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Player Profile

Position: Wide Receiver

Height: 6’4″

Weight: 196

Class: Redshirt Junior

Seasons at OU: 1

Hometown: Tulsa, OK

Previous School: University of Missouri

The Path to Norman

J.J. Hester played high school football at Booker T in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Despite being an in-state product and having interest in OU, Hester initially landed at Missouri. He was the highest-ranked recruit in the Tigers’ 2020 recruiting class. After two seasons at Mizzou, Hester entered the transfer portal. The Sooners’ new coaching staff came calling and landed the receiver.

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Career so Far

During his first season at Missouri, Hester took a redshirt season and did not play. In 2021, Hester was a consistent contributor for the Tigers. He played in every game of the season, led the team in yards per reception, and showed off his size and athleticism.

Unfortunately, Hester’s first season with the Sooners was hampered by injuries. He played in the first three games, hauling in just one catch.

Stats

Years: 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | Career

Games Played: 3 | 13 | 0 | 16

Receptions: 1 | 12 | 0 | 13

Receiving Yards: 13 | 225 | 0 | 238

Receiving TD: 0 | 2 | 0 | 2

Stats via Soonersports.com

This Season

Trying to work back to good health has been a slow road for Hester. He missed time this spring with a hamstring injury and is still banged up at the start of camp. When healthy, Hester can certainly find a place in the OU receiver room. Hopefully he gets that clean bill of health this fall.