Oklahoma State February Signing Day 2023: Running Back
STILLWATER – The February signing period is finally here and Oklahoma State is looking to put the finishing touches on its 2023 signing class!
Pokes Report has put together in-depth recruiting profiles on the new high school additions, as well as the transfers who have been added to the team since the December signing period.
You can click HERE to see the HS players and JUCOs who were added during the December signing period, which numbered 17 high school and JUCO players, as well as seven transfers.
–Running Back–
Elijah Collins, RB, 6-1, 216, Detroit (University of Detroit Jesuit), Mich./Michigan State University
Date Committed: 1/14/2023
Accomplishments: College: 2019 – Third-team All-Big 10 (media and PFF) Honorable Mention All-Big 10 (coaches);2017 High School: - Top RB Prospect in Michigan by Rivals.com, 247Sports and The Detroit News, The Detroit News All-State Division 1-2 Team, MLive Detroit Dream Team, first-team All-State selection by The Associated Press and Detroit Free Press (Division 2), Detroit Free Press All-Detroit Team; 2016 – Honorable Mention Detroit News All-State Division 1-2 Team, Detroit Free Press All-Detroit Team, Detroit News All-Metro
Key Statistics: College: 2022 – 70 car. for 318-yds, 6 TD, 4.5-ypc, 14 rec. for 93-yds; 2021 – 18 car. for 102-yds, 5.7-ypc, 3 rec. for 34-yds, TD; 2020 - 41 car. for 90-yds. 2.2-ypc, 4 rec. for 34-yds; 2019 – 222 car. for 988-yds, 4.5-ypc, 5 TD, 15 rec. for 99-yds; 2018 – 2 car. for 8-yds; High School: 2017 - 134 car. for 1,076-yds, 8.0-ypc, 9 TD, 10 rec. for 102 yds, TD, 73 tackles, 2 int; 2016 - 721 yds. rushing and 14 TD, 19 rec. for 306 yards, 5 TD
Scouting Report: Collins got his degree at Michigan State and was off to Oklahoma State shortly there after. He is a big back that can also find open spaces as evidenced by what we see on video. He is a good pass catcher and is an excellent pass protector, which will come in handy. The strength staff has been high on him since he arrived. His work ethic is excellent and he will be a good example, but Oklahoma State needs him to show he still has plenty of tread on his tires.
Sesi Vailahi, RB/Ath., 5-9, 190 pounds, Salt Lake City (West), Utah
Pokes Report Ranking: 3-Star
Date Committed: 1/28/2023
Accomplishments: 2022 – Deseret News 1st-Team All-State, 1st-Team All City, 1st-Team All-District
Key Statistics: 2022 – 867-yards rushing, 23 rec. for 557-yds, 7 TD, 1,424-yds of total offense, 52 tackles, 3 int., 1 TD off int; Career – 153 car. for 1,065-yards, 14 TD, 81 rec. for 1,588-yards, 10 TD
Scouting Report: Oklahoma State sees Vailahi as a running back but you can see that clearly, but you can also see him as a receiver and I can especially see him as a defender too. He is a terrific athlete that can do about anything. His head coach was a coach for Jaylen Warren and the former Cowboys running back that is now with the Pittsburgh Steelers is a neighbor and a mentor to Vailahi. From the running back angle, he has unusual strength for his size and he has an explosive gear that allows him to spurt away from defenders. His attitude and maturity is special as well. When he came on his visit he was a unanimous pick almost immediately by the coaches and staff.
Other Schools Considered: BYU, Utah State, Nevada, Idaho State, Southern Utah