Fort Worth-area Top 100 football players during the 2021 Texas high school season

The high school football regular season has started in 2021 and the Fort Worth-area is once again loaded with FBS talent. Here’s a look at the Top 100 Fort Worth-area players to watch.

1. QB/RB Ollie Gordon

6-1, 210, Sr., Euless Trinity

4-star Oklahoma State commits lines up at quarterback after scoring 28 TDs in 2020.

2. OG Devon Campbell

6-3, 310, Sr., Arlington Bowie

5-star guard is top-ranked 2022 inside lineman in the country.

3. RB Owen Allen

5-10, 180, Jr., Southlake Carroll

Rushed for over 2,000 yards and 28 TDs for state finalists.

4. DL Bear Alexander

6-3, 325, Sr., Brewer

5-star defensive tackle is ranked No. 6 in the country. Holds 29 offers. Won a state championship last season at Denton Ryan.

5. QB Chris Lee

6-3, 210, Sr., Azle

Threw for 3,300 yards and accounted for 47 TDs.

6. OT Hunter Erb

6-6, 305, Sr., Haslet Eaton

4-star Texas A&M commit.

7. WR Landon Samson

6-1, 180, Sr., Southlake Carroll

South Carolina commit recorded 1,280 yards receiving and 15 TDs.

8. DB Javien Toviano

6-0, 185, Jr., Arlington Martin

5-star Toviano is a two-way star for the Warriors.

9. RB Emeka Megwa

6-1, 220, Sr., Keller Timber Creek

4-star Washington commit has over 3,000 yards rushing and 30 TDs in the past three seasons.

10. DL Curlee Thomas

6-4, 240, Sr., Nolan Catholic

4-star Cal commit made 22 tackles for loss and 16 sacks.

11. DB Cristian Driver

6-0, 190, Sr., Argyle Liberty Christian

4-star Penn State commit is the son of former NFL receiver Donald Driver and ranked as the No. 13 safety in the country.

12. DB Jamel Johnson

6-1, 185, Jr., Arlington Seguin

4-star is ranked as the No. 15 safety in the Class of 2023.

13. DL Joseph Adedire

6-3, 250, Sr., Mansfield Summit

3-star TCU commit had 20 tackles for loss and 12 sacks for state semifinalist.

14. QB Jake Strong

6-2, 190, Jr., Justin Northwest

Accounted for 2,800 yards and 36 TDs. Completed 64% of his passes.

15. DB Jordon Johnson-Rubell

5-10, 160, Soph., Brewer

Freshman All-American last season and named a preseason All-American in 2021. Holds 16 offers.

16. DL Ernest Cooper IV

6-4, 235, Sr., Arlington Martin

4-star defensive end is committed to Stanford.

17. DB BJ Allen

6-0, 185, Sr., Aledo

4-star cornerback is committed to Texas.

18. DB Dylahn McKinney

6-0, 175, Sr., Colleyville Heritage

3-star Oklahoma State commit made 7 pass deflections and 2 INTs.

19. TE Jaden Platt

6-5, 235, Jr., Eaton

4-star tight end is No. 18 in the Class of 2023. Holds 10 offers.

20. DL Jadon Scarlett

6-3, 265, Sr., Argyle

Texas A&M commit has 25 sacks during the past two seasons.

21. DB Landon Hullaby

6-0, 185, Sr., Mansfield Timberview

3-star defender is committed to Oregon.

22. DL Kaleb James

6-4, 250, Jr., Nolan Catholic

4-star defensive end has 21 offers. James made 10 sacks last season.

23. OL/DL Seth Martin

6-3, 285, Sr., Everman

3-star TCU commit.

24. QB Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi

6-3, 200, Sr., Aledo

3-star Nevada commit helped lead Bearcats to 10th state title last season.

25. DB Avyonne Jones

5-11, 180, Sr., Southlake Carroll

3-star cornerback committed to Wisconsin this summer.

26. DB Jaden Allen

5-10, 150, Soph., Aledo

Started as a freshman for state champion Bearcats. Holds offers from Texas, LSU and USC.

27. OL Isaiah Robinson

6-7, 280, Jr., Arlington Lamar

4-star tackle is among the best in the Class of 2023.

28. DB Brenden Jordan

6-0, 185, Jr., Mansfield

4-star safety holds 6 offers.

29. ATH Xavion Brice

6-1, 180, Sr., Arlington Seguin

3-star Oklahoma commit can play all around for Cougars.

30. TE RJ Maryland

6-4, 215, Sr., Southlake Carroll

Boston College commit caught 13 TDs.

31. LB Trevell Johnson (will miss the season due to injury)

6-1, 200, Sr., Arlington Martin

3-star Texas commit made over 100 tackles for the Warriors.

31. DB/WR Christian Smith-Johnson (replaces Trevell Johnson at No. 31)

6-0, 160, Sr., Richland

7 INTs and all-state in 2019. Also a star baseball player committed to Oklahoma.

32. OL Jakson LaHue

6-5, 285, Sr., Azle

3-star offensive tackle is a Virginia Tech commit.

