Oklahoma’s NFL talent was headlined by top tier quarterback play and a continued breakout from wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr.
Both Baker Mayfield and Mims made sure their respective teams clinched a playoff berth, while Kyler Murray finished the season on the strongest note possible.
Mayfield led the Buccaneers to a huge second half, securing the victory in a must-win game with 221 yards and two touchdowns on 21-of-32 passing. He also used his improvisation skills to rush for 68 yards on nine scrambles. To read more about his playoff-clinching duel against fellow Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler, click here.
Mims continued his breakout in Denver’s 38-0 win against Kansas City, emerging as one of Bo Nix’s favorite targets. Like the Bucs, the Broncos needed a win to secure a spot in the postseason, and Mims played a big role. He caught five passes for 51 yards and two touchdowns, putting together back-to-back multi-score games to end the season.
The former Oklahoma wide receiver finished the season with 503 yards and six touchdowns on 39 receptions. He was Denver’s second leading receiver this season behind Courtland Sutton. Now he’ll have a chance to show off his skills on the big stage in the playoffs. He’s an electrifying return man and is coming into his own as a receiver.