Player Of The Year Watchlist – Week Five

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>Get 25% off your subscription by entering Knight25 in the coupon code area. Enjoy!</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Every Friday throughout the regular season on Prep Redzone Oklahoma, we're going to add three names to the Player Of The Year Watchlist. Be sure to check back every Friday to see who gets added to the Player Of The Year Watchlist and what the current watchlist players have done this season. This year's winner will be the fourth winner in our website's short history. The previous three winners were all juniors, including last year, but we have not had a repeat winner yet. The road to Edmond continues this week and so does the race for the 2023 PRZ-Oklahoma Player Of The Year award!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["211556"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Muskogee junior quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='211556' first='Jamarian' last='Ficklin'] is the latest quarterback in the state's 2025 class to make it on the PRZ-Oklahoma Player Of The Year watchlist. Ficklin is coming off a dominant performance against Sand Springs. Ficklin threw for over 200 yards and a touchdown. He also finished with 171 yards and five touchdowns on the ground. Ficklin is an outstanding athlete and he gave us a reminder of that with his impressive numbers on the ground on Friday night. Ficklin has put up some monster numbers in the passing and ground game this season. Ficklin is in his third season as the starter for the Roughers. He went from 2-8 as a freshman to 10-2 last season and now he has the Roughers as the top-ranked team in Class 6A-2 and the favorite to capture the state championship. The state's 2025 class is loaded at the QB position and Ficklin certainly belongs in the conversation at the very top.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["449039"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"The Elgin Owls are the best team that not enough people are talking about. After being a surprise team in Class 5A last season, the Owls brought back nearly everyone and are a legitimate threat in the 5A title race. Leading the way has been a balanced offense that has been highlighted by senior [player_tooltip player_id='449039' first='Matt' last='Lund'] at the running back position. Lund had another stellar performance last week in their district-opening win over El Reno. He ran for nearly 200 yards and a pair of touchdowns. He also added a pair of touchdown receptions in the win. On the season, he's run for over 600 yards and six touchdowns and he also has over 100 receiving yards and four touchdowns. What's really impressive about Lund is he's produced at a high level despite splitting carries and most of Elgin's games have been over by halftime. They look to remain unbeaten on the season this week when they travel to face Ardmore.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["393973"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Westmoore standout and Houston commit [player_tooltip player_id='393973' first='Micheal' last='Graham'] has been one of the more electric football players in the state over the last month. And you can make the argument that he's coming off his best performance this season on Friday when he led the Jaguars to a rivalry win over Moore. Graham threw for over 150 yards and two touchdowns but it's what he's done on the ground that is special. Graham totaled over 250 yards and three touchdowns on the ground in the win. One opposing coach talked about Graham earlier this season and just how scary he is to defend on the field. When Graham starts to scramble around and look to beat a defense with his legs, that's incredibly hard to defend. He's committed to Houston as a defensive player and an overall athlete and that athleticism has been incredibly impressive to watch so far this season. Graham and the Jaguars visit Jenks on Friday night.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":3,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6515ecab3282a"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>OTHER WATCHLIST PLAYERS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='294262' first='Alex' last='Shieldnight'] - Junior Defensive Lineman - Wagoner<br>Last Week:</strong> 2 Catches, 35 Yards, 6 Tackles, 4 TFL, 1 QB Pressure<br><strong>This Season:</strong> 9 Catches, 170 Yards, 23 Tackles, 11 QB Pressures, 6 Sacks, 4 TFL<br><strong>This Week:</strong> AT Oologah</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='207182' first='Andy' last='Bass'] - Senior Quarterback - Heritage Hall<br>Last Week:</strong> 12-19, 256 Yards, 3 Touchdowns, 6 Carries, 40 Yards, 2 Touchdowns In 54-21 Win Over Lone Grove&nbsp;<br><strong>This Season:</strong> 57-81, 1,142 Yards, 14 Touchdowns, 25 Carries, 264 Yards, 8 Touchdowns&nbsp;<br><strong>This Week:</strong> AT Pauls Valley (Thurs.)