While the Sooners continue to bring players in via the transfer portal and this recruiting cycle, the players that have transferred out of Oklahoma are knee-deep in their own decisions as they look around to decide what’s best for them.
Freshman wide receiver Mario Williams declared he would be entering the transfer portal in the aftermath of his fellow 2021 classmate Caleb Williams’ decision. There was speculation he may head for the southeast but a Mario Williams has indicated that he’d like to continue playing with Caleb.
BREAKING: Mario Williams has just entered the transfer portal.
He had 35 receptions for 380 YDs and 3 TDs in his freshman campaign, earning him a spot on the First-Team Freshman All-American list.
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That in itself sounds like the two may have had preliminary discussions about where they could reunite.
Mario Williams indicated through his Instagram account that he’s in Los Angeles and Chris Hummer of 247Sports confirmed a report by USC insiders that Williams was taking a visit to meet with the Trojans. On3’s WeAreUSC confirmed that Mario Williams will be meeting with USC (subscription required) brass this weekend as he explores his transfer options
As @ThePeristyle has reported this week, it looks like Oklahoma WR transfer Mario Williams is in Los Angeles for a visit.
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— Chris Hummer (@chris_hummer) January 8, 2022
Caleb Williams, easily the biggest name in the portal, is still looking around and trying to decide where he will land next. With each passing moment, it’s looking increasingly like the ship has sailed for Oklahoma, but a familiar name and place has entered the mix.
Caleb Williams is likely to visit UCLA and USC as well in the coming days. Williams on a visit to USC with Mario Williams lines up with what the receiver from Plant City, Florida said about playing with Caleb.
Who knows if that’s the last school the two visit, but it’s certainly the most notable one considering the head coach and wide receivers coach at USC have quite a history with the two players in question.
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