9 Sooners named to All-Big 12 first team by coaches

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Nine Oklahoma Sooners have been named All-Big 12 first team while coach Bob Stoops, quarterback Baker Mayfield and receiver Dede Westbrook were singled out for individual honors.

Mayfield is Offensive Player of the Year, Westbrook is Offensive Newcomer of the Year and Stoops is Coach of the Year in the awards announced Wednesday and voted on by conference coaches. The coaches are not allowed to vote for their own players.

Mayfield is first team All-Big 12 with running back Samaje Perine, receiver Sterling Shepard, offensive linemen Ty Darlington and Nila Kasitati, defensive lineman Charles Tapper, linebackers Dominique Alexander and Eric Striker, and defensive back Zack Sanchez.