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Indications Are That Oklahoma CB D.J. Graham Has Switched to WR

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Indications Are That Oklahoma CB D.J. Graham Has Switched to WR
Indications Are That Oklahoma CB D.J. Graham Has Switched to WR

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After last weekend's historic loss to Texas, the Oklahoma coaches mentioned they would try anything to get the Sooners back on track. 

It appears the first major shift is coming, as cornerback D.J. Graham appears to be making the move to wide receiver.

Jalen Ross first reported Graham’s transition to the offensive side on Twitter, and Graham himself recently retweeted multiple tweets detailing his switch to receiver.

While official word from the coaches hasn't come down yet, Graham’s personal confirmation could be a strong indication the move is likely. He’s an elite athlete with good ball skills, and Oklahoma’s offense is lacking next-level speed.

In Graham's most recent game, the 49-0 loss to Texas, he played extensively at cornerback as starting corner Woodi Washington filled in at safety. As of Wednesday afternoon, Graham is still listed as a defensive back on OU's official online roster. 

Graham’s move seems like it would hurt an already thin secondary. But with an offense desperately struggling to score points, maybe a fresh body is needed.

Graham was a two-way player in high school and Lincoln Riley and Dennis Simmons originally recruited him as a wide receiver out of Fort Worth Keller Central. He even previously flirted with the idea of switching sides before settling in at cornerback in 2020. 

Graham was a first-team all-district selection in both 2017 and 2018 at Keller Central. According to 247 Sports, Graham totaled 152 receptions for 2,090 yards and 18 touchdowns during his high school career.

If Graham does indeed suit up for the offense Saturday, he’s no stranger to big catches. In 2021 against Nebraska, he made the catch of the year, snagging a one-handed, outstretched interception near the goal line. 

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Ross Lovelace
ROSS LOVELACE

Ross has covered the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Oklahoma Sooners since 2018. He's made guest appearances on various radio stations and the Sooners On SI podcast. Ross enjoys public speaking and has done so at multiple churches and high schools across the OKC metro area. In addition to writing, Ross has been the Play-by-Play announcer for Crossings’ basketball and football programs since 2020. In high school, Ross started with Thunder Digest, where he discovered his passion for writing. From there, he worked for the OU Daily as a women's basketball reporter and worked for Sooners On SI and Thunder On SI. Ross holds a bachelor's degree in Public Relations and a minor in Communication from the University of Oklahoma. Born and raised in Oklahoma City, Ross played basketball and wrote for his own Thunder blog at Crossings High School in OKC. He enjoys reading, New York Jets football and a week at the beach. Ross and his wife live in New Orleans, where he is a Marketing and Volunteer Coordinator at the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation and the New Orleans Super Bowl Host Committee. His Twitter handle is @Rosslovelace.

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