BREAKING: The Oklahoma Sooners are sparking excitement in spring practices as they appear to have unearthed their next dynamic receiver duo.

The Oklahoma Sooners offense has consistently ranked among the nation’s best, with a remarkable track record in yards per play since 2016, except for 2022 under new coaching leadership. Notably, they still maintain the all-time yards per play record, largely attributed to Kyler Murray’s exceptional 2018 season, supported by receivers CeeDee Lamb and Hollywood Brown. As spring practice unfolds, the Sooners appear to be cultivating another elite wide receiver duo reminiscent of that era.

Returning breakout star Nic Anderson, who tallied ten touchdowns and averaged 21 yards per reception last season, is poised to fill the role akin to CeeDee Lamb, showcasing size, speed, and polished route running. Additionally, transfer wide receiver Deion Burks from Purdue has garnered attention during spring practices, drawing comparisons to Hollywood Brown. Burks, who accounted for a significant portion of Purdue’s receiving production last year, brings explosive playmaking ability and elusiveness, likely to complement Anderson’s skill set.

While Burks is expected to excel in the slot receiver position, which was notably productive for the Sooners last season, the team boasts depth in its wide receiver corps. Veteran Jalil Farooq and speedy options like Brenen Thompson and Jaquaize Pettaway contribute to the team’s versatility. Freshman Zion Kearney has also impressed, indicating a promising future for the group.

Under quarterback Jackson Arnold’s leadership, the Sooners anticipate an impressive vertical passing attack, with Arnold showing proficiency in launching intermediate and deep passes. With Anderson and potentially Burks leading the charge, the Sooners aim to replicate the explosiveness of their 2018 receiver duo, Lamb and Hollywood Brown, with the potential for both players to exceed 1,100 yards and double-digit touchdowns, as demonstrated by Stoops and Anderson’s performance last season.