Wall QB and Yoakum defensive lineman take top honors on Texas 3A all-state football team

By Canadian Press on February 18, 2026.

BRYAN, Texas (AP) — The Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 3A all-state football team, distributed by The Associated Press:

FIRST TEAM

Offense

Guards

Dillon Wylie, Gunter, 6-1, 255, sr. and Baine Jenschke, Wall, 6-3, 285, sr.

Tackles

Cornell Norman, Edna, 6-3, 265, sr. and Oliver Ortiz, Yoakum, 6-3, 295, sr.

Center

Eli Ladd, Arp, 6-0, 255, sr.

Wide receivers

Reid Robertson, Wall, 6-2, 165, sr. and Camden Capehart, Winnsboro, 5-9, 155, sr.

Tight end

Rhys Dainauski, Gunter, 6-4, 220, jr.

Quarterback

Landon York, Wall, 6-3, 205, sr.

Running backs

Cruse Coleman, Henrietta, 6-2, 175, soph.; Kendray Porter, Newton, 5-9, 165, jr.; and John Hinojosa, Odem, 5-9, 185, sr.

Fullback

Kohen Blount, George West, 6-1, 250, sr.

All-purpose

Kobe Haynes, Whitney, 6-1, 197, jr.

Place-kicker

Caden McCollough, Peaster, 5-9, 160, sr.

Defense

Linemen

X’Zavier Barnett, Yoakum 6-3, 200, sr.; Dylan Sellers, Wall, 6-3, 215, sr.; Lucas Cornish, Jacksboro, 6-3, 200 sr.; and Adrain Felton, Vernon, 6-2, 215, sr.

Linebackers

Jacob Braden, Wall, 5-10, 180, sr.; Colby Jendrzey, Yoakum, 5-7, 190, sr.; Cash Watson, Paradise, 5-9, 170, sr.; and Hagan Hadley, Peaster, 6-1, 200, sr.

Defensive backs

Kason Campbell, New Boston, 6-1, 165, sr.; Mark Tullos, Peaster, 6-2, 185, sr.; Kam Brown, West Rusk, 6-3, 165, soph.; and Lemarion Douglas, Jefferson, 6-2, 180, jr.

Punter

Levi King, Wall, 6-1, 175, sr.

Utility

Bleu Hubbard, Grandview, 6-2, 223, sr.

Kick returner

Keegan Hicks, Edna, 5-9, 160, sr.

Offensive player of the year

York, Wall

Defensive player of the year

Barnett, Yoakum

Coach of the year

Bo Robinson, Yoakum

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SECOND TEAM

Offense

Guards

Kain Johnson, Grandview, 6-0, 220, sr. and Manny Ochoa, Vernon, 6-2, 290, sr.

Tackles

Christopher Bernal, George West, 6-6, 265, sr.; (tie) AJ Dewberry, Troup, 6-2, 295, jr. and Caden Gibson, Jim Ned, 6-2, 240, sr.

Center

Kanin Jacobs, Yoakum, 5-11, 200, sr.

Wide receivers

Markel Morrow, Palestine Westwood, soph. and Reign Wallace, Daingerfield, 5-9, 160, jr.

Tight end

Jaxon Schminkey, Arp, 6-1, 220, sr.

Quarterback

Kavian Bryant, Palestine Westwood, 6-3, 195, jr.

Running backs

Jay Campiti, Gunter, 5-11, 190, sr.; Brian Grissom, Academy, 5-7, 168, sr.; and Traeshaun Washington, Raymondville, 5-9, 175, sr.

Fullback

Colten Kuebel, Blanco, 6-0, 185, sr.

All-purpose

Jace Morales, Yoakum, 5-11, 175, sr.

Place-kicker

(tie) Jacob Padron, Malakoff, 5-8, 184, sr. and Tyler Klinesmith, Wall, 5-9, 160, soph.

