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One Oklahoma Sooners newcomer named the No. 3 breakout player in 2021

As we enter the dog days of summer the 2021 college football season inches closer. This means that the Oklahoma Sooners are getting that much closer to opening the season against the Tulane Green Wave in New Orleans, Louisiana. Oklahoma looks to defend their six-consecutive Big 12 Championships as they chase luck No. 7 in 2021.

The offense under the guidance of Lincoln Riley will have a lot of firepower at his disposal. Quarterback Spencer Rattler looked like a completely different player following the first half of the Red River Rivalry game against Texas in early October. If he provides the same level of growth, this offense could be off the charts.

When it comes to the top breakout players for the upcoming season, The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman provided his list of 35 players (subscription required). Among the list is one of the new weapons at Rattler’s disposal.

The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman Breakout Players

(Credit: OU Athletics)

No. 3 Breakout Player: Mario Williams

Some OU coaches think the Sooners’ big breakthrough guy actually will be Spencer Rattler, whose decisiveness and understanding of the offense have apparently improved leaps and bounds from this point last year. But we’ll shout out one of his newest weapons, a dynamic wideout. Lincoln Riley will be able to scheme ways to get him the ball and give defenses even more fits in 2021.

The sky is the limit for Williams in 2021. Some believe that he could have a breakout in a similar fashion as Marvin Mims in 2020. The freshman finished the season leading the Sooners in receptions, yards, and touchdowns. Would be hard to fathom Williams mirroring that campaign but with Riley calling the shots, he could dial it up for the newcomer. There is no shortage of pass catchers on this team but Williams and Mims could be a solid one-two punch from a dynamic standpoint for Lincoln Riley and Spencer Rattler.

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