Fort Worth-area Top 100 high school football players entering the 2020 season
The high school football regular season in Class 6A, 5A and TAPPS starts Thursday while the rest of the state is into Week 5, 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 in 2020.
It includes all of Tarrant County and parts of Johnson, Ellis and Parker counties.
1. QB Quinn Ewers
6-3, 195, Jr., Southlake Carroll
Last season: 4,003 yards passing, 45 TDs; 568 yards rushing, 9 TDs; 72.4 completion percentage
College: 5-star Texas commit
Notable: No. 1 player in the Class of 2022 rankings by 247Sports.
2. OT Tommy Brockermeyer
6-7, 285, Sr., Fort Worth All Saints
Last season: Missed the season due to injury
College: 5-star Alabama commit
Notable: No. 1 2021 OT in the nation; No. 1 player in the state by 247Sports.
3. RB Emeka Megwa
6-0, 225, Jr., Nolan Catholic
Last season: 1,786 yards rushing, 27 TDs
College: Undecided
Notable: 4-star recruit ranked as the No. 12 2022 athlete in nation by 247Sports. Holds 34 offers, which includes Alabama, Ohio State, TCU, Texas, Ohio State, Oklahoma, LSU and Notre Dame.
4. WR JoJo Earle
5-10, 170, Sr., Aledo
Last season: 84 catches, 1,601 yards receiving, 15 TDs; 429 yards rushing, 11 TDs
College: 4-star LSU commit
Notable: No. 12 2021 WR in the nation; No. 11 player in the state by 247Sports.
5. S J.D. Coffey
6-1, 180, Sr., Kennedale
Last season: 82 tackles, 2 INTs, 6 PBU, 2 sacks, 4 TD returns
College: 4-star Texas commit
Notable: No. 7 2021 safety in the nation; No. 30 player in the state by 247Sports.
6. OC James Brockermeyer
6-3, 275, Sr., Fort Worth All Saints
Last season: TAPPS first-team all-state
College: 4-star Alabama commit
Notable: No. 1 2021 center in the nation; No. 33 player in the state by 247Sports
7. OG Devon Campbell
6-4, 265, Jr., Arlington Bowie
Last season: District Offensive Sophomore of the Year
College: Undecided
Notable: 5-star recruit is ranked as the No. 1 2022 guard in the nation; No. 7 player in the state by 247Sports. Holds 25 offers and is projected to commit with Texas.
8. S Bryan Allen Jr.
6-1, 180, 4 stars, Jr., Aledo
Last season: 122 tackles, 3 INTs
College: 4-star LSU commit
Notable: No. 2 2022 safety in the nation; No. 11 player in the state by 247Sports.
9. LB Morice Blackwell
6-1, 200, Sr., Arlington Martin
Last season: 128 tackles, 13 for loss, 2 sacks, 2 INTs, 4 forced fumbles
College: 4-star Texas commit
Notable: No. 20 2021 OLB in the nation; No. 48 player in the state by 247Sports.
10. DE David Abiara
6-4, 250, Sr., Mansfield Legacy
Last season: 75 tackles, 15 sacks
College: 4-star Notre Dame commit
Notable: No. 23 2021 strong-side DE in the nation; No. 51 player in the state by 247Sports.
11. WR Da’Wain Lofton
5-10, 175, Sr., Fort Worth North Side
Last season: 1,256 yards receiving, 15 TDs; 317 yards rushing, 14 TDs; 3 TD returns
College: 3-star Virginia Tech commit
Notable: No. 60 2021 ATH in the nation by 247Sports.
12. QB Hampton Fay
6-5, 210, Sr., Fort Worth All Saints
Last season: 845 yards, 10 TDs (3 games)
College: 3-star Michigan State commit
Notable: No. 38 2021 pro-style QB in the nation by 247Sports.
13. ATH Juan Davis
6-4, 220, Sr., Everman
Last season: 17 TDs
College: 3-star Texas commit
Notable: No. 36 2021 ATH in the nation by 247Sports.
