Wisconsin running back announces transfer commitment

Former Wisconsin starting running back Tawee Walker committed to Cincinnati on Monday.

Walker, who suited up for one season as UW’s starting running back, entered the transfer portal back on Dec. 23. Exactly two weeks later, he announced his decision to play his final season of college football for the Bearcats.

The California native becomes the fourth high-profile offensive player to announce their transfer commitment, joining wide receiver Will Pauling (Notre Dame), wide receiver C.J. Williams (Stanford) and quarterback Braedyn Locke (Arizona).

Walker began his college career at Palomar Junior College in California in 2021. After 1,189 scrimmage yards and eight touchdowns with the Comets, he transferred to Oklahoma for his sophomore and junior years.

There, he appeared in 23 games with the Sooners from 2022-23 and amassed 120 carries for 575 rushing yards and seven touchdowns.

Walker’s latest season in Madison was easily his best, As Braelon Allen’s replacement, Walker rushed for 864 yards and 10 touchdowns on 190 carries in 2024.

Wisconsin will now turn to rising sophomore Darrion Dupree to fill Walker’s shoes this season. Veteran Cade Yacamelli and redshirt freshman Dilin Jones complete the depth chart at the position barring any transfer movement.

For more on where other former Wisconsin Badgers landed, bookmark our 2024 transfer departure tracker.

Story originally appeared on Badgers Wire

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Publish date : 2025-01-07 12:17:00

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