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Sophomore safety Kevin Brent has elected to transfer and is no

longer with the team, Bob Stoops said following OU’s first spring practice Monday.

Brent, a former 4-star Rivals prospect out of Dallas South Oak Cliff, came to OU with much fanfare, signing with the Sooners over Texas, Notre Dame, USC and Miami.

But the summer going into his freshman year, Brent suffered a shoulder injury, forcing him to redshirt, and he never could pass defensive backfield classmates Demontre Hurst, Javon Harris and Gabe Lynn on the depth chart.

With Brent’s departure, the Sooners are currently only two scholarships over the NCAA 85 allotted limit.

-JT

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• robert steele on Mar 30, 2011 @ 8:53 pm
  I would like hime to stay and gut it out. Defensive back numbers and you got the talent but just need the time. Don't let this I quit decision go for it. One bad year doesn't make for a bad career.
• Brad on Mar 23, 2011 @ 8:05 am
  Let him transfer. We're two over the 85 anyways.
• sooner kev on Mar 23, 2011 @ 2:00 am
  i wish that he would stay...he would win a spot eventually. He has a lot of talent and could beat out Colvin...it's a mind game k.Brent. Be tough mentally bro! Wherever he goes he will play as soon as he's eligible.
• Rodeo on Mar 22, 2011 @ 3:32 pm
  Kevin just stay and fight for the job. You can do it!
• robert on Mar 22, 2011 @ 1:18 pm
  With a Lock Out at the top. Transfer might become more plentiful for all D-1 teams.