The 2022 All-World Preseason Football Contest is underway, giving readers the chance throughout the summer to select the best high school football players in the Tulsa area.
Here's a look at which players are currently leading voting in each category, as of 10 a.m. Friday:
Defensive linemen:
De’Marion Thomas, Union
Sam Rhoades, Bishop Kelley
Reid Jones, Bishop Kelley
Chance Jordan, Beggs
Yale Gray, Verdigris
Defensive back:
Ryan Grayson, Beggs
Devin Robinson, Union
Jaylon Franklin, Broken Arrow
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Jalyn Stanford, Jenks
Cooper Lai, Cascia Hall
Linebacker:
Blake Gilkey, Collinsville
Reese Roller, Verdigris
Cooper Crissup, Jenks
Drake Fain, Sand Springs
Dietrich Moore, Broken Arrow
Wide receiver/tight end:
Jacob Blevins, Sand Springs
Micah Tease, B.T. Washington
Jay Miller, Rejoice Christian
Camden Crooks, Cushing
Cole Adams, Owasso
Quarterback:
Dylan White, Verdigris
Austin Havens, Bixby
Todd Drummond, Pawhuska
Lathan Boone, B.T. Washington
Chance Wilson, Rejoice Christian
Running back:
Caden Parnell, Verdigris
Jaiden Carroll, Jenks
Eric Virgil, Hilldale
DJ McKinney, Union
Red Martel, Beggs
Offensive linemen:
DJ Whittley, Collinsville
Bennett Ringleb, Union
Collin Schrader, Oologah
Milton White, Jenks
Jamison Mejia, Broken Arrow
A total of 70 candidates — 10 at each of seven positions — has been selected.
Nominees were picked on the basis of past performance, projected 2022 accomplishments and college potential. Players from all grades are eligible and may be selected at only one position.
Voting continues through 1 p.m. Monday. The winners will be announced in the Tulsa World and at OKPrepsExtra.com in late August.
Our position-by-position rankings, as well as features on select players, will be published throughout the summer.
Go to OKPrepsExtra.com for weekly updates on who is in the lead, as well as unbeatable high school sports coverage from the Tulsa World.
2022 All-World preseason football: Here are the area's top linebackers
1. Reese Roller, Verdigris
6-0, 210, Sr.
In 2021, led the Cardinals defense as he had 105 tackles, with 33 for losses and 15 sacks as Verdigris reached the 3A semifinals. A short-yardage back, he scored on 14 of 42 carries. Named to the World's All-State second team. Career totals: 227 tackles, 43 sacks. Was among the nation's leaders with 22 sacks in 2020. Also was in the rankings last summer at No. 5.
Click here to vote for Reese
2. Dietrich Moore, Broken Arrow
6-1, 210, Sr.
Offered by New Mexico State. In 2021, had 70 tackles with six for losses in eight games before a season-ending injury. Scored on a kickoff return against Mansfield Legacy and on an interception return against Jenks.
Click here to vote for Dietrich
3. Ethan Clark, Cascia Hall
6-0, 210, Sr.
Selected to the All-World second team last year as he made a big impact on both sides of the ball. On defense, had 126 tackles with 11 sacks. As a running back, had 101 rushes for 888 yards and 18 TDs.
Click here to vote for Ethan
4. Aiden Walker, Booker T. Washington
5-11, 195, Sr.
Led the Hornets last year with 163 tackles, including 99 solos. Had 11 sacks and two fumble recoveries.
Click here to vote for Aiden
5. Tyler Johnson, Lincoln Christian
6-0, 215, Sr.
Last year, had 118 tackles with 25 for losses and five sacks to help the Bulldogs reach the 3A title game for the third year in a row. On offense, had two catches for 39 yards and a TD.
Click here to vote for Tyler
6. Cooper Crissup, Jenks
5-9, 185, Sr.
In 2021, had 157 tackles with three interceptions and three sacks to help the Trojans win the 6AI state title. Had a key interception in the state final against Union.
Click here to vote for Cooper
7. Drake Fain, Sand Springs
5-11, 210, Sr.
Recorded 116 tackles last season to help the Sandites reach the 6AII semifinals. In 2020, had 88 tackles.
Click here to vote for Drake
8. Teyton "Tot" Chandler, Victory Christian
6-0, 170, Jr.
Last season, had 196 tackles, including 133 solos to help Victory win a 2A district title. On offense, had 11 passes for 202 yards, plus carried 11 times for 125 yards and a TD.
Click here to vote for Tot
9. Parker Jenney, Holland Hall
6-1, 205, Sr.
