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Cowboy Football Adds 19 in Early Signing Period
December 04, 2024 | Cowboy Football
Signing Day Bios
STILLWATER – Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy announced Wednesday the addition of 19 signees in the early signing period for the 2025 signing class.
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The group includes eight defensive players and 11 offensive players. The two most well-represented states are Texas with 10 and Oklahoma with four. There are also two from Utah, one from Mississippi, one from Florida and one from Missouri.
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There are 16 high school players and three from the junior college ranks who comprise the early signees.
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Four defensive backs, three defensive ends and a linebacker comprise the defensive side of the ball, while five offensive linemen, four wide receivers, a running back and a tight end comprise the offensive group.
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Some of the highest-ranked signees in OSU's class thus far include defensive ends Chandavian Bradley and Michael Riles, as well as linebacker Carl'veon Young, who all have been designated as four-star recruits by at least one major national recruiting outlet.
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With nine of the 19 additions expected in Stillwater for the beginning of the 2025 spring semester, nearly half of OSU's newest student-athletes will be on campus next month. The early enrollees include all three junior college transfers and six from the high school ranks.
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Jaylan Beckley
Offensive Line | 6-5 | 315 | Freshman
Anna, Texas/Trinity Christian Academy
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The No. 43 offensive tackle prospect in the national class and the No. 68 overall prospect in the state of Texas according to Rivals.
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High School: Played for coach Steve Hayes at Trinity Christian Academy … A versatile offensive lineman who was comfortable playing any position on the line and also played on the defensive line … A U.S. Army All-America selection and a TAPPS D1 Offensive Super Team first-team honoree … Named a Texas Private School Football top five offensive lineman in Texas as a senior … Received his first scholarship offer as a high school freshman and finished with more than 20 offers to play at the highest level … Also played basketball, competing in both AAU and high school … Part of the National Honor Society … Received his school's Academic Grit Award and Outstanding Musician Award … Played the male lead in his school production of Beauty and the Beast and was on the worship team … Chose Oklahoma State over reported offers from Oklahoma, LSU, Texas A&M, Georgia, Clemson, SMU, Auburn, Tennessee, Florida, Missouri, Florida State, Mississippi State, Baylor, Duke, Cal, Houston, Kansas, Purdue and others.
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Personal: Jaylan Omari-Lewis Beckley is the son of Anton and Colette Beckley … Father, Anton, played professional basketball overseas and is a basketball coach at TCA … A talented singer … Intended major is Applied Exercise Science (BS): Pre-Professional.
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Chandavian Bradley
Defensive End | 6-4 | 242 | R-Sophomore
Kansas City, Mo./Platte County/Tennessee/Hutchinson Community College
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The No. 13 national JUCO prospect and the No. 1 JUCO edge rusher in the national class according to 247Sports … ESPN listed him as the No. 84 overall prospect in the high school class of 2023 … A four-star recruit out of high school … Plans to enroll in the spring of 2025.
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2024 (Freshman at HCC): Played for coach Drew Dallas at Hutchinson Community College … Earned honorable mention All-KJCCC honors … Saw a lot of playing time, recording 23 total tackles, 6.0 tackles for loss and a sack through the regular season … Signed with Oklahoma State out of junior college over reported offers from South Carolina, NC State, Kansas and others.
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2023 (Redshirt at Tennessee): Did not see any playing time.
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High School: Played for coach Bill Utz at Platte County … Rated as a top-200 player by all major recruiting services … Enrolled at Tennessee in June 2023 and participated in summer workouts … A team captain and defensive leader who helped lead his team to back-to-back playoff appearances in 2020 and 2021, including a trip to the Missouri Class 5A state championship game in 2020 … A consensus four-star recruit rated as high as the No. 84 overall player in the country by ESPN … Rated as the No. 21 edge rusher and No. 4 player in the state of Missouri by 247Sports … Considered the No. 18 edge rusher in the country and the No. 5 overall player in the state of Missouri by On3 … Invited to play in the 2023 Under Armour All-America Game in Orlando … A 2022 Missouri Football Coaches Association Second Team All-State selection … Earned 2022 All-Metro and All-District honors … A three-time all-conference selection (2020-22) … Totaled 23 sacks, six forced fumbles and six pass breakups during his prep career … Also productive on offense, making 12 catches for 401 yards while scoring nine total touchdowns … Also played basketball, averaging double figures and earning all-district honors … Ran track as a sophomore … Part of his school's choir, theatre, student council and principal advisory groups … Committed to Tennessee in 2022 after receiving scholarship offers from more than 30 Power Conference teams.
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Personal: Son of Chandra and Earl Bradley … Grew up with foster siblings … Born in Kansas City … Plans to study sports media … Plays the piano.
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Rashod Bradley
Defensive End | 6-3 | 243 | Junior
Lake City, Fla./Columbia/East Mississippi CC
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The No. 31 national JUCO prospect in the 2025 class and the No. 3 JUCO edge rusher according to 247Sports … Plans to enroll in the spring of 2025.
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Junior College: Played for coach Buddy Stephens at EMCC … As a sophomore in 2024 he played in seven games, recording 19 tackles and half a sack … His highlight play of the season was a 45-yard fumble return for a touchdown against Holmes Community College … An honorable mention to the 2024 All-MACCC Team … As a freshman in 2023 he played in 10 games and recorded 13 total tackles with a sack.
