Tulsa-area football class of 2014 considered exceptionally talented

DEEP TALENT POOL

Gyasi Akem

Broken Arrow, Linebacker

Akem, whose name is pronounced JAW-see uh-KEEM, has scholarship offers from Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and Tulsa. He was contacted by Ole Miss this week.

Jordan Brailford

Booker T. Washington, Defensive end

"He's probably the best defensive end I've coached," Hornets coach Marvin Dantzler says. Washington State is expected to extend an offer. Brailford has had dialogue with coaches from OU and Kansas State. Tulsa, OSU and Arkansas also are involved.

Nigel Carter

McLain, Wide receiver

McLain coach Jarvis Payne says Tulsa, OU, Michigan, Illinois, Memphis and Tennessee have expressed interest in the 6-3, 190-pound Carter. "He's a raw talent, but he's really good," Payne said. "He high-jumped 6-foot-6 in the state meet. He's an elite athlete."

MikeQuan Deane

Memorial, Defensive end

The 6-4, 222-pound Deane was invited to a Junior Day event at OU. Memorial coach Tony Daniels says Tulsa, OSU, Michigan and Memphis also have expressed interest. "He wants to play tight end (at the college level), but I could see him being a big-time defensive recruit," Daniels said. "He looks like a man among boys."

Dylan Harding

Jenks, Safety

Tulsa, Colorado State and Memphis have extended offers. Harding attended a TU Junior Day event and was invited to an Alabama Junior Day tour of the Crimson Tide facilities. Harding also has attracted interest from OSU and K-State.

Jeffery Mead

Union, Wide receiver

Clemson was the first to offer a scholarship to the 6-foot-6 1/2 wideout. OU, OSU, California and Washington State have offered. Southern Cal, Tennessee and Georgia Tech have expressed interest. "He's so athletic," Broken Arrow coach Steve Spavital said. "You redshirt Jeffery Mead for a year, and he'll be a stud."

Chandler Miller

Bixby, Offensive lineman

At the start of his sophomore season, Miller weighed 196 pounds. This week, he weighed 284. The 6-3 Miller holds two Bixby program records in weight-lifting and could play center or guard at the college level. Tulsa already has offered a scholarship. Duke also is expected to offer. Miller attended an OSU Junior Day event. His parents are OSU graduates, but "Chandler is in love with the University of Tulsa," Bixby coach Loren Montgomery said.

Steven Parker

Jenks, Safety

Parker could wind up being the highest-rated defensive recruit in Oklahoma. He already has received offers from OU, OSU, TU, Alabama, Nebraska, North Carolina and Washington State. Reportedly, Notre Dame also is involved.

Jeremy Smith

Berryhill, Defensive end

The 6-5, 230-pound Smith has received an offer from Tulsa. OU, OSU, Michigan, Tennessee, Memphis and Texas Tech are among other schools that have expressed interest. "This is all really about to hit for him, I think," Berryhill coach Pat Harper said. "He's a big, athletic, explosive kid - a prototypical defensive end. He averages about 40 yards a punt, without even trying very hard. If you put him at quarterback, he can throw the ball, too. He's the real deal."

Devon Thomas

Broken Arrow, Running back

In November, Thomas announced his commitment to OU. In December, he rescinded that commitment and announced his intention to sign with Oklahoma State. Thomas is among the fastest 100-meter sprint athletes in Oklahoma.

Additional 2014 area prospects expected to get major-college scholarship offers:

Tyler Base, Oologah, offensive lineman

Deangelo Brewer, Central, athlete (QB)

Coleby Evans, Union, linebacker

Lawrence Evitt, Wagoner, running back

Damian Howard, Broken Arrow, safety

Coleman Key, Broken Arrow, quarterback

Josh Kinzer, Owasso, safety

Bishop Louie, McLain, wide receiver

Carson Meier, Union, tight end

Daniel Moniz, Cl. Sequoyah, athlete (QB)

Cole Neph, Owasso, wide receiver

Slade Nordic, Bartlesville, running back

Cameron Oliver, Owasso, tight end

Trent Taber, Jenks, linebacker

Myles Tease, Booker T. Washington, wide receiver-defensive back

Brett Tye, Jenks, running back

Warren Walker, East Central, running back-linebacker

Connor Wood, Owasso, offensive line

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