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The "Superlatives"
Most Valuable Player
Terry Bussey, 5-11, 187, Jr., QB, Timpson
184-carries for 2,596-yards (14.1), 46-TD's, 121-187 passing for 2,177-yards, 26-TD's.
Total Offense of 4,773-yards, 72-TD's, 115-Tackles, 6-TFL, 2-FR, 6-PBU, 1-QBP, 5-Interceptions, 4-Defensive TD's.
Career: Rushing: 5,277-93; Passing: 4,606-59TD.
2-Time District MVP, 2-Time All-State. Voted Mr. Texas Football 2022.
Timpson Head Coach Kerry Therwhanger, "Terry is one of the best, doesn't matter if we're talking about football, student, or person. He's a humble athlete that works his tail off to be as good as he can on the field and in the classroom. I'm very proud of all he has accomplished at such a young age."
The "Alpha Dog"
Dawson Pendergrass, 6-3, 215, Sr., ATH, Mineola
358-carries for 3,184-yards, 38-TD's, 8-catches for 109-yards, 1-TD, 30-60 passing for 479-yards, 6-TD's, 7-2XP.
Career: Rush; 817-carries for 7,426-yards, 89-TD's, 72-catches for 1,199-yards, 16-TD's, 36-76 passing for 540-yards, 7-TD's, 10-2XP's, 15-Interceptions on Defense including 6-Defensive TD's. 4-Blocked XP's.
District Co-Offensive MVP.
Mineola Head Coach Luke Blackwell, "Dawson Pendergrass is such a special young man. It's easy to see his incredible athleticism and accomplishments on the football field, but people don't always see the behind the scenes stuff. Dawson is the hardest working player in our program, he excels in the classroom, and he is a young man with high character. He is so deserving of every accolade he had receive, and we couldn't be more proud of Dawson for his outstanding accomplishments, and for the way he represents our athletic program, school district, and community."
The "Iron Man"
Josh Hayes, 6-2, 220, Sr., OT/DT, T.K. Gorman
Graded-96%, 0-Sacks Allowed,123-Tackles, 20-Sacks, 33-TFL,3-FR, 5-CF
Played in every single snap this season on offense, defense, and special teams in four-year. GPA: 4.0 and will attend a Service Academy.
T.K. Gorman Head Coach Daryl Hayes, "It's typically difficult to coach one's own child. A head coach has to be careful not to heap too much praise, or show any sort of favoritism toward his own kid. It's hard to even give compliments. Josh, though, handled this honorably and humbly his entire career. He has been a three-way starter on offense, defense and special teams throughout his high school career. He led the stats in sacks and TFL and didn't one "atta boy" from his head coach. I feel this is a testament to his character and his quiet athleticism."
"Mr. Relentless"
Keviyan Huddleston, 6-5, 235, Sr., OT/DE, Chapel Hill
Graded-90%, 42-Knockdowns, 31-Tackles (21-Solo), 8-TFL, 6-Sacks, 11-QBP, 1-CF, 2-FR, 1-Defensive TD.
4-Year Starter, District Utility Player of the Year. 1st-Team A-D OL/DL. TCU Commit.
Chapel Hill Head Coach Jeff Riordan, "Keviyan is a force on both sides of the ball. He dominated both sides of the ball and he will play defensive end at TCU. He is an explosive athlete that has been the captain and leader of our successes here at Chapel Hill."
"The Playmaker"
Aeryn Boyd, 5-10, 180, Jr., WR/CB/KR/PR, Daingerfield
55-catches for 1,161-yards (21.1), 13-TD's, 1-carry for 27-yards, 1-TD, 74-Tackles (32-Solo), 5-TFL, 2-CF, 3-FR, 9-Interceptions, 5-TD's, did not allow a TD pass thrown against him, 9-KR for 33.2-average, 2-TD's.
District Overall MVP, 2-Time 1st-Team A-D, 2021 TSWA All-State, 2021 All-Smoaky.com.
Daingerfield Head Coach Davin Nelson, "Aeryn is an extremely electrifying athlete, and his talent and ability can immediately spark his team to a different level of competition and performance."
"The Straws That Stirs the Drink"
Demetrius Brisbon, 6-1, 175, Soph., QB, Chapel Hill
133-225 passing for 2,211-yards, 32-TD's, 140-carries for 1,403-yards, 15-TD's, 1-catch for 35-yards.
Career: Pass: 208-333 for 3,752-yards, 47-TD's; Rush: 261-2,760-32.
District MVP. Holds 12 D1 offers, 2021 District Newcomer of the Year, 2021 All-Smoaky.com Newcomer of the Year.
Chapel Hill Head Coach Jeff Riordan, "Demetrius is a special athlete and a once in a lifetime player. He is our quarterback and makes us go! He can beat you with his feet or his arm, he just makes plays. It's hard to imagine but he has played in 30 varsity games and he is only a sophomore."
Boston Seahorn, 5-11, 160, Jr., QB, Harmony
247-carries for 1,475-yards, 21-TD's, 154-282 passing for 2,200-yards, 21-TD's.
District Overall MVP. Seahorn led the Mustangs to a legendary run to the Class 3-A, Division II semifinals before losing to Poth.
Harmony Head Coach Jeremy Jenkins, "Boston is a great player, leader and person. He is a great competitor that makes everyone around him better. He improved from Week 1 to Week 15 as much you could possibly improve."
"Swiss Army Knife"
J'Koby Williams, Sr., ATH, Beckville
115-carries for 1,664-yards (14.5), 27-TD's, 27-catches for 718-yards (26.5), 11-TD's, 7-8 passing for 60-yards, 1-TD, 6-KR for 44.6-average, 2-TD's, 5-PR for 17.4-average.
Career: Rush: 383-4,499 (11.7), 66-TD's; Rec: 76-1,551-21 TD's, 2-KR for TD's, 3-PR for TD's.
Total Yards: 6,184-yards of total offense and 94-TD's.
District MVP as Junior, Sophomore was Offensive MVP and was District Newcomer of the Year as a Freshman. TSWA All-State as sophomore.
Beckville Head Coach Cody Ross, "J'Koby is everything you would want in a student-athlete. Outstanding athlete, exceptional young man! Not a selfish bone in his body. J'Koby hated to lose and loves his teammates. I am very proud that he is a Bearcat!"
"Jack of all Trades"
Devin McCuin, 6-0, 190, Sr., ATH, Jacksonville
67-catches for 976-yards (14.6), 8-TD's, 19-carries for 99-yards, 1-TD, 1-KR for TD, 1-TD Pass, 43-Tackles (30-Solo), 2-CF, 2-Interceptions (1-TD), 5-PBU.
Played WR, Slot, QB, RB, KR/PR. School Records: Most Receptions (67), Second Most (63) in 2021. Most Catches in a Single-Game (15) in 2021, 13 catches in 2022, Career Receptions (177), Career Receiving Yards (2,735), Career TD Receptions (23), Career TD by a WR (26).
District Utility Player of the Year. 1st-Team A-D WR and S. Signed with UTSA.
Jacksonville Head Coach Jason Holman, "Devin McCuin is one of the best athletes that I've had the privilege of coaching. Not only does he have great speed and athletic ability, but his work ethic is second to none. He is a high character young man and a natural leader who leads primarily by example. I am looking forward to seeing Devin do great things as he takes his talents to the next level."
Offensive Player of the Year
Connor Cuff, 6-4, 200, Sr., QB, Carthage
220-357 passing for 4,033-yards, 52-TD's, 22-carries for 114-yards, 1-TD.
State Championship Game Offensive MVP. District Overall MVP.
Carthage Head Coach, "Connor is a special young man! It was amazing the work he put in to become the player and leader he is. To improve as much as he did from his junior year to this year shows his great work ethic and great character!!! He will always be known as a champion and one of the best that has played at Carthage."
Defensive Player of the Year
Ta'Darion Boone, 5-9, 175, Sr., LB, Longview
112-Tackles, 20-TFL, 9-Sacks, 3-CF, 2-FR, 10-PBU, 5-Interceptions, 1-Blocked Punt, 3-Defensive TD's.
District Defensive MVP. Played S/OLB as a sophomore and junior, ILB his senior year.
Longview Head Coach John King, "Ta'Darion Boone is one of the most instinctive players I've coached at Longview. He has great field awareness along with being a great open field tackler. He played several positions during his playing career for the Lobos and was a big factor in the success we've had during the last 3 seasons."
Offensive Lineman of the Year
Will Hutchens, 6-4, 275, Sr., G, Lindale
Graded-90%, 61-Knockdowns, 57-Pancakes, 0-Sacks allowed over 13-games.
District Co-Offensive Lineman of the Year. Signed with Sam Houston State. 41-Career Starts.
Lindale Head Coach Chris Cochran, "Will has been a pleasure to Coach over the past three seasons. He has played a huge role in our success during that time (41 starts and 28 wins in 3 years). We love the nasty streak that he played with and the leadership that he provided in our program!"
Defensive Lineman of the Year
Boone Morris, Jr., DE/LB, Mount Vernon
154-Tackles, 49-TFL, 3-CF, 11-Sacks, 27-QBP.
Unanimous District Defensive MVP.
Mount Vernon Head Coach Brad Willard, "Boone is a fierce competitor on the field. His football IQ, leadership and character allow him to be on the best defensive players in any game. We are excited to see him work towards his potential as a player."
Special Teams Player of the Year
Blake Harmon, Jr., K, Grace Community
43-45 XP's, 6-6 FG's (L-39), Punt Average (43.0), 6-Inside 20.
1st-Team A-D.
Grace Community Head Coach Tim Russell, "Blake is a tremendous kicker and punter and a very physical linebacker. He routinely kicks 50-yard field goals and strives to be the best teammates he can be and was one of our team captains."
Offensive Newcomer of the Year
Mike Jones, 6-0, 165, Soph., QB, Malakoff
91-carries for 482-yards, 6-TD's, 173-280 passing for 2,255-yards, 24-TD's.
Malakoff Head Coach Jamie Driskell, "Mike Jones is wise beyond his years and is a very level-headed young man that has the talent to go with it."
Defensive Newcomer of the Year
Ripken Birdwell, 6-0, 185, Fr., LB, Hooks
148-Tackles (38-Solo), 14-TFL, 3-CF, 3-FR, 4-PBU.
District Newcomer of the Year. MaxPreps most tackles among all freshman across the nation.
Hooks Head Coach Chris Birdwell, "Ripken has a high football IQ and understands the game better than most. He is athletic and very strong for a 14-year old but his ability to read offenses and know what is going to happen before it happens is what allows him to play at a high level. He reads tendencies and is able to relay that to his teammates. He is also a 4.0 student and a good kid with great work ethic. It will be fun to see how good he can become over the next three seasons."
Six-Man Player of the Year
Zack Nickerson, 6-0, 195, Sr., RB, Oakwood
208-carries for 3,623-yards, 82-TD's (Six-Man Single Season Record).
