Tulsa Adds Local Prep Star Owen Ostroski to Close Out Signing Class for 2021

SIGNING DAY CENTRAL

TULSA, Okla. –– The University of Tulsa added local star defensive lineman Owen Ostroski to its 2021 signing class on Wednesday, Golden Hurricane Head Coach Philip Montgomery announced. Ostroski's signing gives Tulsa a total of eight newcomers to the 2021 roster, including seven high school signees along with one four-year transfer.

In total, the Hurricane gained four offensive players –– two receivers, one quarterback and one running back –– and four student-athletes on the defensive side of the ball –– two linebackers, one lineman and one safety.

"We had to be very selective this year with the numbers that we have," said Montgomery. "We needed to really isolate in on our depth and identify areas of need not for just now but in the future. We feel like we've addressed that. It's a unique year when it comes to recruiting. We've obviously signed a smaller class, but we have quite a few of our seniors coming back."

Tulsa will announce on Friday those seniors who have elected to return in 2021 for an extra season of eligibility.

Ostroski, a 6'2", 245 defensive lineman, played at Tulsa's Holland Hall High School. He turned in a dominating senior season while leading HHS to a 12-0 record and the Class 3A state championship. Ostroski recorded 94 tackles, including 41 for loss, along with 15 sacks and three blocked punts as a senior. He led a defense that posted five shutouts and allowed only 69 points.

"Owen is an explosive player. He has a great first step and a tremendous motor. He's all over the field. He does a great job with his hands and is very physical. Owen is one of the strongest guys that you'll see coming out of high school," said Montgomery. "We love the energy and level of play Owen brings. He's a great student-athlete. He's a player who fits our system and we think will be a special player at Tulsa."

At mid-semester, Tulsa added Oklahoma transfer Jon-Michael Terry to the linebacker position. Terry played in a total of 42 career games, had 8 starts and recorded 49 career tackles in four seasons for the Sooners.
"We're extremely excited about John Michael Terry. He's a local kid who has been a great student-athlete at Oklahoma. He has his degree but was looking for a new opportunity. He can be a vital part of what we have going on," said Montgomery.

"Obviously with the departure of Zaven Collins, Jon-Michael is a guy who brings in collegiate experience at the linebacker position and has played in some big-time games," added Montgomery. "For him, he was looking for the opportunity to make an impact and it seemed to be the right fit at the right time for both sides.

Five states are represented in Tulsa's signing class, including one each from Louisiana, Missouri, Tennessee, two from Oklahoma and three from Texas.

The remaining six newcomers inked national letters-of-intent during the December signing period.

Scottie Alexander, a receiver who comes to Tulsa from Collierville High School in Tennessee, had 406 receiving yards on 27 receptions for a 15.0 average his senior season. Running back Bill Jackson, who comes from Cardinal Ritter College Prep in St. Louis, Missouri, was one of the state's top players. Linebacker Jaden Moore comes from Green Oaks High School in Shreveport, Louisiana, where he was credited with 308 tackles and six interceptions in his final three seasons.

The Texas signees include quarterback Braylon Braxton, receiver Marquis Shoulders and safety Zion Hopes.

Braxton threw for 1,342 yards and 16 TDs in just eight games as a senior, while as a junior threw for 3,236 yards and 45 touchdowns and rushed for 849 yards and 11 TDs at Independence High School. Shoulders, who has top-end speed, played mostly running back at Katy Tompkins High School, but will be positioned at receiver for the Hurricane. Hopes, who tallied 86 tackles and 10 passes defended in 10 games his senior campaign at Jefferson High School, brings great size to the safety position.

2021 Tulsa Football Newcomer BIOS
FEBRUARY SIGNEE
Owen Ostroski                 DL       6-2      245      Fr-HS      Tulsa, Okla. / Holland Hall HS
A four-year letterwinner at Holland Hall High School … dominated while helping Holland Hall to a 12-0 record and a Class 3A state championship his senior season … recorded 94 tackles, including 41 for loss, along with 15 sacks and three blocked punts as a senior … led a defense that posted 5 shutouts and allowed only 69 points … was a first-team Tulsa World all-metro selection … was named the Defensive MVP in the state championship game with 9 tackles and 3.5 TFLs in a 35-7 win over Lincoln Christian … in a playoff victory over Checotah, he had 12 tackles, 4 TFLs, 5 QB hurries and blocked one punt … had a 3-star rating by 247Sports and Rivals.com … was the 2019 Oklahoma District 2A-5 MVP as a junior, while playing defensive line, linebacker, tight end and offensive line, helping Holland Hall to a 9-3 record … also lettered in track and field, throwing the shot put and discus … his father, Jerry, was an All-America offensive lineman for Tulsa in 1991 and had a 9-year NFL career with the Buffalo Bills … high school coach was Tag Gross

