How Lloyd Avant 'set the tone' and earned top billing at RB on OU's depth chart
- Colorado State transfer Lloyd Avant is listed as Oklahoma's co-starting running back with Xavier Robinson and could receive the opening Week 1 carry after leading first-team work through spring and remaining consistent in camp.
- Robinson returned from a calf strain to rejoin Oklahoma's lead-back competition, while freshman Jonathan Hatton Jr. added a distinct size-and-speed option during camp.
- Avant is Oklahoma's most experienced back with 676 career rushing yards and 323 receiving yards, and he also won the starting kickoff-return role.
- Oklahoma values Avant's downhill running and willingness in pass protection as it tries to improve a rushing attack that averaged only 3.54 yards per carry in 2025.
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