14. WR Brady Boyd
6-1, 175, Sr., Southlake Carroll
Last season: 66 catches, 972 yards, 8 TDs
College: 3-star Minnesota commit
Notable: Voted first-team all-district in back-to-back seasons
15. WR Eric Mcalister
6-3, 180, Sr., Azle
Last season: 60 catches, 1,437 yards, 23 TDs
College: 3-star Boise State commit
Notable: Also had offers from Nebraska, Wisconsin, Virginia Tech, Utah and San Diego State.
16. DE Ernest Cooper IV
6-4, 235, Jr., Arlington Martin
Last season: 61 tackles, 14 for loss, 4 forced fumbles
College: Undecided
Notable: 4-star recruit is ranked as the No. 6 strong-side DE in the nation by 247Sports. Holds 24 offers, which include TCU, Texas, Alabama, Auburn, LSU, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oklahoma and USC.
17. S Landon Hullaby
6-0, 185, Jr., Mansfield Timberview
Last season: Named District Defensive Newcomer of the Year
College: Undecided
Notable: 3-star recruit is ranked as the No. 19 2022 safety in the nation by 247Sports; No. 43 player in the state. Holds 21 offers, which include TCU, Texas, Baylor, USC, Utah, Auburn, Oklahoma State and Texas Tech.
18. S Cisco Caston
6-2, 195, Sr., Weatherford
Last season: 80 tackles
College: 3-star Baylor commit
Notable: No. 36 2021 safety in the nation by 247Sports.
19. DE/LB J’Dan Burnett
6-0, 200, Sr., Nolan Catholic
Last season: 69 tackles, 15 for loss, 14 1/2 sacks, 7 forced fumbles
College: 3-star Louisiana Tech commit
Notable: Named TAPPS first-team all-state defensive end in 2019.
20. OT Vontrez Jackson
6-4, 300, Jr., Crowley
Last season: Named Class 5A AP first-team all-state
College: Undecided
Notable: 3-star recruit holds offers from Kansas and Illinois State.
21. S/WR C.J. Baskerville
6-2, 185, Sr., Richland
Last season: 838 yards receiving, 7 TDs; 89 tackles
College: Undecided
Notable: 3-star recruit is ranked as the No. 45 2021 safety in the nation by 247Sports. Holds 10 offers and is projected to commit with Oklahoma State.
22. S Ronald Wilson
5-10, 180, Sr., North Crowley
Last season: 98 tackles, 7 INTs, 6 forced fumbles
College: 3-star New Mexico commit
Notable: Named second-team all-area.
23. WR Hal Presley
6-3, 190, Sr., Mansfield Summit
Last season: 806 yards receiving, 11 TDs
College: 3-star Baylor commit
Notable: Named first-team all-district in 2019 and district offensive sophomore of the year in 2018.
24. OT Jacoby Jackson
6-6, 320, Sr., Mansfield Summit
Last season: Named first-team all-district
College: Undecided
Notable: 3-star recruit holds 39 offers. Father, Cedric, is a former running back at TCU.
25. QB Zach Mundell
5-10, 170, Sr., Arlington Martin
Last season: 1,501 yards passing, 20 TDs; 742 yards rushing, 16 TDs
College: 3-star Army commit
Notable: Named District Offensive MVP in 2019.
26. QB Jalen Kitna
6-4, 200, Sr., Burleson
Last season: 1,554 yards passing, 7 TDs (Frisco Reedy)
College: 3-star Florida commit
Notable: No. 31 2021 pro-style QB in the nation by 247Sports. Father is Burleson head coach and former NFL QB Jon Kitna.
27. DE Terrell Tilmon
6-4, 210, Sr., Mansfield Timberview
Last season: 33 tackles, 11 for loss, 5 sacks
College: 3-star Oregon commit
Notable: No. 42 2021 weak-side DE in the nation by 247Sports.
28. S Christian Smith-Johnson
6-0, 160, Jr., Richland
Last season: 51 tackles, 10 PBU, 7 INTs
College: Undecided
Notable: Named Class 6A AP first-team all-state in 2019.
29. DE/LB Brett Drillette
6-3, 215, Sr., Brock
Last season: 145 tackles, 9 sacks
College: 3-star Louisiana-Monroe commit
Notable: Named District Defensive MVP and 3A AP all-state in 2019.
