Among the names of former Sooners who stood out on the gridiron in college and made a name for themselves, as well, at the next level are two-time All-Americans and Heisman Trophy winners Billy Sims and Steve Owens.
Joe Washington and Greg Pruitt, also two-time All-Americans at Oklahoma, had 9- and 12-year careers in professional football and put up solid career rushing yards in the NFL.
Those are the more notable names from the past. But there are a couple of former Sooner running backs who are still playing on Sundays and moving up fast on the list of NFL career rushing leaders.