Greg McElroy recently talked about Oklahoma running back Jaydn Ott on his “Always College Football” podcast, noting that the former Cal RB transferred to Norman for his final year of eligibility.
Ott’s 2024 season was marred by injuries, limiting him to just 607 yards and 5 touchdowns after a standout 2023 campaign in which he accumulated nearly 1,500 all-purpose yards and 14 touchdowns. This came after a strong freshman season, where he posted 1,242 all-purpose yards and 11 touchdowns. However, an ankle injury derailed his 2024 performance.
A move to Oklahoma could be exactly what Ott needs, according to McElroy, who believes the transfer could be beneficial for both Ott and the Sooners.
“If you look at what Jaydn Ott was in 2023, and even before that, he was one of the top running backs in the country. He was in the conversation for preseason All-American honors and Pac-12 Player of the Year—he’s that kind of player,” McElroy said. “Last year, it just didn’t pan out, but he’s still a big-time talent.”
Oklahoma struggled with rushing offense in 2024, ranking near the bottom of the SEC in that department. However, McElroy is optimistic that Ott’s presence will change things drastically for the Sooners.
“I think he’s in a great spot with Oklahoma,” McElroy added. “A lot of this depends on him staying healthy, but if he does, he could really make an impact.”
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