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High School: Played for coach Brian Allen and Demetric Jackson at Columbia … Helped his team to a combined record of 13-9 over his final two seasons, helping his team reach the Florida High School Athletic Association Class 3S semifinals during his final season … Earned all-state honors … Played in all 13 games and recorded 108 tackles as a senior, with 13 sacks, an interception, a pass breakup and a fumble recovery … Also played basketball … Chose Oklahoma State over reported offers from Arkansas, Appalachian State, USF, Temple, Arkansas State and others.
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Personal: Son of Wacena Williams and Rod Bradley … Plans to major in business.
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Royal Capell
Wide Receiver | 5-10 | 190 | Freshman
Cibolo, Texas/Steele
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The No. 122 wide receiver prospect in the national class and the No. 125 overall prospect in Texas according to 247Sports … Plans to enroll in the spring of 2025.
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High School: Played for coach David Saenz at Steele … A two-time all-district selection and a seven-time player of the week ... Helped take his team deep into the playoffs as a senior, leading the team with well over 1,000 receiving yards and double-digit receiving touchdowns while also pacing the team in all-purpose yards and return yards … As a junior he caught 59 passes for 788 yards and five touchdowns, helping the Knights to a 13-2 record and an appearance in the semifinal of the playoffs … As a sophomore he caught 62 passes for 767 yards and six touchdowns … Also competed in track and field, running the 100 meters in under 11 seconds … A three-time selection to the all-academic team ... Chose Oklahoma State over reported offers from Oklahoma, Oregon, Cincinnati, Indiana, Missouri, Duke, Baylor, Houston and others.
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Personal: Son of Dantae Payne and Ebony Portis ... Stepdad is Tereko Portis ... Born in Cincinnati, Ohio ... Father, Dantae, played football and competed in track and field at Robert Morris University ... He was a four-year letterwinner from 1994-97 at defensive back and a two-time All-Northeast Conference selection who was part of the RMU Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2021 ... Plans to study business ... Part of a military family who moved often when he was growing up.
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Miguel Chavez
Offensive Line | 6-5 | 300 | Freshman
Muskogee, Okla./Muskogee
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Listed as the no. 115 offensive guard in the national class by ESPN and as the No. 28 overall prospect in Oklahoma by 247Sports.
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High School: Played for coach Travis Hill at Muskogee … His offensive line coach was former Oklahoma State lineman Levy Adcock … Part of a dominant program that routinely made deep runs in the playoffs … Began playing football during his freshman year at Porter High School before transferring to Muskogee … Chose Oklahoma State over reported offers from Baylor, UNLV, Air Force, Eastern Michigan, Kent State, Utah State, UTEP, Army, Navy, Air Force and others.
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Personal: Son of Miguel and Esmeralda Chavez.
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DJ Dugar Jr.
Running Back | 6-1 | 210 | Freshman
Leander, Texas/Glenn
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The No. 30 running back prospect in the national class and the No. 64 prospect in the state of Texas, according to Rivals … Spring enrollee.
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High School: Played for coach Brandon Krauskopf at Glenn … Totaled nearly 4,000 yards in his high school career with 48 touchdowns … Named first-team all-district and district MVP three times … Set his school's single-season rushing record and career rushing record … Also competed in track, baseball and basketball … An academic all-district selection three times … Part of the AB honor roll … Also part of his school's Black Student Association … Chose Oklahoma State over reported offers from Kansas State, Michigan State, Cal, Arkansas, Missouri, TCU, Houston and others.
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Personal: Son of DeJuan and Shobvan Dugar … Born in Rochester, New York … Brother played football at Cincinnati Christian University … Plans to study business.
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Kobi Foreman
Defensive Back | 5-11 | 175 | Freshman
McKinney, Texas/Berkner
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The No. 70 overall prospect in the state of Texas according to Rivals … ESPN tabbed him as the No. 74 cornerback in the national class … Plans to enroll in the spring of 2025.
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High School: Played for coach Trey Bryant at Berkner … Saw action in all three phases of the game and made his biggest impact at cornerback … Missed part of his senior season to injury … Part of the Texas Top 300 and on the Dallas Morning News All-Metro team … Also competed in track and field, running the 100 meters in under 11 seconds … Chose Oklahoma State over reported offers from SMU, Baylor, TCU, Arkansas, Houston, Texas Tech, Arizona State, Pittsburgh, California and others.
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Personal: Son of Marcus Foreman and Marvinia Edwards.
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Simona Fuailetolo
Offensive Line | 6-6 | 300 | Freshman
St. George, Utah/Desert Hills
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The No. 64 offensive tackle prospect in the national class and the No. 9 overall prospect in the state of Utah, according to ESPN.
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High School: Played for coach Solomona Tapasa at Desert Hills … Helped his team to a 7-4 finish and a playoff win in his senior season … Earned 4A all-state honors … Only gave up three total sacks in an impressive high school career … Also competed in track and field and wrestling … Was involved in community service in youth football leagues … Chose Oklahoma State over reported offers from Florida, Kansas State, Cal and others.
