Ranking Oklahoma high school football’s best defensive backs in 2024 season

The players on this list can quickly shift the momentum in Oklahoma high school football games.

From safeties to corners, these guys know how to cover a team’s best offensive stars, create disruptive defense and energize crowds with game-changing takeaways.

Here’s The Oklahoman‘s ranking of the state’s best running backs, from 10 to 1:

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10. Mykel Ford, Sr., Putnam City

Ford moved from Putnam West for his senior year to Putnam City. He’s a dynamic two-way weapon joining an already loaded secondary. A year ago, the Nevada commit led Putnam West in pass breakups and defensive touchdowns along with 47 tackles at safety.

9. Elijah Thomas, Sr., Checotah

Thomas was ranked No. 3 on The Oklahoman’s Super 30 list following an electric season at wide receiver. The two-way OU commit recorded 50 tackles, a sack and an interception while playing safety.

8. AJ Vaughn, Sr., Lawton MacArthur

Coaches and teammates expected a breakout season from Vaughn a year ago, and he delivered. Alongside Adam Auston, Vaughn recorded 40 tackles, nine pass breakups and three interceptions.

7. Ryan Grayson, Sr., Beggs

Grayson prepares to enter his senior year as one of the top recruits in Oklahoma. Also a star receiver for Beggs, he also was dominant at cornerback, intercepting six passes and deflecting nine passes. Grayson holds offers from Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Kansas State and UNLV.

6. Ashton Cunningham, Sr., Tulsa Union

Cunningham had a stellar season for the Redhawks to lead them to the Class 6A-I state semifinals a year ago. The Boston College commit recorded 23 tackles, an interception, six pass breakups and a punt block as one of the key.

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Author : The Oklahoman

Publish date : 2024-08-01 11:01:49

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