The Division I offers are trickling in for 2026 football recruits across the state.
With their senior seasons approaching, it’s time to take an initial look at The Oklahoman’s 2026 Super 30 rankings of the state’s top recruits. The list will be updated throughout the next year, including for the annual summer feature series on each player.
Here are the initial rankings:
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1. Tajh Overton, DL, Owasso
Overton played a massive role on Owasso’s defensive line to help guide the team to the Class 6A-I state title game. He’s a four-star recruit with offers from Arkansas, Auburn, Florida, LSU, OU, Oklahoma State, Ole Miss, Tennessee, Texas, Texas A&M and others.
2. Mason James, WR, Norman North
James is a four-star prospect and the top-ranked receiver statewide. He holds offers from Alabama, Arkansas, Baylor, Kansas State, Michigan, OU, OSU, Oregon, Penn State, Tennessee and Texas A&M, among others.
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3. Kaydin Jones, RB, Jenks
Jones, the son of former OU running back Kejuan Jones, is one of the best players statewide and among the most coveted running backs in the country. The four-star recruit currently holds offers from Alabama, OU, Oregon, OSU, Ole Miss, Tennessee, Texas A&M and others.
4. Colton Yarbrough, DE, Durant
Yarbrough, who committed to Arkansas ahead of his junior season, is a four-star prospect who chose the Razorbacks over Colorado, Georgia, LSU, Miami, OSU, Oregon, Tennessee, USC and others.
5. Braeden Presley, DB, Bixby
The younger brother of Tulsa receiver Braylin Presley and former Oklahoma State receiver Brennan Presley, Braeden picked up his first offer in July from Tulsa and his recruitment has only gained steam since. He later received offers from Arkansas, Boston College, Kansas, Kansas State, Maryland, OU, OSU, Purdue and Texas Tech, among others.
6. Landen Anderson, DL, Edmond Santa Fe
He announced his commitment to Kansas on Jan. 27. Along with the Jayhawks, Anderson holds offers from Iowa State, OSU, Tulsa and UNLV.
7. Adam Auston, DB, Lawton MacArthur
Auston is a three-sport athlete at Lawton MacArthur and three-star recruit who committed to Arkansas in August.
8. Daijon Gaines, DB, Tulsa Union
A safety, Gaines has 16 Division-I offers. Among them are Power Four schools Arizona, Baylor, Boston College, Houston, Kansas, Kansas State, Missouri, OSU, Purdue, UCF and Utah.
9. Dejon Ackerson Jr., LB, Putnam City
A linebacker with great speed, Ackerson’s first offer was from OSU last month. Following the Cowboys were Boston College, Kansas State, Maryland and OU, among others.
10. Cord Nolan, LB, Bixby
He played a big role in Bixby’s state championship run as he recorded 108 tackles on defense and caught 35 passes for 522 yards and four scores at tight end. Nolan has offers from Arizona State, Baylor, Boston College, Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State, Missouri, Purdue, Stanford and Texas Tech, among others.
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11. Nehemiah Kolone, DL, Stillwater
Kolone won a state championship as a freshman at Stillwater in 2022. The three-star recruit holds offers from Arizona, Baylor, BYU, Kansas State, OSU, Texas Tech and Tulsa.
12. Trey McGlothlin, LB, Bixby
His first Division-I offer was from Texas Tech in September, but that was just the beginning. Later joining the Red Raiders were Arizona State, Boston College, Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State, OSU, Utah and UTEP.
13. Daniel McMorris, OL, Norman North
McMorris had a strong season on Norman North’s offensive line as a junior. He’s since received offers from Arizona State, Iowa State, Kansas State, Memphis, Minnesota, Texas Tech, Tulsa and UTEP, among others.
14. Kenny Golston, RB, Valliant
Golston is mainly being recruited at running back, although he does play linebacker and some schools are interested in him on the defensive side. His offer list includes Missouri, Oregon, Oregon State and Washington State, among others.
15. Ricklan Holmes II, LB, Del City
He has started at Del City since he was a freshman while shining with the Eagles. Arizona State, Baylor, Iowa State, OSU and Washington State are among the list of schools that have offered Holmes, whose father played at OSU.
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16. Aiden Martin, OL, Berryhill
His massive frame and instincts on the offensive line have led to Martin becoming one of the most coveted linemen statewide. He currently holds offers from Arkansas, Baylor, Kansas, Texas Tech and Tulsa.
17. Kaden Moody, OL Broken Arrow
A 6-foot-6, 300-pound offensive tackle, Moody didn’t allow a sack this past season. He holds offers from Baylor, Purdue, Texas Tech and Utah, among others.
18. Ryley Kester, OL, Jenks
He transferred from Sand Springs to Jenks following his sophomore season. Kester has offers from around the country, such as Boston College, Georgia Tech, Houston and Purdue.
19. Xavier Okwufulueze, WR, Rejoice Christian
Nicknamed “Zizi”, Okwufulueze is a 6-foot-5 force at receiver who recently helped lead Rejoice Christian to its first Class A-I state title. He holds offers from Boston College, Kansas State, OSU and Utah.
20. Josh Rushing, WR, Lawton MacArthur
A big target at 6-foot-3, 197 pounds, Rushing is a three-star prospect. He has Power Four offers from Iowa State, Kansas and Kansas State.
21. Nakwaine Carter, DL, Southmoore
Carter has a unique combination of size and quickness on the defensive line. He holds offers from Iowa State, Kansas, North Texas, Tulsa and Utah.
22. Malakai Dillard, WR, Jenks
Dillard broke out as a junior at Jenks and has received offers from Kansas, Miami, North Texas, Sam Houston State and Utah.
23. Carter Langenderfer, DB, Owasso
His first offer was last year and from Iowa State. Langenderfer’s recruitment has heated up recently as he has received offers from OSU, Tulsa and Yale since Jan. 26.
24. Da’Jon Green, DB, Choctaw
He helped Choctaw claim its first title since 1960 this past season. Green holds offers from Boston College, Iowa State, North Texas, Tulsa and UTEP.
25. Franklin Sherrod, DB, Edmond Santa Fe
His recruitment is starting to pick up as he received three Division-I offers last month — Tulsa, UCF and Western Kentucky. On Tuesday, Sherrod announced he received an offer from Duke.
26. Evenson Malaska, DB, Bethany
The younger brother of OU defensive back Jocelyn Malaska, Evenson’s speed is one of his main strengths. He received an offer from OU in June 2023.
27. Julius Wilson, WR, Owasso
Wilson has emerged into a two-sport star at Owasso, competing for state championships in football and basketball. He recently received his first offer from Texas Tech.
28. Quincy Shelton, WR, Hugo
An electric playmaker, Shelton has four Division-I offers — Colorado State, Texas-San Antonio, Tulsa and UNLV.
29. Tripp Alexander, DL, Putnam City
The son of Putnam City coach Willis Alexander, he received an offer from Texas-San Antonio in October. He later got offers from Kent State and Tulsa.
30. Emory Snyder, DB, Bixby
He had a strong junior season and intercepted six passes. A tall defensive back at 6-foot-4, he received an offer from Sam Houston State on Jan. 29 before Illinois State and Tulsa followed.
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