Gaddis played running back for Oklahoma for three seasons, 1988, 1989 and 1991. He rushed for 2,622 yards on 423 carries, scoring 27 touchdowns in three seasons. 

He missed the 1990 season due to injury. Here is a look back and some of Gaddis' biggest moments on the field as a Sooner.

 

 

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