OU football expected to add Boise State transfer DL Braxton Fely

NORMAN — Oklahoma is adding significant depth at defensive tackle.

The Sooners are expected to add former Boise State defensive tackle Braxton Fely, The Oklahoman confirmed Thursday.

Fely was granted a temporary restraining order against the NCAA on Thursday in Cleveland County District Court, clearing him to compete until a future hearing on a permanent injunction is scheduled.

The order blocks the NCAA from enforcing any bylaw to keep him off the field, and separately bars the “Rule of Restitution,” shielding OU from potential penalties for playing him.

Arkansas defensive tackle transfer Danny Saili has already been added to the roster and received a separate TRO on Thursday.

The 6-foot-1, 296-pound Fely finished last season with 24 tackles, 6 ½ tackles for loss and 5 ½ sacks.

The Sooners open their season against UTEP at 7 p.m. Friday at Gaylord Family — Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.

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