In what’s a surprising move, Sam Bradford has decided he’s going to return for his junior year, which has to give Oklahoma the early edge on preseason rankings (maybe right behind Florida). With Bradford coming back, Oklahoma is now returning TE Jermaine Gresham, OT Trent Williams, and DT Jermaine Gresham.

“After looking at all the information and the opportunities, I feel that it’s in the best interest for me to come back,” Bradford said.

“I’ve dreamed about playing at Oklahoma since I was little,” Bradford said. “My three years here been probably the three of best years of my life. … I feel there’s no need to cut this experience short.”

This definitely makes Matthew Stafford the first pick taken in the 2009 NFL Draft. And it’ll get Detroit off the hook for blowing a pick, because there won’t be a quarterback close to Stafford as far as skills go.

My early guess for next year’s preseason rankings: Florida (1), Oklahoma (2), Texas (3), and USC (4).