Oklahoma Sooners add transfer portal wide receiver
Oklahoma Sooners add transfer portal wide receiver
The Oklahoma Sooners have been active in the spring transfer portal window, landing former Stanford offensive lineman Jake Maikkula and former Cal running back Jaydn Ott. But they weren't done there, earning a commitment from former McNeese State wide receiver Jer'Michael Carter.
Out of Kentwood, Lousiana, Carter is 6-foot-4 and 192 pounds. He plays big and doesn't shy away from contact. Carter displays good hands and can win at every level of the passing game.
Carter led McNeese State with 37 receptions for 537 yards. He accounted for 22% of the passing yardage last season. No other player had more than one touchdown catch. Last season, he had just three drops on 61 targets, and 25 of his 37 receptions went for first downs. When targeted, McNeese State quarterbacks had a passer rating of 94.2.
The Sooners needed to add another wide receiver with some collegiate experience due to the injury to Javonnie Gibson in spring ball and Jayden Gibson's setback just before spring ball began. Both players are expected to be back for fall camp, but Oklahoma was in need of some more size and experience on the outside.
Carter will compete for snaps on the outside this summer and fall with Zion Kearney, Ivan Carreon, Elijah Thomas, and Keontez Lewis.
Oklahoma's offense was limited in 2024 due in large part to injuries at the wide receiver position. This offseason, the Sooners have added competitive depth through the transfer portal so they don't run into that same situation again.
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