District Offensive MVP, Region Offensive MVP, 1st-Team All-State.
Zack Nickerson, "I would like to thank God for allowing me to play this game and also my coaches for pushing me to be better. 2 Corinthians 10:5." Oakwood Head Coach J.J. Johnson, "It was a pleasure to coach Zack this year and see his development. He always competed at a high level and brought his team right along with him."
Coach of the Year
Scott Surratt, , Carthage
I was tempted to just copy-and-paste from many previous "Coach of the Year" honors with All-Smoaky.com but I remember Coach Surratt once reminding me among his many state championship seasons when I didn't name him coach of the year. He was being sarcastic, but don't ever underestimate his competitiveness to win everything. And, literally Surratt and the Carthage Bulldogs have won about everything since his first-season in 2007, including their ninth state championship with a 42-0 shutout of Wimberley for the Class 4-A, Division II title.
Surratt's nine state championships ties him with the legendary Gordon Wood for most state titles as a head coach in Texas high school football history at the 11-man level. Surratt just wrapped-up his sixteenth season as head coach at Carthage with a mind-numbing 205-29 record, 14 district titles, 16 playoff appearances and 9-0 in state championship game appearances.
Carthage I.S.D. superintendent Jarrod Bitter, "The long-term success of our football program is a direct reflection of Coach Surratt's leadership. He has built a winning culture that starts with extremely high expectations and a tremendous work ethic. I can't say enough about the positive impact he\'s had on our programs and student-athletes, and how important he's been to the Carthage I.S.D. community over the years."
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First Team Offense
Drop Back/Spread
Connor Cuff, 6-4, 200, Sr., QB, Carthage, 220-357 passing for 4,033-yards, 52-TD's, 22-carries for 114-yards, 1-TD's. State Championship Game Offensive MVP. District Overall MVP.
Dual-Threat
Terry Bussey, 5-11, 187, Jr., QB, Timpson, 184-carries for 2,596-yards (14.1), 46-TD's, 121-187 passing for 2,177-yards, 26-TD's. Total Offense of 4,773-yards, 72-TD's. Career: Rushing: 5,277-93; Passing: 4,606-59TD's. 2-Time District MVP, 2-Time All-State. Voted Mr. Texas Football 2022.
Option
Cole Watson, 5-11, 190, Jr., QB/LB, Tatum, 174-carries for 1,467-yards, 26-TD's, 33-71 passing for 673-yards, 6-TD's. 79-Tackles, 8-TFL, 2-CF, 1-FR. District Overall MVP.
Running Backs
Makenzie McGill, Sr., RB, Mount Vernon, 237-carries for 2,511-yards (10.6), 35-TD's, 18-catches for 386-yards, 4-TD's, 2-Passing TD's. Broke school record for single-season and career rushing yards. Voted District Co-MVP in 2022, District MVP in 2021.
Isaiah Ross, 5-11, 190, Sr., RB, Kilgore, 253-carries for 2,532-yards (10.7), 27-TD's, 21-catches for 253-yards, 3-TD's. District Co-Offensive MVP.
Rickey Stewart, 6-0, 185, Soph., RB, Chapel Hill, 237-carries for 2,262-yards, 18-TD's, 9-catches for 86-yards, 2-TD's. Career: 360-3,243-24. District Co-Offensive MVP, holds 18 D1 offers. 2021 All-Smoaky.com RB.
Taylor Tatum, 6-0, 195, Jr., RB, Longview, 227-carries for 1,890-yards, 33-TD's (school record), 12-catches for 160-yards, 3-TD's. District Overall MVP.
Utility
Dawson Pendergrass, 6-3, 215, Sr., ATH, Mineola, 358-carries for 3,184-yards, 38-TD's, 8-catches for 109-yards, 1-TD's, 30-60 passing for 479-yards, 6-TD's, 7-2XP. Career: Rush; 817-carries for 7,426-yards, 89-TD's, 72-catches for 1,199-yards, 16-TD's, 36-76 passing for 540-yards, 7-TD's, 10-2XP's, 15-Interceptions on Defense including 6-Defensive TD's. 4-Blocked XP's. District Co-Offensive MVP.
Flex
J'Koby Williams, Jr., ATH, Beckville, 115-carries for 1,664-yards (14.5), 27-TD's, 27-catches for 718-yards (26.5), 11-TD's, 7-8 passing for 60-yards, 1-TD's. Career: Rush: 383-4,499 (11.7), 66-TD's; Rec: 76-1,551-21 TD's, 2-KR for TD's, 3-PR for TD's. Total Yards: 6,184-yards of total offense and 94-TD's. District MVP as Junior, Sophomore was Offensive MVP and was District Newcomer of the Year as a Freshman. TSWA All-State as sophomore.
Fullbacks/H-Back
Trevor Bolden, RB, Hughes Springs, 240-carries for 1,473-yards, 23-TD's.
Wide Receivers
Aeryn Boyd, 5-10, 180, Jr., WR/CB, Daingerfield, 55-catches for 1,161-yards (21.1), 13-TD's, 1-carry for 27-yards, 1-TD's.
Jalen Hale, 6-2, 175, Sr., WR, Longview, 50-catches for 1,150-yards, 14-TD's, 5-carries for 85-yards, 2-TD's. Alabama Commit.
Ilonzo "Deuce" McGregor, 5-10, 160, Sr., WR, Chapel Hill, 52-catches for 1,154-yards (22.2), 15-TD's, 9-carries for 134-yards, 2-TD's, 4-6 passing for 101-yards, 1-TD's. Career: 184-catches for 3,725-yards, 37-TD's. 4-Year Starter, 2-Time Unanimous 1st-Team A-D as WR and PR. 2020 District Newcomer of the Year. 2-Time All-State. Committed to Lamar.
Noah Paddie, 5-9, 160, Sr., WR, Carthage, 65-catches for 1,354-yards (20.8), 18-TD's, 12-carries for 29-yards, 1-TD's. Tied State Record for Receiving Yards in a game.
Brailen Trawick, Sr., WR, Rusk, 54-catches for 1,053-yards (19.5), 19-TD's.
Tight End
Kadadriane Bell, 6-1, 195, Sr., TE, Carthage, 17-catches for 267-yards, 6-TD's.
Offensive Tackles
Casey Poe, 6-5, 280, Jr., OT, Lindale, Graded-89%, 71-Knockdowns, didn't play in first 3-games, 1-sack allowed. 1st-Team A-D. Offers from Alabama, LSU, Auburn, Nebraska, Texas Tech, Baylor, TCU, Texas A&M and many more.
Keystone Allison, 6-5, 270, Sr., OT, Carthage, Graded-93%, 35-Knockdowns.
Offensive Guards
Will Hutchens, 6-4, 275, Sr., G, Lindale, Graded-90%, 61-Knockdowns, 57-Pancakes, 0-Sacks allowed over 13-games. District Co-Offensive Lineman of the Year. Signed with Sam Houston State. 41-Career Starts.
Briley Barron, 6-5, 305, G, Texas High, District Offensive Lineman of the Year. Committed to San Diego State.
Centers
Trey Mazratian, 5-11, 260, Sr., C, Lindale, Graded-92%, 96-Knockdown, 0-Sacks allowed in 13-games. 1st-Team A-D, 41-career starts.
First Team Defense
Defensive Ends
Keviyan Huddleston, 6-5, 235, Sr., DE, Chapel Hill, 31-Tackles (21-Solo), 8-TFL, 6-Sacks, 11-QBP, 1-CF, 2-FR, 1-Defensive TD. 4-Year Starter. District Utility Player of the Year. 1st-Team A-D OL/DL. TCU Commit.
Boone Morris, Jr., DE/LB, Mount Vernon, 154-Tackles, 49-TFL, 3-CF, 11-Sacks, 27-QBP, Unanimous District Defensive MVP.
Pass Rush Specialist
Jordan Renaud, Sr., DE, Tyler Legacy, 53-Tackles, 9-TFL, 5 1/2-Sacks, 11-QBP, 1-PBU, 3-CF, 1-FR. 1st-Team A-D.
Defensive Tackles
Dealyn Evans, 6-6, 270, Jr., DT, Pine Tree, 58-Tackles (33-Solo), 16-QBP, 4-Sacks, 1-CF, 1-FR, 2-PBU, 1-Defensive TD. 1st-Team A-D. Committed to Texas A&M.
Victor Shaw, 6-4, 245, Sr., DT, Pleasant Grove, 118-Tackles (71-Solo), huge number for a DT, 7-TFL, 17-QBP, 4 1/2-Sacks, 1-CF, 1-FR. District Defensive MVP, 3-Year Starter, 16 college offers. Committed to UTSA.
Linebackers
Beau Barton, 6-3, 205, Sr., MLB, Van, 122-Tackles, 26-TFL, 9-Sacks, 1-Interception, 22-QBP. Career: 370-Tackles, 76-TFL, 21-Sacks), 3-Year Starter. Committed to Rice.
Ta'Darion Boone, 5-9, 175, Sr., LB, Longview, 112-Tackles, 20-TFL, 9-Sacks, 3-CF, 2-FR, 10-PBU, 5-Interceptions, 1-Blocked Punt, 3-Defensive TD's. District Defensive MVP. Played S/OLB as a sophomore and junior, ILB his senior year.
Deiontae Marry, 6-0, 200, Sr., LB, Carthage, 142-Tackles, 26-TFL, 7-QBP, 4-Sacks, 3-CF, 5-FR, 1-Defensive TD. District Co-Defensive MVP.
Trey Stevenson, Sr., LB, Waskom, 142-Tackles, 29-TFL, 9-Sacks, 3-CF, 13-QBP, 5-PBU. 2-Time District Defensive Player of the Year. 2021 TSWA 1st-Team All-State. 2022 Pre-Season All-Super Team.
Zach Studley, 6-0, 190, Sr., LB, Malakoff, 107-Tackles, 23-TFL, 1-FR, 3-Interceptions, 5-CF, 2-Sacks, 2-QBP, 2-PBU, 2-Defensive TD's. Rare Feat as a Defensive Player to be the District Overall MVP. Team Captain on a semifinalist team. He also played TE and was Malakoff's punter. Possible Utility Player if that helps.
Cornerbacks
Aeryn Boyd, 5-10, 180, Jr., CB, Daingerfield, 74-Tackles (32-Solo), 5-TFL, 2-CF, 3-FR, 9-Interceptions, 5-TD’s. All-State and All-East Texas Selection. District MVP.
Keddrick Harper, 6-1, 160, Sr., CB, Carthage, 43-Tackles, 1-TFL, 12-PBU, 5-Interceptions, 1-KR for TD.
Safeties
Terry Bussey, 5-11, 187, Jr., S, Timpson, 115-Tackles, 6-TFL, 2-FR, 6-PBU, 1-QBP, 5-Interceptions, 4-Defensive TD's. District MVP.
