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Transfer wide receiver named Oklahoma Sooners top newcomer by ESPN

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ESPN believes the Oklahoma Sooners top newcomer is one of their wide receiver transfer additions.

The Oklahoma Sooners made a splash in the transfer portal when they added former Texas wide receiver Parker Livingstone. As a redshirt freshman in the Longhorns ' offense, Livingstone put together a strong season with 29 receptions, 516 yards, and six touchdowns. Livingstone was among a trio of wide receiver additions the Sooners made in the portal, along with Trell Harris and Mackenzie Alleyne .

But there are big expectations for the former Longhorn. Over at ESPN, Billy Tucker picked one newcomer for each SEC team that will have a significant role this fall. For Oklahoma, it was Livingstone.

Here's a bit of what he had to say. Livingstone's 17. 8 yards per catch average would have led nearly all Oklahoma receivers last season.

At 6-foot-4 and 191 pounds, he will provide a large-frame target for Mateer, particularly in the red zone where the Sooners struggled. His hands and ball skills make him a reliable weapon on the outside, ready to be a new favorite target for Mateer alongside Sategna, significantly elevating Oklahoma's passing game. - Tucker, ESPN The Sooners made improving the offense a point of emphasis in the portal this offseason, and it's a unit that is projected to improve from their 26.