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Personal: Son of Viiga and Karilee Fuailetolo … Brother, Noah, plays quarterback at Mt. San Antonio College.
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Draden Fullbright
Defensive Back | 5-11 | 175 | Freshman
Crowley, Texas/North Crowley
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Listed as the No. 75 cornerback in that national class and as the No. 124 overall prospect in Texas by ESPN.
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High School: Played each year of high school at a different school, playing North Crowley as a senior; South Paulding in Douglasville, Georgia, as a junior; Wayne County in Jesup, Georgia, as a sophomore; and Terrell in Terrell, Texas, as a freshman … A regular selection to all-region teams … A standout on both sides of the ball who excelled on defense … Chose Oklahoma State over reported offers from Arizona State, Boston College, Florida State, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Houston, Kentucky, USC and others.
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Personal: Son of Tony and Crystal Fullbright.
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Ryker Haff
Offensive Line | 6-6 | 300 | Freshman
Owasso, Okla./Owasso
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ESPN tabbed him as the No. 92 offensive tackle prospect in the class and as the No. 19 overall prospect in the state of Oklahoma.
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High School: Played for coach Antonio Graham at Owasso … Part of a dominant high school program that routinely made deep runs into the playoffs … Did not allow a high school sack … Played in every game as a junior despite dealing with injuries … On The Oklahoman's Super 30 list … Also competed in wrestling and threw the shot put in track and field … Chose Oklahoma State over reported offers from Texas Tech, Houston, Minnesota, Iowa State, Vanderbilt and others.
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Personal: Son of Lee and Sonya Haff … Part of an athletic family … Father, Lee, played football at the University of Central Oklahoma; brother, Spencer Haff, played on Oklahoma State's club rugby team; brother, Connor Haff, played football at Missouri State and brother, Hunter Haff, played football at Arkansas Tech … Plans to study entrepreneurship and business management.
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Isaiah Kema
Offensive Line | 6-4 | 295 | Freshman
Lubbock, Texas/Frenship
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Originally signed with Oklahoma State as part of the class of 2023 before going on a two-year mission with his church … In the 2023 class, he was ranked as the No. 34 interior offensive lineman in the country, according to Rivals … 247Sports tabbed him as the No. 83 player in Texas.
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High School: Played for coach Jay Northcutt at Frenship … A staple on an offensive line that averaged 466.8 total yards per game in 2022 … District 2-6A first-team selection at center as a senior and a Class 6A first-team all-state selection by the Texas Sportswriters Association as a junior … His coaches graded him at 85% and credited him with 175 pancake blocks during his career ... Earned academic all-district honors ... Also competed in wrestling ... Chose Oklahoma State over reported offers from Nebraska, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, SMU, BYU, Kansas and others.
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Personal: Born in Boulder, Colorado ... Son of Troy and Stephanie Kema ... Father, Troy, played right guard for Utah State and brother, Noah, played middle linebacker at the University of Hawai'i ... Plans to study mechanical engineering.
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Matrail Lopez
Wide Receiver | 6-0 | 180 | Freshman
Idabel, Okla./Idabel
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The No. 18 overall prospect in the state of Oklahoma according to On3 … 247Sports listed him as the No. 138 overall wide receiver in the national class … Plans to enroll in the spring of 2025.
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High School: Played for coach Scott Pratt at Idabel … As a senior he had nearly 1,600 all-purpose yards, including 693 receiving yards, 452 rushing yards and nearly 400 return yards … Added 66 tackles on defense and four interceptions … Played all three phases as a junior as well, recording 41 catches for 814 yards and 9 touchdowns as well as 484 rushing yards and 9 rushing touchdowns … Also had 61 tackles, 5.0 tackles for loss, three interceptions and six pass breakups on defense, as well as a punt return touchdown and a kick return touchdown on special teams … Also played basketball and baseball and competed in track and field … A first team all-district selection three times in both football and baseball ... Won the conference MVP award in baseball ... Active in Leo Club, Boys State, FCA and Lions Club ... Chose Oklahoma State over reported offers from Washington State, UTSA, North Texas and Tulsa.
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Personal: Son of Karess Ayers and Sammy Lopez ... Cousin, Randy Rutherford, played basketball at Oklahoma State and was a key part of the 1995 Final Four team ... Plans to study in the OSU Environmental Health and Safety Department.
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Jaden Perez
Wide Receiver | 6-0 | 170 | Freshman
San Antonio, Texas/Johnson
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Rivals listed him as the No. 77 wide receiver in the national class and as the No. 91 overall prospect in the state of Texas … Plans to enroll in the spring of 2025.
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High School: Played for coach TP Miller at Johnson … A first team all-district selection ... Recorded 33 catches for 465 yards and four touchdowns as a senior, helping lead his team to a 10-2 overall record … Attended San Antonio Brandeis through his junior football season … Caught 48 passes for 577 yards and six touchdowns as a junior at Brandeis … An all-district pick as a sophomore, making 45 catches for 652 yards and five touchdowns … Competed in track and field and was a talented jumper … Also an active bowler and pickleball player ... Chose Oklahoma State over reported offers from Arkansas, Baylor, Houston, Kansas, Miami, TCU, Texas Tech, Wisconsin and others.
