When Oklahoma State takes the field later today for its spring finale, three players who were with the Cowboys at the beginning of spring won’t be partaking.
A team spokesperson confirmed to Tulsa World that offensive lineman Paul Lewis, safety Tre Roberts and running back Raymond Taylor are no longer a part of Mike Gundy‘s football program. None of the three were listed on the roster released ahead of OSU’s spring game this afternoon.
No reason was given for any of the departures, the most notable of which is Taylor.
Last season as a walk-on, Taylor was third on the Cowboys with 297 yards rushing. His 6.3 yards per carry were tops on the team, while his four rushing touchdowns were tied for second.
While not specifically, it would appear that the crowded backfield situation in Stillwater, which includes the son of an OSU legend who transferred in this offseason, played a role in Taylor’s decision to divorce himself from the program.
Lewis started 19 games the past three seasons for the Cowboys, while Roberts played in two games as a redshirt freshman last season.