The New Man on Top

Oklahoma's high school football season ended just short of two weeks ago and since then SoonerScoop.com has been spending their time going over senior tape and trying to get an idea of just who ended the year as the state's top prospects. And with that work done it's time for an update to the Sooner State Rankings as we see a new No. 1 for the first time, basically, in three years. Who takes home the top spot in the final ranking of the calendar year?

Initial State Ranking - Jan. 11, 2017

Preseason Update - June 28, 2017

Thoughts: Proctor missed almost all of his junior season but since then has just continued an upward climb to the point that made the top spot hard to keep away from him. The big and rangy safety was outstanding at the Rivals Challenge in the summer and continued that in a dominant season where he starred on offense and defense for the state-title winning Rams. We just couldn't keep him lower any longer with his work in games as well as playing against elite competition.

Last Ranking: 2

Highest: 1 (12/14/17)

Lowest: 3 (1/11/17)

Thoughts: In the first ranking's release we made it clear that Redmond had as much change for upward movement as any player in the state. Well, for every month since then Redmond has moved up a spot in the rankings. The highly-talented prospect definitely saw the light come on his senior season when he was simply rampant and probably the state's defensive player of the year.

Last Ranking: 3

Highest: 2 (12/14/17)

Lowest: 8 (1/11/17)

Thoughts: This feels so bizarre to see Walker anywhere than in the top spot. The demotion is a bit of a blend of a few things - A) Walker just hasn't become the overwhelming physical blocker that many expected and B) incredible work from both Proctor and Redmond. But the reality is that his talent can overcome all of this. And the chance for Walker to jump back to the top is absolutely still there with his upcoming work at the Army All-American Bowl.

Last Ranking: 1

Highest: 1 (1/11/17)

Lowest: 3 (12/14/17)

Thoughts: Condon is yet another massive Oklahoma City area offensive tackle that has loads of potential but, like many guys with such big frames, took a while to grow into his frame. It's a bit crazy to see Condon move up after a shortened season - after a knee injury -but the big man showed real promise athletically and his footwork has developed considerably.

Last Ranking: 4

Highest: 4 (12/14/17)

Lowest: 22 (1/11/17)

Thoughts: Tatum is one of the later emerging stars of this class but defensive linemen with his size and athleticism don't fall off trees. The thing that developed for Tatum once he moved from Putnam City North to Putnam City is a bit more comfortable being physical. As a senior Tatum continued to flash potential but lacked the consistency to keep his No. 4 spot.

Last Ranking: 4

Highest: 4 (6/28/17)

Lowest: 5 (12/14/17)

Thoughts: Moore is another in Union's seemingly never-ending procession of major FBS products. Moore is a long and lean wide receiver with speed and a huge catch radius. At times Moore has struggled with random drops but his physical tools and big moments on the field say this is probably an issue with concentration more than any over-riding problem.

Last Ranking: 5

Highest: 2 (1/11/17)

Lowest: 6 (12/14/17)

Thoughts: As a junior this update read: "few defensive linemen in the state in recent years flash as often as Kelley but too often the flashes are met with long silent interims." However as a senior that was remedied as Kelly became a force for Union snap in and snap out. He is a player that shows ability both in the run game as well as a pass rusher.

Last Ranking: 13

Highest: 7 (12/14/17)

Lowest: 27 (1/11/17)

Thoughts: Thompson was one of the first stars of the class but has been a bit quiet since the start of 2017. The Texas pledge put up absurd numbers, again, this time for Newcastle. He continues to show impressive ability to find a way to make plays when things break down the only real question is if he can find the way to make his size a non-issue in the college game.

Last Ranking: 5

Highest: 5 (1/11/17)

Lowest: 8 (12/14/17)

Thoughts: Not a guy that had many talking coming into the spring, other than those who simply saw the scary measurables. But as the spring wore on it became clear that Goodlow wasn't a guy that just looked good on the roster sheet but a guy who has some real upside. As a senior he moved from safety to more of the outside linebacker role that he'll fit into in college. And that athleticism showed the ability to emerge into big-time productivity.

