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Four-star linebacker Ricky DeBerry commits to Oklahoma

Ricky DeBerry, a heralded senior prospect from Mechanicsville, Va., committed to the Oklahoma Sooners on Friday.
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Ricky DeBerry, a heralded senior prospect from Mechanicsville, Va., committed to Oklahoma on Friday.

DeBerry, who drew more than 50 scholarship offers, is the No. 10 outside linebacker and No. 122 prospect in the class of 2015, according to the recruiting service Rivals.com.

"They do a lot things I want to do on defense like rushing the passer," Deberry said, according to Rivals.com. "They've told me I can be like Eric Striker. They have great academics, great fan support and they're overall great people."

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DeBerry is the 17th player in the class of 2015 to commit to the Sooners. Oklahoma's 2015 recruiting class ranks 18th in the country, according to Rivals.com.

- Chris Johnson