Oklahoma’s top high school football players named to 2025 preseason all-state team

Joe Thomas acknowledges the crowd after being inducted into the football team's Ring of Honor and receiving his Pro Football Hall of Fame ring. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) ASSOCIATED PRESS
Joe Thomas acknowledges the crowd after being inducted into the football team's Ring of Honor and receiving his Pro Football Hall of Fame ring. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) - ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Oklahoman has announced its 2025 preseason All-State high school football team, highlighting standout athletes from across the state. The list features players by position, school, class, height and weight.

On offense, the roster includes Jaden O’Neal of Mustang as quarterback, Kaydin Jones of Jenks and Ritson Meyer of Elgin as running backs, Mason James of Norman North and Dom Forbes of Sand Springs as wide receivers, and Titus Hawk of Choctaw at tight end. The offensive line is represented by Cooper Hackett (Fort Gibson), Aiden Martin (Berryhill), Daniel McMorris (Norman North), Odaefe Oruru (Jenks), and Kaeden Penny (Bixby).

Defensive selections include Nehemiah Kolone (Stillwater), Tahj Overton (Owasso), Joe Thomas (Carl Albert), and Colton Yarbrough (Durant) on the defensive line. Linebackers chosen are Dejon Ackerson Jr. (Putnam City), Ricklan Holmes II (Del City), and Cord Nolan (Bixby). The defensive backfield features Adam Auston (Lawton MacArthur), Daijon Gaines (Tulsa Union), Da’Jon Green (Choctaw), and Semaj Stanford (Broken Arrow).

Special teams players are Bradley Thao of Bixby as kicker, Alex Brannon from Edmond Santa Fe as punter, Braeden Presley from Bixby as kick returner, and Masyn Wright from Vian as punt returner.

No direct statements or quotations were included in this announcement.


Organizations Mentioned: Pro Football Hall of Fame

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