Jacie
3/3/2016, 04:24 PM
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/college-sports/oklahomasooners/2016/03/03/oklahoma-will-replace-sterling-shepards-production-wide-receiver
Dede Westbrook, senior
The first name that jumps out is Westbrook. He naturally fits in as the next No. 1 receiver, being Oklahoma's second-leading receiver in 2015. Westbrook possesses a lot of speed and craftiness. He'll be a problem for a lot of corners in the Big 12 if he continues to develop his route-running, and his confidence will only build as players start to look to him as a senior leader. Westbrook has plenty of talent to become OU's top receiving threat with one full year under his belt in Norman, Okla.
Jarvis Baxter, senior
Baxter was a late addition to Oklahoma's 2015 roster, but he immediately found his way on to the field. He's a quick, shifty receiver with a lot of athleticism to help him compete in the Big 12. Ball control will be very important to his development. Baxter could be a much more serious threat at receiver in 2016. Baxter has a lot to prove, but he can be used in a variety of ways and could develop into something special with the way he stepped on to campus and immediately found playing time.
Geno Lewis, senior
The Penn State graduate transfer will be immediately eligible for Oklahoma. Telling by his tape and production at Penn State, Lewis has all the tools to be a big-time FBS receiver. He was underutilized in his final season at Penn State, but in Lincoln Riley's offense, everyone gets a piece of the pie. And Lewis could be in line to go up and make some big grabs, as he did a lot at his old school. Learning Riley's system shouldn't be difficult to pick up, and he definitely has the potential to make the same impact as Justin Brown had in 2012 as a one-year transfer.
Mark Andrews, sophomore
Yes, Andrews is a tight end. But he was almost automatic for a touchdown whenever Mayfield found him in open field. Andrews has the build of a tight end, but he moves like a receiver. His 6-foot-5 frame makes him difficult to bring down, and he's got the legs to break away for scores. Expect Mayfield to look for Andrews a lot more than just in goal line situations. Riley could get really creative with how he utilizes the third-year sophomore.
John Humphrey, freshman
Shepard has some weight on Humphrey, but the freshman has a lot of potential to become an impact player in 2016. He redshirted in 2015, but was named OU's offensive scout team player of the year. He mimicked some of the best Big 12 receivers on OU's scout team, but opponents might be trying to replicate his speed and talent if he can find a place in OU's rotation. Oklahoma typically has been fortunate to find a star-in-the-making every graduating cycle, and Humphrey could reap the benefits of multiple receiving roles up for grabs.
Dede Westbrook, senior
The first name that jumps out is Westbrook. He naturally fits in as the next No. 1 receiver, being Oklahoma's second-leading receiver in 2015. Westbrook possesses a lot of speed and craftiness. He'll be a problem for a lot of corners in the Big 12 if he continues to develop his route-running, and his confidence will only build as players start to look to him as a senior leader. Westbrook has plenty of talent to become OU's top receiving threat with one full year under his belt in Norman, Okla.
Jarvis Baxter, senior
Baxter was a late addition to Oklahoma's 2015 roster, but he immediately found his way on to the field. He's a quick, shifty receiver with a lot of athleticism to help him compete in the Big 12. Ball control will be very important to his development. Baxter could be a much more serious threat at receiver in 2016. Baxter has a lot to prove, but he can be used in a variety of ways and could develop into something special with the way he stepped on to campus and immediately found playing time.
Geno Lewis, senior
The Penn State graduate transfer will be immediately eligible for Oklahoma. Telling by his tape and production at Penn State, Lewis has all the tools to be a big-time FBS receiver. He was underutilized in his final season at Penn State, but in Lincoln Riley's offense, everyone gets a piece of the pie. And Lewis could be in line to go up and make some big grabs, as he did a lot at his old school. Learning Riley's system shouldn't be difficult to pick up, and he definitely has the potential to make the same impact as Justin Brown had in 2012 as a one-year transfer.
Mark Andrews, sophomore
Yes, Andrews is a tight end. But he was almost automatic for a touchdown whenever Mayfield found him in open field. Andrews has the build of a tight end, but he moves like a receiver. His 6-foot-5 frame makes him difficult to bring down, and he's got the legs to break away for scores. Expect Mayfield to look for Andrews a lot more than just in goal line situations. Riley could get really creative with how he utilizes the third-year sophomore.
John Humphrey, freshman
Shepard has some weight on Humphrey, but the freshman has a lot of potential to become an impact player in 2016. He redshirted in 2015, but was named OU's offensive scout team player of the year. He mimicked some of the best Big 12 receivers on OU's scout team, but opponents might be trying to replicate his speed and talent if he can find a place in OU's rotation. Oklahoma typically has been fortunate to find a star-in-the-making every graduating cycle, and Humphrey could reap the benefits of multiple receiving roles up for grabs.