Oklahoma’s secondary has now lost its third player to the transfer portal as former four-star defensive back Kendall Dennis announced via social media that he intends to enter the portal when it opens up on Dec. 5.
Dennis, a redshirt sophomore, played 47 snaps in seven games this season. He recorded four total tackles.
Originally a member of the 2020 recruiting class, Dennis was the No. 23 cornerback in the country and the No. 56 in the state of Florida.
Though Oklahoma had some injury issues in the secondary this season, Dennis struggled to breakthrough for significant playing time. He finished behind true freshman Gentry Williams in defensive snaps and incoming transfer C.J. Coldon, who assumed a starting role later in the season.
— Kendall ✟ (@theycravekd) December 2, 2022
At the moment there have been no decisions made by Woodi Washington or C.J. Coldon as to their future. They could decide to turn pro and go to the NFL, but a return seems more likely in an attempt to improve their value ahead of the 2024 NFL draft.
The Sooners have added JUCO transfer Kendell Dolby to the roster for 2023, which should help ease the blow of the defensive back departures, but it will be upon Robert Spears-Jennings and Gentry Williams to step into important pieces on the depth chart.
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