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Personal: Son of Ellie Perez ... Plans to study business.
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Chase Pinkston
Defensive Back | 6-0 | 190 | Sophomore
Hattiesburg, Miss./Oak Grove/Jones College
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A JUCO product who spent one year at Jones College … Plans to enroll in the spring of 2025.
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Junior College: Spent one season at Jones College under coach Steve Buckley … Finished the year with 26 total tackles and three interceptions, as well as three pass breakups and one fumble recovery in nine games played … Returned an interception 47 yards for a touchdown in the season opener ... Signed with OSU over a reported offer from UTSA.
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High School: Played for coach Drew Causey and was an honors graduate at Oak Grove … Ranked as the No. 45 player in Mississippi by 247Sports … Helped the Warriors to a 13-1 record and MHSAA 7A State Championship as a senior … Credited with 75 tackles and three interceptions … Mississippi Association of Coaches Class 7A all-state second team and SBLive all-state selection … Bernard Blackwell Classic All-Star (South) … PineBelt Sports All-Area and all-region 3-7A honoree … Also played basketball.
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Personal: Son of Kenyetta Nelson and Todd Pinkston … Studying accounting.
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Kam Powell
Wide Receiver | 6-2 | 203 | Freshman
McKinney, Texas/McKinney North
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The No. 97 overall prospect in Texas and the No. 102 overall wide receiver in the national class according to 247Sports … Plans to enroll in the spring of 2025.
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High School: Played for coach Kendall Brewer at McKinney North … A three-time first team all-district selection ... Had more than 1,600 yards Finished his senior season with 45 catches for 672 yards and nine touchdowns … As a junior he totaled 39 catches for 744 yards and seven touchdowns … Chose Oklahoma State over reported offers from Arizona State, Arkansas, Baylor, Boise State, Boston College, California, Houston, Kansas, Kansas State, Utah and others.
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Personal: Son of Kristina Franklin ... Plans to study business and marketing.
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Michael Riles
Defensive End | 6-4 | 235 | Freshman
Port Arthur, Texas/Memorial
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Rated as a four-star prospect by ESPN … ESPN also listed him as the No. 35 defensive end in the 2025 class and as the No. 48 overall prospect in the state of Texas.
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High School: Played for coach Brian Morgan at Memorial … During the regular season of his senior year, he totaled 38 tackles, 18 tackles for loss and 15 sacks … Earned multiple defensive player of the year honors during his career … Won 27 games over his final three seasons of high school football … A first-team all-district selection as a sophomore after he totaled 45 tackles with three sacks, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery … Also played basketball … Chose Oklahoma State over reported offers from Texas, Florida, Georgia Tech, Houston, Missouri, Nebraska, SMU, TCU, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, UCF, USC, Washington, Baylor and many others.
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Personal: Son of Ashley Thomas … A talented NBA 2K player who nearly qualified for the NBA 2K League … Uncle played football at Houston … Plans to study sociology.
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Jordan Vyborny
Tight End | 6-5 | 235 | Freshman
South Jordan, Utah/Corner Canyon
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The No. 14 overall tight end in the national class and the No. 6 overall prospect in Utah according to ESPN.
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High School: Part of a state championships program in Utah, but missed his senior season due to injury … Played at Harlem High School in Machesney Park, Illinois, before moving to Utah … Did not put up big numbers due to the style of play during high school playing days, but received a long list of offers because of his size and physical abilities … Chose Oklahoma State over reported offers from Arizona, Arizona State, Arkansas, BYU, Cal, Iowa State, Kansas, Michigan State, Texas A&M, Wisconsin, Boise State and others.
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Personal: Son of Lauren Vyborny.
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Ayden Webb
Defensive Back | 6-3 | 165 | Freshman
Dallas, Texas/Lake Highlands
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The No. 109 safety prospect in the national class and the No. 207 prospect in the state of Texas according to ESPN … Plans to enroll in the spring of 2025.
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High School: Played for coach Cory Campbell at Lake Highlands … His high school finished 9-3 in each of his final two seasons … A talented player who made several highlight-reel interceptions as a senior … Also competed in track and field … Chose Oklahoma State over reported offers from Houston, Kansas, Pittsburgh, SMU, TCU, Vanderbilt and others.
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Carl'veon Young
Linebacker | 6-4 | 215 | Freshman
Oklahoma City, Okla./Carl Albert
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Listed as a four-star prospect by 247Sports … The outlet also listed him as the No. 219 overall prospect in the national class, as the No. 21 linebacker in the national class and as the No. 4 overall prospect in the state of Oklahoma.
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High School: Played for coach Mike Dunn at Carl Albert … Had more than 250 tackles in his high school career, with nearly 20 tackles for loss and double-digit sacks with seven interceptions … Part of a dominant team that rarely lost … As a senior he recorded more than 60 tackles and double-digit tackles for loss … Also played basketball … Chose Oklahoma State over several late offers from other power conference teams.
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STILLWATER – Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy announced Wednesday the addition of 19 signees in the early signing period for the 2025 signing class.
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The group includes eight defensive players and 11 offensive players. The two most well-represented states are Texas with 10 and Oklahoma with four. There are also two from Utah, one from Mississippi, one from Florida and one from Missouri.
