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Can Jacobe Johnson help OU at receiver? 'There is no doubt'

headshotby:George Stoia09/26/24

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Syndication: The Oklahoman
OU freshman Jacobe Johnson speaks during a media day. Photo credit: Bryan Terry - The Oklahoman/USA TODAY Network.

OU is desperate at receiver. The room is depleted, with injuries to Jayden Gibson, Jalil Farooq, Andrel Anthony and Nic Anderson. Deion Burks is also listed as questionable for Saturday’s game after suffering a “soft tissue” inury.  That’s why Oklahoma has turned to Johnson. Coach Brent Venables and the OU coaching staff met with Johnson Sunday and asked him if he’d be willing to make the move this week and see if he can help the Sooners offensively.

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