As a Freshman (2023)

  • Did not compete, retains ability to redshirt

Prior to Stanford

  • Played at Oakland Technical High School in Oakland, Calif. for head coach Virdell Larkins
  • Ranked No. 92 in California by PrepStar
  • Ranked No. 67 at DE by PrepStar, No. 81 at EDGE by 247Sports
  • Lettered in football and basketball
  • Led Oakland Technical High School to the 2021 Oakland Athletic League Men’s Basketball championship
  • 2019 Oakland Athletic League Co-MVP 
  • 2021 Oakland Athletic League Most Valuable Defensive Player 
  • 2022 Oakland Athletic League First Team All Conference (Football)
  • Spent five years playing for nationally-acclaimed AAU Basketball Team Oakland Rebels (2015-2020)
  • Three-time honor roll honoree

Personal

  • Son of Cassondra Abrams (mother), Omar Staples (father), Alicia Staples (stepmother) and Eddie Abrams (stepfather)
  • Has two siblings, Tyjon Floyd and Myles Staples
  • Interested in majoring in biology
  • Enjoys playing basketball and golf, riding dirt bikes and attending sneaker conventions
Omar Staples
2024
Outside Linebacker
6-3 / 260 lbs