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There are 16 high school players and three from the junior college ranks who comprise the early signees.
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Four defensive backs, three defensive ends and a linebacker comprise the defensive side of the ball, while five offensive linemen, four wide receivers, a running back and a tight end comprise the offensive group.
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Some of the highest-ranked signees in OSU's class thus far include defensive ends Chandavian Bradley and Michael Riles, as well as linebacker Carl'veon Young, who all have been designated as four-star recruits by at least one major national recruiting outlet.
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With nine of the 19 additions expected in Stillwater for the beginning of the 2025 spring semester, nearly half of OSU's newest student-athletes will be on campus next month. The early enrollees include all three junior college transfers and six from the high school ranks.
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Name | Pos. | Ht. | Wt. | Exp. | Hometown/Previous School |
Jaylan Beckley | OL | 6-5 | 315 | Fr.-HS | Anna, Texas/Trinity Christian Academy |
Chandavian Bradley^ | DE | 6-4 | 242 | RSo.-TR | Kansas City, Mo./Platte County/Tennessee/Hutchinson CC |
Rashod Bradley^ | DE | 6-3 | 243 | Jr.-TR | Lake City, Fla./Columbia/East Mississippi CC |
Royal Capell^ | WR | 5-10 | 190 | Fr.-HS | Cibolo, Texas/Steele |
Miguel Chavez | OL | 6-5 | 300 | Fr.-HS | Muskogee, Okla./Muskogee |
DJ Dugar Jr.^ | RB | 6-1 | 210 | Fr.-HS | Leander, Texas/Glenn |
Kobi Foreman^ | DB | 5-11 | 175 | Fr.-HS | McKinney, Texas/Berkner |
Simona Fuailetolo | OL | 6-6 | 300 | Fr.-HS | St. George, Utah/Desert Hills |
Draden Fullbright | DB | 5-11 | 175 | Fr.-HS | Crowley, Texas/North Crowley |
Ryker Haff | OL | 6-6 | 300 | Fr.-HS | Owasso, Okla./Owasso |
Isaiah Kema | OL | 6-4 | 295 | Fr.-HS | Lubbock, Texas/Frenship |
Matrail Lopez^ | WR | 6-0 | 180 | Fr.-HS | Idabel, Okla./Idabel |
Jaden Perez^ | WR | 6-0 | 170 | Fr.-HS | San Antonio, Texas/Johnson |
Chase Pinkston^ | DB | 6-0 | 190 | So.-TR | Hattiesburg, Miss./Oak Grove/Jones College |
Kam Powell^ | WR | 6-2 | 203 | Fr.-HS | McKinney, Texas/McKinney North |
Michael Riles | DE | 6-4 | 235 | Fr.-HS | Port Arthur, Texas/Memorial |
Jordan Vyborny | TE | 6-5 | 235 | Fr.-HS | South Jordan, Utah/Corner Canyon |
Ayden Webb | DB | 6-3 | 165 | Fr.-HS | Dallas, Texas/Lake Highlands |
Carl'veon Young | LB | 6-4 | 215 | Fr.-HS | Oklahoma City, Okla./Carl Albert |
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Jaylan Beckley
Offensive Line | 6-5 | 315 | Freshman
Anna, Texas/Trinity Christian Academy
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The No. 43 offensive tackle prospect in the national class and the No. 68 overall prospect in the state of Texas according to Rivals.
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High School: Played for coach Steve Hayes at Trinity Christian Academy … A versatile offensive lineman who was comfortable playing any position on the line and also played on the defensive line … A U.S. Army All-America selection and a TAPPS D1 Offensive Super Team first-team honoree … Named a Texas Private School Football top five offensive lineman in Texas as a senior … Received his first scholarship offer as a high school freshman and finished with more than 20 offers to play at the highest level … Also played basketball, competing in both AAU and high school … Part of the National Honor Society … Received his school's Academic Grit Award and Outstanding Musician Award … Played the male lead in his school production of Beauty and the Beast and was on the worship team … Chose Oklahoma State over reported offers from Oklahoma, LSU, Texas A&M, Georgia, Clemson, SMU, Auburn, Tennessee, Florida, Missouri, Florida State, Mississippi State, Baylor, Duke, Cal, Houston, Kansas, Purdue and others.
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Personal: Jaylan Omari-Lewis Beckley is the son of Anton and Colette Beckley … Father, Anton, played professional basketball overseas and is a basketball coach at TCA … A talented singer … Intended major is Applied Exercise Science (BS): Pre-Professional.
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Chandavian Bradley
Defensive End | 6-4 | 242 | R-Sophomore
Kansas City, Mo./Platte County/Tennessee/Hutchinson Community College
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The No. 13 national JUCO prospect and the No. 1 JUCO edge rusher in the national class according to 247Sports … ESPN listed him as the No. 84 overall prospect in the high school class of 2023 … A four-star recruit out of high school … Plans to enroll in the spring of 2025.
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2024 (Freshman at HCC): Played for coach Drew Dallas at Hutchinson Community College … Earned honorable mention All-KJCCC honors … Saw a lot of playing time, recording 23 total tackles, 6.0 tackles for loss and a sack through the regular season … Signed with Oklahoma State out of junior college over reported offers from South Carolina, NC State, Kansas and others.
