2023 All State 2nd Team
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Happy New Year! We’re kicking off 2024 by taking a look back at the very best players during the 2023 football season! It’s All State week on Prep Redzone Oklahoma. Continuing today and over the next several days, we’ll have posts every day with our All State selections. Yesterday, we unveiled our All State first team selections. Today, we have the second team picks. Tomorrow, we’ll have our third team selections and then on Thursday, we’ll have our All State Honorable Mentions.
All State selections were decided based on a number of factors. Nominations from the head coach, nominations from other coaches, individual numbers, team success and overall impact on the game.
Without further ado, here are our selections for the 2023 All State 2nd Team!
OFFENSE
QB – Jamarian Ficklin Jamarian Ficklin 6'1" | 180 lbs | QB Muskogee | 2025 State OK – Junior – Muskogee (Player Of The Year Finalist)
Muskogee junior quarterback Jamarian Ficklin Jamarian Ficklin 6'1" | 180 lbs | QB Muskogee | 2025 State OK was one of the state’s best players as he helped guide the Roughers to their first state championship in nearly four decades. Ficklin has a chance to be very special moving forward.
RB – Jaylen Harper Jaylen Harper 5'11" | RB Guthrie | 2024 State OK – Senior – Guthrie
Guthrie senior running back Jaylen Harper Jaylen Harper 5'11" | RB Guthrie | 2024 State OK was one of the state’s best running backs from very early on this season. Harper was a running back that made 150 yards and three touchdowns seem like an easy routine every single week.
RB – KD Jones KD Jones 6'0" | 170 lbs | ATH Jenks | 2026 State OK – Sophomore – Jenks
Jenks standout KD Jones KD Jones 6'0" | 170 lbs | ATH Jenks | 2026 State OK was our PRZ-Oklahoma Freshman Of The Year in 2022 and followed that up with a sophomore season where he earned All State honors. Jones once again established himself as one of the best in Oklahoma.
RB – Rodney Fields Rodney Fields 6'0" | RB Del City | 2024 State OK – Senior – Del City
Del City senior and Oklahoma State signee Rodney Fields Rodney Fields 6'0" | RB Del City | 2024 State OK was an absolute star for the Eagles this fall. Fields was incredibly dynamic with the football in his hands. He put up monster numbers in a memorable season for the Eagles.
WR – Kayden McGee Kayden McGee 6'1" | WR Muskogee | 2024 State OK – Senior – Muskogee
Muskogee senior wide receiver Kayden McGee Kayden McGee 6'1" | WR Muskogee | 2024 State OK finished off his high school career with a state championship. McGee was once again one of the state’s best wide receivers in the state. He lived up to the nickname “Big Play McGee” this fall.
TE – Nate Roberts Nate Roberts 6'4" | 235 lbs | TE Washington | 2025 State OK – Junior – Washington
Washington finished off another perfect season with a state championship. Junior tight end Nate Roberts Nate Roberts 6'4" | 235 lbs | TE Washington | 2025 State OK was their leading receiver this fall and has emerged as one of the nation’s best tight end prospects in the state’s 2025 class.
OL – Blake Cherry Blake Cherry 6'6" | 290 lbs | OL Owasso | 2025 State OK – Junior – Owasso
Owasso junior offensive lineman Blake Cherry Blake Cherry 6'6" | 290 lbs | OL Owasso | 2025 State OK has been one of the state’s better offensive linemen since his sophomore season. He helped lead an Owasso offense that was one of the more balanced units in the state this season.
OL – Colten Christian Colten Christian 6'5" | 285 lbs | OL Collinsville | 2024 State OK – Senior – Collinsville
Collinsville senior standout Colten Christian Colten Christian 6'5" | 285 lbs | OL Collinsville | 2024 State OK evolved into one of the state’s best at his position. We’ve gotten a chance to see Christian a few times over the last two years. He kept improving and is now one of the state’s best.
OL – Ezra Ballinger Ezra Ballinger 6'5" | 270 lbs | OL NOAH | 2024 State OK – Senior – NOAH
NOAH senior Ezra Ballinger Ezra Ballinger 6'5" | 270 lbs | OL NOAH | 2024 State OK is a lot like Christian in the sense that he’s continued to improve every time we have seen him in person. Ballinger was dominant when we saw him back in the spring and had a strong senior season.
