Look where Pro Football Focus ranks Marvin Mims among returning receivers

The Oklahoma Sooners found quite the weapon at wide receiver in Marvin Mims. He is ranked among the top 10 returning WRs per PFF.

The Oklahoma Sooners offense is likely to be very good in 2021. Way to go out on a limb, right? Spencer Rattler returns as the No. 1 quarterback according to Pro Football Focus. His backfield mate in Kennedy Brooks is ranked as the No. 3 returning running back. So what about the wide receivers? The Sooners have more than a few options.

When it comes to the guys catching the ball from Rattler, freshman Marvin Mims ranks right up there. The freshman led the Oklahoma offense in receptions, yards, yards per reception, touchdowns, and touches for non-running backs. He also had the longest reception in 2020, it came against the Texas Christian Horned Frogs.

Not sure anyone knew that the freshman would come in immediately and take over in the wide receiver room. His play helped the team win yet another Big 12 Championship. Pro Football Focus ranked him as the No. 6 returning wide receiver in college football.

Mims wasn’t the first, second or even third option in this Oklahoma offense this past year. The true freshman ranked fourth on his team in total routes run but was by far the most productive Sooner and one of the most productive receivers in the FBS. His 89.1 receiving grade and 4.07 yards per route run both ranked among the 10 best marks at the position in 2020.

The 5-foot-11, 177-pound receiver showed quality body adjustment and speed while routinely getting open downfield. Despite seeing only 49 targets, Mims was able to bring in 11 deep receptions in 2020 (tied for the fourth-most in the Power Five). His stock is on the rise for 2021.

Mims matched the Heisman Trophy winner Devonta Smith in touchdown catches of 20+ yards. Only one of his nine came within 20 yards of the endzone. His production for the offense was through the roof, when the Sooners needed a big pass play they called on the freshman.

The trio of Rattler, Brooks, and Mims should be one of the most exciting trios of offensive weapons to watch in 2021.