Willie Nelson, 5-9, 175, Jr., S, Longview, 80-Tackles, 2-TFL, 7-PBU, 5-Interceptions, 1-Defensive TD.
Nickel Defensive Back
Jermond McCoy, 6-2, 180, Sr., CB, Whitehouse, 29-Tackles, 4-PBU, 2-Interceptions. Oregon State Signee. 1st-Team A-D WR and CB.
Dime Defensive Back
Zaylon Stoker, Jr., S, Kilgore, 80-Tackles, 10-Interceptions, 5-PBU, 1-Blocked Kick, 1-CF, 4-Defensive TD's (3-Interceptions, 1-Blocked Kick Return). 1st-Team A-D.
First Team Special Teams
XP/FG Kicker
Aiden Campos, Jr., K, Chapel Hill, 75-78 XP's, 7-11 FG's (Long-45), 11-Touchbacks, 1st-Team A-D.
Snapper
Jake Ledford, 6-2, 255, Sr., C, Hooks, 52-52 snaps on XP, 3-3 snaps on FG, 17-17 snaps on Punts. 3-Years Starter, 3-Time 1st-Team A-D. 1st-Team All-District Utility Player (OL, DL, Long and Short Snapper). Team Captain.
Punter
Blake Harmon, Jr., P, Grace Community, Punt Average (43.0), 6-Inside 20. 1st-Team A-D.
Kick/Punt Returns
LurBryson Ross, Soph., KR, Winona, 33.4-average and 3-TD's.
J'Koby Williams, Jr., , Beckville, 6-KR for 44.6-average, 2-TD's, 5-PR for 17.4-average.
Coverage Men
JaKevius Polk, , Center, was gunner on every punt, head-hunter on every kickoff coverage, two successful fake punter catches, 15-special teams tackles.
Travis Zulpo, Jr., , Chester, 54-Special Teams Tackles and was on 95% of team special teams tackles. 3-CF. District Special Teams MVP.
Second Team Offense
Drop Back/Spread
Chase Johnson, 6-2, 170, Soph., QB, Daingerfield, 174-305 passing for 3,456-yards, 42-TD's, 98-carries for 714-yards, 5-TD's.
Dual-Threat
Demetrius Brisbon, 6-1, 175, Soph., QB, Chapel Hill, 133-225 passing for 2,211-yards, 32-TD's, 140-carries for 1,403-yards, 15-TD's, 1-catch for 35-yards. District MVP. Holds 12 D1 offers, 2021 District Newcomer of the Year, 2021 All-Smoaky.com Newcomer of the Year. Career: Pass: 208-333 for 3,752-yards, 47-TD's; Rush: 261-2,760-32.
Running Backs
Kaden Dixon, Jr., RB, Center, 265-carries for 2,250-yards, 33-TD's.
Zack Nickerson, 6-0, 195, Sr., RB, Oakwood, 208-carries for 3,623-yards, 82-TD's (Six-Man Single Season Record). District Offensive MVP, Region Offensive MVP, 1st-Team All-State.
Keyshawn Walls, 6-1, 215, Jr., RB, Hooks, 243-carries for 1,901-yards, 22-TD's, 148-yards receiving, 2-TD's. District MVP. Whataburger Super Team Nominee, All-Area Offensive Player of the Year. Career: 583-3,977-51TD, 28-355-4. 3-Time A-D.
Kedren Young, Jr., RB, Lufkin, 237-carries for 1,666-yards (7.0), 19-TD's, 9-catches for 96-yards in 10-games, Longest Run-99 yards vs. A&M Consolidated. Unanimous 1st-Team All-District.
Utility
Devin McCuin, 6-0, 190, Sr., ATH, Jacksonville, 67-catches for 976-yards (14.6), 8-TD's, 19-carries for 99-yards, 1-TD, 1-KR for TD, 1-TD Pass, played WR, Slot, QB, RB, KR/PR. School Records: Most Receptions (67), Second Most (63) in 2021. Most Catches in a Single-Game (15) in 2021, 13 catches in 2022, Career Receptions (177), Career Receiving Yards (2,735), Career TD Receptions (23), Career TD by a WR (26). District Utility Player of the Year. 1st-Team A-D WR and S. Signed with UTSA.
Flex
Shaun Easterling, 6-1, 225, Sr., QB, Lovelady, 151-carries for 1,507-yards (9.9), 25-TD's, 20-2XP's, 28-56 passing for 541-yards, 15-TD's. Career: 545-4,581-71, 38-2XP's. Unanimous District MVP, 2-Time All-East Texas at RB, 2-Time All-State RB, 2-Time District Offensive MVP.
Fullbacks/H-Back
Andre Brown, 5-9, 185, Sr., FB, Joaquin, 102-carries for 1,056-yards (10.3), 12-TD's. 1st-Team A-D.
Wide Receivers
Jamarion Evans, Sr., WR, Center, 53-catches for 1,011-yards (19.1), 13-TD's. Signed with Lamar.
Vosky Howard, 6-0, 185, Jr., WR, Timpson, 64-catches for 1,047-yards, 14-TD's. Career: 101-1,872-24. District Offensive MVP.
Ja'Tyrian Moore, 5-10, 160, Jr., WR/ATH, Tenaha, 153-carries for 1,070-yards, 15-TD's, 23-catches for 297-yards, 6-TD's, 27-57 passing for 221-yards, 4-TD's. 5-2XP.
Zach Phipps, 6-2, 181, Sr., WR, Diboll, 53-catches for 1,109-yards, 15-TD's. Career: 67-1,393-17. District MVP.
Jakevian Rodgers, 6-2, 145, Sr., WR, Daingerfield, 50-catches for 1,132-yards (22.6), 10-TD's.
Tight End
Ashton Garza, 6-3, 230, Sr., TE, Hallsville, 652-yards receiving, 6-TD's (1-Rushing). 1st-Team A-D.
Offensive Tackles
Keviyan Huddleston, 6-5, 235, Sr., OT, Chapel Hill, Graded-90%, 42-Knockdowns. 4-Year Starter, 3-Time 1st-Team A-D, 2021 Offensive Lineman of the Year, 2021 1st-Team All-State. TCU Commit.
Brayln Nix, 6-2, 275, Jr., OT, Paul Pewitt, Graded-95% all season and led the way for an offense that compiled 400-yards per game including two 1,000-yard backs and 37.6-points per game, 0-Sacks allowed. District Offensive Lineman of the Year. 2-Way Starter.
Offensive Guards
Johnny Lewis, 5-10, 335, Jr., OG, Carthage, Graded-93%, 26-Knockdowns.
Bryce Clark, 6-0, 280, Jr., OG, Jefferson, Graded-94%, 40-Pancakes. 1st-Team A-D.
Centers
Laynce Welch, 6-1, 300, Sr., C, Tatum, 41-consecutive starts. 2-Time District Offensive Lineman of the Year.
Second Team Defense
Defensive Ends
Lance Jackson, 6-6, 250, Sophomore, DE, Pleasant Grove, 63-Tackles, 11 1/2-TFL, 7-QBP, 2-Sacks, 2-PBU. 2-Year Started on both sides of the ball, 1st-Team A-D as DE/TE, Rated #3 in Class of 2025 and already with 12-D1 offers.
Amajah Lewis, 6-1, 195, Sr., DE, Carthage, 83-Tackles, 24-TFL, 14-QBP, 2-CF, 1-Defensive TD.
Pass Rush Specialist
Doc Renberg, 6-3, 215, Jr., DE, Malakoff, 70-Tackles, 17-TFL, 2-FR, 2-CF, 11-Sacks, 11-QBP, 2-PBU. District Defensive MVP.
Defensive Tackles
Peyton Christian, Sr., NT, Kilgore, 85-Tackles, 15-TFL, 7-Sacks. District Defensive MVP.
Braelyn Ward, 6-0, 310, Sr., NG/DT, Gilmer, 88-Tackles, 20-TFL, 3-Sacks. District Defensive MVP.
Linebackers
Levi Beavers, 5-11, 205, Soph., OLB, Honey Grove, 154-Tackles (89-Solo), 31-TFL, 15-QBP, 3-Sacks, 6-FR, 1-CF, 2-Blocked Punts, 2-PBU, 2-PBU, 1-Interception, 4-Defensive TD's (1-Interception, 2-Fumble Returns, 1-Blocked Punt). District Defensive MVP.
Trevor Brooks, 5-11, 190, Soph., OLB, Chapel Hill, 131-Tackles (81-Solo), 28-TFL, 9-QBP, 2-CF, 3-FR, 1-Interception, 1-Defensive TD. District Defensive Newcomer of the Year.
Viencint Cabada, 5-9, 180, Sr., OLB, Carthage, 100-Tackles, 15-TFL, 7-QBP, 2-Sacks, 3-PBU, 3-CF, 2-FR, 1-Blocked Punt, 1-Defensive TD, 1-Safety. Named Mr. Bulldog. District Co-Defensive MVP.
Jimmie Harper, 6-0, 195, Sr., ILB, West Rusk, 141-Tackles, 17-TFL, 5-QBP, 2-Interceptions, 3-Sacks, 1-Defensive TD. District Defensive MVP.
Daveon Ross, 6-1, 210, Jr., MLB, Chapel Hill, 162-Tackles (108-Solo), 12-TFL, 7-Sacks, 12-QBP, 4-CF, 3-FR, 3-PBU, 1-Interception. 1st Team A-D.
Cornerbacks
Chauncey Hogg, 5-9, 145, Jr., CB, Malakoff, 30-Tackles, 2-TFL, 1-FR, 8-Interceptions, 13-PBU.
Zachaun Williams, 6-0, 180, Jr., CB, Tyler High, 39-Tackles, 13-PBU, 3-Interceptions. 1st-Team A-D.
Safeties
Jamarion Evans, Sr., S, Center, 77-Tackles, 2-TFL, 2-CF, 2-FR, 6-Interceptions, 1-Blocked Kick. Signed with Lamar.
Kenneth Ross, 5-10, 180, Sr., LB/S, Jefferson, 146-Tackles, 14-TFL, 2-Sacks, 3-QBP, 4-Interceptions, 5-PBU, 2-Blocked Kicks, 1-CF, 1-Blocked Punt, 2-Defensive TD's.
Nickel Defensive Back
Cody Davis, 5-11, 160, Sr., CB, Lovelady, 51-Tackles, 5-TFL, 9-PBU, 4-Interceptions, 4-Defensive TD's, 1-CF, 1-FR.
Dime Defensive Back
Zach Phipps, 6-2, 181, Sr., S, Diboll, 107-Tackles, 4-TFL, 1-CF, 8-Interceptions, 6-PBU, 1-Defensive TD. Career 253-Tackles, 16-Interceptions, 17-PBU, 1-Sack, 8-TFL, 1-Def. TD, 5-CF, 1-FR. District MVP.
