Sooners defensive back Jayden Rowe became the fifth OU player to reportedly be headed to the transfer portal on Friday.
Oklahoma defensive back Jayden Rowe, a redshirt sophomore, is headed to the transfer portal.
Rowe posted Friday on X (formerly Twitter) that he plans to enter the transfer portal and leave OU.
“First, thank you, God, for allowing me to play the game I love,” Rowe said in his post. “Also, thank you to my parents for helping me through this process. I couldn’t be here without them.
“After much thought and prayer, I have decided to enter the transfer portal with two to three years of eligibility remaining.”
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A native of Tulsa and graduate of Union High School, Rowe’s playing time for the Sooners was limited.
Rowe didn’t play in the 2024 season despite dressing out for most games. He played in the Sooners’ season opener against Arkansas State in 2023 but suffered a season-ending injury (dislocated knee cap) in that game. Rowe played sparingly in 2022 as a true freshman, appearing in three games.
Despite playing in four games over three seasons for the crimson and cream, Rowe did not record any stats other than participation.
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Still, Rowe expressed his gratitude for his time in Norman in his post on X.
“I want to thank Coach (Brent) Venables for allowing me to play for the University of Oklahoma, pusing me to my limit to be tremendous and continuing my academic and athletic career,” Rowe said. “I appreciate all of my teammates, Sooner Nation and the entire staff for making me feel accepted.”
At 6-foot-2 and 223 pounds, Rowe has a frame that is larger than most defensive backs. He also ran track in high school, logging a 10.46-second 100-meter dash time and a time of 21.05 in the 200-meter dash.
Even with his lack of experience playing at the collegiate level, Rowe will likely be a commodity for other programs looking to bolster their secondaries, as he has a strong combination of speed and size.
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