Oklahoma Earns Commitment From Productive Transfer RB
On Wednesday evening, Oklahoma earned a commitment from Tennessee-Martin running back Samuel Franklin out of the transfer portal.
This season for the Skyhawks, Martin tallied 1,386 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns, averaging 6.2 yards per carry.
Listed at 5-foot-10 and 200 pounds, the Little Rock, AR, native had a season-high 256 rushing yards and three scores against Missouri State this season.
Franklin is the third offensive player to commit to OU out of the transfer portal, joining former Michigan State offensive lineman Spencer Brown and former Purdue wide receiver Deion Burks.
With Tawee Walker, Marcus Major and Daylan Smothers all in the transfer portal, the Sooners were in need of a veteran running back to share the load with returning starter Gavin Sawchuk in the SEC next season.
In addition to Sawchuk and Franklin, Jovantae Barnes, Kalib Hicks and incoming freshman Taylor Tatum could factor into DeMarco Murray's running back rotation in 2024.
After spending three seasons at Tennessee-Martin, Franklin is believed to have two years of eligibility remaining.
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