Second Team Special Teams
XP/FG Kicker
Zach Southard, 6-0, 165, Sr., K, Hallsville, 54-57 XP's, 8-8 FG's (L-42). District Special Teams Player of the Year.
Snapper
Braxton Parker, 6-0, 170, Jr., Snapper, Carthage, 116-116 executed short snaps on XP's and FG's.
Punter
Perry Cole, 6-2, 230, Jr., P, Palestine, 20-punts for 41.0-average, 7 Inside 20. 1st-Team A-D Punter and LB.
Kick/Punt Returns
Tyson Berry, 5-8, 175, Sr., KR, Chapel Hill, 9-KR for 33.2-average, 2-TD's. 1st-Team A-D.
Dadrian Franklin, KR, Kilgore, 14-KR for 24.2-average, 2-TD's.
Third Team Offense
Drop Back/Spread
Kyler Finney, Jr., QB, Winnsboro, 190-308 passing for 3,405-yards, 40-TD's, 122-carries for 904-yards, 15-TD's. District Co-Offensive MVP.
Dual-Threat
Jace Moseley, 6-1, 178, Sr., QB, Hallsville, 2,255-yards passing (school record) for 18-TD's, 1,637-yards rushing (school-record)(9.2), 24-TD's. District Overall MVP.
Running Backs
J.Q. Davis, Sr., RB, Marshall, 294-carries for 1,935-yard, 25-TD's, 12-catches for 58-yards. St-Team A-D, 2021 District Offensive MVP.
Brody Eaves, 5-9, 150, Sr., RB, Carlisle, 149-carries for 1,925-yards (13.1), 33-TD's, 19-catches for 426-yards (22.4), 4-TD's.
Braxton Garmon, 6-2, 210, Sr., RB, Kaufman, 232-carries for 1,699-yards, 23-TD's, 18-catches for 243-yards, 5-TD's, 0-fumbles or drops with 250-touches. 2-Year Captain, District Offensive MVP. GPA 4.3.
Kevin Pierce, 6-3, 190, Sr., RB, Troup, 189-carries for 1,278-yards, 24-TD's, 238-yards receiving, 2-TD's.
Andre Williams, Sr., RB, T.K. Gorman, 180-carries for 1,663-yards (9.2), 16-TD's, 4-catches for 23-yards.
Utility
Derrick McFall, 5-10, 175, Jr., ATH, Tyler High, 44-carries for 218-yards, 1-TD, 18-catches for 226-yards, 1-TD, 27-57 passing for 445-yards, 4-TD's. 1st-Team A-D. Deciding between Alabama and Texas A&M.
Flex
Rohan Fluellen, 6-1, 182, Sr., ATH, Gilmer, 32-catches for 471-yds, 5TD, 25-carries for 191-yds, 1TD, 8-17 passing for 117-ys, 3TD, 24-Tackles, 4-Int, 2-KR/PR for TD's. District Overall MVP. 2-Time 1st-Team All-State (Padilla), 2021 All-Smoaky.com Player of the Year.
Fullbacks/H-Back
David DeLeon, 6-0, 211, Jr., TE/FB/H-Back, Carlisle, 28-catches for 544-yards, 6-TD's, 34-carries for 203-yards, 8-TD's, 12-Pancakes and 94%-Blocking.
Wide Receivers
Hayden Deaton, Sr., Receiver, Winnsboro, 59-catches for 1,119-yards, 14-TD's.
Montrel Hatten, 6-1, 190, Sr., WR, Carthage, 56-catches for 960-yards, 16-TD's.
Luke McMullen, 5-10, 175, Sr., RB/WR, Jefferson, 84-carries for 837-yards (9.9), 6-TD's, 22-catches for 551-yards (25.0), 6-TD's, 5-KR for 30.0-average, 7-PR for 19.0-average. District Offensive MVP.
Geremiah Smith, 5-11, 165, Sr., WR, West Rusk, 42-catches for 914-yards (21.8), 12-TD's. 1st-Team A-D.
DeCarlton Wilson, 6-1, 176, Sr., WR, Whitehouse, 54-catches for 983-yards (18.2), 11-TD's. 2nd-Team A-D.
Tight End
Xavier Hawkins, TE, DeKalb, Graded-95%, 7-TD catches, 4-2XP catches.
Offensive Tackles
Braydon Nelson, OT, Kilgore, Graded-93%, 65-Knockdowns. Unanimous 1st-Team A-D.
Jax Norman, 6-0, 235, Sr., OT, Longview, Graded-90%, 86-Knockdowns, 3-Year Starter and played three positions for the Lobos during career.
Offensive Guards
Micah English, Jr., QG, Beckville, Graded-90%, 0-Sacks Allowed, 2-Time 1st-Team A-D.
Mason Hughes, 6-0, 225, Sr., G, Joaquin, Graded-90% every week (Coach Lawson, "we are tough with the %'s we give out"), 36-Pancakes. District Offensive Lineman of the Year.
Centers
Tater Hicks, 6-2, 270, Sr., C, Kaufman, Graded-92%, 0-Sacks Allowed, 0-Bad Snaps, 42-Pancakes. 2-Year Captain, Unanimous 1st-Team A-D.
Third Team Defense
Defensive Ends
Jayden Johnson, 6-2, 230, Jr., DE, Harleton, 95 1/2-Tackles, 33 1/2-TFL, 3-FR, 5 1/2-Sacks, 19-QBP. 2-Time All-State as freshman and sophomore. Most teams ran away from him or double-teamed him and remained productive.
Seth Jordan, 6-1, 232, Sr., DE, Gilmer, 98-Tackles, 18-TFL, 4-Sacks. District Defensive Lineman of the Year.
Pass Rush Specialist
Carson Combs, Sr., DE, Marshall, 57-Tackles (28-Solo), 6-Sacks, 1-FR, 2-CF, 1-Blocked Kick, 1-onside kick recovery, 26-QBP, 20-PBU. District Defensive Lineman of the Year.
Defensive Tackles
C.J. Fite, 6-2, 290, Sr., DT, Tatum, 60-Tackles, 14-TFL. District Defensive MVP.
Josh Hayes, Sr., DT, T.K. Gorman, 123-Tackles, 20-Sacks, 33-TFL, 3-FR, 5-CF, played in every single snap this season on offense, defense, and special teams. GPA: 4.0 and will attend a Service Academy.
Linebackers
Jared Cook, 5-10, 210, Sr., ILB, Frankston, 146-Tackles, 45-TFL, 5-Sacks, 1-CF.
Tyler Lane, 5-10, 190, Jr., LB, Timpson, 184-Tackles, 4-Sacks, 30-TFL, 2-CF, 4-FR, 1-PBU, 12-QBP, 1-Interception. District Defensive MVP.
Xander Mason, 5-9, 170, Jr., ILB, West Rusk, 176-Tackles (110-Solo), 8-TFL, 2-CF, 2-FR, 6-QBP. 1st-Team A-D.
Trent Nicholson, Sr., MLB, Blooming Grove, 136-Tackles, 20-TFL, 5-Sacks, 4-PBU, 3-CF, 2-QBP. 2-Time District MVP, 2-Time All-Golden Circle Defensive MVP.
Markell Smith, 5-10, 175, Jr., OLB, Cooper, 83-Tackles, 21-TFL, 2-Interceptions, 7-PBU. 100-carries for 1,002-yards (10.0), 137-yards receiving, 21-TD's. Overall District MVP.
Cornerbacks
Jakobe Brown, Soph., CB, Cayuga, 41-Tackles, 3-TFL, 1-CF, 1-FR, 7-Interceptions, 4-Onside Kick Recoveries on a defense that allowed only 64-yards passing per game. 1st-Team A-D.
Tederic Pipkin, 5-11, 160, Jr., CB, Carthage, 34-Tackles, 4-PBU, 1-FR, 4-Interceptions, 2-Defensive TD's.
Safeties
Casabry Gilbert, 6-3, 195, Sr., S, Daingerfield, 82-Tackles (40-Solo), 2-TFL, 4-CF, 3-FR, 6-Interceptions, 8-PBU, 1-Defensive TD.
Colin Ingram, 6-2, 175, Sr., FS, Cooper, 71-Tackles, 7-Interceptions. 4-Year Starter, 3-Time Unbeaten District Champions, 2-Time 1st-Team A-D, 2022 District Defensive MVP. 2021 District Overall MVP. Career: 16-Interceptions, 178-Tackles.
Nickel Defensive Back
Chantson Prox, 5-10, 165, Sr., CB, Canton, 59-Tackles (51-Solo), 4-Interceptions, 2-CF, 2-FR, 6-PBU, 1-Interception for TD. All-East Texas and A-D in 2021. Sam Houston State Commit.
Dime Defensive Back
Jaxon Gay, Fr., CB, Chester (Six-Man), 11-Interceptions (3-TD's), 64-Tackles, 12-TFL, 15-PBU, Six-Man State Record with 89-yards Interception for TD, 1-KR for TD. District Newcomer of the Year.
Third Team Special Teams
XP/FG Kicker
Blake Harmon, Jr., K, Grace Community, 43-45 XP's, 6-6 FG's (L-39). 1st-Team A-D.
Snapper
Rick Carlton, Sr., Snapper, Chester (Six-Man), 100% efficiency on 64-XP/FG snaps, 12-Punts. 1st-Team A-D.
Punter
Skylar Pipkin, 6-3, 170, Jr., P, Lovelady, 18-punts for 41.3-average (38.4-Net), 8-Inside 20, 5-Inside 10.
Kick/Punt Returns
Trae Davis, 6-1, 165, Jr., KR, Troup, 11-KR for 325-yards (29.5), 1-TD (85).
Ilonzo "Deuce" McGregor, 5-10, 160, Sr., PR, Chapel Hill, 10-PR for 13.6-average, 1-TD.
Honorable Mention Offense
Quarterbacks
Preston Anderson, Sr., QB (Dual-Threat), Grand Saline, 101-166 passing for 1,856-yards 18-TD's, 147-carries for 953-yards, 14-TD's.
D.J. Barnes, Soph., QB, Shelbyville, 127-187 passing for 1,885-yards, 23-TD's (school record), 122-carries for 823-yards, 7-TD's.
Trip Baysinger, 5-11, 175, Soph., QB, Hooks, 130-206 passing for 1,900-yards, 21-TD's, 92-carries for 615-yards, 10-TD's. District Newcomer of the Year. School record for pass attempts, completions, yards, TD's.
Calan Castles, QB, Beckville, 81-157 passing for 1,844-yards, 25-TD's, 82-carries for 389-yards, 4-TD's.
Emote Cross, Jr., QB, Center, 119-222 passing for 2,187-yards, 30-TD's, 74-carries for 568-yards, 7-TD's.
