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Oklahoma’s crowded backfield pushes former blue chip Taylor Tatum to portal

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After at one point looking like he could be the Oklahoma Sooners' next great running back, Taylor Tatum will be the running back of the future for someone else.

With the Transfer Portal officially opening at midnight ET Friday, Tatum entered the portal Friday morning with three years of eligibility left, according to Pete Nakos of On3.

Oklahoma RB Taylor Tatum enters Transfer Portal

Tatum impressed as a freshman in 2024 alongside fellow classman Xavier Robinson. After immediately getting carries, Tatum rushed for 278 yards and three touchdowns while averaging five yards on 278 carries.