30. TE Jaggar Hebeisen
6-4, 225, Sr., Colleyville Heritage
Last season: First-team all-district
College: 3-star Rice commit
Notable: No. 87 2021 TE in the nation by 247Sports.
31. RB Jacob Lee
5-11, 185, Sr., Azle
Last season: 1,439 yards rushing, 23 TDs
College: Undecided
Notable: Six 100-yard rushing games; First-team all-district
32. APB Sergio Snider
5-10, 165, Soph., Nolan Catholic
Last season: 726 yards rushing, 226 yards receiving, 14 total TDs
College: Undecided
Notable: Holds 8 offers
33. RB Owen Allen
5-10, 180, Soph., Southlake Carroll
Last season: 1,266 yards rushing, 23 TDs
College: Undecided
Notable: District Newcomer of the Year in 2019.
34. RB Dez Forrest
5-8, 180, Sr., Weatherford
Last season: 1,502 yards rushing, 28 TDs; 759 yards receiving, 9 TDs
College: Undecided
Notable: Scored 9 TDs with 58 points in Week 1 against Granbury, the fourth-most points in a single game in 11-man state history.
35. APB Montaye Dawson
5-8, 165, Sr., Fort Worth All Saints
Last season: 442 yards rushing, 7 TDs; 258 yards receiving, 3 TDs
College: 3-star SMU commit
Notable: No. 8 2021 APB in the nation by 247Sports. Accounted for 1,330 yards and 12 TDs in 2018.
36. K/P Joe McFadden
5-10, 180, Sr., Southlake Carroll
Last season: 84/86 PATs, 7/10 FGs; 37.2 yards per punt
College: UConn
Notable: Chris Sailer Kicking ranks McFadden No. 3 2021 kicker in the nation; No. 11 punter.
37. QB Kris Sims
5-9, 155, Sr., Arlington
Last season: 2,402 yards passing, 43 TDs; 500 yards rushing
College: Undecided
Notable: Named first-team all-district
38. WR Jimmy Valsin
6-3, 180, Sr., Arlington Bowie
Last season: 670 yards receiving, 8 TDs
College: Undecided
Notable: Holds 23 offers, which includes Colorado, Houston, Illinois, Indiana and Kansas State.
39. DE/LB Raam Stevenson Jr.
6-3, 200, Sr., Mansfield Timberview
Last season: 36 tackles, 12 for loss, 8 sacks, 2 forced fumbles
College: 3-star Washington State commit
Notable: 72 tackles and 17 sacks during the past two seasons.
40. DE Jayden Gray
6-3, 235, Sr. Eaton
Last season: 54 tackles, 8 sacks
College: 3-star Iowa State commit
Notable: Named second-team all-district
41. DE Braylen Jackson
6-3, 265, Sr., Mansfield Lake Ridge
Last season: Named second-team all-district
College: Undecided
Notable: Holds 27 offers, which includes 11 Power Five schools, and projected to commit with SMU.
42. LB/RB Myion Hicks
6-0, 200, Sr., Arlington Pantego Christian
Last season: 110 tackles; 1,042 yards rushing, 10 TDs
College: Furman commit
Notable: Also offered by Air Force. Recorded 110 tackles in 2018.
43. QB Drevonn Ponder
6-0, 205, Sr., Arlington Bowie
Last season: 1,297 yards passing, 13 TDs; 1,201 yards rushing, 19 TDs
College: Navy commit
Notable: Led the Volunteers in rushing.
44. APB B.J. Rogers
5-8, 175, Sr., Arlington
Last season: 1,242 yards rushing, 11 TDs
College: Alcorn State commit
Notable: Named second-team all-district in 2019; District Offensive Sophomore of the Year in 2018 with 823 yards rushing and 9 TDs. He holds seven offers.
45. DE Curlee Thomas
6-4, 235, Jr., Nolan Catholic
Last season: . Named Defensive Sophomore of the Year at Fossil Ridge.
