April 23, 2022; Norman; Oklahoma Sooners large receiver Marvin Mims (17) celebrates large receiver Theo Wease (10) after scoring a landing in the course of the spring recreation at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
OU’s three receptions leaders are gone, however Gabriel will nonetheless have Marvin Mims, harm returnee Theo Wease and Arizona State switch LV Bunkley-Shelton at his disposal. Can Mims specifically get pleasure from a breakout yr? – Connelly, ESPN
Gone are Jadon Haselwood, Mario Williams, and Michael Woods, however that ought to lead individuals to consider that this large receiver group will be worse. In reality, there’s an opportunity it might be significantly better with Marvin Mims about to get featured within the offense and Wease’s return from harm.
For all of the depth the Sooners had at large receiver in 2021, it in some way grew to become a detriment as Mims didn’t play as a lot as he ought to have and didn’t see the goal share {that a} man averaging 22 yards per reception ought to have.
Jalil Farooq might be on the verge of a breakout season after his Alamo Bowl efficiency and Jayden Gibson might push for taking part in time after he confirmed out within the spring recreation.
Drake Stoops returns to offer the regular palms on the large receiver place and will get plenty of appears for Oklahoma within the slot this season.
The addition of L.V. Bunkley Shelton to the large receiver depth chart gives a man that may step in and play within the slot from day one for the Sooners.
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