DeZephen Walker brings SEC-sized power, blue-chip recruiting juice to Oklahoma's backfield
In the 2026 cycle, DeZephen Walker arrived at Oklahoma as a consensus 3- to 4-star running back prospect and one of Missouri’s top recruits, with rankings ranging from No. 18 RB to No. 28 RB nationally depending on the service.[2][5][7] As a junior in 2024 at Raymore-Peculiar, he rushed for 957 yards and 8 touchdowns on 176 carries, showing sturdy production and a workload that suggests trust in his between-the-tackles game.[6][9] The buzz on Walker is simple: compact, physical, and confident, with the kind of frame that can add more mass and handle tough SEC-style contact.[1][3][11] He looks like a fit for a downhill, physical system that values patience, contact balance, and reliability over flash.[1][8]
