Collectively, the Big 12 is losing some major talent to early departures to the NFL draft. That has left some major holes at key positions for several Big 12 teams. Below is a look at how those schools could replace those players -- even though many figure to be irreplaceable:
There’s really no way the Sooners can replace the immense production and playmaking that both Perine and Mixon supplied. Perine graduated as the school’s all-time leading rusher. Mixon finished second nationally in all-purpose yardage this past season. But with Baker Mayfield back at quarterback, the Sooners don’t necessarily require another star at running back to thrive offensively.