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The 7v7 circuit is coming to a close this offseason and we’ve seen a lot of really good football over the last few months. From our PRZ7v7 circuit to others, we got to see some great competition and players from all over the state. This week on Prep Redzone Oklahoma, we’ll be taking a look at some of the top players that we got a chance to watch and break down this offseason. From your typical positional breakdowns to other categories like stock risers, breakout players & more.
In this post, we’re taking a look at some of the future stars of Oklahoma high school football. These four players are all 2028 prospects and will be freshmen this fall. And all four guys are names that you need to know about because if this offseason was any indication, these standouts are going to be impact players for their respective programs as early as this fall.
CJ Wright CJ Wright 5'7" | 150 lbs | RB OK – 2028 ATH – Lincoln Christian (Played With Sooner 7)
Lincoln Christian 2028 standout CJ Wright CJ Wright 5'7" | 150 lbs | RB OK first got on our radar back in January when he tore it up at our Prep Redzone Next camp. He was one of the top performers that day and then that just continued into the 7v7 season. Wright played with Sooner 7’s 14U squad and was an impact player on both sides of the ball. He stood out in multiple tournaments but it was his performance at our tournament back in early March that got our attention. Wright was a playmaker on offense and then made several big plays on the defensive side of the ball. He would end up running away with the MVP award for the 14U championship game. Wright has the speed and overall skills to be another instant impact player as soon as this fall. The speed is there, the hands are there and the overall playmaking ability is there. We imagine Lincoln Christian will get creative to get him on the field.
David Thomas David Thomas 6'1" | 160 lbs | WR Stillwater | 2028 OK – 2028 WR – Stillwater (Played With Sooner 7)
Stillwater 2028 wide receiver David Thomas David Thomas 6'1" | 160 lbs | WR Stillwater | 2028 OK is going to be a name to know moving forward. He had an excellent offseason while playing with a Sooner 7 15U squad that was one of the best in this region of the country. We just saw a Stillwater freshman have an immediate impact on the Pioneer offense last fall with Deakon Jones Deakon Jones 6'0" | 170 lbs | WR Stillwater | 2027 State OK and it wouldn’t be surprising to see Thomas have that same instant impact. Thomas already has a strong frame and he’s only scratching the surface on what he can be as an overall athlete. Thomas is signed up for our Prep Redzone Next camp in Tulsa next week and we’re fired up to see him in person once again. Thomas played against some really good competition and always looked the part. It will be good to see him in person again next weekend and it won’t surprise us at all if Thomas has that Jones-type impact this fall for Stillwater.
Josiah Dickerson Josiah Dickerson 5'6" | 155 lbs | RB OK – 2028 RB – Washington (Played With C4)
Similar to Wright, Washington 2028 running back Josiah Dickerson Josiah Dickerson 5'6" | 155 lbs | RB OK started his offseason this year by dominating one of our Prep Redzone Next camps. Dickerson did it down in Texas and then played with C4 throughout the 7v7 circuit and the dominant play continued. Dickerson first started that dominant play in Tulsa at the Union tourney in early February. Dickerson was one of the more electric players on the field. He made plays on both sides of the ball and was a fantastic playmaker to watch on offense. Dickerson has really impressed us this offseason and he certainly has the chance to be the most impactful freshman when he puts the pads on. Dickerson will be a freshman for the two-time defending champion Washington Warriors and the fact that he could break into the lineup as a freshman says a lot. Don’t be surprised if he performs well on Fridays this fall.
Maddox Young Maddox Young 6'0" | 160 lbs | QB Victory Christian | 2028 OK – 2028 QB – Victory Christian (Played With Sooner 7)
We mentioned that talented Sooner 7 15U squad with Thomas at receiver. One of the quarterbacks that led a very explosive offense was 2028 signal caller Maddox Young Maddox Young 6'0" | 160 lbs | QB Victory Christian | 2028 OK from Victory Christian. Young is the only quarterback on this breakdown and he’s a prospect who could have an immediate impact for the Conquerors. Victory Christian had one of the more impactful quarterbacks in the state last fall but he’s headed to the next level and there’s an empty spot at QB1 right now. Young could very well be that guy for Victory Christian. There’s a lot of arm talent there already and he certainly looked like he was ready for the challenge this offseason. Granted, he was playing with some of the better skill players in the state’s 2027 class. But Young definitely looked like he belonged in that group and we’re looking forward to seeing him with the pads on.