Derek Farniok

6-9, 320 | Class of 2011

HometownVolga, S.D.
SchoolWashington High School
PositionOffensive Tackle
Status Signed Oklahoma 02/02/2011

Scout Grade

56 POSITION

117 REGIONAL

NR STATE

Derek Farniok News Feed

Crimson Countdown: T Derek Farniok

During the summer, ESPN.com is taking a closer look at each scholarship player on Oklahoma's roster in our Crimson Countdown series. Each day, we analyze each player's impact on the program since arriving on campus, his potential impact this fall, and his long-term projection.
about 4294 days ago | Brandon Chatmon | Oklahoma Sooners
Retooled O-line will anchor Sooners offense

Oklahoma had one of the nation's best running games in 2013. The Sooners rode their ground game to an Allstate Sugar Bowl win and 11-2 record. OU's offensive line was the foundation of the team's success a season ago but it will be retooled in 2014.
about 4415 days ago | Brandon Chatmon | Oklahoma Sooners
Signs of a successful spring for the Sooners

Oklahoma kicked off spring practice over the weekend. The Sooners are well ahead of where they were at this time last year but still have work to do if they hope to build off their 2013 season.
about 4430 days ago | Brandon Chatmon | Oklahoma Sooners
Several needs remain for OU's 2014 class

Recruiting season is about to kick into high gear. As soon as Bedlam is over on Dec. 7, Oklahoma will hit the recruiting trails hard looking to secure the future. OU has been superb at finding late hidden gems in recent seasons, with cornerback Zack Sanchez, a redshirt freshman from the Class of 2012, and linebacker Dominique Alexander, a true freshman from the Class of 2013, already making an impact on the program after getting relatively late offers from the Sooners.
about 4531 days ago | Brandon Chatmon | NCF On The Trail
Big 12 Week 12: Did you know?

Back again with more stats and tidbits courtesy of SID departments across the league and ESPN stats and information. Did you know ... TCU coach Gary Patterson returns to his alma mater for the first time as a head coach when he visits Kansas State on Saturday.
about 4545 days ago | Brandon Chatmon | Texas Longhorns
Sooners' position battles becoming clear

It's midway through Oklahoma's preseason camp, so there's no better time to update the position battles that could define the Sooners season. Quarterback: Blake Bell remains the favorite to start the season opener, but the quarterback competition rages on in Norman.
about 4638 days ago | Brandon Chatmon | Oklahoma Sooners
Thompson hopes to uphold tradition at LT

NORMAN, Okla.--Tyrus Thompson won't talk about it but the pipeline from starting left tackle at the University of Oklahoma to NFL roster has been pretty strong in recent years.
about 4644 days ago | Brandon Chatmon | Oklahoma Sooners
Placing the Sooners' roster in tiers

You've seen them while prepping your fantasy football team. Or reading ESPN Insider Chad Ford while getting ready for the NBA Draft. The "tier system" is an effective way of making sense, differentiating and analyzing a cluster of players.
about 4682 days ago | Jake Trotter | Oklahoma Sooners
Crimson Countdown: OT Derek Farniok

During the summer months, SoonerNation will take a closer look at each player on Oklahoma's roster in our Crimson Countdown series. Each day, we will analyze each player's impact on the program since arriving on campus, his potential impact this fall and his long-term impact.
about 4692 days ago | Brandon Chatmon | Oklahoma Sooners
Position breakdown: Offensive line

NORMAN. Okla. -- The players on the offensive line will be largely the same in 2013. The coach directing them will not. One of the first moves Bob Stoops made after signing day was firing Bruce Kittle and James Patton and replacing them with Bill Bedenbaugh, who was formerly at West Virginia.
about 4813 days ago | Jake Trotter | Oklahoma Sooners
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