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Oklahoma transfer wide receiver spotted in Los Angeles

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USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley leads a young an aggressive staff know for their recruiting prowess.
(Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) USC Head Coach Lincoln Riley

Could Mario Williams follow Lincoln Riley from Oklahoma to USC? Williams’ Instagram story is fueling speculation.

It appears Williams is taking a visit to USC after transferring from Oklahoma earlier this week. The Tampa, Florida native certainly got fans talking with this post.

Williams’ decision to enter the portal came one day after Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams did the same. Caleb Williams hasn’t ruled out a return to the Sooners, though.

Since arriving at USC, Riley has brought plenty of Oklahoma personnel with him. Riley recently brought in inside linebackers coach Brian Odom and offensive analyst Conner McQueen. Now, he could be gearing up to bring some players with him, as well.

Highly rated Oklahoma receiver Mario Williams enters NCAA Transfer Portal

Monday, Oklahoma’s quarterback entered the transfer portal. Tuesday, a Sooners wide receiver followed suit.

Mario Williams, who finished fourth in receiving for the Sooners this year, announced his intention to transfer Tuesday via Twitter.

Williams, a former four-star recruit, had 35 receptions for 380 yards and four touchdowns for the Sooners this year. In the Alamo Bowl, he had two receptions for 33 yards in Oklahoma’s 47-32 win over Oregon.

He headed to Norman as a four-star recruit and the No. 3 wide receiver recruit from the Class of 2021, according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

Mario Williams’ decision comes one day after former five-star recruit Caleb Williams entered the transfer portal. Caleb Williams rose to stardom this year after replacing Spencer Rattler under center. He hasn’t ruled out a return to Oklahoma, though.

If Mario Williams ends up transferring out, it could be quite a hit for the Oklahoma wide receiver room. While top receiver Marvin Mims is due back, Mike Woods is eligible for the NFL Draft, which could make for an interesting decision. Woods was Oklahoma’s No. 2 receiver this year, catching 35 passes for 400 yards.

Oklahoma went 11-2 this year and saw coach Lincoln Riley leave for USC after the regular season. Former Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables is getting ready to take over, and he now ha