MID-SEMESTER TRANSFER
Jon- Michael Finley       LB        6-3       245      Gr-TR   Tulsa, Okla. / Univ. of Oklahoma
Played in a total of 42 career games and made 8 starts at Oklahoma … totaled 49 career tackles … was a two-time Big 12 All-Academic selection … started first six games of his junior season before suffering a season-ending injury against Texas (10/12) ... totaled 23 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, one sack, a pass breakup and two QB hurries in nine games with two starts in the 2020 season … played linebacker and tight end at Victory Christian Academy … totaled 453 tackles and caught 148 passes for 2,3000 yards and 17 TDs in his prep career … ranked as a four-star recruit by ESPN and a three-star recruit by Scout, 247Sports and Rivals ... selected for 2016 Semper Fi All-American Bowl.

DECEMBER SIGNEES
Scottie Alexander                      WR         6-2         198           Fr-HS          Collierville, Tenn. / Collierville HS
Was a 3-year starter at Collierville High School … totaled 878 yards for a 16.3 average per catch and had 8 TD receptions in three seasons … had 406 receiving yards on 27 receptions for a 15.0 average as a senior … had a 3-star rating by 247Sports and Rivals.com.

Braylon Braxton                         QB          6-2         200           Fr-HS          Frisco, Texas / Independence HS
A dual-threat quarterback … was a three-year starter at Independence High School … had a 3-star rating by 247Sports and Rivals.com … threw for 1,342 yards and 16 TDs in 8 games as a senior … completed 202-of-329 passes for 3,236 yards and 45 touchdowns as a junior in 2019, while also rushing for 849 yards and 11 TDs … was a unanimous first-team all-district selection his junior season … was named the District 5-5A-I Offensive Newcomer of the Year as a sophomore … completed 136-of-242 passes his sophomore campaign for 1,580 yards and 21 TDs, while rushing for 541 yards and one touchdown.

Roderick "Zion" Hopes            SAF         6-3         180           Fr-HS          Jefferson, Texas / Jefferson HS
Was a two-year starter at Jefferson High School … had 146 stops in his two seasons … was credited with 86 tackles, including 50 solos, 8 pass breakups and 2 interceptions in 10 games his senior season … also had a 21.7 punt return average … totaled 60 tackles, 3 pass breakups and one interception in 2019 … had a 3-star rating by 247Sports.

Bill Jackson                                   RB           5-10       195           Fr-HS          St. Louis, Mo. /Cardinal Ritter College Prep
Rated by MaxPreps as the No. 15 recruit in the state of Missouri … had a 3-star rating by 247Sports …
Averaged 141 yards per game, 11.1 average per carry and scored 9 TDs in seven games in 2019 … rank for 230 yards and 4 TDs on 9 carries vs. Borgia HS … entered his senior season as the St. Louis Post Dispatch's No. 16 player in its Super 30 preseason countdown.

Jaden Moore                                LB           6-3         220           Fr-HS          Shreveport, La. / Green Oaks HS
Was a four-year letterwinner at Green Oaks High School … was credited with 308 tackles and 6 interceptions in his final 3 seasons … totaled 86 stops and 3 INTs in 9 games as a senior … compiled 120 tackles, 67 solos, 13 TFLs and 3 sacks in 12 games his junior campaign … had 102 tackles, 9 sacks and 3 INTs his sophomore season … earned all-district accolades as a sophomore … high school coach was Terrence Isaac.

Marquis Shoulders                    WR         5-10       165           Fr-HS          Katy, Texas / Katy Tompkins HS
Was a three-year letterwinner and two-year starter at Tompkins High School … rushed for 742 yards, 11 TDs and an 8.3 average per carry in 7 games his senior season … had 13 receptions for 184 yards and 2 TDs as a senior … had a 3-star rating by 247Sports … named the District 19-6A Special Teams Player of the Year as a junior in 2019 … rushed for 1,050 yards, 13 touchdowns and a 9.2 average per carry as a junior … returned 14 kicks for 295 yards with a long of 95 yards his junior campaign.

Tulsa Adds Local Prep Star Owen Ostroski to Close Out Signing Class for 2021

Players Mentioned

Scottie Alexander

Braylon Braxton

Zaven Collins

Zion Hopes

Bill Jackson

Jaden Moore

Owen Ostroski

Marquis Shoulders

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