Speed is the name of the game for Union cornerback Ashton Cunningham Ashton Cunningham 5'9" | 135 lbs | DB Union | 2025 State OK and he uses that speed to his advantage against every wide receiver he comes across. Cunningham will play for 918 Elite and is one of the faster prospects in the state’s 2025 class and he has the chance to really take his recruitment to the next level this offseason. It’s already starting to pick up some momentum and Cunningham has also experienced success this offseason during the indoor track season. Cunningham is a very intriguing prospect to watch this weekend.

Union defensive back Ashton Cunningham Ashton Cunningham 5'9" | 135 lbs | DB Union | 2025 State OK could have a very big spring and summer. He’s already having an outstanding offseason on the track and participating in 7v7 tournaments. Cunningham is one of the fastest prospects in the state’s 2025 class. He dominated in the indoor track state championships and has recorded some incredibly fast times. Cunningham could very well be the next up in terms of Union defensive backs that are primed for the next level. The Redhawks have done a very good job of producing those players over the last decade in the secondary. Cunningham should get a lot of attention from coaches this spring and summer.

At this time last season, we were talking about Ashton Cunningham Ashton Cunningham 5'9" | 135 lbs | DB Union | 2025 State OK being a breakout star for the Jenks Trojans during the 2022 season. The signs were all there and pointing to Cunningham being one of the top defensive backs in Class 6A-1. Fast forward to today, and Cunningham moved from Jenks to rival Union and we’re very interested to see what kind of impact he has. The Redhawks lost some valuable experience within their secondary but they also have quite a bit of firepower at cornerback and safety. So how Cunningham gets used this season within the Union defensive scheme will be something worth paying attention to. We think that Cunningham has all the physical tools to be one of the better corners in Class 6A-1 and he started showing that last season.

The X-factor in some of Jenks’ biggest wins this season has been Jenks sophomore Ashton Cunningham Ashton Cunningham 5'9" | 135 lbs | DB Union | 2025 State OK , who is enjoying a breakout season on defense and in special teams. Cunningham sprinted off the edge and got a hand on Mustang’s field goal that could have sent the game to overtime. Earlier this season, he blocked the PAT attempt from Broken Arrow in overtime that would have sent the game into double overtime. But it’s not just his special team exploits that makes him one to watch. In the regular season meeting, Cunningham stood out several times at the cornerback position against the Spartans. Cunningham is turning into an absolute star and he’ll look to make more big plays on Friday.

The first time we heard about Jenks defensive back Ashton Cunningham Ashton Cunningham 5'9" | 135 lbs | DB Union | 2025 State OK was in the summer when we got our preseason questionnaire back from the Trojans. In the section discussing the strongest and fastest players on the team, Cunningham was listed as the fastest member of the Trojan football team. Cunningham is definitely a defensive back on the rise when you combine his size and speed. And as we’ve mentioned several times this fall, the Trojans have been absolutely snake bit by injuries throughout the season but Cunningham has played incredibly well throughout the year. Cunningham has legitimate track speed and he’s been clocked at running the 40 yard dash in 4.4 seconds. That’s showcasing the burners. As Cunningham evolves as a defensive back, combining that with his speed, he’s going to be a prospect on the rise.