Last Ranking: 10

Highest: 9 (12/14/17)

Lowest: 10 (6/28/17)

Thoughts: One of SoonerScoop.com's favorites for quite some time now Bray is an absolute technician on the offensive line. Another strength of his game is that he could work as a tackle but could also slide inside and be the physical, phonebooth, type of player that could work as a pulling guard. His tape from the last two years is about as sound as any you will find.

Last Ranking: 9

Highest: 9 (6/28/17)

Lowest: 10 (12/14/17)

Thoughts: A player that, for some reason, has gone a bit under the radar this year. It's certainly not for attention as he is one of four Rams on this list and college coaches have flocked to see his pair of safety teammates. Alexander has nice length and can use it to defeat blocks with more physicality than one would expect. He is a guy who, as we said previously, has the physical tools to move up and put those tools to use in a highly successful senior year.

Last Ranking: 41

Highest: 11 (12/14/17)

Lowest: 41 (6/28/17)

Thoughts: One of the most under appreciated players in the state Fields has such a great feel for his role in a defense and is willing to be physical but can also make play after play in the passing game. Fields is a player that is surprisingly comfortable in man pass coverage but also has the ability to come up and be physical in run support. It feels wrong to have him this low on the list as Fields is as safe a bet as you'll find to be a productive college player but injuries slowed him a bit as a senior.

Last Ranking: 7

Highest: 6 (1/11/17)

Lowest: 12 (12/14/17)

Thoughts: Another guy from East Oklahoma City that most weren't talking about when the initial rankings came out. Taylor is an interesting prospect that depending on scheme could fit into several different roles at the college level.

Last Ranking: 14

Highest: 13 (12/14/17)

Lowest: 14 (6/28/17)

Thoughts: As a sophomore Jones, at times, looked a little stiff and upright but looked more fluid as a junior and showed more ability in pass defense. One thing Jones never struggled with was the ability to play in run defense and be a physical presence on the back end of a defense. And as a senior he continued to grow into a complete safety who looked more comfortable working in space than ever before.

Last Ranking: 12

Highest: 10 (1/11/17)

Lowest: 14 (12/14/17)

Thoughts: Stoops is a player that we just couldn't keep down anymore. Back to back massive seasons for the Timberwolves forced Stoops to the top of the list. His great feet and precise route-running will put him on the field much earlier than many project.

Last Ranking: 23

Highest: 15 (12/14/17)

Lowest: 26 (1/11/17)

Thoughts: A player that we liked on tape as a sophomore but after seeing him at the Kansas City Rivals Camp no one was quite sure what to make of his game. Then Antwine put together another huge season as a junior and had the look of a player that will garner plenty of attention. Antwine an be a little upright but his quickness of foot is just hard to ignore.

Last Ranking: 11

Highest: 11 (6/28/17)

Lowest: 25 (1/11/17)

Thoughts: This one is all about potential. Farrell is a guy still feeling his way out on the football field but players with his size and athleticism don't come along every day. Oklahoma State is starting with a raw ball of clay here but if they can be patient with his progress he could turn into another really strong evaluation by Josh Henson in his career recruiting Oklahoma.

Last Ranking: 15

Highest: 15 (6/28/17)

Lowest: 17 (12/14/17)

Thoughts: Wilkerson is a player that has a great frame and the ability to work in space both offensively and defensively. After having a chance to see him in person it's not hard to see why Tulsa was so early to offer a local standout. Wilkerson worked at running back but his potential at linebacker is still hard to ignore - however whatever he does, it's his quick feet that puts him so high on this list.

Last Ranking: 27

Highest: 18 (12/14/17)

Lowest: 35 (1/11/17)

Thoughts: Brannon is easily one of the state's most physically imposing prospects and as a junior his production began to, somewhat, match his potential. The latest in the growing line of John Marshall products Brannon is a player that we had felt for some time, if he would shed some of his bad weight, could truly emerge as a difference maker. Well this spring that seemed to start to happen, or at least Brannon started carrying it better. He'll play guard in college but could turn into a good one.