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2023 (Redshirt at Tennessee): Did not see any playing time.
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High School: Played for coach Bill Utz at Platte County … Rated as a top-200 player by all major recruiting services … Enrolled at Tennessee in June 2023 and participated in summer workouts … A team captain and defensive leader who helped lead his team to back-to-back playoff appearances in 2020 and 2021, including a trip to the Missouri Class 5A state championship game in 2020 … A consensus four-star recruit rated as high as the No. 84 overall player in the country by ESPN … Rated as the No. 21 edge rusher and No. 4 player in the state of Missouri by 247Sports … Considered the No. 18 edge rusher in the country and the No. 5 overall player in the state of Missouri by On3 … Invited to play in the 2023 Under Armour All-America Game in Orlando … A 2022 Missouri Football Coaches Association Second Team All-State selection … Earned 2022 All-Metro and All-District honors … A three-time all-conference selection (2020-22) … Totaled 23 sacks, six forced fumbles and six pass breakups during his prep career … Also productive on offense, making 12 catches for 401 yards while scoring nine total touchdowns … Also played basketball, averaging double figures and earning all-district honors … Ran track as a sophomore … Part of his school's choir, theatre, student council and principal advisory groups … Committed to Tennessee in 2022 after receiving scholarship offers from more than 30 Power Conference teams.
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Personal: Son of Chandra and Earl Bradley … Grew up with foster siblings … Born in Kansas City … Plans to study sports media … Plays the piano.
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Rashod Bradley
Defensive End | 6-3 | 243 | Junior
Lake City, Fla./Columbia/East Mississippi CC
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The No. 31 national JUCO prospect in the 2025 class and the No. 3 JUCO edge rusher according to 247Sports … Plans to enroll in the spring of 2025.
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Junior College: Played for coach Buddy Stephens at EMCC … As a sophomore in 2024 he played in seven games, recording 19 tackles and half a sack … His highlight play of the season was a 45-yard fumble return for a touchdown against Holmes Community College … An honorable mention to the 2024 All-MACCC Team … As a freshman in 2023 he played in 10 games and recorded 13 total tackles with a sack.
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High School: Played for coach Brian Allen and Demetric Jackson at Columbia … Helped his team to a combined record of 13-9 over his final two seasons, helping his team reach the Florida High School Athletic Association Class 3S semifinals during his final season … Earned all-state honors … Played in all 13 games and recorded 108 tackles as a senior, with 13 sacks, an interception, a pass breakup and a fumble recovery … Also played basketball … Chose Oklahoma State over reported offers from Arkansas, Appalachian State, USF, Temple, Arkansas State and others.
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Personal: Son of Wacena Williams and Rod Bradley … Plans to major in business.
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Royal Capell
Wide Receiver | 5-10 | 190 | Freshman
Cibolo, Texas/Steele
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The No. 122 wide receiver prospect in the national class and the No. 125 overall prospect in Texas according to 247Sports … Plans to enroll in the spring of 2025.
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High School: Played for coach David Saenz at Steele … A two-time all-district selection and a seven-time player of the week ... Helped take his team deep into the playoffs as a senior, leading the team with well over 1,000 receiving yards and double-digit receiving touchdowns while also pacing the team in all-purpose yards and return yards … As a junior he caught 59 passes for 788 yards and five touchdowns, helping the Knights to a 13-2 record and an appearance in the semifinal of the playoffs … As a sophomore he caught 62 passes for 767 yards and six touchdowns … Also competed in track and field, running the 100 meters in under 11 seconds … A three-time selection to the all-academic team ... Chose Oklahoma State over reported offers from Oklahoma, Oregon, Cincinnati, Indiana, Missouri, Duke, Baylor, Houston and others.
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Personal: Son of Dantae Payne and Ebony Portis ... Stepdad is Tereko Portis ... Born in Cincinnati, Ohio ... Father, Dantae, played football and competed in track and field at Robert Morris University ... He was a four-year letterwinner from 1994-97 at defensive back and a two-time All-Northeast Conference selection who was part of the RMU Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2021 ... Plans to study business ... Part of a military family who moved often when he was growing up.
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Miguel Chavez
Offensive Line | 6-5 | 300 | Freshman
Muskogee, Okla./Muskogee
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Listed as the no. 115 offensive guard in the national class by ESPN and as the No. 28 overall prospect in Oklahoma by 247Sports.
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High School: Played for coach Travis Hill at Muskogee … His offensive line coach was former Oklahoma State lineman Levy Adcock … Part of a dominant program that routinely made deep runs in the playoffs … Began playing football during his freshman year at Porter High School before transferring to Muskogee … Chose Oklahoma State over reported offers from Baylor, UNLV, Air Force, Eastern Michigan, Kent State, Utah State, UTEP, Army, Navy, Air Force and others.
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DJ Dugar Jr.
Running Back | 6-1 | 210 | Freshman
Leander, Texas/Glenn
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The No. 30 running back prospect in the national class and the No. 64 prospect in the state of Texas, according to Rivals … Spring enrollee.
