Brent Venables Updates on Former Five-Star David Stone: 'We're Expecting Big Things from Him in the Future'

Oklahoma Head Coach Praises Former Top Recruit

Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables updated reporters on Tuesday regarding former five-star wide receiver David Stone, who joined the Sooners as part of the 2023 recruiting class.

Venables expressed high expectations for Stone, saying, "We're expecting big things from him in the future. He's got a lot of talent and potential. He's a great athlete, he's very competitive, and we're excited to see what he can do."

Stone's Background and Accomplishments

Stone is a 6'2", 190-pound receiver from Allen, Texas. He was rated as the No. 1 wide receiver and the No. 12 overall prospect in the nation by 247Sports.

In his senior season at Allen, Stone caught 77 passes for 1,324 yards and 16 touchdowns, leading his team to a state championship.

Stone's Role with the Sooners

It is unclear what role Stone will play in Oklahoma's offense in 2023. The Sooners return several experienced receivers, including Marvin Mims, Theo Wease, and Jalil Farooq.

However, Stone's talent and potential could earn him a significant role in the passing game, especially if he is able to impress the coaching staff during spring and fall camp.

Venables' Expectations for Stone

Venables said he expects Stone to "come in and compete" for playing time right away.

"He's got the talent to play at this level," Venables said. "It's just a matter of him putting in the work and learning the offense."

Stone's Development and Potential

Oklahoma has a history of developing talented receivers, and Stone is eager to take advantage of the opportunity to learn from the Sooners' coaching staff and veteran players.

If Stone can continue to develop and reach his potential, he could become a major contributor to Oklahoma's offense in the years to come.