Collinsville’s Grayson Boomer Recaps Unofficial Visit

The emergence of the tight end position in the Oklahoma State offense was more emphasized in the 2016 season than any other season under Mike Gundy, one could argue. Not only did OSU basically rebrand it as the “Cowboy back” that set blocks on the edge to boost its running game, it also used the tight end in the passing game. Blake Jarwin was an All-Big 12 player first-team player two seasons ago, and he capped off a tremendous career by setting a new season best with 309 yards on 19 receptions and 2 touchdowns.

The use of the position is flowing into recruiting, too. When OSU hired Jason McEndoo as a full time tight end coach, it showed Gundy’s willingness to adapt and adjust as the offense evolved. Over the weekend, one of OSU’s top targets, Collinsville’s Grayson Boomer, made a visit to Stillwater and came away impressed with not only the visit, but also excited about how the position is being used.

“It was amazing,” Boomer said. “I’ve obviously been there [to Stillwater] but with Grant [Gunnell, 2019 QB] and all the other recruits just made it that more fun and enjoyable.”

Boomer is a rising star who has already been offered a scholarship by OSU, despite being a 2019 recruit. The coaching staff identified his talents early and didn’t hesitate on pulling the trigger in hopes to nab the nimble 6-foot-5 athlete who doubles as a defensive end.

“I played my freshman year as a defensive end because ours got hurt, so I put some film out to just show some coaches my athleticism and I ended up getting my first offer from Nebraska as a defensive end,” said Boomer. “But the rest are to play tight end.”

Boomer says he likes how OSU uses its tight end position and likens it to the way Arkansas uses their tight ends, adding that the high-usage is something that intrigues him.

Being a future star at the position, usage is important. He made it clear he wants to be a pass-catcher and not a tight end, and with his already built out 6-foot-5, 230-pound frame, it’s one that McEndoo and the staff would certainly welcome. But with offers from Arkansas, Iowa State, Nebraska, Texas Tech and Tulsa already in hand, they will have to fight off plenty of suitors to land his services — because more offers will be on their way soon.

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— Grayson Boomer (@BoomerGrayson) April 5, 2017