College: Undecided
Notable: 3-star recruit is ranked as the No. 31 2022 strong-side defensive end in the nation by 247Sports. Holds 11 offers, which include Oklahoma State, Kansas, Arkansas, Baylor, Connecticut and Syracuse.
46. S Johnny Smith-Rider
5-9, 175, Sr., Haltom
Last season: 92 tackles, 3 INTs, 9 PBU, 4 forced fumbles
College: Undecided
Notable: Over 200 tackles, 20 PBU with 5 forced fumbles, 7 recoveries and 8 picks during the past two seasons.
47. S Placide Djungu-Sungu
6-0, 170, Sr., Arlington Martin
Last season: 83 tackles, 6 PBU, 2 INTs
College: 3-star Duke commit
Notable: No. 57 2021 safety in the nation by 247Sports.
48. ATH Damon Gentry Jr.
6-0, 175, Sr., Fort Worth Wyatt
Last season: 5 INTs
College: 3-star New Mexico commit
Notable: Added 695 yards rushing, 8 TDs on offense.
49. OG River Gordon
6-4, 310, Sr., Mansfield
Last season: Started at guard for the Tigers
College: 3-star UT-San Antonio commit
Notable: Chose the Roadrunners over seven other offers, including Air Force and Army.
50. QB Gunner Hammond
5-11, 160, Sr., Cleburne
Last season: 2,462 yards passing, 25 TDs
College: Undecided
Notable: Second-team all-district
51. QB Jimmy Taylor
6-3, 210, Sr., Nolan Catholic
Last season: 1,848 yards passing, 24 TDs
College: Cornell commit
Notable: Led the Vikings to their first playoff win in four years; Added over 250 yards rushing and 5 TDs.
52. WR Daniel Calabrese
5-11, 165, Sr., Colleyville Covenant
Last season: 1,669 yards receiving, 17 TDs
College: Undecided
Notable: In the state’s Top 5 of returning leaders for receiving yards.
53. APB Caleb Texada
5-7, 160, Jr., Grapevine
Last season: 861 yards rushing, 8 TDs; 362 yards receiving, 3 TDs
College: Undecided
Notable: Named first-team all-district; College Football Today Sophomore All-American
54. WR Jace Washington
6-4, 190, Sr., Haltom
Last season: 52 catches, 872 yards receiving, 8 TDs
College: Undecided
Notable: Three 100-yard receiving games; Two games with 10 receptions.
55. WR Cameron Brady
6-3, 200, Sr., Arlington Lamar
Last season: 54 catches, 601 yards receiving, 8 TDs
College: 3-star Ole Miss commit
Notable: Chose the Rebels over Central Florida, Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas, North Texas and San Diego State.
56. RB Cash Jones
5-11, 170, Sr., Brock
Last season: 2,678 yards rushing, 35 TDs
College: Undecided
Notable: TSWA first-team all-state; AP second-team all-state in 2019.
57. CB DeMarco Roberts
5-8, 160, Sr., Aledo
Last season: 81 tackles, 2 forced fumbles
College: Undecided
Notable: 3-star recruit helped the Bearcats to the state title.
58. WR Irene Ngabonziza
5-10, 165, Sr., Nolan Catholic
Last season: TAPPS first-team all-state
College: 3-star Villanova commit
Notable: TAPPS first-team all-state in 2018 with 571 yards receiving and 7 TDs.
59. OG Carson Walker
6-4, 285, Sr., Midlothan Heritage
Last season: Helped the Jaguars reach the fourth round for the first time in program history.
College: 3-star Houston commit
Notable: No. 56 2021 OG in the nation by 247Sports.
60. RB Mark Saunders
5-10, 170, Sr., Grapevine Faith
Last season: 2,087 yards rushing, 22 TDs
College: Undecided
Notable: Career-highs in 2019 in carries, rushing yards, yards per carry, yards per game and rushing TDs. Rushed for 100 yards in 10 games.
61. LB Marsel McDuffie
6-1, 220, Sr., South Grand Praire
Last season: First-team all-district
College: 3-star UNLV commit
Notable: No. 62 2021 inside LB in the nation by 247Sports.