33. QB Dylan Raiola

6-4, 210, Soph., Burleson

4-star quarterback is No. 3 in the Class of 2024, Holds 7 offers.

34. WR CJ Nelson

6-0, 175, Sr., Richland

SMU commit caught 15 TDs last season.

35. TE Jason Llewellyn

6-5, 240, Sr., Aledo

3-star Oklahoma commit.

36. OL Sheridan Wilson

6-4, 275, Sr., Argyle

Committed to Texas Tech

37. DB Ahmaad Moses

5-11, 195, Sr., Mansfield Summit

3-star Tulane commit had 107 tackles, 14 for loss, 8 deflections, 4 INTs and 2 TDs.

38. DB Zac O’Day

6-0, 185, Sr., Keller

Made 133 tackles last season for the Indians.

39. LB Ben Roberts

6-3, 200, Sr., Eaton

Recorded 100 tackles and 4 INTs last season for the Eagles.

40. LB Logan Anderson

6-0, 180, Jr., Southlake Carroll

Made 71 tackles last season and was named all-area defensive newcomer of the year.

41. DL Enow Etta

6-4, 235, Jr., Colleyville Covenant

4-star recruit is 10th ranked edge rusher in the Class of 2023. Recorded 17 sacks for TAPPS state champs.

42. WR/DB Chris Palfreeman

5-10, 170, Jr., FW All Saints

3-star play maker has 9 offers.

43. OL Jacob Waller

6-5, 285, Sr., Arlington

3-star SMU commit.

44. QB Kaden Anderson

6-4, 205, Jr., Southlake Carroll

New Dragons QB threw for over 230 yards and accounted for 4 TDs in Week 1 vs. Highland Park.

45. LB Christopher Knight

6-1, 200, Sr., Colleyville Heritage

Made 128 tackles last season.

46. DB Braden Waters

6-1, 190, Sr., Kennedale

All-state selections made 80 tackles last season for district champs.

47. DB Tyson Flowers

6-0, 180, Sr., FW Southwest Christian

Eagles’ safety is committed to Rice.

48. TE Kyirin Heath

6-4, 230, Sr., Mansfield Legacy

3-star Ole Miss commit.

49. K/P Tyler White

6-5, 200, Jr., Southlake Carroll

5-star kicker was named preseason All-American.

50. DL Aaron Austin

6-2, 240, Sr., North Crowley

3-star lineman is committed to Colorado.

51. LB/DL Micah Leejay

6-3, 215, Sr., Arlington

Colts linebacker is committed to Stephen F. Austin.

52. WR/DB Hogan Wasson

5-11, 175, Sr., Colleyville Heritage

Wasson had a monster game in Week 1 with 12 catches, 207 yards and a TD.

53. OL Quinton Harris

6-8, 285, Sr., Arlington Seguin

3-star SMU commit.

54. TE Nathan Jones

6-5, 240, Sr., Brock

3-star tight end is committed to Abilene Christian.

55. QB Weston Smith

6-5, 215, Jr., Colleyville Heritage

Offer from Florida State. Moved from Reno, Nevada.

56. LB Grant Mirabal

6-3, 225, Jr., Argyle

Made 88 tackles and 2 INTs for defending state champs.

57. WR Luke Peterson

5-10, 160, Sr., Burleson

Wide receiver caught 16 touchdowns last season and was named to the preseason all-area team.

58. ATH Quinton Jackson

5-9, 165, Sr., North Crowley

Jackson plays all-around and was voted District Offensive MVP for the Panthers.

59. OL Jared Foni

6-3, 300, Euless Trinity

All-district lineman helped rushing attack to over 2,000 yards.

60. OL Jacob Foni

6-0, 290, Sr., Euless Trinity

All-district lineman helped rushing attack to over 2,000 yards.

61. QB Phillip Hamilton

5-10, 170, Jr., Burleson Centennial

Accounted for over 1,900 yards and 24 touchdowns.

62. LB Drew DeArman

6-1, 195, Sr., Joshua

3-star linebacker gives Owls defense a huge boost.

63. DB Jacob Schaeffer

6-1, 185, Sr., Euless Trinity

Leader of Trojans secondary, intercepting four passes last season.

64. WR Charles Whitebear

6-4, 200, Sr., Eaton

Caught 9 TDs last season.

65. DL Riley Van Poppel

6-4, 240, Jr., Argyle

Big play-maker was named Defensive MVP against Nolan Catholic in Week 1.

66. WR Tristan White

5-9, 185, Sr., North Crowley

3-star New Mexico commit scored 7 TDs.

67. RB Caleb Texada

5-8, 175, Sr., Grapevine

Rushed for over 1,100 yards and 13 TDs.

68. LB Barrett Baker

6-4, 205, Sr., Southlake Carroll

Anchor of the Carroll defense made 94 tackles and 3 sacks.

