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Finds home at Houston O'Laughlin (knee) announced Tuesday via his personal Instagram account that he has committed to Houston, joining the program as a transfer from West Virginia.

Impact O'Laughlin is currently in the midst of rehabbing the third ACL tear of his career and had entertained the possibility of retiring shortly after suffering the knee injury in October, but he'll keep his career going for at least one more season in 2023. During his five-year run in Morgantown, the tight end appeared in 31 games and logged 37 receptions for 292 yards and a touchdown.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain for season opener O'Laughlin's (knee) status for the season opener is still uncertain, Schuyler Callihan of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact O'Laughlin has been able to participate in some individual drills, but he hasn't been cleared for 11-on-11 drills yet. The 6-foot-5 junior tallied 11 receptions for 65 yards across five games for West Virigina during the 2021 season.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready for spring O'Laughlin (undisclosed) will be held out of spring activities but is "on track" for fall, Blue Gold News reports.

Impact O'Laughlin was limited to five appearances in the 2021 season, in which span he secured 11 of 13 targets for 65 yards. He looks on track to return for West Virginia in the 2022 campaign as a senior.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Officially ruled out O'Laughlin (lower leg) has officially been ruled out of Saturday's game against LIU, Ryan Pritt of the Charleston Gazette-Mail reports.

Impact O'Laughlin wasn't seen for warmups and initially was ruled doubtful coming into Saturday. He suffered a lower leg injury over the summer and has yet to return. It's unclear what his outlook will be for next week's big matchup against Virginia Tech.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not warming up Saturday O'Laughlin (lower leg) was not spotted during warmups and is not likely to play against LIU on Saturday, according to Blue Gold News.

Impact O'Laughlin's absence from the warmups all but rules him out of this game Saturday, though this isn't entirely surprising given how the week happened in terms of his fitness. His next chance to feature would come on Sep. 18 at home against Virginia Tech.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Saturday O'Laughlin (lower leg) is doubtful for Saturday's game against LIU, Schuyler Callihan of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact O'Laughlin missed some time during fall camp with a lower leg injury and doesn't look like he'll be ready to go for Week 2. Assuming he's out, his next chance to suit up would come Sept. 18 against Virginia Tech.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not dressed for opener O'Laughlin (lower leg) isn't in uniform ahead of Saturday's season opener versus Maryland, Blue Gold News reports.

Impact O'Laughlin was dealing with an injury during camp but was listed on the initial depth chart. While he did make the trip, the junior will sit out and will have to wait until at least next Saturday to make his season debut.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as starter O'Laughlin (lower leg) is listed as the starter for Week 1.

Impact O'Laughlin has been dealing with a lower leg injury for the last couple months, but is trending very well ahead of the opener against Maryland on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be full-go soon O'Laughlin is out of his walking boot and should be back to full speed soon, Nick Farrell of WVIllustrated.com reports.

Impact O'Laughlin suffered a lower leg injury at some point over the summer and has been unable to participate in fall practice. O'Laughlin is expected to lead the tight ends for the Mountaineers this season. It is sounding like he might be healthy just in time for the season opener against Maryland.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE