1. DE Collin Oliver, Oklahoma State
Oliver had a very good season under the radar in 2022 but was overshadowed by a lot of top-end talent in the Big XII. An explosive edge rusher, Oliver may be a bit undersized but more than makes up for it with his quickness.

2. LB Jaren Kanak, Oklahoma
Kanak is a unique athlete who will be among the rangiest linebackers in the conference, if not the country, next season. He ran under 10.4 in the 100m in high school and can cover ground and tackle with the best of them. Kanak has everything you want in a linebacker against the high-flying offenses of the Big XII.

3. DB Devin Lemear, Baylor
As a redshirt freshman in 2022, Lemear earned honorable mention all-conference honors and locked down the back end of the Bears’ defense. Despite a smaller frame, he’s a big hitter who can also patrol center field with the best of them.
