4 Potential Transfer Destinations for Oklahoma State's Chuba Hubbard

There is a good chance Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard, a former sprinter with ambitions of representing the Canadian national team despite his 210 pound frame, ends up being the first running back taken in the 2021 NFL Draft after he topped 2,000 yards last season. There is also a good chance that he bolts Stillwater and looks to pump up his draft stock elsewhere, as he is furious that Cowboys head coach Mike Gundy was spotted wearing a "One America News" shirt, considering the history of conspiracy theories that network has promoted.

If Hubbard's frustration with Gundy leads to him transferring, every program worth their salt will get on the phone with him. These four, however, have the best chance at landing him.

4. UNLV

When Hubbard committed to Oklahoma State, it was Arroyo who served as the team's running backs coach and recruited him. Many even thought Hubbard would join him when Arroyo took the job as Oregon OC, but Chuba decided to stay in Stillwater. Now the head coach at UNLV, Arroyo would likely craft the entire offense around Hubbard if he decided to shock the world and become a Rebel. The Canadian's combination of speed and power could help him record some record-setting numbers against Mountain West defenses and maintain his status as a future first-round pick under Arroyo in Las Vegas.

3. Oregon

Hubbard almost ended up at Oregon as a recruit, and Gundy's wardrobe choices could push him back towards Eugene this year, as Mario Cristobal and the Ducks will look to run the ball more this year. With Joe Moorhead, who loves to utilize zone reads out of shotgun, now the Ducks OC and Justin Herbert now in the NFL, CJ Verdell and the running game will drive the bus for Oregon in 2020. Hubbard and Verdell might need to split carries, but the two of them could be enough for Oregon to steamroll the rest of the Pac-12 and get some legitimate playoff consideration.

2. Auburn

If Hubbard wants to show that his numbers aren't the product of facing some bad Big 12 defenses, transferring to the SEC would be a good way to prove that. While Gus Malzahn's Auburn offense has become famous for their explosive plays and trickeration, he wants to run the ball between the tackles above all else, and Hubbard proved he can do that in spades at Oklahoma State. With JaTarvious Whitlow in the transfer portal and a freshman in DJ Williams currently expected to get most of his carries, Hubbard would immediately assume the starting role and make the Tigers an SEC West threat.

1. Wisconsin

Badgers running backs have topped 2,000 yards rushing five times in the last 20 years, as Ron Dayne, Melvin Gordon, and Jonathan Taylor have all dominated the Big Ten in run-heavy offenses instituted by Barry Alvarez and Paul Chryst. While going to Chryst and the Badgers would help Hubbard replicate the production he had in Stillwater last year, Madison has also been a breeding ground for future NFL backs given the success of Gordon and James White. Wisconsin, who just lost Taylor to the pros this year, would give Hubbard the perfect platform to both top 2,000 yards once again and end the year by being picked high in the 2021 draft.