State of Texas talent on full display at AT&T Stadium
The Texas UIL State Football Championships began Wednesday with the smallest schools in the state playing for state championships.
The next three days will feature a number of the top prospects in the Lone Star State that will be playing on Saturday’s at the next level.
More than 50 future FBS players will be taking the field at AT&T Stadium, including more 25 already committed in the 2024 and 2025 classes.
Here is rundown of the top prospects competing:
Gunter High (15-0) vs. Tidehaven High (14-0)
The game: 3A Division II
When: Thursday, 7 p.m. central
Joseph Dodds, RB, Tidehaven High (2024)
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 746 (3-star)
Committed to: Baylor
Anna High (14-1) vs. Tyler Chapel Hill (13-2)
The game: 4A Division I
When: Friday, 11 a.m. central
Rickey Stewart Jr., RB, Chapel Hill High (2025)
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 340 (4-star)
Committed to: SMU
Demetrius Brisbon, ATH, Chapel Hill High (2025)
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 340 (4-star)
Committed to: SMU
Dyllan Drummond, OL, Chapel Hill High (2024)
On3 Industry Ranking: N/R
Committed to: UNLV
Gilmer High (13-2) vs. Bellville High (15-0)
The game: 4A Division II
When: Friday, 3 p.m. central
DJ Sanders, DL/OL, Bellville High (2025)
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 121 (4-star)
Will Henderson, ATH, Gilmer High (2024)
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 1024 (3-star)
Cadon Tennison, ATH, Gilmer High (2025)
On3 Industry Ranking: N/R
Aledo High (15-0) vs. Smithson Valley High (14-1)
The game: 5A Division I
When: Friday, 7 p.m. central
Hauss Hejny, QB, Aledo High (2024)
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 197 (4-star)
Committed to: TCU
Davhon Keys, LB, Aledo High (2024)
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 371 (4-star)
Committed to: LSU
Chris Johnson, CB, Aledo High (2024)
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 527 (3-star)
Committed to: Arizona State
Jaden Allen, CB, Aledo High (2024)
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 702 (3-star)
Committed to: Arkansas
Kaydon Finley, WR/TE, Aledo High (2026)
On3 Industry Ranking: N/R
Raycine Guillory, RB, Aledo High (2026)
On3 Industry Ranking: N/R
Freddie Dubose Jr., WR, Smithson Valley High (2024)
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 296 (4-star)
Committed to: Texas
Dallas South Oak Cliff (13-2) vs. Port Neches-Groves (14-1)
The game: 5A Division II
When: Saturday, 11 a.m. central
Trey Jackson, TE, South Oak Cliff High (2024)
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 1033 (3-star)
Committed to: Texas Tech
JJ Shelton, LB, South Oak Cliff High (2025)
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 424 (3-star)
Jordan Rowe, IOL, South Oak Cliff (2024)
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 2163 (3-star)
Committed to: UL-Monroe
Jaden Rowe, IOL, South Oak Cliff (2024)
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 2134 (3-star)
Committed to: UL-Monroe
Jackson Christian, IOL, Port Neches-Groves High
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 377 (3-star)
Duncanville High (13-1) vs. North Shore High (15-0)
The game: 6A Division I
When: Saturday, 3 p.m. central
Colin Simmons, EDGE, Class of 2024
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 9 (5-star)
Committed to: Texas
Dakorien Moore, WR, Class of 2025
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 4 (5-star)
Committed to: LSU
Caden Durham, RB, Duncanville High (2024)
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 117 (4-star)
Committed to: LSU
Alex January, DL, Duncanville High (2024)
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 486 (3-star)
Committed to: Texas
Keelon Russell, QB, Duncanville High (2025)
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 251 (4-star)
Committed to: SMU
Kevin Ford, EDGE, Duncanville High (2026)
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 29 (4-star)
Tyren Polley, S, Duncanville High (2025)
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 235 (4-star)
Ka’Davion Dotson-Walker, S, Duncanville High (2024)
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 595 (3-star)
Committed to: SMU
Javion Holiday, DB, Duncanville High (2025)
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 477 (3-star)
Committed to: SMU
Desean Bryant, OL, Duncanville High (2025)
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 550 (3-star)
Committed to: Baylor
Devin Sanchez, CB, North Shore (2025)
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 6 (5-star)
Deion Deblanc, WR, North Shore (2025)
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 430 (3-star)
LaVonte Johnson, S, North Shore (2024)
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 722 (3-star)
Christopher Barnes, WR, North Shore (2024)
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 1781 (3-star)
Kaleb Bailey, QB, North Shore (2025)
On3 Ranking: 86 rating (3-star)
Kaleb Thomas, TE, North Shore High (2024) –*Injured
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 1463 (3-star)
Committed to: Houston
DeSoto High (14-0) vs. Humble Summer Creek (14-1)
The game: 6A Division II
When: Saturday, 7 p.m. central
Mario Buford, CB, DeSoto High (2024)
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 389 (4-star)
Committed to: Nebraska
Brandon Booker, LB, DeSoto High (2024)
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 888 (3-star)
Committed to: SMU
Ronnell McLain, IOL, DeSoto High (2024)
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 1726 (3-star)
Committed to: Houston
Jason Douglas, DL, DeSoto High (2024)
On3 Industry Ranking: N/R
Deondrae Riden, RB, Desoto High (2025)
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 177 (4-star)
Sael Reyes, S, DeSoto High (2025)
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 266 (4-star)
Daylon Singleton, WR, DeSoto High (2025)
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 297 (4-star)
Committed to: SMU
Keylan Abrams, LB/EDGE, DeSoto High (2025)
On3 Industry Ranking: N/R
Committed to: Purdue
Byron Washington, IOL, DeSoto High (2025)
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 636 (3-star)
Xavier Atkins, LB, Summer Creek (2024)
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 311 (4-star)
Committed to: LSU
Lloyd Avant, RB, Summer Creek (2024)
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 1352 (3-star)
Committed to: Tulsa
Kyran Duhon, LB, Summer Creek (2024)
On3 Industry Ranking: N/R
Chad Woodfork, EDGE, Summer Creek (2025)
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 54 (4-star)