100 Days to Football Time in Oklahoma 2025: #8 Taylor Tatum
Posted on: August 22, 2025
Noteworthy Numbers
2003-2004 – Donte Nicholson
2000-2002 – Nate Hybl
1982-1986 – Sonny Brown
1980-1981 – Darrell Shepard
Player Profile
Position: Running Back
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 212
Class: Sophomore
Seasons at OU: 1
Hometown: Longview, Texas
Previous School: Longview HS
The Path to Norman
Taylor Tatum was a big addition to the 2024 OU recruiting class. The number one running back in the class hailed from the state of Texas and was a two-sport star, also playing baseball. Basically every top program in the country had offer Tatum, with USC being a major factor in his recruitment. OU offered Tatum early in the recruiting cycle, then got him to campus for ChampU BBQ in the summer of 2023. After that, the Sooners jumped in the lead and landed a commitment within a month.
#Sooners pick up a massive addition to the #24k class as the number one running back in the nation, @taylortatum06 commits to #OU and @DeMarcoMurray
Video courtesy of @longviewgameday pic.twitter.com/X8hvjyKYeC
— Charlie (@CharlieS_TFB) July 21, 2023
Career so Far
Tatum was called upon in year one on campus. He played in 11 games, seeing three starts over the season, and played the third-most snaps of the backs on the roster. Tatum showed plenty of promise, but fumble issues hampered his season.
Stats
Year: 2024
Games Played: 11
Carries: 56
Rush Yards: 278
Rush TD: 3
Pass Att.: 2
Pass Comp.: 2
Pass Yards: 16
Pass TD: 1
Receptions: 5
Receiving Yards: 41
Receiving TD: 1
Stats via Soonersports.com
Highlights
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMGAaJpXxm88
This Season
Tatum was limited through part of fall camp while nursing a hamstring injury. Although he’s expected to be fully healthy by at least the Michigan game, newcomer Jaydn Ott is expected to lead the running back room, with Jovantae Barnes and Xavier Robinson right behind him. Tatum will have to battle for his snaps in 2025.
