The countdown to the National Finals Steer Roping is on. Get to know the PRCA Top 15 Steer Ropers who will compete in one of rodeo’s most traditional events. From world champions to first-time qualifiers, these cowboys have earned their places in Mulvane, Kansas, with standout runs throughout the season.
2025 PRCA Top 15 Steer Ropers:
- Cole Patterson
- Riley O’Rourke
- Scott Snedecor
- Cody Lee
- Slade Wood
- Vin Fisher
- Chet Herren
- Jake Clay
- Clay Long
- Blake Deckard
- Thomas Smith
- Kelton McMillen
- Billy Good
- Tyler Waters
- Jess Tierney
1. Cole Patterson
Hometown: Pawnee, OK
Career Earnings: $759,438
Season Earnings: $125,079.72
World Titles: 3 (2021, 2023-24)
NFSR Qualifications: 7 (2019-23, 2025)
2. Riley O’Rourke
Hometown: Skiatook, OK
Season Earnings: $96,536.56
NFSR Qualifications: 1 (20252)
3. Scott Snedecor
Hometown: Fredericksburg, TX
Career Earnings: $1,970,933
Season Earnings: $75,103.51
World Titles: 4 (2005, 2011, 2017-18)
NFSR Qualifications: 24 (2001-11, 2013-25)
4. Cody Lee
Hometown: Gatesville, TX
Career Earnings: $1,371,028
Season Earnings: $74,004.81
NFSR Qualifications: 20 (2001, 2007-25)
5. Slade Wood
Hometown: New Ulm, TX
Career Earnings: $121,517
Season Earnings: $67,626.45
NFSR Qualifications: 4 (2021, 2023-25)
6. Vin Fisher
Hometown: Andrews, TX
Career Earnings: $1,552,964
Season Earnings: $65,148.17
NFSR Qualifications: 22 (2002-03, 2005-06, 2008-25)
7. Chet Herren
Hometown: Pawhuska, OR
Career Earnings: $1,230,682
Season Earnings: $64,796.68
NFSR Qualifications: 20 (2002, 2006, 2008-25)
8. Jake Clay
Hometown: Sapulpa, OK
Career Earnings: $499,132
Season Earnings: $64,646.80
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 1 (TR-2023)
NFSR Qualifications: 1 (2025)
9. Clay Long
Hometown: Stephenville, TX
Career Earnings: $342,294
Season Earnings: $57,245.53
NFSR Qualifications: 3 (2022, 2024-25)
10. Blake Deckard
Hometown: Eufaula, OK
Career Earnings: $229,000
Season Earnings: $56,692.52
NFSR Qualifications: 2 (2024-25)
11. Thomas Smith
Hometown: Barnsdall, OK
Career Earnings: $240,407
Season Earnings: $52,308.75
NFSR Qualifications: 5 (2019-21, 2024-25)
12. Kelton McMillen
Hometown: Weatherford, OK
Career Earnings: $96,206
Season Earnings: $50,972.88
NFSR Qualifications: 1 (2025)
13. Billy Good
Hometown: Wynnewood, OK
Career Earnings: $247,736
Season Earnings: $48,839.04
NFSR Qualifications: 3 (2020, 2023, 2025)
14. Tyler Waters
Hometown: Stephenville, TX
Career Earnings: $289,854
Season Earnings: $48,602.81
NFSR Qualifications: 1 (2025)
15. Jess Tierney
Hometown: Hermosa, SD
Career Earnings: $981,311
Season Earnings: $47,504.85
NFSR Qualifications: 13 (2011-16, 2019-25)
*Photos courtesy of the PRCA.
