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Four-Star Washington RB Emeka Megwa Has Enrolled at Oklahoma

The Sooners have added plenty of outside depth via the transfer portal this offseason to a suddenly deep backfield.

Ross Lovelace

Four-Star Washington RB Emeka Megwa Has Enrolled at Oklahoma
Four-Star Washington RB Emeka Megwa Has Enrolled at Oklahoma /

It appears Oklahoma has added reinforcements in the backfield.

In a surprising and unexpected turn of events, Washington transfer running back Emeka Megwa has apparently enrolled at OU. After a short stint in Seattle, Megwa will be a redshirt freshman in Norman.

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Megwa, an elite recruit from Keller, TX, was a 4-star running back according to 247 Sports. His college list was impressive, including offers from the likes of Alabama, Notre Dame, Georgia and Ohio State. The Sooners originally offered Megwa, but came up empty as he went to UW.

Instead of waiting to enroll in January 2022, Megwa decided to join the Huskies early in September 2021. He was on Washington’s roster last season, but didn’t see any field time after opting to redshirt. Megwa left the team this summer, entering the transfer portal on Aug. 2, and has been looking for a new home ever since.

Megwa is a strong, physical runner that looks the part at 6-foot, 215 pounds. In 2020, his last high school season, Megwa rushed for 730 yards and 12 touchdowns on just 133 carries.

Oklahoma currently features two veteran running backs in Marcus Major and Eric Gray, but outside of that, the room is relatively young. Both Gavin Sawchuk and Jovantae Barnes have a reputation for breakaway speed and pass catching abilities, and junior college transfer Tawee Walker and UCF transfer Bentavious Thompson are technically walk-ons, so adding a potential bruiser in Megwa is just what the Sooners need in the future. He’s not immediately eligible for this season because he didn’t enter the portal before the May 1 deadline.

Megwa, who also played linebacker in high school, was the nation's No. 24-ranked athlete as a recruit, according to the 247 Sports Composite. It's unclear which position he would prefer, although he was a running back at Washington. 

His role on the field right away may be minimal, but as Megwa progresses and learns the system, he could be a solid addition for the Sooners. 

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Ross Lovelace
ROSS LOVELACE

Experience Ross is a young, up-and-coming sports reporter who has covered the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Oklahoma Sooners over the past six years. He's made guest appearances on various radio stations and has helped out with the All Sooners podcast whenever he gets the chance. Ross enjoys public speaking and has done so at multiple churches and high schools across the OKC metro area. In addition to writing, Ross has been the Play-by-Play announcer for Crossings’ basketball and football programs since 2020. In high school, Ross worked for self-starter blogs and latched onto Thunder Digest, where he discovered his passion for writing. From there, he worked for the OU Daily as a women's basketball reporter and was hired by All Sooners. Ross landed an internship with Sports Illustrated's Inside the Thunder and has since become a full-time contributor. One day, Ross hopes to work in the NBA. Work History Education Ross holds a bachelor's degree in Public Relations and a minor in Communication from the University of Oklahoma. Personal Born and raised in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Ross played basketball and wrote for his own Thunder blog at Crossings High School in OKC, OK. He enjoys reading, New York Jets football and a week at the beach. Ross is engaged to be married at the end of the year. His Twitter handle is @Rosslovelace.

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