Sam Bradford
Sam Bradford Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Sam Bradford has announced that he will be returning for his junior year in hopes of bringing a national championship to Norman.

The Heisman Trophy winner made it official in a news conference on Wednesday when he said he would be passing on a chance to be a high NFL draft pick.

"I've dreamed about playing at Oklahoma since I was little," said the Oklahoma City native. "My three years here have been probably three of the best years of my life, and I really feel that there's no need to cut this experience short."

Bradford went on to say that he was looking forward to another chance at competing for a fourth straight Big 12 championship and another opportunity at a national title.

In 2008, Bradford led the nation with 50 touchdown
passes and a quarterback rating of over 180, making him last year's most efficient passer in Football Bowl Subdivision play. The 21-year-old, third-year sophomore quarterback broke the NCAA record for touchdown passes during the freshman and sophomore seasons with 86.

According to NFL sources, he likely would have been one of the top quarterbacks taken in this year's NFL draft if he had decided to leave school.

Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops will also have back All-America tight end Jermaine Gresham and offensive lineman Trent Williams. Defensive tackle Gerald McCoy previously revealed he would be back for his junior season on Monday.

"We are pleased that these players are returning to our program," said Stoops. "They understand the value of gaining another year of experience and improving their position in the draft."