Father of Caleb Williams details keys to transfer destination

As everyone continues to follow the breaking development of the Oklahoma Sooners star freshman quarterback Caleb Williams entering the transfer portal, more information has come to light on the situation.

According to Pete Thamel, Carl Williams, father of the Sooners quarterback, tells Yahoo Sports that the family has followed the NCAA process accordingly. He also explained that his son, Caleb Williams, has not picked out a destination. And the key thing that they are focusing on when it comes to school selections is preparation to become an NFL quarterback.

“Professional development. We want Caleb to be ready to play when he becomes a pro. You go to college to get prepared for your career. His chosen career path is professional football. We want him to be prepared for when that time comes,” said Willams.

Caleb Williams announcement

Caleb Williams announced he will be entering the transfer portal, on Monday via Twitter. The true freshman quarterback will explore his options while not completely ruling out returning to Norman, he said.

“As you all know, the sudden changes this season sent shockwaves through Sooner Nation and were really hard for the whole team,” Williams wrote. “… I think we all come to college to find our own path and prepare for the future. I came to Oklahoma with a game plan, but with all the recent changes, I need to figure out what is the right path for me moving forward.

“According to NCAA rules, as a student-athlete, the only way I can speak with other schools and see who many offer the best preparation and development for my future career is by entering the portal. Staying at OU will definitely be an option as I begin this process.”

Oklahoma filling out it’s coaching staff

According to Matt Zenitz of On3, the Oklahoma Sooners are targeting Alabama cornerbacks coach Jay Valai for the same positions. While the deal is not officially done, “the expectation is that he will be hired” per Zenitz.

If head coach Brent Venables is able to pull off the move, this would be Valai’s fifth job within the past fifth seasons. Before working with the Crimson Tide this year, he was on staff with Tom Herman and the Texas Longhorns.

Ironically, after Steve Sarkisian was hired in Austin, Valai was not retained and instead headed to the SEC program.

Recruiting is one of the top attributes Valai will bring to the Oklahoma staff, especially within the state of Texas. An area crucial to the Sooners’ success, Valai was able to pull in three of the top defensive back from the Lone Star state of the Longhorns’ 2021 class.

Now, he will be on the other side of the Red River in the crimson and cream.