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High School: Played for coach Brandon Krauskopf at Glenn … Totaled nearly 4,000 yards in his high school career with 48 touchdowns … Named first-team all-district and district MVP three times … Set his school's single-season rushing record and career rushing record … Also competed in track, baseball and basketball … An academic all-district selection three times … Part of the AB honor roll … Also part of his school's Black Student Association … Chose Oklahoma State over reported offers from Kansas State, Michigan State, Cal, Arkansas, Missouri, TCU, Houston and others.
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Kobi Foreman
Defensive Back | 5-11 | 175 | Freshman
McKinney, Texas/Berkner
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The No. 70 overall prospect in the state of Texas according to Rivals … ESPN tabbed him as the No. 74 cornerback in the national class … Plans to enroll in the spring of 2025.
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High School: Played for coach Trey Bryant at Berkner … Saw action in all three phases of the game and made his biggest impact at cornerback … Missed part of his senior season to injury … Part of the Texas Top 300 and on the Dallas Morning News All-Metro team … Also competed in track and field, running the 100 meters in under 11 seconds … Chose Oklahoma State over reported offers from SMU, Baylor, TCU, Arkansas, Houston, Texas Tech, Arizona State, Pittsburgh, California and others.
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Simona Fuailetolo
Offensive Line | 6-6 | 300 | Freshman
St. George, Utah/Desert Hills
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The No. 64 offensive tackle prospect in the national class and the No. 9 overall prospect in the state of Utah, according to ESPN.
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High School: Played for coach Solomona Tapasa at Desert Hills … Helped his team to a 7-4 finish and a playoff win in his senior season … Earned 4A all-state honors … Only gave up three total sacks in an impressive high school career … Also competed in track and field and wrestling … Was involved in community service in youth football leagues … Chose Oklahoma State over reported offers from Florida, Kansas State, Cal and others.
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Personal: Son of Viiga and Karilee Fuailetolo … Brother, Noah, plays quarterback at Mt. San Antonio College.
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Draden Fullbright
Defensive Back | 5-11 | 175 | Freshman
Crowley, Texas/North Crowley
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Listed as the No. 75 cornerback in that national class and as the No. 124 overall prospect in Texas by ESPN.
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High School: Played each year of high school at a different school, playing North Crowley as a senior; South Paulding in Douglasville, Georgia, as a junior; Wayne County in Jesup, Georgia, as a sophomore; and Terrell in Terrell, Texas, as a freshman … A regular selection to all-region teams … A standout on both sides of the ball who excelled on defense … Chose Oklahoma State over reported offers from Arizona State, Boston College, Florida State, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Houston, Kentucky, USC and others.
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Ryker Haff
Offensive Line | 6-6 | 300 | Freshman
Owasso, Okla./Owasso
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ESPN tabbed him as the No. 92 offensive tackle prospect in the class and as the No. 19 overall prospect in the state of Oklahoma.
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High School: Played for coach Antonio Graham at Owasso … Part of a dominant high school program that routinely made deep runs into the playoffs … Did not allow a high school sack … Played in every game as a junior despite dealing with injuries … On The Oklahoman's Super 30 list … Also competed in wrestling and threw the shot put in track and field … Chose Oklahoma State over reported offers from Texas Tech, Houston, Minnesota, Iowa State, Vanderbilt and others.
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Isaiah Kema
Offensive Line | 6-4 | 295 | Freshman
Lubbock, Texas/Frenship
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Originally signed with Oklahoma State as part of the class of 2023 before going on a two-year mission with his church … In the 2023 class, he was ranked as the No. 34 interior offensive lineman in the country, according to Rivals … 247Sports tabbed him as the No. 83 player in Texas.
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High School: Played for coach Jay Northcutt at Frenship … A staple on an offensive line that averaged 466.8 total yards per game in 2022 … District 2-6A first-team selection at center as a senior and a Class 6A first-team all-state selection by the Texas Sportswriters Association as a junior … His coaches graded him at 85% and credited him with 175 pancake blocks during his career ... Earned academic all-district honors ... Also competed in wrestling ... Chose Oklahoma State over reported offers from Nebraska, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, SMU, BYU, Kansas and others.
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Matrail Lopez
Wide Receiver | 6-0 | 180 | Freshman
Idabel, Okla./Idabel
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The No. 18 overall prospect in the state of Oklahoma according to On3 … 247Sports listed him as the No. 138 overall wide receiver in the national class … Plans to enroll in the spring of 2025.
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High School: Played for coach Scott Pratt at Idabel … As a senior he had nearly 1,600 all-purpose yards, including 693 receiving yards, 452 rushing yards and nearly 400 return yards … Added 66 tackles on defense and four interceptions … Played all three phases as a junior as well, recording 41 catches for 814 yards and 9 touchdowns as well as 484 rushing yards and 9 rushing touchdowns … Also had 61 tackles, 5.0 tackles for loss, three interceptions and six pass breakups on defense, as well as a punt return touchdown and a kick return touchdown on special teams … Also played basketball and baseball and competed in track and field … A first team all-district selection three times in both football and baseball ... Won the conference MVP award in baseball ... Active in Leo Club, Boys State, FCA and Lions Club ... Chose Oklahoma State over reported offers from Washington State, UTSA, North Texas and Tulsa.
