OU football lands McNeese State WR Jer'Michael Carter in transfer portal
Carter announced his commitment Wednesday on social media.
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Carter joins a Sooners team in the market for a wide receiver after Javonnie Gibson underwent surgery this spring on a broken leg. OU coach Brent Venables said there's a chance Gibson could return ahead of the start of the season.
A native of Kentwood, Louisiana, Carter caught 37 passes for 537 yards with three touchdowns last season. Carter caught three passes for 56 yards while averaging 18.7 yards per catch as a true freshman in 2023.
Carter was a first team All-District 9-1A wide receiver out of Kentwood High School in Louisiana.
The Sooners open the season by hosting Illinois State on Aug. 30. OU is coming off a 6-7 third season under Venables in which it finished No. 119 in receiving yards per game and No. 114 in total offense.
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