Editor’s Choice:
QB: Jamarian Ficklin – Muskogee
The crafty lefty has a quick release to target receivers in a crowd and the arm strength to complete the deep throw for touchdowns.
RB: Gunner Dozier – Gore
The workhorse in the Pirates backfield has the power to run through tackles and the quickness to take it to the house.
WR – Jayden Bell – Muskogee
A sure handed receiver that can catch a pass in a crowd and use his speed to turn quick out routes into touchdowns.
OL – Evan Keefe – Hilldale
The Air Force Academy commit fuels by dominating play in the trenches. Keefe has recorded 138 pancake blocks the past two years.
DL – Braylan Roberson – Wagoner
After totaling 85 tackles including five sacks with agility and strength, the Bulldogs end locks the gate on the edge.
LB – Alex Shieldnight – Wagoner
After totaling 75 stops including six sacks plus two interceptions, the 2022 sophomore is already gaining the attention of Division-I college recruiters.
DB – Gabe Rodriguez – Wagoner
Continuing the family tradition of success, Rodriguez rarely comes to the sidelines playing quarterback, running back and strong safety where he totaled 115 tackles last year.
Fans Choice:
Quarterback: Jace Jackson (Warner) – He had 1,000 yards passing and 1,000 yards rushing last season. He was named Co-Offensive Player of the Year in the district.
Wide Receiver/Tight End: Cade Waggle (Fort Gibson) – Ended last season with 725 yards receiving and nine scores. Enters his senior season ready to make a bigger impact.
Running Back: Kaden Bumgarner (Eufaula) – Kaden plays bigger than what he is. He is always ready to help out the team or his teammates any way he can.
Offensive Lineman: Draven Gragg (Eufaula) – Gragg will be at tackle this season and is a solid blocker up front.
Linebacker: Kaden Bumgarner (Eufaula) – A three year starter at linebacker, Bumgarner works hard and knows how to make the big plays.
Defensive Back: Morgan Jones (Stigler) – Registered 69 total tackles and three interceptions last season, Jones will look to increase his production this season.
Defensive Lineman: Ty Vinson (Warner) – Vinson was the leader of a solid defensive unit last season. He is also an outstating player.
