100 Days to Football Time in Oklahoma: #12 Drake Stoops By: Ryan Lewis Posted on: August 21, 2023

Player Profile

Position: Wide Receiver

Height: 5’10”

Weight: 189

Class: Redshirt Fifth

Seasons at OU: 5

Hometown: Norman, OK

Previous School: Norman North HS

The Path to Norman

Drake’s father was a long-time employee with the University of Oklahoma in an athletic advisory role, retiring in 2017. His son Drake decided to play ball where his dad had worked. The Norman North, Oklahoma product joined the Sooners as a preferred walk-on.

Career so Far

Stoops took a redshirt season in 2018. He appeared in two games, snagging a couple of catches and looking good in his playing time.

Drake played a larger role in 2019. He saw snaps in all 14 games at receiver and earned time at punt returner as well. He was named to Academic All-Big 12 First Team for the year.

An even bigger year was in store for 2020. Stoops averaged a little over 20 ypg receiving, hauling in a couple of touchdowns and making some very key plays. In a shaky receiver group, Drake was as dependable as could be asked; the receiver started in seven games. He was named an Academic All-Big 12 First Team member and put on scholarship.

In 2021, Stoops cemented himself as one of the most quietly dependable OU receivers in recent memory. He played in most games of the season and made a handful of clutch catches, including a two-point conversion against Texas. In a receiver room that struggled to make itself known throughout the season, Stoops was a consistent option.

Stoops had a similar season in 2022. He played in all games, starting in 10, and saw a career high in receptions, yards, and touchdowns. For the season, he was an Academic All-Big 12 First Team honoree and a semifinalist for the Campbell Trophy.

Stats

Years: 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | Career

Games Played: 13 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 49

Receptions: 39 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 80

Receiving Yards: 393 | 191 | 219 | 95 | 16 | 914

Receiving TD: 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7

Stats via Soonersports.com

Highlights

https://twitter.com/OUBarstool/status/1439262830759456770

This Season

2023 will be Stoops’ sixth season on campus. The 2022 receiver group had a rough season, with plenty of drops and missed opportunities. New Coach Emmet Jones has arrived and Sooner fans are hopeful the room will have a big turnaround this year. Stoops is going to start in the Slot once again, with Gavin Freeman behind him. OU fans will get to enjoy one more ride with a Stoops this fall.