OL – Ryker Haff Ryker Haff 6'6" | 290 lbs | OL Owasso | 2025 State OK – Junior – Owasso
Owasso junior lineman Ryker Haff Ryker Haff 6'6" | 290 lbs | OL Owasso | 2025 State OK is the other half of the Owasso junior tackles that have been among the state’s best for over a year now. With Cherry on one end and Haff on the other, the Rams were dominant in 2023.
OL – Ryley Kester Ryley Kester 6'4" | 265 lbs | OL Charles Page | 2026 State OK – Sophomore – Sand Springs
Sand Springs sophomore Ryley Kester Ryley Kester 6'4" | 265 lbs | OL Charles Page | 2026 State OK is only the second sophomore to earn All State second team honors. Kester is another example of an OL prospect that has been a star from very early on in his high school career and is only getting better.
DEFENSE
DL – Justin Kirk Justin Kirk 6'0" | DL Bixby | 2024 State OK – Senior – Bixby
Bixby had a nasty front seven that was arguably the best in the state. Senior Justin Kirk Justin Kirk 6'0" | DL Bixby | 2024 State OK was just one of several defensive linemen that were absolute game-wreckers. Kirk would finish his senior year with over ten sacks on the season.
DL – Naithen Spaulding Naithen Spaulding 6'2" | 230 lbs | DL Washington | 2024 State OK – Senior – Washington
Washington senior Naithen Spaulding Naithen Spaulding 6'2" | 230 lbs | DL Washington | 2024 State OK came into this season with high expectations and he exceeded them. Spaulding became Washington’s top defensive lineman this fall and led the team in sacks and tackles for loss in 2023.
DL – Sam Rhoades V Sam Rhoades V 6'4" | 235 lbs | ATH Bishop Kelley | 2024 State OK – Senior – Bishop Kelley
Bishop Kelley senior and Air Force signee Sam Rhoades V Sam Rhoades V 6'4" | 235 lbs | ATH Bishop Kelley | 2024 State OK was one of the top defensive linemen we watched in person this season. Rhoades was another example of a game-wrecker coming off the edge for the Comets this season.
LB – Eli Moroney Eli Moroney 6'2" | 220 lbs | LB Guthrie | 2024 State OK – Senior – Guthrie
Guthrie senior Eli Moroney Eli Moroney 6'2" | 220 lbs | LB Guthrie | 2024 State OK led a Blue Jay defense that was one of the best units in the state this fall. Moroney was arguably the best linebacker in the state for the first month as he had double digit sacks before non-district play even ended.
LB – Jackson Rhodes Jackson Rhodes 6'3" | 185 lbs | LB Woodland | 2024 State OK – Senior – Woodland
Woodland senior Jackson Rhodes Jackson Rhodes 6'3" | 185 lbs | LB Woodland | 2024 State OK was once again one of the state’s top two-way players in Class A. Rhodes was a versatile standout on offense but on defense, Rhodes was one of the more productive linebackers in Class A.
LB – Jashawn Mccalister Jashawn Mccalister 6'0" | 165 lbs | ATH Del City | 2025 State OK – Junior – Del City
Del City junior Jashawn Mccalister Jashawn Mccalister 6'0" | 165 lbs | ATH Del City | 2025 State OK is an athletic standout that we are keeping an eye on moving forward. Mccalister was incredibly productive and is quickly turning into a player to watch in the state’s 2025 class moving forward.
LB – Teyton Chandler Teyton Chandler 6'1" | 200 lbs | LB Victory Christian | 2024 State OK – Senior – Victory Christian
Victory Christian senior linebacker Teyton Chandler Teyton Chandler 6'1" | 200 lbs | LB Victory Christian | 2024 State OK has been the state’s most productive linebackers in the state over the last four seasons. Chandler had another stellar season of 100+ tackles as one of the state’s best.
