ESPN Ranks OU Linebackers #1

ESPN Big 12 blogger David Ubben ranks OU's 2011 linebacker corps as the conference's best. He notes that nickel backs "are included in this list" while "hybrid DE/LB's will be with defensive lines."

"The Sooners boast the Big 12's top returning defender in Travis Lewis, who has notched at least 100 tackles in each of the past three seasons, and he'll be joined by the Big 12's co-Defensive Freshman of the Year, Tony Jefferson. Tom Wort and Corey Nelson are both loaded with potential, and will fill out the rotation, after the starter at middle linebacker, Austin Box, died on May 19."