Brandon Davidson, 6-1, 225., Jr., QB, Garrison, 63-carries for 353-yards, 8-TD's, 4-2XP, 71-107 passing for 1,277-yards, 18-TD's.
Kaleb Dooley, QB, DeKalb, 4,450-yards of total offense, 15-TD's Passing, 6-Rushing TD's. 1st-Team A-D. Coach Griffin, "Kaleb was a GREAT leader for us."
Fernando Espinoza, 5-10, 160, Jr., QB, Carlisle, 149-242 passing for 2,817-yards, 27-TD's, 1-Rushing TD.
Josh Green, 6-1, 195, Jr., QB (Dual-Threat), Whitehouse, 165-261 passing for 2,499-yards, 23-TD's, 185-carries for 837-yards, 16-TD's. District Offensive MVP.
Haydn Harris, 6-2, 172, Sr., QB, Diboll, 144-227 passing for 2,412-yards, 36-TD's. District Offensive MVP. Career: 166-287 for 2,804-yards, 38-TD's.
Grayson Hearon, 6-1, 180, Jr., QB, Troup, 136-243 passing for 2,285-yards, 26-TD's, 3-Rushing TD's.
Reese Hicks, 6-0, 185, Soph., QB, Frankston, 184-carries for 1,593-yards, 13-TD's, 66-127 passing for 879-yards, 4-TD's. Unanimous 1st-Team All-District.
Colin Ingram, 6-2, 175, Sr., QB, Cooper, 85-carries for 1,101-yards, 521-yards passing, 23-TD's. 4-Year Starter, 3-Time Unbeaten District Champions, 2-Time 1st-Team A-D, 2022 District Defensive MVP. 2021 District Overall MVP
Ahkhari Johnson, Jr., QB, Pleasant Grove, 86-170 passing for 1,710-yards, 21-TD's, 117-carries for 856-yards, 12-TD's. District Offensive MVP. Offers from Okla. St., Tech, SMU, UTSA, Vanderbilt.
Mike Jones, 6-0, 165, Soph., QB, Malakoff, 91-carries for 482-yards, 6-TD's, 173-280 passing for 2,255-yards, 24-TD's.
Gauge Jordan, 5-10, 175, Jr., QB, Joaquin, 117-carries for 1,117-yards (9.5), 20-TD's, 10-27 passing for 293-yards, 7-TD's. 1st-Team A-D.
Caden Lemmon, 5-10, 168, Sr., QB (Dual Threat), Caddo Mills, 113-201 passing for 1,526-yards, 16-TD's, 121-carries for 664-yards, 10-TD's, 4-catches for 156-yards (39.0), 1-TD. Played in only 9 games after broken collarbone.
Lane Lynch, Jr., QB, Kerens, 120-228 passing for 2,041-yards, 21-TD's, 1st Team A-D
Andon Mata, 6-2, 175, Sr., QB, West Rusk, 168-279 passing for 2,794-yards, 32-TD's, 74-carries for 830-yards, 10-TD's. District Overall MVP.
Aiden McCown, Sr., QB, Rusk, 152-259 passing for 2,343-yards, 27-TD's, 112-carries for 877-yards, 11-TD's. District Offensive MVP.
Devin Myrtle, Sr., QB, Maud, 105-189 passing for 1,710-yards, 19-TD's, 503-yards rushing, 10-TD's.
Jaxyn Rogers, 5-10, 190, Sr., QB, Brownsboro, 175-301 passing for 2,515-yards, 25-TD's.
Boston Seahorn, 5-11, 160, QB, Harmony, 247-carries for 1,475-yards, 21-TD's, 154-282 passing for 2,200-yards, 21-TD's. District Overall MVP.
Bryce Still, 5-6, 131, Soph., QB, Overton, 1,820-yards passing, 25-TD's, 77-carries for 404-yards, 4-TD's.
Clint Thurman, 5-10, 165, Jr., QB (Dual-Threat), Lindale, 132-237 passing for 1,833-yards, 22-TD's, 212-carries for 1,543-yards, 17-TD's. Unanimous 1st-Team A-D QB.
Da'Marion Van Zandt, QB, Kilgore, 158-255 passing for 2,034-yards, 18-TD's, 189-yards rushing, 6-TD's. 1st-Team A-D.
Luke Wolf, Jr., QB, Tyler Legacy, 94-211 passing for 1,122-yards, 6-TD's, 717-yards rushing, 5-TD's. District Offensive Newcomer of the Year.
Running Backs
Braden Adams, Sr., RB, Hawkins, 216-carries for 1,647-yards, 19-TD's, 5-catches for 36-yards. 6-2XP conversions, scored 126-points.
Jayke Bass, 5-11, 165, Sr., RB, Union Hill, 123-carries for 1,540-yards, 27-TD's, 1-1 passing for 37-yards
Tywoin Delane, RB, Crockett, 118-carries for 717-yards, 10-TD's
Larandion Dowden, 6-0, 185, Jr., RB, Carthage, 145-carries for 1,094-yards, 20-TD's, 12-catches for 109-yards
Ethan Frye, Sr., RB, Corsicana Mildred, 272-carries for 1,678-yards, 16-TD's. 1st-Team A-D, 4.0 GPA. Career: 456-2,607-21
Carson Gonzalez, 5-10, 160, Jr., RB, Tatum, 81-carries for 821-yards, 11-TD's, 21-catches, 6-TD's
Keighen Green, Jr., RB, Chester (Six-Man), 82-carries for 1,025-yards, 16-TD's, 9-catches for 103-yards, 2-TD's. Unanimous District MVP
Bo Hammons, Sr., Beckville, 100-carries for 1,050-yards (10.5), 18-TD's, 20-catches for 400-yards, 6-TD's
Ashton Haynes, Sr., Gilmer, 118-carries for 1,002-yards, 19-TD's, 10-catches for 111-yards, 3-TD's. District Offensive MVP. 2021 1st-Team All-State
Chase Hearrell, Sr., RB, Cayuga, 163-carries for 1,474-yards, 14-TD's, 10-catches for 58-yards, 1-TD
Canon Ingram, 5-10, 175, Jr., RB, Cooper, 147-carries for 1,514-yards (10.3), 23-TD's, 7-catches for 225-yards. 2022 Offensive MVP, 2021 Offensive Newcomer of the Year. State Quarterfinalist
Jamarion Johnson, 5-9, 164, Sr., RB, Grace Community, 149-carries for 1,104-yards, 12-TD's, 14-catches for 295-yards, 4-TD's. 1st-Team A-D. 2nd-Team All-State (TAPPS
Nehemiah Massey, Soph., RB, Kerens, 194-carries for 1,307-yards, 13-TD's, 7-catches for 108-yards, 1-TD. 1st-Team A-D
Kydarius Matlock, 5-10, 185, Jr., RB, Carthage, 78-carries for 567-yards, 9-TD's, 9-catches for 107-yards, 2-TD's
Rashawn Mumphrey, 6-3, 205, Sr., RB, Alto, 160-carries for 1,566-yards (9.4), 17-TD's, 5-catches for 59-yards, 1-TD. UTSA Offer
Noah Murphy, 5-10, 195, Jr., RB, West Rusk, 140-carries for 1,119-yards, 17-TD's. 1st-Team A-A-D
Omarion Rasberry, 5-9, 185, Jr., RB, Garrison, 125-carries for 1,107-yards (8.8), 10-TD's and missed one game due to injury
Tyler Rogers, 5-10, 180, Soph., RB, Frankston, 89-carries for 790-yards, 12-TD's, 9-catches for 127-yards, 1-TD
Kiondre Schlesinger, RB, DeKalb, 1,000-yards rushing, 18-TD's. District Offensive MVP
Dayvian Skinner, 5-9, 200, Jr., RB, Lovelady, 122-carries for 1,204-yards, 16-TD's
Benny Smith, Fr., RB, Shelbyville, 233-carries for 1,577-yards, 18-TD's, 11-catches for 141-yards, 1-TD
Markell Smith, 5-10, 175, Jr., RB, Cooper, 100-carries for 1,002-yards (10.0), 137-yards receiving, 21-TD's. Overall District MVP. (Defense as a OLB
Malik Stotts, 6-3, 180, Sr., RB/WR, Joaquin, 89-carries for 1,214-yards (13.6), 14-TD's, 12-catches for 204-yards, 4-TD's. 1st-Team A-D RB and DB. Committed to Harding University
Jason Tennyson, 5-9, 160, Soph., RB, Malakoff, 213-carries for 1,389-yards, 26-TD's, 10-catches for 100-yards, 1-TD
Dcorian Wright, 5-8, 160, Sr., RB, Daingerfield, 194-carries for 1,487-yards, 18-TD's, 9-catches for 145-yards, 2-TD's
Utility
Chris Bowman, 6-2, 200, Sr., QB/WR, S, Jefferson, 22-catches for 283-yards, 3-TD's, 350-yards rushing, 16-TD's, 832-yards passing, 8-TD's, 72-T, 5-TFL, 1-Int, 5-PBU. District MVP.
Kardadrion Coulter, Jr., RB/S, Prairiland, 155-carries for 966-yards, 13-TD's, 14-catches for 270-yards, 1-TD, 38-Tackles (33-Solo), 3-TFL, 3-PBU, 1-Interception, 1-CF, 1-FR, 1-Defensive TD. District Utility Player of the Year.
Jackson Duplichain, 5-7, 170, Sr., WR/RB, DB, PR, Alto, 51-carries for 351-yards, 8-TD's, 18-catches for 400-yards (22.2), 6-TD's, 10-PR for 18.3-average, 1-TD, 90-Tackles, 9-TFL, 1-FR, 4-PBU, 1-Interception, 2-Sacks, 5-QBP.
Timmy Hamilton, Sr., RB/DE, Blooming Grove, 197-carries for 1,205-yds, 13TD, 64-T, 11-TFL, 2-Sacks, 6-PBU, 1-BL Kick, 3-QBP. 1st-Team A-D, All-Golden Circle Most Versatile.
Clayton Hart, 6-1, 190, Jr., Utility (RB/WR/TE), Carlisle, 48-carries for 634-yards (13.2), 8-TD's, 38-catches for 680-yards (18.0), 8-TD's. (Listed for CB/S
Kollin Lewis, 6-0, 185, WR/DB, Gladewater, 75-carries for 514-yards, 5-TD's, 45-catches for 694-yards, 6-TD's, 1-PR for TD, 29-Tackles, 3-TFL, 1-Sack, 1-Interception.
Micah Simpson, Sr., QB/ATH, Greenville, 1,472-yards rushing, 20-TD's, 585-yards passing, 5-TD's, 5-catches for 125-yards, 1-TD, 3-Interceptions on defense, 1-KR for TD. District Utility Player of the Year.
Hayden Wilcoxson, Sr., QB, Edgewood, 78-113 passing for 997-yards, 7-TD's, 87-carries for 736-yards, 9-TD's.