Last Ranking: 17

Highest: 17 (6/28/17)

Lowest: 21 (1/11/17)

Thoughts: As a junior Jones won their first state title and Shaw was a big part of it. The big receiver has a huge catch radius and with his size is natural at high-pointing the ball. Shaw isn't a guy with elite speed but it seems that sometimes he gets knocked too much for his top end gear. In time he can be a very steady receiver and it's frankly surprising that he hasn't gotten more attention. He is a true steal for Iowa State.

Last Ranking: 16

Highest: 7 (1/11/17)

Lowest: 20 (12/14/17)

Thoughts: Another massive offensive lineman in this breakdown. Anthony continued to show growth with his footwork as a senior and with his frame he could soon begin burying college defenders. The immense lineman is likely to slide inside in the college game and if those feet continue to progress could be a mauler as a blocker.

Last Ranking: 19

Highest: 19 (6/28/17)

Lowest: 30 (1/11/17)

Thoughts: Honestly Smoot was a guy we saw bits and pieces of as a junior and felt he was promising but not a player that had to be a part of this list. As a senior that narrative changed quickly as he shows explosive open field ability both with his speed as well as being nearly impossible to tackle. He may end up going the post-grad path but regardless he has a chance to be a guy that schools look back and wonder how they could have missed.

Last Ranking: N/A

Highest: 22 (12/14/17)

Lowest: 22 (12/14/17)

Thoughts: An edge rusher with the ability to challenge a blocker's outside shoulder, who'd want one of those? It's become a fair question as Edwards, so far, hasn't picked up a lot of notoriety. However with his length and fit into a 4-3 defense don't be surprised to see things change in the next seven weeks.

Last Ranking: N/A

Highest: 23 (12/14/17)

Lowest: 23 (12/14/17)

Thoughts: Jones is already one of the state's true superstars after being a key piece of Wagoner's 2015 and 2016 state championship teams including scoring the game-winning touchdown in 2015. Jones has a knack for making his biggest plays in the biggest moments and has a great frame to fight off defenders and shield them away from the ball. His feet can be a little awkward at times but he is just too physically impressive to ignore.

Last Ranking: 20

Highest: 13 (1/11/17)

Lowest: 24 (12/14/17)

Thoughts: A player that has surprisingly really stayed under the radar but go check out his tape and you'll find an offensive lineman who can slide his feet and looks natural as a pass blocker. What will be interesting to see with him is how he develops as a run blocker, he'll need to improve his hand placement and overall physicality but there is reason to believe that stuff can handle itself.

Last Ranking: 21

Highest: 21 (6/28/17)

Lowest: 25 (12/14/17)

Thoughts: I'd be willing to bet I'm as all in on him as anyone can be. Shaw may not have the perfect measurables but I just don't care. I see a guy that is highly disruptive from the inside of the defensive line and if he is a few inches too short - so be it. Shaw is incredibly active and I'll be surprised if any lineman in the state can consistently block him one on one this season.

Last Ranking: 24

Highest: 24 (6/28/17)

Lowest: 26 (12/14/17)

Thoughts: As a sophomore Wilson was a favorite to be one of the state's top prospects but his junior season saw him have some issues with drops and as a slot receiver few things could be more concerning. That being said Wilson still is an explosive playmaker with the ball in his hands and if he can answer some of those questions he could fly up the list. The drops continued a bit as a senior but Wilson just has too much open-field ability to ignore.

Last Ranking: 32

Highest: 27 (12/14/17)

Lowest: 32 (6/28/17)

Thoughts: Let's just say this ranking won't win a lot of friends at John Marshall. Lee is, rightly, thought of as one of the program's all-time greats. The big and physical back is as fun to watch as any runner to come out of the state in the last decade. He simply plays football the way every coach would want it to be played but at smaller than his listed 5-foot-10 and lacking top end speed there is a question of how his game will translate to the college level.

