Breaking News : Just In Oklahoma football loses another offensive weapon to the transfer portal

Oklahoma football has experienced another loss in its offensive arsenal due to the transfer portal. Since its inception, the portal has significantly impacted Oklahoma football, with several key departures. Initially, the team faced the departure of their star quarterback, Dillon Gabriel, who entered the portal and later committed to Oregon. Following this setback, another blow hit the Sooners as wide receiver LV Bunkley-Shelton announced his entry into the transfer portal, as revealed in a tweet by Hayes Fawcett. Despite limited action this season—recording merely three catches for 33 yards and no touchdowns—Bunkley-Shelton displayed promise in previous seasons.

This isn’t the first instance of LV Bunkley-Shelton utilizing the transfer portal. Prior to joining Oklahoma as a wide receiver, he played for Arizona State, showcasing impressive performances during his time with the Sun Devils. In his second year at Arizona State, he secured 33 receptions for 418 yards and two touchdowns. Although he didn’t achieve standout seasons with the Sooners, his tenure at Arizona State demonstrated his capability as a reliable receiving option.

While Bunkley-Shelton’s contributions at Oklahoma were limited, his departure signifies the loss of a talented player from the program. Though Oklahoma is expected to manage well without him, there remains potential for him to shine in a breakout season elsewhere. With two years of eligibility remaining, his future school stands to benefit from his talents.

Oklahoma has used the transfer site extensively this offseason, as they have seen players come and go. The Sooners will be moving to the SEC next season, so it will be critical for them to enhance their squad as they prepare to play a more difficult schedule.

The Oklahoma football team has one more game left this season. The Sooners finished 10-2 during the regular season and will conclude their 2023 campaign in the Alamo Bowl versus #14 Arizona. Oklahoma is a three-point underdog in the game, which kicks off at 9:15 p.m. ET on Thursday.