Fullback/H-Back/Tight End
Eddie Davis, 5-11, 205, Sr., FB, Cushing, 128-carries for 794-yards, 10-TD's, 2-catches for 49-yards. Came back from missing all of 2021 season with an injury. 1st-Team A-D at FB and LB. Instrumental in leading Cushing to their first-ever playoff win with 2-TD's.
Brandon Mims, 6-0, 200, Jr., FB, Tatum, 112-carries for 865-yards, 12-TD's.
Wide Receivers
Reed Alexander, 6-1, 185, Sr., WR, Grace Community, 60-catches for 949-yards, 12-TD's. 1st-Team A-D, 2nd-Team All-State.
Gekyle Baker, 6-3, 175, Jr., WR, Brownsboro, 51-catches for 712-yards, 8-TD's.
Devin Bedford, WR, Crockett, 28-catches for 608-yards (21.7), 8-TD's.
Tyson Berry, 5-8, 175, Sr., WR, Chapel Hill, 33-catches for 411-yards, 7-TD's, 16-carries for 158-yards, 4-TD's. 1st-Team A-D.
Stacy Darty, 5-10, 175, Sr., Atlanta, 63-carries for 321-yards, 3-TD's, 15-catches for 475-yards, 7-TD's. District Offensive MVP.
Trae Davis, 6-1, 165, Jr., WR, Troup, 44-catches for 839-yards (19.0), 10-TD's, 292-yards rushing, 3-TD's.
Chris Dawn, 5-8, 160, Sr., WR, Mesquite Horn, 53-catches for 706-yards (more than 50% or team's receptions, yards, TD's), 8-TD's, 13-carries for 88-yards, 3-Year Starter, 3-Time All-District, Arkansas State Commit.
Dylan Downey, 6-2, 185, Jr., WR, Brownsboro, 45-catches for 921-yards (20.5), 12-TD's.
Marcus Field, 6-4, 185, Jr., WR, Lindale, 42-catches for 779-yards, 11-TD's. 2nd-Team A-D.
Jonathon Fuller, 6-4, 170, Sr., WR, Pine Tree, 54-catches for 892-yards, 9-TD's. 1st-Team A-D.
Hudson Griffin, Sr., WR, Grand Saline, 49-catches for 737-yards, 8-TD's, 6-carries for 80-yards, 1-TD.
Ty Harper, 5-8, 170, Jr., Slot Receiver, 5-8, 170, Jr., West Rusk, 16-catches for 459-yards (28.7), 6-TD's, 2-carries for 52-yards, 1-TD. 1st-Team A-D.
Isaiah Hawkins, 6-0, 149, Jr., WR, Overton, 58-catches for 861-yards, 8-TD's.
Will Jackson, 6-0, 175, Sr., Inside Slot, West Rusk, 46-catches for 545-yards, 6-TD's, 13-carries for 126-yards, 1-TD. 1st-Team A-D.
Tyson Jenkins, 6-1, 175, WR, Harmony, 35-catches for 735-yards, 7-TD's. 1st-Team AD.
Jatavious Johnson, 6-3, 180, Jr., WR, Hooks, 53-catches (school record) for 751-yards, 10-TD's. 2-Time 1st-Team A-D. Whataburger Super Team Nominee.
Brett Kindle, Sr., Slot Receiver, Grand Saline, 36-catches for 750-yards (20.8), 7-TD's, 11-carries for 147-yards, 1-TD.
Ja'Davion Lacy, Sr., WR, Tyler High, 27-catches for 541-yards (20.0), 3-TD's.
Noah Langemeier, Sr., WR, Brook Hill, 45-catches for 740-yards, 8-TD's, 20-carries for 324-yards, 4-TD's.
Jermond McCoy, 6-2, 180, Sr., WR, Whitehouse, 57-catches for 784-yards, 8-TD's. Signed with Oregon State. 1st-Team A-D.
Ethan Miller, 6-0, 190, Jr., WR, Hallsville, 686-yards receiving, 10-TD's, 1-Passing TD, 1st-Team A-D.
Corey Phillips, 5-9, 160, WR, Malakoff, 51-catches for 623-yards, 5-TD's, 4-carries for 67-yards, 1-TD, District Offensive MVP.
Chantson Prox, 5-10, 165, Sr., WR/ATH, Canton, 27-catches for 371-yards, 3-TD's, 14-carries for 194-yards, 1-TD. 1st Team A-D and All-East Texas in 2021. Broke hand in first game and played with a cast all season.
Kessler Romo, Sr., WR, Chester (Six-Man), 16-catches for 378-yards, 5-TD's, 80-carries for 779-yards, 10-TD's.
Montrell Wade, 6-2, 175, Sr., WR, Tyler High, 27-catches for 411-yards, 3-TD's, 8-carries for 95-yards, 3-TD's. 1st-Team A-D. Boston College Signee.
Lance Wilburn, Jr., WR, Center, 27-catches for 501-yards, 7-TD's.
Mill Walters, Sr., WR, All Saints, 39-catches for 677-yards, 5-TD's, 31-carries for 164-yards, 1-TD.
Offensive Tackles
Bayne Brinkman, 6-3, 230, Sr., OT, Spring Hill, 2nd-Team A-D.
Eric Castillo, 6-0, 260, Jr., OT, Lovelady, Graded-88%, 28-Pancakes, 46-Knockdowns. District Lineman of the Year for offense that ran for 4,453-yards and 48ppg
Fernando Contreras, 6-0, 226, Sr., OT, Malakoff, Graded-96%, 57-Pancakes/Knockdowns
Kash Courtney, 6-4, 245, Soph., OT, Carthage, Graded-92%, 35-Knockdowns
Kole Crawford, 6-4, 285, Sr., OT, Grace Community, Graded-96%, 1st-Team A-D, 1st-Team All-State (TAPPS)
Dyllan Drummond, 6-4, 275, Jr., OT, Chapel Hill, Graded-90%, allowed 1-sack over 15-games. District Offensive Lineman of the Year. 2-Time A-D, 2021 All-State HM
Austin Ellis, 6-4, 285, Jr., OT, Bullard, Graded-95%, allowed only 1-sack, FBS and FCS interest. And among some district coaches thought to be the second-best OL other than an OL from Carthage
1-Justin Flores, OT, Kilgore, Graded-92%, 56-Knockdowns, blocked for 2,000-yard running backs in back-to-back season, started 27-consecutive games. Unanimous 1st-Team A-D
Connor Hagerty, Sr., OL, Marshall, Graded-96%, 60-Pancakes, 0-Sacks allowed. 2-Time 1st-Team A-D OL
Josh Hayes, 6-2, 220, Sr., OT/DT, T.K. Gorman, Graded-96%, 0-Sacks, played in every single snap this season on offense, defense, and special teams in four-year. GPA: 4.0 and will attend a Service Academy
Alexander, Huhtaniemi, Jr., OT, Brook Hill, Graded-91%, 20-Pancakes, 1-Sack Allowed
JaBraylyn Jones, 6-2, 290, Soph., OT, Garrison, Graded-85%, 14-Pancakes, 3-Sacks Allowed
Gavin Nicholas, Jr., OT, Prairiland, 45-Knockdowns, 30-Pancakes, 0-Sacks Allowed
Kason Reed, 6-0, 270, Jr., OT, West Rusk, Graded-94%, 25-Pancakes, 0-Sacks Allowed. 1st-Team A-D
Ryder Rogers, 6-0, 242, Sr., OT, Malakoff, Graded-92%, 32-Pancakes/Knockdowns, school-record 54-varsity games
Offensive Guards
Brandon Allison, 6-0, 285, Soph., OG, Carthage, Graded-85%, 26-Knockdowns.
Ace Bostick, 6-1, 315, Jr., G, Van, 90%-Blocking Grade, gave up 2 sacks, 32-Pancakes. 2021 District Newcomer of the Year
C.J. Fite, 6-2, 290, Sr., OG, Tatum, Graded 96%.
Tyler Hawkins, OG, DeKalb, Graded 95%
Drew Jones, 6-3, 270, Sr., G, Hallsville, 36-Pins (Knockdowns/Pancakes), 1-Sack Allowed, 1st-Team A-
Joe Salgado, 5-10, 250, Jr., OG, Troup, Graded 95%, 10-Pancakes, 3-Year Starter
Jesse Traxler, 5-11, 230, Sr., OG, Garrison, Graded-92% and lowest single-game grade was 88%, 8-Pancakes, 1-Sack Allowed
Centers
Brady Davis, Jr., C, Beckville, Graded-90%, 32-Knockdowns, 0-Sacks, 1st-Team A-D 2-Years, TSWA H-M All-State (2021)
Payton Elliott, 5-10, 250, Jr., C, Troup, Graded 94%, 3-Year Starter
Jaxson Hilliard, Sr., C, Chester (Six-Man), Graded-90%, 24-Pancakes, made all OL calls, 3-catches for 40-yards, 1-TD, 3-carries for 10-yards, 2-XP's. 2-Time Unanimous A-D
Jy'Keelin Frazier, 6-0, 275, Sr., C, Daingerfield, 78-Pancakes.
Jake Ledford, 6-2, 255, Sr., C, Hooks, Graded-90% or better for every game the last 2-years. 48-Pancakes this season. 3-Years Starter, 3-Time 1st-Team A-
Collin Lloyd, Sr., C (also played LT), Shelbyville, Graded-93%, 55-Pancakes
Koal Minor, 5-7, 165, Sr., C, West Rusk, Graded 92-%, 15-Pancakes. 1-Sack Allowed, played entire season with cast. 1st-Team A-D
Colt Talley, 6-0, 270, Sr., C, Cumby, 94-Pancakes, 0-Sacks on 240 pass attempts. 2-Time 1st-Team All-District, Team Captain
HM-Davion Wallace, 5-10, 250, Sr., C, Carthage, Graded-88%, 29-Knockdowns
Kolton Whitton, 6-1, 265, Sr., C, Joaquin, Graded-88%, 63-Pancakes. 1st-Team A-D
Honorable Mention Defense
Defensive Ends
Kendall Allen, 6-5, 270, Jr., DE, Chapel Hill, 100-Tackles (41-Solo), 5-Sacks, 11-TFL, 5-QBP, 1-Interception, 1-Defensive TD. District Defensive Lineman of the Year.
Gavin Barabas, 5-11, 182, Jr., DE, Caddo Mills, 113-Tackles (68-Solo), 12-TFL, 7-Sacks, 5-CF, 3-FR, 21-QBP, 4-Blocked Kicks.
Javion Black, 6-1/2, 215, Jr., DE, Garrison, 81-Tackles (22-Solo), 13-TFL, 6-Sacks.
Bayne Brinkman, 6-3, 230, Sr., DE, Spring Hill, Career: 147-Tackles, 9-TL, 23-QBP, 5-Sacks, 1-FR, 3-CF (1-TD), 2-PBU. 1st-Team A-D. GPA 3.46.
