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2010:
Sam Bradford: In the November 17, 2007 game against Texas Tech, Bradford suffered a concussion of unknown severity.
Sam Bradford tore ligaments in his non-throwing hand during the Sooners' win against Oklahoma State.
In the Sooners' first game of the 2009 season (against Brigham Young), Bradford suffered a 3rd degree AC joint sprain one play after becoming Oklahoma's all-time passing leader. Bradford re-injured his right shoulder on October 17, 2009 in the Red River Rivalry against Texas on the second drive of the game. It was later announced that he would undergo season-ending shoulder surgery.
Jimmy Clausen: Suffered a Turf toe injury and underwent surgery to repair damaged tendons.
2009:
Mark Sanchez: Sanchez broke the thumb in his throwing hand, missing the first game against Idaho. During the first week of fall camp 2008, Sanchez suffered a dislocated left kneecap while warming up for practice.
Matthew Stafford: Suffered no significant injuries at the college level. Dislocated Shoulder against the Browns landed him on IR.
Josh Freeman: No significant injuries at the college or pro level.
2008:
Matt Ryan: In the season opener against Central Michigan, Ryan sprained his ankle.
Against Virginia Tech, Ryan broke his foot on the same leg.
2007:
Jamarcus Russell: Russell injured his shoulder in a loss to Georgia in the SEC Championship game, and missed the team's bowl game.
Brady Quinn: No significant injuries at the college level. Suffered a damaged tendon in his throwing hand in 2008. Suffered a foot injury that placed him on IR at the end of the 2009 season.
--Is Bradford really that big an injury risk anymore than other first round guys with the added weight to his frame, or is he a victim of getting injured in his final season and being the hot topic of the moment?
Sam Bradford: In the November 17, 2007 game against Texas Tech, Bradford suffered a concussion of unknown severity.
Sam Bradford tore ligaments in his non-throwing hand during the Sooners' win against Oklahoma State.
In the Sooners' first game of the 2009 season (against Brigham Young), Bradford suffered a 3rd degree AC joint sprain one play after becoming Oklahoma's all-time passing leader. Bradford re-injured his right shoulder on October 17, 2009 in the Red River Rivalry against Texas on the second drive of the game. It was later announced that he would undergo season-ending shoulder surgery.
Jimmy Clausen: Suffered a Turf toe injury and underwent surgery to repair damaged tendons.
2009:
Mark Sanchez: Sanchez broke the thumb in his throwing hand, missing the first game against Idaho. During the first week of fall camp 2008, Sanchez suffered a dislocated left kneecap while warming up for practice.
Matthew Stafford: Suffered no significant injuries at the college level. Dislocated Shoulder against the Browns landed him on IR.
Josh Freeman: No significant injuries at the college or pro level.
2008:
Matt Ryan: In the season opener against Central Michigan, Ryan sprained his ankle.
Against Virginia Tech, Ryan broke his foot on the same leg.
2007:
Jamarcus Russell: Russell injured his shoulder in a loss to Georgia in the SEC Championship game, and missed the team's bowl game.
Brady Quinn: No significant injuries at the college level. Suffered a damaged tendon in his throwing hand in 2008. Suffered a foot injury that placed him on IR at the end of the 2009 season.
--Is Bradford really that big an injury risk anymore than other first round guys with the added weight to his frame, or is he a victim of getting injured in his final season and being the hot topic of the moment?
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