Defense

Linemen

Kris Grimaldo, Gunter, 6-1, 230, soph.; Tedricc Calhoun, Troy, 6-0, 245, jr.; Caden David, Pilot Point, 5-9, 200, sr.; and Ethan Barker, Tidehaven, 6-0, 265, sr.

Linebackers

Bryce Silva, Tidehaven, 6-0, 190, sr.; Caleb Menard, Orangefield, 6-1, 201, sr.; Bowie Eakin, Vernon, jr.; and Jasper Crain, Hooks, 5-11, 191, sr.

Defensive backs

Briggs Jentsch, Grandview, 5-11, 178, fr.; Benji Rodriguez, Gunter, 5-9, 150, sr.; Hagyn Barbee, Wall, 5-10, 175, sr.; (tie) Talon Garcia, Dalhart, 6-1, 155, sr.; and JD Friday, Llano, 6-0, 155, sr.

Punter

Kolton Prox, Grand Saline, 6-3, 175, jr.

Utility

Cavland Hunter, Newton, 5-11, 160, jr.

Kick returner

Jace Morales, Yoakum, 5-11, 175, sr.

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THIRD TEAM

Offense

Guards

Julio Almaguer, Pilot Point, 5-11, 230, sr. and Randi Pedraza, Raymondville, 5-10, 240, sr.

Tackles

Hayden Culbreath, Tidehaven, 6-3, 255, sr. and Keantrey Garner, Goliad, 6-1, 310, jr.

Center

(tie) Grant Davenport, Grandview, 6-3, 210 jr. and Dylan Walker, Newton, 6-0, 225, sr.

Wide receivers

De’Andre Stephens, Rockdale, 5-11, 170, sr.; (tie) Jaiden Riley, Marion, 6-4, 200, sr. and Maddox Jennings, Corpus Christi London, 5-10, 167, soph.

Tight end

(tie) Konrad Zwicke, Llano, 6-2, 245, sr. and Caiden Glaze, Tidehaven, 6-1, 200, jr.

Quarterback

Kohl Collins, Fairfield, 6-3, 200, sr.

Running backs

Lamont Franklin, Goliad, 5-10, 170, sr.; Josh Smith, Arp, 5-10, 185, sr.; Brett Wells, Troup, 5-8, 180, jr.

Fullback

(tie) Ricky Ayala, Stockdale, 5-8, 165, sr. and Jeremiah Flanagan, Gladewater, 5-10, 220, sr.

All-purpose

Jacoby LaCook, Leonard, 6-0, 185, sr.

Place-kicker

Rudy Calderon, Winnsboro, 5-6, 170, jr.

Defense

Linemen

Isaih Vazquez, West Rusk, 6-2, 225, sr.; Aidan Albright, Whitney, 5-9, 175, sr.; Demarcus Blackmon, Hitchcock, 6-2, 280, sr.; (tie) Darion Weatherall, Fairfield, 5-10, 190, sr. and Justin Bray, 6-2, 220, Newton, jr.

Linebackers

Mason Budro, Gladewater, 6-0, 185, sr.; Ivan Gatson, Newton, 5-11, 220, jr.; RJ Fulton, Franklin, 5-11, 190, sr.; (tie) Trajhaun Vurns, Corpus Christi West Oso, 6-0, 203, jr. and Brody Tribe, Columbus, 6-4, 205, sr.

Defensive backs

Kase Dennis, Jacksboro, 6-3, 190, jr.; TJ Galvan, Tidehaven, 5-7, 165, sr.; Brenten Jacob, Yoakum, 6-1, 180, sr.; (tie) Jaxon Landrum, Whitney, 6-0, 175, jr. and Matt Whiteside, Wichita Falls City View, 6-1, 185, sr.

Punter

Jasper Crain, 5-11, 191, Hooks sr.

Utility

Trenton Gordon, Stockdale, 5-6, 160, sr.

Kick returner

Breck Lawson, Jim Ned, 6-1, 170, sr.

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