The Football Brainiacs

Player Profile

Position: Wide Receiver

Height: 6’4″

Weight: 196

Class: Redshirt Sophomore

Seasons at OU: 0

Hometown: Tulsa, OK

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.

Stats

Year: 2021

Games Played: 13

Receptions: 12

Receiving Yards: 225

Receiving TD: 2

Stats via Soonersports.com

Highlights

This Season

The 2022 OU receiver depth chart contains a mixture of returning players and newcomers. Marvin Mims, Theo Wease, and Jalil Farooq will likely be the starting three receivers. After them and Drake Stoops is a talented combination of transfers and freshmen. Hester’s name has been mentioned throughout the offseason and he certainly has the tools to be a big asset at the spot. Look for Hester to be an exciting addition to the receiver two-deep with plenty of time left in Norman to be an even bigger factor down the road.