No. 2 Star – Jayden Gibson, WR
Jayden Gibson needed a breakthrough this season before he risked getting buried by two different recruiting classes. While the spring game didn’t help infuse confidence in the eyes of others, his coaches and teammates believed things would turn in his favor.
On Saturday, he rewarded their belief with two outstanding catches, one of which ended up being Jackson Arnold’s first career touchdown pass.
For Gibson, maybe his most significant opposition was the man he saw when he looked in the mirror. Whatever it was, Emmett Jones helped unlock something that could become a substantial factor for Oklahoma throughout the season.
Gibson’s speed and size can’t be taught. His ability to win 50-50 situations unlocks something the Sooners didn’t have last year. A guy they could simply throw the ball to regardless of the coverage and he’d make a play. If he can consistently contribute, Jayden Gibson will get more playing time.