The VYPE Plus Top 5 Tahlequah Region players by position moves next to the defensive line. These are the five best defensive linemen going into the 2023 season. Who grabs the No. 1 spot? Who will break into the top 5 as the season gets underway?

Maverick Williamson, Salina Wildcats, Senior, 6-5, 255

2022 stats: 27 tackles, 7 TFL, 2 sacks

Taylor Callison, Pryor Tigers, Senior, 6-1, 245

2022 stats: 24 tackles

Cy Fisher, Tahlequah Tigers, Senior, 6-1, 240 

2022 stats: 25 tackles, 2 TFL, 1 sack, 2 hurries, 1 fumble caused

Jonas Brewer, Hulbert Riders, Senior, 5-9, 210

Zyler Gonzales, Stilwell Indians, Junior, 6-0, 350

Others to Watch:

Noah Cowan – Pryor Tigers

Kason Dowty – Stilwell Indians

Carter Kelly – Tahlequah Tigers

Cash Jones – Tahlequah Tigers

Hayden Proctor – Adair Warriors

Isaiah Gamez – Adair Warriors

Zeb Heaton – Adair Warriors

Levi Kellner – Keys Cougars

Hunter Webber – Sequoyah Indians

Josiah Foreman – Sequoyah Indians

Payton House – Salina Wildcats

Tyler Strickland – Salina Wildcats

Isaac Broome – Chouteau Wildcats

Dusty Tedder – Hulbert Riders