62. LB Trevell Johnson
6-0, 200, Jr., Arlington Martin
Last season: 99 tackles, 12 for loss
College: Undecided
Notable: 3-star recruit holds offers from Arkansas, Baylor, Boston College, Texas Tech, Ole Miss, SMU, Washington State and Buffalo.
63. ATH Cinque Williams
5-10, 185, Sr., Southlake Carroll
Last season: Played junior varsity for the Dragons
College: 3-star Hawaii commit
Notable: Played sophomore season at Mansfield Legacy.
64. DT Kamren Washington
6-1, 260, Sr., Mansfield Summit
Last season: First-team all-district
College: Undecided
Notable: Holds eight offers, which include Lamar, ACU, Sam Houston State and Houston Baptist.
65. RB/S Hayden Whites
5-8, 155, Sr., Fort Worth Lake Country
Last season: 1,918 yards rushing, 24 TDs; 502 yards receiving, 3 TDs
College: Undecided
Notable: Two-time District MVP; Two-time first-team all-state at running back and defensive back.
66. OL/DL/TE Paul Breedlove
6-4, 230, Sr., Fort Worth All Saints
Last season: Played in nine games
College: Air Force commit
Notable: Played in 10 games as a sophomore
67. OT Caden Barnett
6-5, 275, Sr., Justin Northwest
Last season: First-team all-district
College: Undecided
Notable: 3-star recruit holds seven offers, which includes Connecticut, San Diego State and New Mexico.
68. LB Drew DeArman
6-1, 785, Jr., Arlington Bowie
Last season: 74 tackles, 10 for loss
College: Undecided
Notable: No. 45 2022 outside LB in the nation by 247Sports. Offers from San Diego State and Illinois State.
69. RB Max Modeste
6-0, 190, Sr., Byron Nelson
Last season: 793 yards rushing, 9 TDs
College: 3-star UConn commit
Notable: Second-team all-district in 2019.
70. S Harold West
5-11, 170, Sr., Arlington Lamar
Last season: 42 tackles
College: Undecided
Notable: 3-star recruit holds 10 offers.
71. DB/LB Tre Martin
5-10, 175, Sr., Arlington Bowie
Last season: 97 tackles, 2 INTs
College: Undecided
Notable: Second-team all-district
72. K/P Aidan Birr
6-1, 185, Jr., Kennedale
Last season: 58/61 PATs; 3/5 FGs; 37 yards per punt
College: Undecided
Notable: AP all-state honorable mention
73. S Richard Toney Jr.
6-0, 170, Sr., Arlington
Last season: 96 tackles, 4 sacks, 14 PBU
College: Undecided
Notable: 3-star recruit holds 13 offers, including Nebraska; Second-team all-district
74. WR/S Jamal Marshall
5-11, 175, Sr., Fort Worth Christian
Last season: 77 tackles, 3 fumble recoveries, 7 INTs; 721 yards receiving, 3 TDs
College: 3-star Air Force commit
Notable: Second-team all-state WR; Honorable mention all-state at safety
75. QB AJ Smith-Shawver
6-0, 185, Sr., Colleyville Heritage
Last season: 2,516 yards passing, 18 TDs
College: Undecided
Notable: Led the Panthers to the state quarterfinals.
76. OT Jakson LaHue
6-5, 270, Jr., Azle
Last season: Helped Hornets win district
College: Undecided
Notable: Offensive line helped Hornets rush for 253 yards per game.
77. DE Cameron Wright
6-2, 275, Jr., Fort Worth Wyatt
Last season: 123 takcles, 32 for loss, 15 sacks
College: Undecided
Notable: Helped the Chaparrals to a playoff berth.
78. LB Noah Gray
5-11, 175, Sr., Midlothian Heritage
Last season: 135 tackles, 8 for loss, 2 sacks
College: Undecided
Notable: Helped the Jaguars reach the fourth round for the first time in program history.
79. QB Ethan McBrayer
5-11, 170, Sr., Aledo
Last season: 2,738 yards passing, 33 TDs (Godley)
College: Undecided
Notable: Six games with 3 TDs; Averaged 17 yards per completion.
