Prentice Gautt (February 8, 1938 – March 17, 2005) was a running back for the University of Oklahoma football team from 1956 to 1959. Gautt was the first black football player at the University of Oklahoma where he wore #38. He played football professionally in the NFL with the Cleveland Browns (one year) and St. Louis Cardinals (six years). Gautt played high school football at Douglass High School in Oklahoma City. His senior year, he became the first black to play in the All-State game and he earned MVP honors. Gautt died on March 17, 2005 from flu-like symptoms.