DB – Braelon Adamah Braelon Adamah 5'9" | 155 lbs | DB Del City | 2024 State OK – Senior – Del City
Del City senior Braelon Adamah Braelon Adamah 5'9" | 155 lbs | DB Del City | 2024 State OK is another example of a Del City standout who was a star on both sides of the ball. But on defense, Adamah was at his best. He was incredibly productive with over 100 tackles and multiple interceptions.
DB – Brayson Carter Brayson Carter 5'9" | 155 lbs | ATH Blanchard | 2025 State OK – Junior – Blanchard
Blanchard junior standout Brayson Carter Brayson Carter 5'9" | 155 lbs | ATH Blanchard | 2025 State OK has been a good wide receiver but he emerged as a complete game changer for the Lions on defense. Carter helped lead Blanchard to a state championship and was a star in the secondary.
DB – Camden Pratcher Camden Pratcher 6'1" | 170 lbs | DB Norman North | 2024 State OK – Senior – Norman North
Norman North senior Camden Pratcher Camden Pratcher 6'1" | 170 lbs | DB Norman North | 2024 State OK was one of the state’s top lockdown cornerbacks in the state. He really exceeded all preseason expectations with a breakout season this fall. Pratcher enjoyed a very special 2023 season.
DB – Mykel Patterson-McDonald Mykel Patterson-McDonald 6'0" | DB Westmoore | 2024 State OK – Senior – Westmoore
Westmoore senior and Oklahoma signee Mykel Patterson-McDonald Mykel Patterson-McDonald 6'0" | DB Westmoore | 2024 State OK enjoyed a breakout season in 2022 and backed that up with an All State-caliber season in 2023. The Westmoore standout was one of the best safeties in the state.
KICKER/ATHLETES
K – Dylan Davidson Dylan Davidson 6'2" | K Perkins-Tryon | 2024 State OK – Senior – Perkins-Tryon
Perkins-Tryon senior Dylan Davidson Dylan Davidson 6'2" | K Perkins-Tryon | 2024 State OK wrapped up his high school career with a very successful senior season. In addition to being one of the state’s best kickers, he also doubled as a standout in the secondary and was one of Oklahoma’s best.
ATH – Kale Charboneau Kale Charboneau 6'0" | 210 lbs | ATH Wagoner | 2025 State OK – Junior – Wagoner
Wagoner junior standout Kale Charboneau Kale Charboneau 6'0" | 210 lbs | ATH Wagoner | 2025 State OK enjoyed a breakout sophomore season and then came back with an even better junior year. He set single season records at the quarterback position and was one of the team’s leading tacklers.
ATH – Micheal Graham Micheal Graham 6'0" | ATH Del City | 2024 State OK – Senior – Westmoore
Westmoore senior Micheal Graham Micheal Graham 6'0" | ATH Del City | 2024 State OK emerged as one of 6A-1’s top quarterbacks in 2023. Graham was a dual-threat nightmare for opponents to deal with this season. He also turned around and was a ball hawk at the cornerback position.
ATH – Ryan Grayson Ryan Grayson 6'0" | 160 lbs | DB Beggs | 2025 State OK – Junior – Beggs
Beggs junior Ryan Grayson Ryan Grayson 6'0" | 160 lbs | DB Beggs | 2025 State OK became an elite game changer this season as the Demons were hit with the injury bug. Grayson did just about everything for Beggs this season and showed why he’s one of the elite athletes in the state’s 2025 class.
ATH – Tre Stevenson Tre Stevenson 6'0" | ATH Perkins-Tryon | 2024 State OK – Senior – Perkins-Tryon
Perkins-Tryon senior Tre Stevenson Tre Stevenson 6'0" | ATH Perkins-Tryon | 2024 State OK wrapped up his career with another stellar season. On offense, Stevenson was one of the toughest running backs in the state and then he turned around and was a force on the defensive line for the Demons.
ATH – Trey Washington Trey Washington 6'3" | WR Carl Albert | 2025 State OK – Junior – Carl Albert
Carl Albert junior Trey Washington Trey Washington 6'3" | WR Carl Albert | 2025 State OK showed he can dominate in all three phases of the game. He had another strong year at wide receiver. He also emerged as one of their better defenders and he’s one of the best punters in the state.