When Oklahoma added former California star running back Jaydn Ott late in the transfer portal, expectations were immediate. Ranked No. 50 overall in the 247Sports transfer rankings, Ott was seen as a potential game-changer for the Sooners’ offense.

Limited Debut in Season Opener

Despite the hype, Ott was listed as the third-string running back behind Jovantae Barnes and Tory Blaylock on OU’s Week 1 depth chart. In the 35-3 win over Illinois State, Ott played just four snaps, rushed once for minus-3 yards, and had one incomplete target in the passing game.

Health Behind Limited Usage

Ott missed significant time during fall camp due to a shoulder injury, which contributed to his placement as RB3. OU head coach Brent Venables explained:

"He missed a lot of practice, but you’re going to s

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