100 Days to Football Time in Oklahoma 2026: #33 Preston Tarpley By: Ryan Lewis Posted on: August 2, 2026

Football Time in Oklahoma

Football Time in Oklahoma is only 33 days away. We’re counting down the days with a look at each number on the roster; today, we’ll spotlight Preston Tarpley.

Noteworthy Numbers

2010-2013 – Trey Millard

2006-2009 – Auston English

1996-1998 – De’Mond Parker

1969-1971 – John Shelley

1966-1968 – Eddie Hinton

Player Profile

Position: Kicker

Height: 6’0”

Weight: 190

Class: Redshirt Freshman

Seasons at OU: 1

Hometown: Gunter, Texas

Previous School: Gunter HS

The Path to Norman

Preston Tarpley was a member of OU’s 2025 high school class. Tarpley, a kicker out of Texas, had a prolific high school career. He was a three-time Texas Sports Writers Association All-State selection at kicker and one-time at punter. Gunter High School won three consecutive state championships during his time there; Tarpley played quarterback to go along with his kicking duties. He joined the Sooners as a walk-on in the summer of 2025.

Career so Far

Tarpley redshirted in 2025 and did not play.

This Season

The kicker spot is locked down by Tate Sandell, with Jacob Ulrich and Grayson Miller working at punter. However, all three are upperclassmen. Tarpley is one of several underclassmen kickers who will look to make a bigger impact next fall.