Helped the Dutch win a second consecutive 3A state title last year. Recorded 95 tackles with 28 for losses and 15 sacks. Also had 29 quarterback hurries.
Click here to vote for Parker
10. Blake Gilkey, Collinsville
5-9, 170, Sr.
Was the 5A state champion Cardinals' leading tackler with 97 last year and had five sacks. Will see more playing time at running back this season. In 2021, he had 12 carries for 157 yards and three TDs.
Click here to vote for Blake
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2022 All-World preseason football: Here are the area's top defensive linemen
1. De'Marion Thomas, Union
6-4, 330, Sr.
Vanderbilt nose guard commit had 53 tackles with 24 solos last season to help Union reach the 6AI state title game. Rarely came off the field during meaningful situations as he also started on offense at left guard.
Click here to vote for De'Marion
2. Chance Jordan, Beggs
6-1, 270, Sr.
Enjoyed an all-around stellar season in 2021 as he had 67 tackles with 16 sacks to help Beggs reach the 2A semifinals. In a 24-22 win at Metro Christian, he scored on a Pick-6 and made two key defensive plays in the last two minutes. Also averaged 45.8 yards on four punts with one inside the 20. Career totals of 134 tackles with 28 sacks.
Click here to vote for Chance
3. Tyler Rich, Owasso
6-3, 290, Sr.
In 2021, had 37 tackles, including 17 solos. Also had five quarterback hurries, two passes deflected and a sack. Will be a three-year starter. Career totals of 65 tackles and four sacks.
Click here to vote for Tyler
4. Jersey Robb, Bixby
5-10, 205, Sr.
Oklahoma State wrestling commit and two-time state wrestling champion helped the Spartans win another football gold ball last fall as he had 22 tackles with seven for losses and three sacks. As a running back, had 19 rushes for 150 yards and three TDs.
Click here to vote for Jersey
5. Amondre Tiger, Booker T. Washington
6-0, 250, Sr.
In five games last year, had 29 tackles. As a sophomore, he had 68 tackles with 25 for losses and seven sacks, plus two fumble recoveries.
Click here to vote for Amondre
6. Reid Jones, Bishop Kelley
6-3, 271, Jr.
Produced 48 tackles with six sacks last season. Kelley coach JJ Tappana said Jones "could be special" and "I think he could be exceptional for us this season."
Click here to vote for Reid
7. Elias Sherman, Booker T. Washington
6-2, 285, Sr.
An impact player on both sides of the line. Had 51 tackles with 13 for losses and two sacks last year.
Click here to vote for Elias
8. Sam Rhoades, Bishop Kelley
6-4, 230, Jr.
Recorded 66 tackles with five sacks last year. As a tight end, he had four receptions for 139 yards and two touchdowns. Kelley coach JJ Tappana said Rhoades "is very talented" and "we think he's going to be very strong for us."
Click here to vote for Sam
9. Yale Gray, Verdigris
6-2, 250, Sr.
Had 34 tackles with five for losses last season as the Cardinals reached the 3A semifinals. Recruited by Ivy League schools. Cards coach Travis East said Gray “is a physical athletic offensive lineman. He is the perfect combination of athleticism in our zone schemes and physicality in our gap schemes.”
Click here to vote for Yale
10. Owen Pazzo, Cascia Hall
6-1, 240, Sr.
The four-year starter returns to the preseason rankings after being a 2020 selection. Cascia coach Joe Medina said Pazzo "is one of the quickest and most athletic defensive linemen that has donned a Cascia uniform." Also starts on the offensive line and is a kick snapper.
Click here to vote for Owen
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2022 All-World preseason football: Here are the area's top quarterbacks
1. Chance Wilson
Rejoice Christian ¦ 6-3 ¦ 185 ¦ Sr.
Completed 202-of-297 passes for 2,857 yards and 40 touchdowns last season as the Eagles reached the 2A quarterfinals. Also had 150 carries for 1,281 yards and 22 TDs. Career passing totals of 5,226 yards and 65 TDs plus 39 rushing TDs.
Click here to vote for Chance
2. Todd Drummond
Pawhuska ¦ 6-4 ¦ 190 ¦ Sr.
Committed to South Dakota. In his first year as a starter, completed 245-of-357 passes for 3,685 yards and 50 TDs to lead the Huskies to the Class A semifinals last year. Also rushed for 10 TDs.
Click here to vote for Todd
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3. Kirk Francis
Metro Christian ¦ 6-2 ¦ 175 ¦ Sr.
