Which former Sooner WR falls under elite status at generating separation in 2020?
The battle between a wide receiver and a defensive back is a chess match. Being able to outsmart the man lining up across. For WRs, that means creating separation to give the quarterback an open throwing window. Whether it be fluid route running or effortless speed in-and-out of transitions, many pass catchers set the bar in 2020. According to PFF analytics, nine non-slot receivers generated a step or more of separation more frequently than their peers on the gridiron. Former Oklahoma Sooners, Marquise Brown fell among the list of premier wideouts. (>75% routes) Diontae Johnson 77%  Davante Adams 77%  Brandin Cooks 75.7%  Marquise Brown 73.7%  Stefon Diggs 73.5%  Mike Evans 73.1%  Damiere Byrd 72.6%  D.K. Metcalf 71%  DeAndre Hopkins 71.4%  Context Matters (@dwainmcfarland) June 26, 2021  His full-speed cuts are mesmerizing. In 2020, Hollywood Brown led the Baltimore Ravens and notched career-highs in receptions (58), receiving yards (769), and receiving touchdowns (8) in 14 game starts. He attacks leverage and is a nightmare in a vertical attack. The former first-round pick has averaged 52 catches and 676 receiving yards over the past two seasons. Not exactly the numbers expected from a No. 1 wide receiver. Partly due to the strength of Baltimores rushing attack and Lamar Jacksons elusive mobility. Baltimore had the top-ranked rushing offense in 2020 and conversely had a passing agme ranked last in the league in 2020. Entering Year 3, Brown is primed to take a leap in production and development now donning No. 5. His leaping grabs have made headlines and impressed throughout OTAs and he will be a player to keep an eye on at the snap come fall. With more weapons on the outside to complement Brown, The Ravens will presumably take a step forward as a unit in 2021. Gallery A look back at Marquise 'Hollywood' Brown's OU career View 12 photos  Contact/Follow us @SoonersWire on Twitter, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oklahoma news, notes and opinions.