Pictured : Witt Edwards – Wagoner

MUSKOGEE AREA

QB:  Jamarian Ficklin – Muskogee

Calm and confident, the Roughers quarterback passed for 2803 yards and 38 touchdowns last year. “Byrd” enters his junior season with 56 career scoring strikes to garner interest from power-5 colleges.

RB:  Masyn Wright – Vian

A multi-position talent, Wright amassed over 1100 yards with the ball in his hands last year by making the most of his speed, agility and football IQ.

WR: Elijah Thomas – Checotah 

With seven D-I offers entering his junior season, Thomas recently committed to the University of Oklahoma. This Wildcat has the speed and vision to create offense. Won the Class 3A state long jump championship and finished in third place in the 100m dash.

OL:  Wes Harvey – Muskogee

Standing 6-8 and weighing 285 pounds, the gentle giant loves to feast on pancakes (blocks) and has seven D-I offers to play at the next level.

DL:  Alex Shieldnight – Wagoner 

“Alexander the Great” overpowered opposing blockers to chart 21 tackles for loss including 12 sacks and 83 tackles in 2022 and holds nine Division-I offers entering his junior season. Also starting offense at tight end where he made 23 catches, Shieldnight is a physical blocker.

LB:  Ace Engle – Stigler 

An unsung hero for the Panthers defense, the senior linebacker has totaled 164 tackles over his career.

DB: Witt Edwards – Wagoner 

With his 6-6 frame and gigantic hands, the Bulldogs safety made five sacks, three interceptions and 45 tackles last year and has 16-D-I college offers. Witt is also a two-way threat by making big plays as a wide receiver.