Last Ranking: 38

Highest: 28 (12/14/17)

Lowest: 38 (6/28/17)

Thoughts: Smith is another offensive linemen - seeing a trend here? - that has great size but is a guy that is getting used to the football field as he continues to develop as a blocker. That said his length and athleticism is going to be a real draw and frankly it's a bit surprising that he hasn't picked up more attention.

Last Ranking: 26

Highest: 26 (6/28/17)

Lowest: 29 (12/14/17)

Thoughts: Fulgencio is another in a line of players in this class of a very similar make and model. He is a hybrid that could be a safety but could also be an outside linebacker in the right scheme. But again he's a player that has the great frame and the ability to work in space and close in the run game.

Last Ranking: 30

Highest: 23 (1/11/17)

Lowest: 30 (12/14/17)

Thoughts: Look at this stats, Daniels has been otherworldly as a senior and frankly it's baffling how he doesn't already have several FBS offers. Daniels has great length and the athletic ability to make plays in space. Add that to a natural instinct to be around the ball and snag the ball out of the air - see 13 interceptions in 2017 - and you've got a promising free safety.

Last Ranking: N/A

Highest: 31 (12/14/17)

Lowest: 31 (12/14/17)

Thoughts: Coming into this breakdown he was not a player I had on my mind, frankly not even one I knew much of. But go and watch his tape, Curley has the ability to close in space and is physical upon arrival. Depending on exactly how much size he has Curley could have any number of offers by National Signing Day.

Last Ranking: N/A

Highest: 32 (12/14/17)

Lowest: 32 (12/14/17)

Thoughts: One of the pleasant surprises of this list, McLaughlin is your prototypical phonebooth blocker that wants to get his hands on a defender and drive them into the ground. McLaughlin could be a very natural pulling guard at the next level thanks to underrated athleticism.

Last Ranking: 28

Highest: 28 (6/28/17)

Lowest: 33 (12/14/17)

Thoughts: Another player that caught the Scoop staff's eye early on, though it was when Howard as a sophomore at Oklahoma City Centennial. He is a highly active defender that is a bit of a tweener. He'll likely have to play in something of a hybrid role but with his great closing speed and violence on arrival some schools are sure to take a shine to him.

Last Ranking: 37

Highest: 11 (1/11/17)

Lowest: 37 (12/14/17)

Thoughts: That name and that school, it's not a coincidence. There is no question that some have been waiting to see a McQuarters star at Booker T. Washington for roughly two decades. And finally it is Rylan's time and though not the biggest player on the field there is little else that McQuarters could do to be on this list. Return man, playmaking defensive back, offensive multi-weapon. McQuarters' speed and agility are impressive to behold. McQuarters will likely have to take the junior college route but his speed and athleticism make him impossible to ignore.

Last Ranking: 22

Highest: 20 (1/11/17)

Lowest: 35 (12/14/17)

Thoughts: It's not every year that Fort Gibson ends up on the list but Rudd is a receiver worth of attention. He has nice size and shows some ability to separate vertically and as such it's no surprise to see his offer list growing considerably.

Last Ranking: 25

Highest: 25 (6/28/17)

Lowest: 36 (12/14/17)

Thoughts: Another guy who is in question of just where he'd fit. Olsen played quarterback for the Millers this year and took Yukon to a 4-6 season, after going 0-10 last year . Obviously he could fit into the same spot for the Naval Academy but if that didn't work out his size and athleticism could take him to linebacker pretty easily.

Last Ranking: 40

Highest: 37 (12/14/17)

Lowest: 40 (6/28/17)

Thoughts: Moore is a player that has been known since he was a freshman at Midwest City but this is the year when the big offensive lineman made the move from a high-caliber athlete to becoming more of a pure football recruit. Moore has started to fill out his frame and his move inside - he'll play center or guard for Texas State - has done wonders for his recruitment.

Last Ranking: 34

Highest: 34 (6/28/17)

Lowest: 38 (12/14/17)

Thoughts: Owens is a bit overshadowed on an absolutely loaded Bixby roster but the long snapper and future interior lineman is going to be a good one for the Hurricane. Owens isn't the biggest offensive lineman but he is active and, as mentioned, can also help on special teams.