Simeon Garner, 6-4, 215, Soph., DE, Grace Community, 69-Tackles, 11-Sacks, 3-FR, 1-Interception. 1st-Team A-D, 1st-Team All-State (TAPPS).
Timmy Hamilton, Sr., DE, Blooming Grove, 64-Tackles, 11-TFL, 2-Sacks, 6-PBU, 1-Blocked Kick, 3-QBP. 1st-Team A-D, All-Golden Circle Most Versatile Player. Smoaky Player of the Week. Shut down his side of the field.
Beau Hardin, 6-6, 200, Jr., DE, Brownsboro, 43-Tackles, 5-Sacks, 1-CF.
Harris, DE, Kilgore, District Co-Defensive Lineman of the Year.
Xavier Hawkins, DE, DeKalb, 130-Tackles, 10-Sacks
Colt Hodges, 6-3, 220, Soph., DE, Carthage, 64-Tackles, 19-TFL, 19-QBP, 5-Sacks, 1-FR
Gatlan Holmes, 6-4 1/2, 215, Jr., DE, Garrison, 75-Tackles (21-Solo), 17-TFL, 4-Sacks
Jordan Hoover, Sr., DE/OLB, All Saints, 62-Tackles, 15-TFL, 8-Sacks, 1-CF, 1-FR
Maddox Hutchins, 6-1, 205, Sr., DE/OLB, Joaquin, 87-Tackles (30-Solo), 11-TFL, 8-Sacks, 1-Safety, 1-Interception. 1st-Team A-D TE and DE. Coach Lawson, "Maddox is the best defensive player I have ever coached.
Travis Jackson, Jr., DE, Tyler Legacy, 63-Tackles, 15-Tackles, 7 1/2-Sacks, 9-QBP, 2-PBU, 2-CF, 1-FR. 2nd Team A-D
Jayden Johnson, 6-2, 230, Jr., DE, Harleton, 95 1/2-Tackles, 33 1/2-TFL, 3-FR, 5 1/2-Sacks, 19-QBP. 2-Time All-State as freshman and sophomore. Most teams ran away from him or double-teamed him and remained productive
Cortavion McMillan, 6-1, 235, Sr., DE, Hallsville, 38-Tackles, 6-TFL, 4-Sacks. 1st-Team A-D
Aaron Moody, 6-0, 215, Sr., DE, Cooper, 79-Tackles, 1-Sack, 6-TFL. 2-Time 1st-Team A-D
Armstrong Nnodim, 6-2, 245, Jr., DE, Mesquite Horn, 68-Tackles, 16-Sacks, 18-TFL, 24-QBP, 2-Interceptions for 79-yards, 2-TD's, 2-CF, 1-FR, 1-Blocked Kick, 2-Year Starter, 2-Time All-District
Brian Parker, 5-9, 160, Jr., DE, Cushing, 72-Tackles (61-Solo), 10-Sacks, 14-QBP, 4-CF, 2-FR. 1st Team A-D
Ladarius Pitts, 6-1, 270, Sr., DE, Whitehouse, 69-Tackles, 5-Sacks, 23-QBP. 1st-Team A-D
Alfred Wilkerson, 6-4, 220, Jr., DE, Cooper, 132-Tackles (26-Solo), 4-Sacks, 7-TFL. Career: 218-Tackles. District Defensive Lineman of the Year
Defensive Tackles/NT/NG
Braylon Allison, 6-0, 280, Soph., DT, Carthage, 63-Tackles, 19-TFL, 14-QBP, 3-Sacks
Ramiro Comacho, 6-0, 250, Sr., DT, Carlisle, 74-Tackles, 6-TFL, 6-Sacks, 2-QBP, 1-CF, 1-FR
Patrick Crabtree, Sr., DT, Kerens, 102-Tackles (26-Solo), 11-TFL, 2-Sacks. Career Tackles: 162, 24-TFL, 6-Sacks, 3-CF, 3-FR. First Team All-Golden Circle (2020)
Ethan Davis, 6-3, 290, Sr., DT, Joaquin 41-Tackles, (20-Solo), 8-TFL, 1-FR. District Defensive Lineman of the Year
T.J. Davis, Sr., DT, Center, 62-Tackles, 21-TFL, 3-Sacks, 12-QBP, 1-CF
Tyler Hawkins, DL, DeKalb, 150-Tackles.
Landan Henry, Soph., NG, Cayuga, 58-Tackles, 9-TFL, 3-CF, 1-Interception for TD, 6-QBP, 1-Sack on a defense that allowed only 93-yards rushing per game and less than 9-points per game. District Defensive Lineman of the Yea
Braydon Hullum, 6-1, 210, Sr., DT, Van, 70-Tackles, 26-TFL, 4-Sacks, 2-CF, 12-QBP
James Morrow, 6-0, 295, Soph., DT, Carthage, 64-Tackles, 12-TFL, 6-QBP, 1-PBU, 2-CF, 2-FR, 2-Sacks. District Defensive Newcomer of the Year
Gavin Pollard, 6-2, 250, Soph., DT, Garrison, 79-Tackles (23-Solo), 22-TFL, 4-Sacks
Billy Smith, 6-1, 235, Jr., DT, Longview, 70-Tackles, 17-TFL, 13-Sacks, 1-CF, 1-Interception (TD)
Brayden Walker, 5-10, 275, Sr., NG, West Rusk, 46-Tackles, 2-TFL, 1-QBP, 2-CF, 2-FR, 1-Interception, 1st-Team A-D
Linebackers
Tanner Ackerman, 5-9, 175, Jr., LB, Brownsboro, 123-Tackles (37-Solo), 3-CF
Eric Allen, Sr., LB, Center, 148-Tackles, 11-TFL, 6-Sacks, 2-QBP, 4-FR, 1-Defensive TD
Bradley Amwayi, 5-10, 200, Sr., OLB, Mesquite Horn, 88-Tackles, 14 1/2-Sacks, 16 1/2-TFL, 3-CF, 16-QBP, 1-Blocked Punt for TD, 1-PBU, 2-Time All-District
Aron Bell, 6-1, 252, Jr., LB, Gilmer, 72-Tackles, 10-TFL, 4-Sacks, 2-Interceptions
Ripken Birdwell, 6-0, 185, Fr., LB, Hooks, 148-Tackles (38-Solo), 14-TFL, 3-CF, 3-FR, 4-PBU, District Newcomer of the Year. MaxPreps most tackles among all freshman across the nation
Jesse Bittick, Fr., LB, Chester (Six-Man), 85-Tackles, 5-Sacks, 27-TFL, 6-PBU, 4-CF, 2-FR, 2-Interceptions (2-TD's). Unanimous A-D
Colt Boyd, Soph., LB, Grand Saline, 102-Tackles (38-Solo), 6-TFL, 2-Sacks, 1-CF, 1-Interception, 1-PBU
Carson Brown, Soph., ILB, Grand Saline, 91-Tackles (33-Solo), 8-TFL, 1-FR
Landon Cook, 6-2, 190, Sr., LB, Alto, 120-Tackles, 16-TFL, 4-CF, 2-FR, 1-PBU, 3-Sacks, 7-QBP
Sam Cuevas, 5-10, 174, Sr., LB, Caddo Mills, 144-Tackles (102-Solo), 9-TFL, 4-Sacks, 2-CF, 2-FR, 1-Interception, 2-PBU, 2-QBP
Brandon Davidson, 6-1, 225., Jr., MLB, Garrison, 131-Tackles (41-Solo), 17-TFL, 2-Sacks
Brian Elizalde, Jr., OLB, Grand Saline, 100-Tackles (41-Solo), 10-TFL, 2-Sacks, 3-CF, 3-PBU, 2-Blocked FG's
Corban Franklin, 5-10, 170, Sr., OLB, Pleasant Grove, 108-Tackles, 8 1/2-Sacks, 2-CF, 2-FR. 3-Year Starter, Unanimous 1st-Team A-D. Runs 10.7 100m, 4.35 40m
Brandon Fry, 5-11, 180, Sr., MLB, Lovelady, 114-Tackles, 19-TFL, 2-Sacks, 2-PBU, 3-FR, 2-CF, 1-Blocked Kick for TD. Unanimous Defensive MVP, 2-Time All-East Texas LB. Led defense that held opponents to 11.1ppg
Brooks Gallagher, Jr., MLB, Tyler Legacy, 117-Tackles, 15-TFL, 4-Sacks, 7-QBP, 1-Blocked Kick, 1CF. 1st-Team A-D
Bo Hammons, 5-10, 200, Sr., ILB, Beckville, 92-Tackles 4-Sacks, 15-TFL, 4-QBP, 2-Interceptions, 1-CF. Career: 305-Tackles, 34-TFL. District Defensive MVP
Blake Harmon, 6-1, 215, Jr., LB, Grace Community, 114-Tackles, 14-TFL, 1-FR, 5-PBU
Angel Hernandez, Sr., LB, Winnsboro, 104-Tackles, 18-TFL, 4-Sacks, 2-Interceptions (1-TD)
Tucker Howell, 6-0, 175, Jr., ILB, Troup, 125-Tackles, 12-TFL, 3-Sacks, 2-CF
Klayton Ingram, 5-11, 210, Soph., LB, Carthage, 105-Tackles, 23-TFL, 3-QBP, 3-CF, 3-FR, 5-Sacks
Cole Jackson, 5-10, 180, Soph., OLB, West Rusk, 104-Tackles, 7-TFL, 3-CF, 1-FR, 1-Sack, 2-PBU, 3-QBP, 2-Interceptions (1-TD). District Utility Player of the Year
Whitt Jenkins, Jr., OLB, Cayuga, 94-Tackles, 17-TFL, 3-CF, 5-FR, 9-PBU, 1-Blocked Punt, 5-QBP on defense that allowed less than 9-points per game and only 93-yards rushing per game. District Defensive Player of the Year
Jesse Jones, Sr., MLB, Winona, 103-Tackles, 6-TFL
Dallon Jordan, 5-9, 170, Soph., MLB, Joaquin, 135-Tackles (54-Solo), 4-Sacks, 5-TFL, 2-FR. 1st-Team A-D
Landen LeBlanc, 5-9, 155, Sr., OLB, Lovelady, 111-Tackles, 12-TFL, 2-Sacks, 3-PBU, 1-FR, 3-CF, 1-Interception
Tristin Lee, 5-11, 165, Sr., LB, Maud, 150-Tackles, 18-TFL
Jonathan Lockhart, LB, Crockett, 53-Tackles (30-Solo), 1-TFL, 1-PBU, 1-QBP
J.B. Lydia, 6-0, 175, Sr., OLB, Troup, 85-Tackles, 8-TFL, 1-Defensive TD
Omero Orona, 5-10, 178, Sr., OLB, Gilmer, 87-Tackles, 2-Interceptions, 1-CF. 1st-Team A-AD, 2021 All-State (Padilla
