Okmulgee Area Editors Choice – Football

Editor’s Choice

OKMULGEE AREA

QB:  Isaiah Drake – Weleetka (6-1 200, Jr.)

The younger of the Outlaws brother tandem that generated 3338 yards in total offense and 49 touchdowns as a sophomore to lead Weleetka to the Class B state quarterfinals in 2023 while recording 35 tackles at linebacker. 

RB:  Isaac Drake – Weleetka  (6-1, 175, Sr.)

“Double threat” is an understatement for the 6-1, 175 pound senior after totaling 2399 yards total offense and scoring 34 times as a running back in addition to making 96 tackles including 3 interceptions at linebacker last year. 

Isaac Drake

WR: Ryan Grayson – Beggs  (6-2, 175, Sr.)

A two-way hero for the Golden Demons in one of Oklahoma’s top recruiting prospects with D-I offers including Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas and UNLV. In addition to totaling more than 1000 yards on offense as a wide receiver, Grayson also grabbed 6 interceptions last year as a lockdown cornerback.

OL:  Phillip Ross – Wetumka  (6-4, 240, Jr.)

More than just another big body that moves quickly, Ross is extremely physical on every snap no matter his position on offense as well as defense where he totaled 60-plus tackles and 6 sacks last season.

DL: Jordyn Miller – Henryetta  (6-2, 230, Sr.)

Dominator best describe the impact of the Golden Knight senior who tortured opposing quarterback making 9 sacks among his 87 tackles. Miller, a 2-time state qualifier in wrestling, enters his third season as a two-way starter.

Jordyn Miller

LB: Dominic Celestine – Dewar  (5-11, 220, Sr.) 

A 3-year starter on both size of the ball, Celestine is very physical making the best of his size (5-11, 220) and speed. His coaches call him the soul of the defensive unit while Dewar opponents are forced to scheme to stop his aggressive style of play.

DB: Charles Shelburn – Wilson-Henryetta  5-9, 165, Sr.

A four-year starter for the Tigers whose leadership matches his skills to make plays against the run and pass. Shelburn also engineers the offense at quarterback.