
Power-back production dipped, but the SEC-tested runner still brings patience, contact balance, and veteran polish
In the 2025 season, Jovantae Barnes logged 19 carries for 45 yards and 1 rushing touchdown for Oklahoma, a quiet year on the stat sheet after stronger production in 2024 (122 carries, 577 yards, 5 TDs). He entered college as a consensus four-star out of Desert Pines and has long been valued for his compact 6-0, 211-pound frame, tough running style, and veteran experience, but his 2025 role shrink and transfer to Kentucky raise fit questions for teams seeking immediate feature-back volume rather than depth and durability.






