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Oklahoma Lands Highly Touted Offensive Tackle Through Transfer Portal

Originally posted on Oklahoma Sooners on SI
By Ross Lovelace | Last updated Dec 6, 2023 7:17 PM ET

Oklahoma still has a game left on the schedule, but the reinforcements are already piling in. The Sooners added a big one on Wednesday, receiving a commitment from former Michigan State offensive tackle Spencer Brown .

BREAKING: Former Michigan State OT Spencer Brown has Committed to Oklahoma, he tells @on3sports

The 6’6 310 OT chose the Sooners over USC, Ole Miss, & others

Will have 1 year of eligibility remaining https://t.co/Sc5kqF9F17 pic.twitter.com/KxYtHCBVJ6
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) December 6, 2023

Brown has one year of eligibility and chose the Sooners over USC, Ole Miss, and a multitude of other big name schools. The 6-foot-6, 310 pound tackle will be a huge help on the offensive line, as Bill Bedenbaugh's group will have to replace experienced talent on both sides. He'll provide an immediate replacement for Oklahoma as they look to replace fifth-year senior Walter Rouse on the right side of the line.

“I wanted to become a part of one of the blue bloods of college football," Brown told On3. "I feel as if Coach Venables and Coach Bedenbaugh are tremendous coaches and can make me an overall better player, teammate, and person off of the field.”

Brown has started the last two seasons for the Spartans and was one of the lone bright spots in Michigan State's offensive operation.

In his four-year career with the Spartans, Brown started 25 games and provided a spot of consistency up front. He has shown versatility to move around and slot in at different spots, but primarily played right tackle. That's the spot he would likely fill in for with the Sooners.

Oklahoma has been looking to add depth in the trenches as it transitions to the SEC, and a massive offensive tackle certainly fits the bill.

It's the first transfer portal commitment for Brent Venables and company, and it won't be the last.