Florida Gators key player Michael Tarquin sign contract with Oklahoma sooners today
After losing a handful of offensive linemen to graduation, the NFL draft and the transfer portal, the Sooners were able to make a much-needed addition on Saturday.
After spending the 2023 season at USC, veteran offensive lineman Michael Tarquin will transfer to Oklahoma.
Listed at 6-foot-5 and 300 pounds, Tarquin spent four years at Florida prior to his time at Southern Cal. For the Gators, Tarquin made 10 career starts at left guard and 10 starts at left tackle.
The redshirt senior offensive lineman started at right tackle for the Trojans this season.
Hailing from Citra, FL, Tarquin was a 4-star recruit in the 2019 class, rated the No. 22 offensive tackle in the cycle.
Coming out of high school, the Sooners‘ newest addition received an offer from Oklahoma and even took a visit to Norman. The transfer recently visited OU again, and decided to announce ihs pledge shortly after.
Tarquin has one season of eligibility left.
Tarquin started eight games at right tackle for USC this season, blocking for former Sooners QB Caleb Williams. He played a season-high 59 snaps against Colorado and 48 against Arizona State, finishing the season with 332 total snaps. On pass plays, Tarquin graded out at 86.5, although his pass blocking grade was 59.0 and his overall offensive grade was 62.8, per Pro Football Focus.