Completed 61% of his passes last year for 2,850 yards and 28 TDs last year. In 2020, helped lead the Patriots to the 2A state title as he passed for 2,280 yards and 29 TDs. In the state final, completed 29-of-44 passes for 367 yards and five TDs. Also ranked No. 3 last summer.
Click here to vote for Kirk
4. Shaker Reisig
Union ¦ 6-0 ¦ 190 ¦ So.
Moved from Jenks after going 11-0 as a starter for the Trojans last year, capped by scoring two TDs, including a 26-yard run, in a win over Union in the 6AI state final. Completed 96-of-141 passes for 1,571 yards and 14 TDs.
Click here to vote for Shaker
5. Gage Gundy
Stillwater ¦ 6-4 ¦ 210 ¦ Sr.
Completed 130-of-225 passes for 1,505 yards and 19 TDs last season to lead the Pioneers to the 6AII semifinals. Also had 107 rushes for 476 yards and eight TDs. Has been offered by Northern Iowa.
Click here to vote for Gage
6. Lathan Boone
B.T. Washington ¦ 6-2 ¦ 180 ¦ Sr.
Completed 156-of-247 yards for 2,460 yards and 30 TDs to lead the Hornets to the 6AII playoffs. Also rushed for 314 yards and six TDs.
Click here to vote for Lathan
7. Blaze Berlowitz
Cushing ¦ 6-4 ¦ 185 ¦ Sr.
Connected on 206-of-326 passes for 3,137 yards and 32 TDs in 2021. Also rushed for 376 yards and five TDs. Also ranked No. 7 last summer.
Click here to vote for Blaze
8. Austin Havens
Bixby ¦ 6-4½ ¦ 202 ¦ Sr.
Moved from Owasso, where he passed for 4,034 yards and 45 TDs with a 62.5 completion percentage over the past two seasons.
Click here to vote for Austin
9. Dylan White
Verdigris ¦ 6-0 ¦ 180 ¦ Sr.
Helped the Cardinals win a district title and reach the 3A semifinals as he passed for 2,415 yards and 19 TDs despite a torn labrum. Career totals of 5,730 yards and 51 TDs. Also ranked No. 9 last summer.
Click here to vote for Dylan
10. Jackson Presley
Jenks ¦ 6-2 ¦ 190 ¦ Fr.
The first freshman ever to be included in the All-World preseason rankings. Moved from California in May, Has received offers from Arizona, Florida State, North Texas and Texas A&M.
Click here to vote for Jackson
The 2022 All-World Preseason Football Contest is underway, giving readers the chance throughout the summer to select the best high school foot…
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2022 All-World preseason football: Here are the area's top receivers and tight ends
1. Cole Adams, Owasso
5-10, 180, Sr.
Committed to Alabama. Had 55 catches for 913 yards and eight TDs last year. Also returned three kickoffs and two punts for TDs. Career totals of 105 receptions for 2,015 yards and 21 TDs plus 548 rushing yards and seven TDs. All-World first team selection in 2021. No. 4 in preseason rankings past two years.
Click here to vote for Cole
2. Micah Tease, Booker T. Washington
5-11, 180, Sr.
Arkansas commit caught 31 passes for 618 yards and nine TDs last season. In the secondary, had three interceptions, four passes deflected and 25 tackles. During the previous twp seasons, had 31 catches for 543 yards and five TDs.
Click here to vote for Micah
3. Luke Hasz, Bixby
6-4, 225, Sr.
Arkansas tight end commit Arkansas tight end commit caught 33 passes for 436 yards and two TDs last season. In 2020, had 32 catches for 703 yards and nine TDs.
Click here to vote for Luke
4. Mason Ford, Coweta
5-10, 170, Sr.
Last year, caught 58 passes for 827 yards and 12 TDs, and carried 30 times for 305 yards and six touchdowns. At cornerback, had 23 tackles and two interceptions. Career totals: 146 receptions, 2,253 yards, 112 rushes, 1,013 yards, 44 TDs overall.
Click here to vote for Mason
5. Ty Walls, Jenks
6-0, 170, Sr.
Caught 47 passes for 1,009 yards and 10 TDs to help the Trojans win the 6AI state title in 2021. Also averaged 8.5 yards on 21 punt returns. At safety, had the clinching TD on a 31-yard interception return with 2:54 left in the state final.
Click here to vote for Ty
6. Jakeb Snyder, Bixby
5-8, 165, Sr.