69. LB Jonathon Okate

6-1, 215, Sr., Arlington Martin

Made 80 tackles and four sacks last season.

70. LB Brock Hayward

6-1, 220, Sr., Haslet Eaton

All-area linebacker made 130 tackles.

71. QB David Hopkins

6-2, 220, Sr., Mansfield Summit

Accounted for over 1,600 yards and 17 TDs for state semifinalist.

72. DL Israel Kiwabonga

6-0, 190, Sr., Eaton

Made 57 tackles, 8 for loss and 5 sacks.

73. LB Barrett Gilbreath

6-2, 185, Sr., Azle

Made 105 tackles and 15 tackles for loss.

74. WR/DB Christian Wells

5-9, 140, Jr., Colleyville Covenant

Plays both ways for TAPPS state champs. Made 6 INTs in the secondary.

75. RB/DB Austin Coleman

6-0, 185, Sr., Keller

Made 80 tackles last season for the Indians. Rushed for 114 yards and 3 TDs in Week 1 vs. Abilene Cooper.

76. LB Darius Graham

6-2, 230, Sr., Keller Central

Made 63 tackles and 4 sacks for the Chargers.

77. ATH Drew Coleman

5-11, 175, Jr., Godley

Coleman was a menace all over the field finishing with 900 yards receiving, 11 TDs, 75 tackles and even returned kicks.

78. RB/LB Ryan Williams

6-1, 190, Sr., Aledo

Holds three offers and is expected to carry the load in the backfield.

79. RB Daunte Blake

5-10, 190, Sr., Crowley

Offensive star rushed for over 1,100 yards last season.

80. QB/RB Rendyn Lamance

5-11, 180, Sr., Boyd

Yellow Jackets star passed for 1,682 yards and 23 TDs. Added 964 yards rushing and 8 TDs.

81. DB Isiah Hall

6-0, 175, Sr., Lake Worth

All-Area free safety led the Fort Worth-area with 10 interceptions.

82. QB Jacob Porter

6-2, 180, Sr., Timber Creek

Threw for 1,848 yards and 17 touchdowns.

83. OL Drake Bequeaith

6-5, 255, Sr., Grapevine

Kansas State commit helped Mustangs to district title in 2020.

84. OL Dylan Bequeaith

6-2, 230, Sr., Grapevine

Kansas State commit helped Mustangs to district title in 2020.

85. TE Saimone David

6-4, 220, Jr., Nolan Catholic

3-star tight end was an all-state selection for state finalist.

86. LB Cap Mooney

6-1, 200, Jr., Aledo

Voted defensive MVP of the 5A Division 2 state championship.

87. WR Lonnie Johnson

6-4, 200, Jr., Keller Timber Creek

Offer from Houston.

88. DB Sione Teuhema

6-1, 215, Sr., Arlington Lamar

Made 80 tackles, 14 for loss and 6 sacks for the Vikings.

89. ATH Jett Copeland

6-1, 175, Sr., Argyle

All-around athlete for the state champs. Also had two older brothers that played D1 football.

90. DL Cameron Wright

6-2, 275, Sr., FW Wyatt

Made 100 tackles and 7 sacks.

91. LB Koby Kidd

6-2, 220, Sr., Weatherford

All-area linebacker made 134 tackles and 95 solo tackles.

92. QB Cydd Ford

6-1, 160, Sr., Arlington Martin

Played QB and WR for the Warriors last season. No. 1 QB this season.

93. K/P Aidan Birr

6-1, 190, Sr., Kennedale

Birr hit 48 of 50 PATs, 10 field goals, 54 touchbacks and accounted for 78 points.

94. OL Gunnar Allen

6-3, 280, Sr., Aledo

State champ helped block for 2,000-yard rusher.

95. LB RJ Pepper

6-2, 215, Sr., Kennedale

All-state linebacker made 78 tackles, 25 for loss and 2 sacks.

96. ATH Isaac Shabay

5-9, 170, Sr., Colleyville Heritage

Over 1,300 yards total offense and 17 TDs in 2019.

97. RB AJ Reynolds

5-11, 190, Jr., Haltom

Rushed for 1,100 yards and 7 TDs last season.

98. QB/DB Gunner McElory

6-3, 170, Jr., Peaster

Leader of the Greyhounds finished 2020 with 1,640 yards, 14 TDs, 7 rushing TDs, 35 tackles and 2 INTs.

99. TE Hayden Hansen

6-5, 250, Sr., Weatherford

3-star Louisiana Lafayette commit.

100. RB/DB Brant Ahlfinger

5-10, 220, Sr., FW All Saints

Helped Saints to the TAPPS D1 state semifinals.

This story was originally published August 31, 2021 at 5:30 AM.

Brian Gosset

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

808-218-5424

Brian Gosset covered high school sports for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram until 2023. He graduated from Northern Arizona University with a degree in journalism before coming to Texas in 2014.