One of Virginia’s top offensive linemen is heading to Oklahoma. Guard R.J. Proctor is heading to the Sooners as a graduate transfer. Proctor announced his decision to transfer to the defending Big 12 champion and College Football Playoff contender with a statement on Twitter.
“At this time, I will be shutting down my recruitment and furthering my career at the University of Oklahoma,” Proctor said. “Ready to go to war for Coach [Lincoln Riley] and his staff in Norman. Most importantly, I’m ready to win a national championship.”
In Proctor, the Sooners are getting an experienced left guard with starting experience, and he will be eligible to play immediately this fall as a graduate transfer.
Proctor appeared in 11 of 13 games for Virginia in 2018. Of those 11 appearances, six of them were starts at left guard, including Virginia’s victory over South Carolina in the Belk Bowl. He was an asset in pass protection for Virginia and dependable blocking for the run, both traits that will suit him well at Oklahoma, home to an offensive line mentality that looks to give transfer quarterback Jalen Hurts a chance to shine with his arm and with a running back stable always capable of doing some damage on the ground.
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— RJ Proctor (@thenamesPROCTOR) March 10, 2019