feet,” said Adron Tennell, the Sooners’ best receiver in their final preseason scrimmage. “He’s got to get the plays down. I know it’s kind of hard, but he’s got to learn them.”

Coincidence, or does Tennell sound just like Sumlin?

It’s only been a few short weeks and Broyles might not play a down this season but the hometown kid has managed to make himself noticed.

“Sometimes you just get a guy,” Wilson said, “and you say, ‘That guy’s a player.’”

Broyles is that guy.

We’ll see how it turns out.

Clay Horning

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