80. LB/DB Nico Keramidis
5-9, 185, Sr., Cleburne
Last season: 114 tackles, 7 sacks
College: Undecided
Notable: Second-team all-district
81. LB Chris Smith
6-0, 175, Sr., Fort Worth North Side
Last seaosn: 101 tackles, 8 for loss, 2 sacks
College: Undecided
Notable: First-team all-district
82. Ollie Gordon
6-1, 210, Jr., Euless Trinity
Last season: 679 yards rushing, 11 TDs
College: Undecided
Notable: 3-star recruit holds offers from Iowa State and Washington State; District Offensive Newcomer of the Year in 2019.
83. RB Jalen March
5-9, 180, Sr., Arlington Seguin
Last season: 607 yards rushing, 9 TDs
College: Undecided
Notable: Second-team all-district
84. DE Kaleb James
6-4, 235, Soph., Nolan Catholic
Last season: Vikings went 12-1
College: Undecided
Notable: Offered by Baylor and Houston
85. WR CJ Nelson
6-0, 165, Jr., Richland
Last season: 47 catches, 676 yards receiving, 6 TDs
College: Undecided
Notable: 3-star recruit holds offers from Houston and Kansas. Named first-team all-district.
86. APB Isaac Shabay
5-8, 160, Jr., Colleyville Heritage
Last season: 713 yards rushing, 13 TDs; 662 yards receiving, 4 TDs
College: Undecided
Notable: District Co-Offensive Newcomer of the Year
87. DB/LB Braden Waters
6-1, 185, Jr., Kennedale
Last season: 127 tackles, 17 for loss
College: Undecided
Notable: Seven games with 10 tackles; AP all-state honorable mention.
88. QB Cole Benson
5-9, 180, Sr., Richland
Last season: 2,501 yards passing, 22 TDs
College: Undecided
Notable: Led the Royals to the district title game in 2019.
89. QB Carson Cross
6-0, 185, Fort Worth Christian
Last season: 2,462 yards passing, 19 TDs; 409 yards rushing, 8 TDs
College: Undecided
Notable: TAPPS first-team all-district
90. CB Ore Adeyi
5-10, 175, Sr., Mansfield Legacy
Last season: Second-team all-district
College: Undecided
Notable: 3-star recruit holds 13 offers
91. RB Zach Watson
5-10, 175, Sr., Granbury
Last season: 1,048 yards rushing, 14 TDs
College: Undecided
Notable: First-team all-district
92. OC Seth Rangel
5-11, 285, Sr., Birdville
Last season: Helped the Hawks to the third round.
College: Undecided
Notable: First-team all-district
93. WR Ben Gair
6-1, 180, Sr., Grapevine
Last season: 517 yards receiving, 4 TDs
College: Undecided
Notable: First-team all-district
94. S Luke Dillingham
6-1, 180, Sr., Brock
Last season: Helped the Eagles to the state semifinals
College: Undecided
Notable: First-team all-district
95. QB Caleb Welch
6-1, 195, Sr., Lake Worth
Last season: 2,201 yards passing, 24 TDs
College: Undecided
Notable: First-team all-district
96. RB Kyndel Sims
6-0, 180, Sr., Justin Northwest
Last season: 1,152 yards rushing, 11 TDs
College: Undecided
Notable: First-team all-district
97. LB Caleb Gates
6-2, 220, Sr., Keller Timber Creek
Last season: 81 tackles, 5 sacks
College: Undecided
Notable: 16 tackles for loss in 2019.
98. RB Deuce Jones
5-9, 180, Sr., Mansfield Timberview
Last season: 515 yards rushing, 7 TDs
College: Undecided
Notable: Helped the Wolves to a playoff berth.
99. WR Cal Robinson
5-11, 185, Sr., Arlington Martin
Last season: 488 yards receiving, 9 TDs
College: Undecided
Notable: Helped the Warriors to an 11-2 record.
100. QB Jacobe Robinson
6-4, 190, Soph., Crowley
Last season: Limited action as a freshman
College: Undecided
Notable: Brother, Shawn, is a former TCU quarterback and won a state title at DeSoto.
