4-Star running back DeZephen Walker commits to Oklahoma Sooners
4-Star running back DeZephen Walker commits to Oklahoma Sooners
Though it was a lighter weekend in terms of the number of prospects in Norman for official visits, the Oklahoma Sooners continue to move the needle with recruits in the 2026 recruiting class. The Sooners hosted four-star running back DeZephen Walker over the weekend, and on Monday, the blue-chip prospect out of Missouri committed to the Oklahoma Sooners.
Walker is considered the No. 17 running back in the 2026 cycle according to 247Sports and No. 18 according to Rivals. He's a consensus top-five player out of the state of Missouri and has 26 Power Four offers, including nine SEC offers.
Walker is a 5-foot-10, 180-pound running back and is a big-play threat every time he touches the football. He displays great patience and vision after receiving the handoff. He does a really good job at setting up his blocks and then bursting through the hole. Walker has the speed to run away from the defense and fantastic lateral agility to make defenders miss in the open field. He can run between the tackles and has the speed to take the ball off tackle on stretch plays. Walker is able to run through arm tackles and falls forward when tackled. He also displays soft hands that will make him a threat in the passing game.
Walker is the Sooners' 11th commitment in the 2026 cycle and the only running back currently committed to the class.
DeZephen Walker Recruiting Profile
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Vitals
Projected Position Running Back Height 5-foot-10 Weight 180 pounds Hometown Peculiar, Mo.
Ratings
Site Stars Overall Position State Rivals 4 -- 18 5 ESPN 4 -- 23 3 247Sports 3 -- 17 3 247Sports Composite 4 370 25 5 On3 3 -- 29 5 On3 Industry 4 361 25 4
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West Virginia
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