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Oklahoma State Football 2017 Spring Preview: Quarterbacks

By Andrew Miller

Dec 29, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) looks to throw against the Colorado Buffaloes during the first half at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 29, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) looks to throw against the Colorado Buffaloes during the first half at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /
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5. Jelani Woods

Height: 6’7″

Weight: 235 Pounds

Year: Freshman, Early Enrollee

As one of the few early enrollees from the 2017 recruiting class, Jelani Woods gave himself a leg up for the 2018 quarterback battle after Rudolph graduates. With so much competition for the backup job right now, a redshirt season for Woods seems probable.

Woods has a huge arm and great size that shows he can succeed in the Cowboy offensive scheme. He’s not the most elusive quarterback in the world, but his high school highlights do show a glimpse of pretty good strength to carry defenders for extra yardage when needed.

Similar to Wudtee, Woods is a very intriguing option for OK State’s quarterback future. Both guys have what it takes to be a successful QB in the system but both are still extremely young and untested.

Woods originally signed with the Cowboys as a three-star commit from Georgia as part of the 2017 recruiting class. It will be interesting to see how much faith Gundy and Yurcich have in the young quarterback with how many snaps he takes in the Spring Game.

One interesting similarity between Woods and Rudolph, both players were snatched up by Yurcich and OK State facing competition from other SEC schools in their own territory. Rudolph is from South Carolina, while Woods is from a bordering state in Georgia.

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