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Personal: Son of Karess Ayers and Sammy Lopez ... Cousin, Randy Rutherford, played basketball at Oklahoma State and was a key part of the 1995 Final Four team ... Plans to study in the OSU Environmental Health and Safety Department.
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Jaden Perez
Wide Receiver | 6-0 | 170 | Freshman
San Antonio, Texas/Johnson
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Rivals listed him as the No. 77 wide receiver in the national class and as the No. 91 overall prospect in the state of Texas … Plans to enroll in the spring of 2025.
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High School: Played for coach TP Miller at Johnson … A first team all-district selection ... Recorded 33 catches for 465 yards and four touchdowns as a senior, helping lead his team to a 10-2 overall record … Attended San Antonio Brandeis through his junior football season … Caught 48 passes for 577 yards and six touchdowns as a junior at Brandeis … An all-district pick as a sophomore, making 45 catches for 652 yards and five touchdowns … Competed in track and field and was a talented jumper … Also an active bowler and pickleball player ... Chose Oklahoma State over reported offers from Arkansas, Baylor, Houston, Kansas, Miami, TCU, Texas Tech, Wisconsin and others.
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Chase Pinkston
Defensive Back | 6-0 | 190 | Sophomore
Hattiesburg, Miss./Oak Grove/Jones College
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A JUCO product who spent one year at Jones College … Plans to enroll in the spring of 2025.
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High School: Played for coach Drew Causey and was an honors graduate at Oak Grove … Ranked as the No. 45 player in Mississippi by 247Sports … Helped the Warriors to a 13-1 record and MHSAA 7A State Championship as a senior … Credited with 75 tackles and three interceptions … Mississippi Association of Coaches Class 7A all-state second team and SBLive all-state selection … Bernard Blackwell Classic All-Star (South) … PineBelt Sports All-Area and all-region 3-7A honoree … Also played basketball.
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Kam Powell
Wide Receiver | 6-2 | 203 | Freshman
McKinney, Texas/McKinney North
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The No. 97 overall prospect in Texas and the No. 102 overall wide receiver in the national class according to 247Sports … Plans to enroll in the spring of 2025.
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High School: Played for coach Kendall Brewer at McKinney North … A three-time first team all-district selection ... Had more than 1,600 yards Finished his senior season with 45 catches for 672 yards and nine touchdowns … As a junior he totaled 39 catches for 744 yards and seven touchdowns … Chose Oklahoma State over reported offers from Arizona State, Arkansas, Baylor, Boise State, Boston College, California, Houston, Kansas, Kansas State, Utah and others.
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Michael Riles
Defensive End | 6-4 | 235 | Freshman
Port Arthur, Texas/Memorial
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Rated as a four-star prospect by ESPN … ESPN also listed him as the No. 35 defensive end in the 2025 class and as the No. 48 overall prospect in the state of Texas.
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High School: Played for coach Brian Morgan at Memorial … During the regular season of his senior year, he totaled 38 tackles, 18 tackles for loss and 15 sacks … Earned multiple defensive player of the year honors during his career … Won 27 games over his final three seasons of high school football … A first-team all-district selection as a sophomore after he totaled 45 tackles with three sacks, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery … Also played basketball … Chose Oklahoma State over reported offers from Texas, Florida, Georgia Tech, Houston, Missouri, Nebraska, SMU, TCU, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, UCF, USC, Washington, Baylor and many others.
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Jordan Vyborny
Tight End | 6-5 | 235 | Freshman
South Jordan, Utah/Corner Canyon
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The No. 14 overall tight end in the national class and the No. 6 overall prospect in Utah according to ESPN.
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High School: Part of a state championships program in Utah, but missed his senior season due to injury … Played at Harlem High School in Machesney Park, Illinois, before moving to Utah … Did not put up big numbers due to the style of play during high school playing days, but received a long list of offers because of his size and physical abilities … Chose Oklahoma State over reported offers from Arizona, Arizona State, Arkansas, BYU, Cal, Iowa State, Kansas, Michigan State, Texas A&M, Wisconsin, Boise State and others.
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Ayden Webb
Defensive Back | 6-3 | 165 | Freshman
Dallas, Texas/Lake Highlands
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The No. 109 safety prospect in the national class and the No. 207 prospect in the state of Texas according to ESPN … Plans to enroll in the spring of 2025.
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High School: Played for coach Cory Campbell at Lake Highlands … His high school finished 9-3 in each of his final two seasons … A talented player who made several highlight-reel interceptions as a senior … Also competed in track and field … Chose Oklahoma State over reported offers from Houston, Kansas, Pittsburgh, SMU, TCU, Vanderbilt and others.
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Carl'veon Young
Linebacker | 6-4 | 215 | Freshman
Oklahoma City, Okla./Carl Albert
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Listed as a four-star prospect by 247Sports … The outlet also listed him as the No. 219 overall prospect in the national class, as the No. 21 linebacker in the national class and as the No. 4 overall prospect in the state of Oklahoma.
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High School: Played for coach Mike Dunn at Carl Albert … Had more than 250 tackles in his high school career, with nearly 20 tackles for loss and double-digit sacks with seven interceptions … Part of a dominant team that rarely lost … As a senior he recorded more than 60 tackles and double-digit tackles for loss … Also played basketball … Chose Oklahoma State over several late offers from other power conference teams.
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