As spring practices for Oklahoma get underway on March 22, it’s time to begin taking stock of what the Sooners have on campus in each respective position group. Here at the Sooners Wire, we’ll give you a breakdown of what to watch for as Oklahoma begins preparations for the 2022 season.
Yesterday, Josh Helmer took a look at a wide receiver group that lost several of their top pass catchers but looks to be in great shape anyway. Today, we’ll take a look at the position throwing them the football, the quarterback.
No position group has seen as much upheaval in the last few months as the quarterback group. After a benching and a coaching change in the last eight months, Oklahoma was well connected in the transfer portal and despite its losses at the position, remain in fantastic shape at quarterback.
Returning Starter: None
The Oklahoma Sooners lost both starting quarterbacks from the 2021 season when Spencer Rattler transferred to South Carolina and Caleb Williams transferred to Southern California.
The Sooners were proactive on the recruiting trail and in the transfer portal. Though they didn’t get a commitment from Dillon Gabriel until after Williams entered the portal, Jeff Lebby’s connection helped the Sooners have some insurance as Williams pondered his decision.
Other key returnees
Micah Bowens
Ralph Rucker
Ben Harris
Tanner Schafer
Spencer Jones
The Oklahoma Sooners are returning six snaps from 2021 at the quarterback position. Ralph Rucker’s six snaps. That’s how important getting Dillon Gabriel in the transfer portal was and why many think the Sooners should try to grab another quarterback with some experience in the portal.
There’s certainly some talent here, but there isn’t a player that the Sooners could turn to after Gabriel that has taken significant snaps at the collegiate level.
Key additions
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