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='353410' first='Caden' last='Knighten'] - Junior Running Back - Wynnewood<br>Last Week:</strong> 7 Carries, 112 Yards, 1 Touchdown In 82-17 Loss To Dibble<br><strong>This Season:</strong> 45 Carries, 384 Yards, 4 Touchdowns<br><strong>This Week:</strong> AT Elmore City</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='209872' first='David' last='McComb'] - Junior Quarterback - Edmond Memorial<br>Last Week:</strong> 1-4, 7 Yards, 1 Interception In 54-7 Loss To Edmond Santa Fe<br><strong>This Season:</strong> 93-158, 1,389 Yards, 15 Touchdowns, 3 Interceptions, 21 Carries, 176 Yards<br><strong>This Week:</strong> Norman</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='188013' first='Demarius' last='Robinson'] - Junior Running Back - Edmond Santa Fe<br>Last Week:</strong> 20 Carries, 349 Yards, 6 Touchdowns In 54-7 Win Over Edmond Memorial<br><strong>This Season:</strong> 58 Carries, 680 Yards, 11 Touchdowns<br><strong>This Week: </strong>Edmond North</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='353415' first='Elijah' last='Thomas'] - Junior Wide Receiver - Checotah<br>Last Week: </strong>1 Catch, 28 Yards In 7-6 Win Over Muldrow<br><strong>This Season:</strong> 30 Catches, 621 Yards, 8 Touchdowns, 1 PR Touchdown, 1 KR Touchdown, 1 INT Return Touchdown<br><strong>This Week:</strong> AT Seminole</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='379243' first='Jax' last='Bernard'] - Junior Quarterback - Fairview<br>Last Week:</strong> 24-32, 404 Yards, 6 Touchdowns, 8 Carries, 70 Yards, 1 Touchdown In 56-22 Win Over Hooker<br><strong>This Season:</strong> 79-108, 1,151 Yards, 17 Touchdowns, 32 Carries, 286 Yards, 4 Touchdowns<br><strong>This Week:</strong> Thomas</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='386581' first='Jaxon' last='Woods'] - Senior Quarterback/Defensive Back - Hominy<br>Last Week: </strong>10-11, 375 Yards, 6 Touchdowns, 12 Carries, 108 Yards, 2 Touchdowns In 55-22 Win Over Pawnee<br><strong>This Season:</strong> 34-42, 821 Yards, 11 Touchdowns, 47 Carries, 365 Yards, 7 Touchdowns, 1 Catch, 20 Yards, 1 Touchdown<br><strong>This Week:</strong> AT Oklahoma Union</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='448519' first='Jaylen' last='Harper'] - Senior Running Back - Guthrie<br>Last Week:</strong> Bye Week&nbsp;<br><strong>This Season: </strong>55 Carries, 492 Yards, 10 Touchdowns, 1 Receiving Touchdown<br><strong>This Week:</strong> Piedmont</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='110743' first='Kordell' last='Gouldsby'] - Senior Athlete - Bixby<br>Last Week:</strong> 3 Catches, 92 Yards, 1 Touchdown, 1 Interception In 60-2 Win Over Norman North<br><strong>This Season: </strong>10 Carries, 234 Yards, 3 Touchdowns, 11 Catches, 177 Yards, 2 Touchdowns, 2 Interceptions, 2 PR Touchdowns<br><strong>This Week:</strong> AT Southmoore (Thurs.)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='127357' first='Luke' last='Milligan'] - Senior Quarterback - Lincoln Christian<br>Last Week:</strong> 22-30, 297 Yards, 4 Touchdowns In 49-13 Win Over Berryhill<br><strong>This Season:</strong> 67-96, 1,146 Yards, 14 Touchdowns, 3 Interceptions<br><strong>This Week:</strong> Bye Week</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='110739' first='Red' last='Martel'] - Senior Running Back - Beggs<br>Last Week:</strong> 10 Carries, 101 Yards, 1 Touchdown, 2 Catches, 99 Yards, 2 Touchdowns In 40-16 Win Over Westville<br><strong>This Season:</strong> 49 Carries, 480 Yards, 7 Touchdowns, 5 Catches, 211 Yards, 2 Touchdowns<br><strong>This Week:</strong> AT Victory Christian</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='393974' first='Rodney' last='Fields'] - Senior Running Back - Del City<br>Last Week: </strong>7 Carries, 39 Yards, 2 Touchdowns In 73-0 Win Over East Central<br><strong>This Season:</strong> 43 Carries, 499 Yards, 9 Touchdowns, 1 KR Touchdown<br><strong>This Week: </strong>AT McAlester</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='188014' first='Shaker' last='Reisig'] - Junior Quarterback - Union<br>Last Week: </strong>20-26, 304 Yards, 5 Touchdowns, 1 Interceptions, 1 Rushing Touchdown In 55-22 Win Over Owasso<br><strong>This Season:</strong> 90-113, 1,127 Yards, 15 Touchdowns, 3 Interceptions, 2 Rushing Touchdowns<br><strong>This Week:</strong> AT Yukon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='360239' first='Xavier' last='Robinson'] - Senior Running Back - Carl Albert<br>Last Week:</strong> 19 Carries, 215 Yards, 4 Touchdowns In 58-9 Win Over Lawton Eisenhower<br><strong>This Season:</strong> 87 Carries, 708 Yards, 19 Touchdowns<br><strong>This Week:</strong> AT Shawnee (Thurs.)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->