By Blair Kerkhoff
Former Bishop Miege receiver Justin McCay will transfer to KU from Oklahoma, according to Jon Kirby of Rivals.com.
McCay, 6 feet 2 and 209 pounds, appeared in three games for the Sooners this season after redshirting in 2010. He would have three seasons of eligibility remaining after sitting out because of to transfer rules.
Big 12 rules state players transferring inside the conference must sit two years, though that rule could be waived. The NCAA requires one year on the sidelines for transfers.
KU also received an oral commitment Friday from Tyler Holmes, a 6-3, 275-pound defensive tackle from Sachse, Texas, according to Rivals.
Holmes recorded 104 tackles this season and said that his college choice was influenced by Coach Charlie Weis retaining assistant coach Buddy Wyatt, who helped recruit Holmes. Other schools in the mix included Memphis, North Texas and Arkansas State.
Holmes becomes the Jayhawks’ ninth commitment. The national letter of intent signing day for football is Feb. 1.