The [autotag]Oklahoma State Cowboys[/autotag] took a big hit to their offensive line on Friday when starting left tackle Caleb Etienne announced that he is entering the transfer portal.
“Dear Cowboy Nation, I have decided to enter my name into transfer portal tomorrow,” Etienne said in his statement on Twitter. “I want to say thank you for all of the support and love that you have shown me during my time here in Stillwater. I am excited for this next journey in my life and I hope you understand. Thank you.”
The 6-foot-7-inch redshirt senior out of New Orleans, Louisiana, has one year of eligibility remaining in his collegiate career. Last season, Etienne played and started all 13 games for the Cowboys at left tackle. He also played in three games while redshirting in 2021.
Etienne originally came to Oklahoma State as part of the 2021 recruiting class after spending time at a pair of JUCOs in Fort Scott and Butler County Community College.
This offseason, Oklahoma State brought in another tackle to their offensive line in Dalton Cooper. Cooper was a multiple All-Sun Belt selection during his three seasons with the Bobcats while playing in 36 games over three seasons. Cooper and Etienne were part of a competition at the left tackle position this spring for the Cowboys. Now with Etienne in the transfer portal, Dalton is likely slated to be the program’s starting left tackle come next fall.
The Cowboys are set to play their spring game later this month on April 22 and will start their 2023 season on September 2, hosting the Central Arkansas Bears.