Last year, caught 39 passes for 624 yards and seven TDs to help the Spartans win their fourth 6AII state title in a row. Also averaged 35.2 yards on five kickoff returns. At DB, had 39 tackles and four interceptions. Had a key interception in ’20 state final and a Pick0-6 in ’21 final.
Click here to vote for Jakeb
7. Camden Crooks, Cushing
6-0, 180, Sr.
In 2021, caught 93 passes for 1,624 yards and 20 TDs. At DB, came up with nine turnovers on five interceptions and four fumble recoveries. Also had 81 tackles. Career totals of 209 catches for 3,335 yards and 40 TDs; 226 tackles, 12 interceptions.
Click here to vote for Camden
8. Jay Miller, Rejoice Christian
6-3, 175, Sr.
Had 56 catches for 732 yards and 15 TDs last season after catching 84 passes in 2020. Career totals: 164 catches, 2,176 yards, 31 TDs.
Click here to vote for Jay
9. Jayden Bell, Muskogee
5-8, 155, Sr.
Caught 50 passes for 946 yards and nine touchdowns last season for the Roughers.
Click here to vote for Jayden
10. Jacob Blevins, Sand Springs
6-1, 180, Sr.
Had 64 receptions for 981 yards and eight TDs last season to help the Sandites reach the 6AII semifinals. In 2020, had 26 catches for 608 yards and three TDs.
Click here to vote for Jacob
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2022 All-World preseason football: Here are the area's top running backs
1. Jaiden Carroll, Jenks
5-9, 180, Sr.
Rushed for 1,264 yards and 17 TDs to help the Trojans win the Class 6AI state title in 2021 after two seasons playing for Booker T. Washington. Also caught 20 passes for 283 yards and three TDs. Career totals: 2,885 rushing yards, 38 TDs. Ranked No. 4 last summer.
Click here to vote for Jaiden
2. Red Martel, Beggs
5-11, 190, Jr.
Second year in a row that Beggs has a player at No. 2 in RB rankings as he follows CJ Brown. Carried 146 times for 1,613 yards and 17 TDs last season to help Beggs reach the 2A semifinals.
Click here to vote for Red
3. Eric Virgil, Hilldale
5-9, 187, Sr.
Had 197 carries for 1,385 yards and 24 TDs last season. Also caught 14 passes for 214 and three TDs last season as the Hornets went 8-3. In 2020, rushed for 1,402 yards with 19 TDs. Ranked No. 8 last summer.
Click here to vote for Eric
4. Caden Parnell, Verdigris
5-11, 180, Sr.
Rushed 143 times for 1,019 yards and 11 TDs in 2021. Also had 30 catches for 311 yards and four TDs. At linebacker, had 64 tackles with 49 solos. Career totals; 2,370 rushing yards, 34 TDs, 119 tackles, 12 sacks.
Click here to vote for Caden
5. DJ McKinney, Union
5-9, 175, Sr.
Moves to Union from B.T. Washington, where he had a combined 974 yards and 14 TDs as a rusher-receiver last year. Also had 23 tackles and an interception as a defensive back.
Click here to vote for DJ
6. Emery Neeley, Owasso
5-11, 195, Sr.
Rams coach Bill Blankenship said Neeley is ready for a breakout season as the team’s primary RB for the first time after rushing for 367 yards and five TDs last year.
Click here to vote for Emery
7. Tagg Campbell, Metro Christian
5-10, 180, Sr.
In 2021, had 95 rushes for 755 yards and 11 TDs plus 25 catches for 253 yards. Also a linebacker-DB, had 44 tackles and five pass deflections. In 2020, had five TDs and four interceptions to help Metro win the 2A state title.
Click here to vote for Tagg
8. Baxter Robertson, Cascia Hall
6-1, 195, Sr.
Also a starting outside linebacker, had 893 yards and 14 TDs as a rusher-receiver last year. Averaged 36.8 yards on six kickoff returns.
Click here to vote for Baxter
9. Noah Jones, Cushing
5-10, 180, Sr.
Carried 104 times for 833 yards and eight TDs last season. Also had 24 catches for 349 yards and a TD.
Click here to vote for Noah
10. Austin Munson, Bishop Kelley
5-11, 195, Sr.
Limited by ankle injuries last season. Kelley coach JJ Tappana said, “He seems ready to have a great year. He will the leader of the offense.” Recruited by Ivy League schools.
Click here to vote for Austin
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Barry Lewis
Sports Writer
I cover pro baseball, including the Tulsa Drillers, and coordinate the Tulsa World's high school sports coverage. I write about high school football and basketball. Phone: 918-581-8393
