The Football Brainiacs

Image of Christian Tutt via 247 Sports

– Team News | Baker Mayfield: You may recall on Tuesday morning we noted that Baker Mayfield expects to be ready to go for fall camp. And if you’re a loyal TFB reader, you already knew Mayfield had not participated in 7-on-7 practices or worked out with the team for about 3-4 weeks.

Well, the good news is, for the first time since around the end of June, Mayfield did participate in 7-on-7 this past Wednesday. Which was the team’s final 7-on-7 session as they will begin camp in a little less than two weeks.

I am told Mayfield didn’t necessarily throw extensively, but he was back out there giving it his all working to get re-acclimated. I was also told, however, that Mayfield was a little erratic with some of his throws and that accuracy was an issue. But after about a month of not throwing the ball, that type of stuff is certainly to be expected.

Regardless it’s obvious he is working to try and get himself back in the groove, so that he can be full-go once fall camp arrives. – (Super K)

– Caleb Kelly: Spoke to a source recently regarding 2016 star LB, Caleb Kelly (Fresno, CA). I was very simply told the following, “Caleb is going to likely end up wherever Chip Viney goes.”

Now we all know at some point Viney’s GA term with OU is going to come to an end. But what we don’t know at this time is when exactly that will be. I believe it will be this December, which is obviously prior to National Signing Day. So it will certainly be interesting to monitor whether Bob Stoops plans to find a more permanent role for Viney on the OU staff, or if his (what many believe to be a bright) coaching future may in fact lead him on to another program. – (Super K)

– Obi Eboh & Robert Barnes: 2016 CB Obi Eboh and 2017 safety Robert Barnes were both expected in Norman this weekend. I spoke to Robert’s father, Reggie, last night and he let me know they are rescheduling the trip.

It could happen Tuesday or Wednesday of next week, or even next weekend. It’s still a bit up in the air at the moment, but they do still expect to make the visit.

Reggie’s daughter is currently a student athlete at OU and, of course, Reggie is a former OU football player, so they frequent Norman a lot. And I’d be surprised if Obi and Robert didn’t make it to Norman before the summer is out. – (Super K)

– Christian Tutt: Last weekend the Sooners had a surprise visitor when 2018 all everything defensive back Christian Tutt (Thomson, GA) stopped by Norman. I caught up with him following the trip, which Tutt said he enjoyed is planning to definitely be back for a game in order to ‘check out the game day environment.’

Tutt also said he is excited about all the facility upgrades OU will be going through, and that he could see himself playing under defensive back coach, Kerry Cooks. Even though Tutt is still early in his recruiting process, OU joined programs like USC, Alabama, Georgia, FSU and Auburn (to name a few) in those that have offered.

It’s clear coach Cooks is trying to get a head start on the next two recruiting classes to lay the foundation for the future. The fact that Tutt is already making plans to return to Norman is a big deal for future classes. – (Brandon)

– UPDATE (Fri., 11:54 am): Looks like Devwah Whaley has made it to campus.

Like @CoachJ_Boulware says "Momma there goes that man" is in Norman today! The Next Great One! #GameChanger #OUDNA

— Cale Gundy (@calegundy) July 24, 2015

– UPDATE (Sat., 9:24 am): I know this got posted in the comments last night, but just in case anyone missed it.

https://twitter.com/DCinco__5/status/624716685627363328

-UPDATE (Sat., 9:30 am): Also from last night, Sooners scheduled yet another official visitor for the weekend of the WVU game.

#2 Oklahoma vs W. Virginia #BoomerSooner 🐴🔴⚪️ @adamgorney @TomLoy247 @rivalsmike pic.twitter.com/u9oszNDSny

— Coach B (@braandontmc) July 25, 2015

Add Burton to the list of DeMarkus Acy, Shurod Thompson, and possibly Johncarlo Valentin as well.