100 Days to Football Time in Oklahoma: #6 LV Bunkley-Shelton By: Ryan Lewis Posted on: August 27, 2023

Player Profile

Position: Wide Receiver

Height: 5’11”

Weight: 195

Class: Redshirt Junior

Seasons at OU: 1

Hometown: Compton, CA

Previous School: Arizona State University

The Path to Norman

LV Bunkley-Shelton was a highly-ranked receiver in the 2020 class. He played high school football in California and had offers from plenty of Pac-12 schools, along with Ohio State, Florida, and none other than OU. There wasn’t much traction at the time, and Bunkley-Shelton signed with Arizona State. There, he played in all games but one over the next two seasons. After the 2021 season, the receiver entered the transfer portal and was one of many transfers to join the new staff at Oklahoma.

Career so Far

The 2020 season was a short one for Arizona State (four games), but Bunkley-Shelton played in all four games. In 2021, he played in 12 games and ranked third on the team in receiving yards. He was also a factor in the punt return game for the Sun Devils.

After the 2021 season, LV entered the transfer portal. He has had a friendship with former player and current assistant Jeremiah Criddell for many years, which helped him in his decision to join the Sooners shortly before the summer.

In his first season with the Sooners, LV played in 12 games in a reserve role, averaging 11 snaps per game in which he played. It was a much quieter season for the receiver than his first two; he hauled in only two receptions.

Stats

Years: 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | Career

Games Played: 12 | 13 | 4 | 29

Receptions: 2 | 33 | 11 | 46

Receiving Yards: 24 | 418 | 100 | 542

Receiving TD: 0 | 2 | 0 | 2

Carries: 2 | 0 | 0 | 2

Rush Yards: 5 | 0 | 0 | 5

Stats via Soonersports.com

This Season

This fall, LV will again fight for snaps at the slot receiver spot. Drake Stoops returns and will start, with Gavin Freeman hot on his heels. LV can also contribute in the return game, where he has experience and speed.