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Spring primer: Oklahoma Sooners

Oklahoma is kicking off spring practice Saturday.

Below is a preview of what to look for from the Sooners this spring:

Offensive returner ready to take next step: Bob Stoops said Thursday that tight end Mark Andrews "will have a bigger role" in the offense next season. With Sterling Shepard moving on to the NFL, the Sooners will be looking for a go-to receiver to take his place. After breaking out with seven touchdowns last year, Andrews could be one of those primary options.

Defensive returner ready to take the next step: Though he was overshadowed by Charles Tapper and Eric Striker, Charles Walker quietly was one of most disruptive defensive linemen in the league last year.