Mechanicsville, VA (Atlee) four star outside linebacker Rick DeBerry Jr. made his collegiate decision today, choosing to attend Oklahoma in the fall of 2015.
Newest #OU commit #Rivals250 LB Ricky DeBerry talks about his commitment to the #Sooners http://t.co/Bam0fS6OC8 pic.twitter.com/y6kcekAcNZ
— Adam Friedman (@RivalsFriedman) December 19, 2014
In a press conference at Atlee High School in front of family, peers and educators DeBerry chose Oklahoma over his finalists Alabama, Texas A&M, Tennessee, Ohio State, Penn State, and in-state ACC schools UVA and Virginia Tech.
Ricky DeBerry @TheFranchize__ takes a seat with #UVa and #Sooners hats front and center. (8 hats on table) pic.twitter.com/gy3vX3if93
— Jacquie Franciulli (@JacquieFran_) December 19, 2014
Rated the 10th best outside linebacker in the nation according to Rivals, the 6’2″ 230lb stud prospect boasted over 50 offers nationwide from the biggest programs in the country. There’s no denying how a recruit of his caliber will impact the Sooner’s defense in the coming years.