From walk-on to star: Why Gavin Freeman isn’t OU’s ‘charity case’

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Sep 2, 2023; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Gavin Freeman (82) in action against the Arkansas State Red Wolves at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Since the moment he stepped foot in Norman, Gavin Freeman has tried to prove he’s anything but OU's "charity case."