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NORMAN — Since the regular season ended, it’s been a roller coaster of roster turnover for OU football.
Cayden Green announced he was entering the portal during a bowl practice, Dillon Gabriel transferred to Oregon and the Sooners rebuilt their offensive line from scratch. Head coach Brent Venables also made the defensive line a significant priority entering the SEC and landed former TCU standout Damonic Williams over LSU and Texas.
OU landed a commitment from Louisville defensive lineman Jermanye Lole before he flipped to the Longhorns.
The Sooners added 15 transfers and lost 25.
Here’s a ranking of OU’s 10 best portal acquisitions:
More: How did Bill Bedenbaugh, OU football rebuild offensive line? Start with transfer portal
1. Damonic Williams, defensive lineman
Nov 18, 2023; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; TCU Horned Frogs defensive lineman Damonic Williams (52) and the Frogs defense celebrate after making a defensive stop against the Baylor Bears during the second half at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Williams (6-foot-2, 320 pounds) is a game changer. One of the top players in the portal, his recruitment process was very thorough as he visited LSU, Missouri and Texas, and took his time to make the right decision for himself. A two-year starter with TCU, Williams was named a true freshman All-American in 2022 when the Horned Frogs lost to Georgia in the national championship game. In two seasons in Fort Worth, Williams totaled 60 tackles, 9 ½ tackles for loss and 4 ½ sacks. He provides significant power on the line. But Williams’ commitment signified the Sooners can recruit the portal with any program and they aren’t shying away in the NIL game.
2. Deion Burks, wide receiver
While Williams’ commitment sent ripples throughout the nation, Purdue transfer wide receiver Deion Burks…
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Publish date : 2024-06-02 11:15:38
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