Last Ranking: 36

Highest: 36 (6/28/17)

Lowest: 39 (12/14/17)

Thoughts: Mossop made a surprise name for himself when he showed up at a camp this spring and lit up the testing numbers. He followed that up with the look of a hybrid safety that made a ton of plays for a stingy Tigers defense in 2017. Mossop is committed and could emerge as a high quality player for Air Force.

Last Ranking: N/A

Highest: 40 (12/14/17)

Lowest: 40 (12/14/17)

Thoughts: Spicer is the type of linebacker that Union always seems to have, one that causes opposing offensive coordinators to say 'I can't wait for that kid to graduate'. Spicer is also one of those linebackers that wakes up in the morning looking for someone to hit and it shows up over and over again on tape. That said, he knows his strengths and plays well to them.

Last Ranking: 48

Highest: 41 (12/14/17)

Lowest: 48 (6/28/17)

Thoughts: Beverley is a physical prospect who could work almost anywhere in the defensive backfield. He is a long and rangy defensive back who looks natural in coverage but is also extremely violent when he can find the play in front of him. He doesn't show elite range but there are roles for him out there.

Last Ranking: 18

Highest: 16 (1/11/17)

Lowest: 42 (12/14/17)

Thoughts: Amos started picking up steam in the spring and had picked up a lot of attention thanks, in no small part, to his ability on the track. Amos helped lead his team to a state title in Class A this year and did it by, time and time again, making big plays. The question seems to remain with Amos of 'where will he play?' but players with his size and overall athletic ability those tend to work themselves out.

Last Ranking: N/A

Highest: 43 (12/14/17)

Lowest: 43 (12/14/17)

Thoughts: It's a little bit surprising that a guy with Richard's tape hasn't picked up more attention but he is just the kind of player that Academy programs will love. Richard is physical but can move his feet and should emerge as a quality interior defensive lineman.

Last Ranking: 31

Highest: 31 (6/28/17)

Lowest: 44 (12/14/17)

Thoughts: Mitchell just missed the first list (of 35) but as he posted one impressive track time after another you just couldn't keep him off any longer. Mitchell is still refining his game and is still working to make his game and production match his impressive physical gifts. But if those two can meet, this ranking will end up looking too low.

Last Ranking: 33

Highest: 33 (6/28/17)

Lowest: 45 (12/14/17)

Thoughts: One house, two brothers - in what is a first in memory for the Sooner State Rankings. Isaac has, at times, been overlooked but watching him this spring it seems that is about to come to an end. He's a highly able two-way player that figures to emerge on the offensive side of the ball. Given some time to develop in the college game Stoops could become a useful option in the college game.

Last Ranking: 44

Highest: 44 (6/28/17)

Lowest: 46 (12/14/17)

Thoughts: With a family that is near Oklahoma high school football royalty it's not surprising that Odom has superior instincts. He has grown a bit this off-season checking off one of the big questions that surrounded him. He is a player we've always seen as a linebacker but apparently will get his start at fullback in college.

Last Ranking: 50

Highest: 47 (12/14/17)

Lowest: 50 (6/28/17)

Thoughts: May is a guy who could feature on either side of the ball but looks most natural fighting blockers and working through trash than as a pure receiving tight end - which is where he'd presumably fit on offense at Tulsa.

Last Ranking: 39

Highest: 39 (6/28/17)

Lowest: 48 (12/14/17)

Thoughts: Govrik may not have the prototypical size but is a highly active interior lineman for Kelley. He is another guy that might do well by doing a post-grad or junior college stint and seeing how his frame and strength develops.

Last Ranking: N/A

Highest: 49 (12/14/17)

Lowest: 49 (12/14/17)

Thoughts: Fisher is another player, like Olsen, who could fit at quarterback but unless he also finds the right spot he may have to look into a switch toward an outside linebacker role. But with his speed and ability to close that shouldn't be a problem and, likely, would be his best fit.

Last Ranking: 42

Highest: 42 (6/28/17)

Lowest: 50 (12/14/17)