Shiloh Peckham, Soph., ILB, Cayuga, 78-Tackles, 4-TFL, 1-CF, 1-FR, 3-PBU, 5-QBP on a defense that allowed less than 9-points per game and only 93-yards rushing per game. 1st-Team A-D
Parker Poteete, 6-2, 170, Soph., MLB, Malakoff, 129-Tackles, 7-TFL, 1-Interception, 4-Sacks, 2-QBP, 1-Defensive TD
Colton Richards, Jr., LB, Brook Hill, 77-Tackles, 8-TFL, 7-Sacks, 5-PBU
Tyler Rogers, 5-10, 180, Sr., ILB, Frankston, 146-Tackles, 26-TFL, 2-CF, 5-PBU, 1-Inteerception, 1-Defensive TD
Hayden Ross, 5-11, 185, Jr., ILB, Whitehouse, 120-Tackles 5-Sacks, 1-Interception, 1-CF, 1-FR. 1st-Team A-D
Weston Seahorn, 6-0, 200, ILB, Harmony, 115-Tackles, 12-TFL, 2-Sacks, 1-Interception
D'myyn Evans Smith, 6-1, 220, Sr., ILB, Mesquite Horn, 98-Tacklrs, 14-TFL, 2 1/2-Sacks, 4-Interceptions (1-TD), 9-QBP, 2-CF, 5-PBU, 1-Blocked Kick, All-District
Ryan Stanton, 6-1, 190, Sr., ILB, Lindale, 121-Tackles (43-Solo), 6-TFL, 5-Sacks, 1-CF, 2-QBP, 1-Interception. 1st-Team A-D
Ross Tapley, LB, DeKalb, 150-Tackles, 2-Interceptions, 5-FR
Daniel Waddleton, 6-2, 200, Sr., OLB, Chapel Hill, 109-Tackles (65-Solo), 12-TFL, 3-Sacks, 3-QBP, 2-CF, 2-FR, 1-Interception, 1-Defensive TD. 1st-Team A-D
Jayden Wallace, 5-8, 215, Sr., LB, Daingerfield, 133-Tackles (74-Solo), 13-TFL, 6-QBP, 3-CF, 2-FR, 3-PBU
Cole Watson, 5-11, 190, Jr., MLB, Tatum, 79-Tackles, 8-TFL, 2-CF, 1-FR. District Overall MVP
Quinn Webb, 5-9, 185, Jr., LB, Daingerfield, 131-Tackles (70-Solo), 11-TFL, 4-CF, 4-FR, 1-Interception, 6-QBP
Caron Whitworth, 6-1, 225, Sr., LB, New Diana, 101-Tackles, 9-TFL, 1-PBU, 2-FR, 2-FR, 1-Blocked FG
Tate Winnings, 5-10, 187, Sr., OLB, West Rusk, 82-Tackles, 3-TFL, 1-Sack, 4-QBP. 1st-Team A-D
Denver Wood, Sr., ILB, Cooper, 108-Tackles, 3-PBU. 1st-Team A-D
Cornerbacks
Trent Eaves, 5-9, 140, Soph., CB, Carlisle, 45-Tackles, 1-TFL, 5-Interceptions, 9-PBU, 2-FR, 2-CF
Carson Gonzalez, 5-10, 160, Jr., CB, Tatum, 3-Interceptions, 11-PBU
Hudson Griffin, Sr., CB, Grand Saline, 42-Tackles (18-Solo), 1-TFL, 1-CF, 3-Interceptions, 5-PBU
Drew Harmon, 5-10, 155, Sr., CB, Chapel Hill, 30-Tackles, 3-Interceptions, 12-PBU. 1st-Team A-D
Torian Phillips, 6-2, 190, Jr., CB, Pleasant Grove, 34-Tackles, 3-Interceptions, 8-PBU, 2-Defensive TD's. 1st-Team A-D as CB/WR
Matt Ross, Jr., CB, Tyler Legacy, 48-Tackles, 2-Interceptions, 9-PBU, 1-CF, 2-FR, 2-Defensive TD's. 2nd-Team A-D
Makel Sears, Jr., CB, Tyler Legacy, 32-Tackles, 3-Interceptions, 12-PBU. 3rd-Team A-D
Ashad Walker, Sr., CB, Tyler High, 24-Tackles, 3-PBU. 23-catches for 344-yards, 4-TD's
Bryce Wallum, 5-10, 160, Soph., CB, Troup, 41-Tackles, 3-TFL, 1-CF, 1-FR, 2-Interceptions, 4-PBU
Safeties
Judsen Carter, 5-10, 170, Jr., S, Jefferson, 121-Tackles, 9-TFL, 1-PBU. 1st-Team A-D
D.J. Coleman, 6-1, 195, Sr., SS, Mesquite Horn, 72-Tackles, 2 1/2-Sacks, 10 1/2-TFL, 5-PBU, 5-Blocked Kicks (4 punts), 2-FR, 1-CF, 6-QBP, Baylor Commit
Conrad Crouch, S, DeKalb, 68-Tackles, 6-Interceptions (2-TD's)
Jackson Duplichain, 5-7, 170, Sr., SS, Alto, 90-Tackles, 9-TFL, 1-FR, 4-PBU, 1-Interception, 2-Sacks, 5-QBP
Garrett Florey, 5-8 ,190, Sr., S, Van, 85-Tackles, 1-Sack, 3-TFL, 1-CF, 3-Interceptions, 10-PBU. 3-Year Starter with 295 Career Tackles
Ryan Harper, 5-9, 165, Jr., S, Frankston, 82-Tackles, 17-TFL, 2-Sacks, 2-CF, 11-PBU, 2-Interceptions, 1-Defensive TD
Clayton Hart, 6-1, 190, Jr., CB/S, Carlisle, 63-Tackles, 3-TFL, 3-Interceptions, 13-PBU, 3-Blocked Kicks, 1-FR, 2-CF. (Utility Nominee Too
Lance Jamison, 6-4, 192, Sr., S, Caddo Mills, 93-Tackles (70-Solo), 1-TFL, 2-CF, 3-Interceptions, 15-PBU, 2-QBP
Xavier Kendrick, Jr., CB, Brook Hill, 56-Tackles, 8-TFL, 6-Interceptions (3-TD's), 2-CF, 14-PBU
Brett Kindle, Sr., S, Grand Saline, 86-Tackles (41-Solo), 1-TFL, 3-CF, 9-PBU, 3-Interceptions
Conlan Lemay, 6-1, 175, Jr., S, Frankston, 77-Tackles, 6-TFL, 2-FR, 8-PBU, 1-Interception
Ty Lovelady, 5-8, 150, Jr., S, Troup, 76-Tackles, 2-TFL, 1-CF, 1-Interception
Austin Massingill, 6-0, 155, Sr., S, Malakoff, 55-Tackles, 1-TFL, 1-FR, 5-Interceptions, 14-PBU
Devin McCuin, 6-0, 190, Sr., S, Jacksonville, 43-Tackles (30-Solo), 2-CF, 2-Interceptions (1-TD), 5-PBU. 1st-Team A-D, Signed with UTSA
Kaden McFadden, 5-11, 175, Jr., SS, Pleasant Grove, 93-Tackles, 10-TFL, 4-CF, 3-FR, 3-PBU, 1-Blocked Kick, 1-Defensive TD. 2-Time 1st-Team A-D, 2021 Newcomer of the Year as Sophomore
Nathaniel Rainey, 5-11 170, Jr., FS, Mesquite Horn, 43-Tackles, 5-Interceptions, 4-TFL, 8-PBU, 1-FR, 1-QBP, 2-Year Starter, 2-Time All-District
Jekerrian Roquemore, 5-11, 170, Sr., S, Carthage, 61-Tackles, 1-TFL, 4-CF, 1-FR, 5-PBU, 4-Interceptions, 1-Defensive TD. State Championship Game Defensive MVP
Corey Simon, S, Crockett, 28-Tackles, 2-PBU, 4-Interceptions
Honorable Mention Special Teams
XP/FG Kickers
Chris Dawn, 5-8, 160, Sr., KR/PR, Mesquite Horn, 14 KR for 30.8-average, 1-TD, 2-PR for 28.5-average, 1-TD, Arkansas State Commit, 3-Year Starter
Andres Gallegos, 5-7, 165, Sr., K, Kaufman, 42-43 XP's, 5-6 FG's (Long-45), Unanimous 1st-Team A-D Kicker AND Punter
Carlos Hernandez, Jr., K, Center, 74-76 XP's, 3-4 FG's, 30-Touchbacks
Kai Hilliard, Fr., K, Chester, 55-XP's (95% accuracy), 35% onside-kicks recovered. A-D
Tyler Maull, Sr., K, Prairiland, 23-25 XP's, 5-8 FG's (Long-44), included game-winning FG with :00 to bear Chisum, 8-Touchbacks, recovered his own onside kick. District Special Teams Player of the Year. Career School Records: 76-82 XP's, 10-16 FG's
Omar Medrano, 5-10, 190, Sr., K, Carthage, 102-104 XP's, 4-7 FG's
Jayden Mojica, Sr., K, Beckville, 68-72 XP's, 1-FG. Career 167-185 XP's, 6-7 FG's
Domonik Rivers, 5-8, 170, Jr., K, Jefferson, 36-37 XP's, 3-4 FG's, 32.0-punt average
Leandro Yzaguirre, Jr., K, Kilgore, 59-62 XP's, 6-11 FG's (Long-43)
Punters
Michael Baysinger III, Soph., P, Hooks, 17-punts for 39.9-average, 7 Inside 20
Hearon, Jr., P, Troup, 23-pounts for 38.9-average and 5 punts inside 20.
Carlos Hernandez, Jr., P, Center, 19-punts for 34.7-average, 4-Inside 2
Noah Langemeier, Sr., P, Brook Hill, 34-punts for 40.3-average, 4-Inside 20
Leandro Yzaguirre, Jr., P, Kilgore, 30-punts for 39.8-average, L-43
Kick and/or Punt Returners
Aeryn Boyd, 5-10, 180, Jr., KR/PR, Daingerfield, 11-returns for 260-yards, 1-TD
J.J. Crawford, 5-7, 150, Sr., KR/PR, Lovelady, 9-KR for 27.5-avergae, 12-PR for 29.4-average, 1-TD
Ja'Tyrian Moore, 5-10, 160, Jr., KR/PR, Tenaha. 10-KR for 18.7-average, 1-TD, 1-PR for 32-yards
Kessler Romo, Jr., KR/PR, Chester (Six-Man), 2-PR for TD's, 1-KR for TD
Mill Walters, Sr., KR, All Saints, 27-KR for 660-yards (24.4), 1-TD
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