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2023 NFL Draft: Michael Turk signs with Miami Dolphins as undrafted free agent

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Redshirt fifth year punter Michael Turk during the Walk of Champions on Sept. 10.

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Here's a list of the OU players selected in the 2023 NFL Draft, which began Thursday. This post will be updated throughout the draft, which ends Saturday, and incorporate free-agent signings that follow:

Michael Turk, punter

Turk signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent on Sunday. The Dallas, Texas, native appeared in 24 games for the Sooners the past two seasons after stints at Lafayette and Arizona State. Turk averaged 46.1 yards per punt over five seasons and recorded a career-long 85 yard punt with OU in 2021.

Chris Murray, offensive guard

Murray signed with Tampa Bay as an undrafted free agent on Saturday. The Palmdale, California, native started 25 games at right guard for the Sooners the past two seasons, while earning an All-Big 12 honorable mention in 2022.

CJ Coldon, defensive back

Coldon signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent on Saturday. Coldon appeared in 12 games with the Sooners after transferring from Wyoming. The Belleville, Illinois, native recorded 43 tackles and four interceptions in 2022.

Jalen Redmond, defensive tackle

Former OU defensive tackle Jalen Redmond signed with the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent on Saturday after not being selected in the NFL draft. Redmond appeared in 36 games with the Sooners. The Midwest City native recorded 23 tackles — 10 for loss — and four sacks in 2022. He declared for the NFL draft on Dec. 18. 

Brayden Willis, tight end

Tight end Brayden Willis was selected by the San Francisco 49ers with the 247th pick in the seventh round of the NFL draft on Saturday. Willis spent five seasons with the Sooners, appearing in 58 games and starting in 25. He finished 2022 with a career-high 39 receptions, 514 yards and seven touchdowns. The Arlington, Texas, native declared for the NFL draft on Jan. 2 following his breakout season. 

Eric Gray, running back

Gray was drafted by the New York Giants with the 172nd pick in the fifth round of the draft on Saturday. The Memphis, Tennessee, native spent his first two seasons with Tennessee before transferring to the Sooners. Gray recorded career-highs in yards (1,336) and touchdowns (11) in 2022. 

Wanya Morris, offensive tackle

Former offensive tackle Wanya Morris was selected by Kansas City with the 92nd pick in the third round of the draft on Friday. Morris spent his first two seasons with Tennessee before transferring to OU. The Grayson, Georgia, native appeared in 15 games with the Sooners over the past two seasons and was an AP second team All-Big 12 selection in 2022.

Marvin Mims, receiver

Former OU receiver Marvin Mims was drafted by the Denver Broncos with the 63rd pick in the second round of the draft on Friday. Mims spent three seasons with the Sooners, catching 123 passes for 2,398 yards and 20 touchdowns, while earning a first team All-Big 12 selection in 2022. The junior receiver declared for the NFL draft on Jan. 6.

Anton Harrison, offensive tackle

Former offensive tackle Anton Harrison was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the 27th pick in the first round of the draft on Thursday. Harrison played three seasons at OU and appeared in 34 games. Harrison received All-Big 12 First Team honors after starting all 12 of OU’s games in 2022.

 

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