The Oklahoma Sooners are already losing talents to the transfer portal. In a world where a team can see a deluge of players overnight, the transfer portal has become an ominous addition to modern-day college football.

The Oklahoma Sooners will be replacing their top two pass catchers this offseason. Bauer Sharp entered the transfer portal earlier this week, and now, J.J. Hester has as well. Hester is the third wide receiver to depart via the portal this cycle,

The 2024 winter transfer portal is open, and the Oklahoma Sooners and teams across the country are beginning their efforts to reload for the 2025 season. Oklahoma has already been connected to a couple of players in the portal: wide receivers Donaven McCulley and Reginald Virgil.

Oklahoma has reportedly lost a key wide receiver from this season to the transfer portal after a solid performance with the Sooners.

After leading the Sooners in receiving yards in 2024, tight end Bauer Sharp is expected to enter the transfer portal.

The 2024 winter transfer portal will open officially on December 9, and it’s expected to be a busy period for player movement. As roster limits are set to reduce to 105 players at the NCAA level, there will be even more players entering the portal than normal.

The Oklahoma Sooners have experienced a lot of transition on the offensive side of the ball this offseason. They have a new offensive coordinator. Oklahoma will also deploy a new starting quarterback and a new group of pass catchers projected to start for

J.J. Hester will not return to Oklahoma in 2025, as the veteran pass catcher has entered his name into the transfer portal.