Scouting Report: 918 Elite
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Prep Redzone Oklahoma was on hand for the Sooner7 Classic 7v7 tournament in Broken Arrow over the weekend. We saw some outstanding football from start to finish and starting today and continuing over the next few days, we’ll be highlighting some of the top performers from the action we saw first hand. We kicked things off in the last few days by highlighting the top performers we saw.
Michael’s Top Performers
Jake’s Top Performers
We continue that coverage today by looking at some of the standouts from some of the teams we got a good look at. Be sure to stay locked into the website for more coverage from the Sooner7 Classic and as always you can follow us on Twitter for all the latest in high school football in Oklahoma. @PrepRedzoneOK
Jino Boyd
Jino
Boyd
6'0" | WR
Union | 2024
State
OK
– 2024 Wide Receiver – Union
After hearing from coaches about the potential of
Jino Boyd
Jino
Boyd
6'0" | WR
Union | 2024
State
OK
and seeing some of his film from freshman season, we’ll admit that we were very excited to see Boyd in person. He did not disappoint. He doesn’t have the size that some of the other 2024 prospects have but he is right at the top when it comes to speed and quickness. We have Boyd listed as a wide receiver but we were also very impressed with him on the defensive side of the ball. Boyd was a home run threat for 918 Elite on the offensive side of the ball and caught plenty of touchdowns during the weekend. On defense, Boyd gets from point A to point B in the blink of an eye and while a receiver looks open when the quarterback throws the ball, with Boyd, he was no longer open as the ball got there.
Lane Wood
Lane
Wood
6'4" | 235 lbs | ATH
Union | 2024
State
OK
– 2024 Tight End – Union
The second Union player on this report is the highest rated Union freshman in our 2024 Rankings. Tight end
Lane Wood
Lane
Wood
6'4" | 235 lbs | ATH
Union | 2024
State
OK
was labeled by Union head coach Kirk Fridrich as a “freak”. It didn’t take long to realize that he’s exactly right. Wood got playing time with the varsity last year as a freshman and that hasn’t happened very often under Fridrich. Wood was limited in his play over the weekend as he’s also a baseball player and had to exit the tournament early. But while he was there and we got a chance to see him, he solidified his spot as a top five prospect as it stands right now. Athletically, he’s still somewhat raw but you can tell that he’s starting to turn the corner and can end up being something very special.
Red Martel
Red
Martel
5'11" | 195 lbs | RB
Beggs | 2024
State
OK
– 2024 Running Back/Linebacker – Beggs
In addition to Union’s
Lane Wood
Lane
Wood
6'4" | 235 lbs | ATH
Union | 2024
State
OK
, Beggs standout
Red Martel
Red
Martel
5'11" | 195 lbs | RB
Beggs | 2024
State
OK
is another top five prospect in our initial 2024 rankings. You talk to any coach or follower of Beggs football and they’ll be quick to tell you that the next superstar to come out of the small school powerhouse is Martell. The youngster had that hype before he even entered high school last fall. As a freshman, he was an impact player and we started to buy that it wasn’t just hype and this kid had the chance to be the real deal. Over the weekend, Martell was a two-way standout for 918 Elite as he played offense and defense at a high level. Martell ended up being one of the more consistent players for 918 Elite from start to finish and the sky is the limit for his growth.
Simian Gilkey
Simian
Gilkey
6'3" | 175 lbs | QB
Jenks | 2024
State
OK
– 2024 Quarterback – Bartlesville
The quarterback delivering the ball to all these playmakers was Bartlesville freshman
Simian Gilkey
Simian
Gilkey
6'3" | 175 lbs | QB
Jenks | 2024
State
OK
. If you’ve been following high school football in the Tulsa area, you might recognize that last name. Simian’s older brother Scotty was one of better quarterbacks in the Tulsa area. Simian already looks the part as a prototypical pocket passer, standing well over 6’0. Gilkey has an absolute cannon attached to his shoulder and showcased that arm strength throughout the weekend. At times, Gilkey had to actually ratchet down the arm strength. Most quarterbacks at his level never have to take some off their passes when they’re throwing it 30 or 40 yards down the field. This is just the start and we’re looking forward to watch his growth this offseason.