Former Wisconsin starting running back Tawee Walker committed to Cincinnati on Monday.
Walker, who played one season as UW’s starting running back, entered the transfer portal 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 his transfer commitment, joining wide receiver Will Pauling (Notre Dame), wide receiver CJ Williams (Stanford) and quarterback Braedyn Locke (Arizona).
Walker began his college career at Palomar Junior College in California in 2021. After 1,189 yards from scrimmage 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 to 2023 and accumulated 120 carries for 575 rushing yards and seven touchdowns.
Walker’s final season in Madison was by far his best. As Braelon Allen’s backup, Walker has 864 yards and 10 touchdowns on 190 carries in 2024.
Wisconsin will now turn to sophomore Darrion Dupree to replace Walker this season. Veteran Cade Yacamelli and redshirt freshman Dilin Jones round out the depth chart at the position barring any transfer moves.
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