Here are area players on preseason watch lists.
- Lou Groza Award (Best placekicker)
- Zach Long of TU
- Ray Guy (Best punter)
- Lachlan Wilson of TU
- Michael Turk of OU
- Tom Hutton of OSU
- Maxwell Award (All-around best player)
- Dillion Gabriel of OU
- Davey O’Brien Award (Best quarterback)
- Dillion Gabriel of OU
- Doak Walker Award (Best running back)
- Eric Gray of OU
- Dominic Richardson of OSU
- The Wuerffel Trophy (Service, athletics)
- Davis Brin of TU
- Outland Trophy (Best interior lineman)
- Anton Harrison of OU
- Hunter Woodard of OSU
- Fred Biletnikoff Award (Best receiver)
- Marvin Mims of OU
- Butkus Award (Best linebacker)
- David Ugwoegbu of OU
- Mackey Award (Best tight end)
- Brayden Willis of OU
- Bronco Nagurski Trophy (Best defensive player)
- Brock Martin and Collin Oliver of OSU
- Rimington Trophy (Best center)
- Preston Wilson of OSU