Richmond Randle RB and Dallas South Oak Cliff LB lead Texas 5A all-state football team

By Canadian Press on February 20, 2026.

BRYAN, Texas (AP) — The Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 5A all-state football team, distributed by The Associated Press:

FIRST TEAM

Offense

Guards

Dylan Fissel, Austin McCallum, 6-4, 270, sr. and Cole Jackson, Argyle, 6-4, 300, jr.

Tackles

Brian Swanson, Dallas South Oak Cliff, 6-6, 315, jr. and Max Wright, Melissa, 6-8, 295, sr.

Center

(tie) Jerald Mays, Pflugerville Weiss, 6-2, 310, sr. and Peyton Miller, Anna, 6-5, 300, jr.

Wide receivers

Davian Groce, Frisco Lone Star, 6-2, 190, sr. and Kaydon Finley, Aledo, 6-2, 205, sr.

Tight end

Ryder Mix, Frisco Lone Star, 6-2, 235, sr.

Quarterbacks

(tie) Buck Randall, Highland Park, 5-11, 185, jr. and Trey Wright, Frisco Lone Star, 6-0, 175, soph.

Running backs

Landen Williams-Callis, Richmond Randle, 5-8, 196, jr.; Ryan Estrada, El Paso El Dorado, 5-11, 195, sr.; DK Garza, San Antonio Alamo Heights, 5-10, 183, sr.

Fullback

Eric Powell, Wichita Falls Memorial, 5-10, 185, sr.

All-purpose

Tradarian Ball, Texas High, 5-10, 200, sr.

Place-kicker

Trent Amaya, Smithson Valley, 6-0, 170, sr.

Defense

Linemen

Alister Vallejo, Liberty Hill, 6-4, 300, sr.; Kordae Houston, Dallas South Oak Cliff, 6-3, 285, sr.; Cooper Cyphers, Aledo, 6-2, 235, sr.; Hudson Woods, Smithson Valley, 6-4, 230, sr.

Linebackers

Jamarion Phillips, Dallas South Oak Cliff, 6-1, 220, sr.; Noriel Dominguez, Richmond Randle, 6-2, 225, sr.; Colton Hornsby, Smithson Valley, 6-1, 195, sr.; and Brody Bomar, Argyle, 6-2, 235, jr.

Secondary

Antonio Johnson, Fort Worth Arlington Heights, 6-4, 170, sr.; Isaiah Udom, Dallas South Oak Cliff, 6-2, 180, jr.; Jordan Deck, Frisco Lone Star, 6-3, 180, sr.; Chance Collins, Mansfield Timberview, 6-1, 189, sr.; and Jeremey Garner II, Iowa Colony, 5-11, 150, sr.

Punter

Waylon Peters, Montgomery, 6-4, 193, sr.

Utility

Karece Hoyt, Frisco Lone Star, 6-2, 200, jr.

Kick returner

Jayden Warren, Iowa Colony, sr.

Offensive player of the year: Williams-Callis, Richmond Randle

Defensive player of the year: Phillips, Dallas South Oak Cliff

Coach of the year

(tie) Larry Hill, Smithson Valley and Jason Todd, South Oak Cliff

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SECOND TEAM

Offense

Guards

Carson Baskin, Terrell, 5-11, 256, sr. and Cam’Ron Hamilton, Victoria West, 6-5, 285, sr.

Tackles

Noah Best, Midlothian, 6-4, 310, sr. and Kaden Scherer, Georgetown, 6-5, 288, sr.

Center

Ryan Kerr, Midlothian Heritage, 6-2, 235, sr.

Wide receivers

Julian Caldwell, Argyle, 6-1, 185, jr. and Jayden Warren, Iowa Colony, 6-2, 188, sr.

Tight end

Jose Melendez, Denton Ryan, 6-2, 225, sr.

Quarterback

(tie) Corey Dailey, Seguin, 6-6, 200, sr. and Amante Martin, Port Arthur Memorial, 6-0, 185, sr.

Running backs

Cameron Newton, Prosper Walnut Grove, 5-10, 185, sr.; Mikail Trotter, Dallas South Oak Cliff, 5-10, 175, sr.; Carson James, Fort Worth Arlington Heights, 5-11, 219, jr.

Fullback

Jake Pritchford, Liberty Hill, 6-2, 195, sr.

All-purpose

Gary Jefferson Jr., Bastrop, 5-8, 172, sr.

Place-kicker

Carter Stebbins, Argyle, 6-2, 180, sr.

Defense

Linemen

Brynden Mack, Angleton, 6-3 250, sr.; Marcel Dominguez, Frisco Lone Star, 6-1, 240, sr.; Kha-ron Freeman-Wade, Denton Ryan, 6-2, 220, sr.; and (tie) Justin Roberts, Smithson Valley, 6-2, 275, sr. and Uche Dimpka, Melissa, 6-3, 245, sr.

Linebackers

Jacob Freeman, Victoria West, 6-3, 200, sr.; Jaxin Winfrey, Port Neches-Groves, 6-1, 195, sr.; Jaden Parker, Anna, 6-2, 225, sr.; Noah McPeak, Pflugerville Weiss, 6-0, 190, jr.

Secondary

Yaheim Riley, Austin Anderson, 6-0, 180, sr.; Sager Zamzow, Argyle, 6-2, 205, sr.; Kah’ni Watts, Iowa Colony, 6-2, 180, sr.; and Isaiah Williams, Fort Bend Marshall, 6-0, 190, sr.

Punter

Trent Amaya, Smithson Valley, 6-0, 170, sr.

Utility

Hunter Haug, Smithson Valley, 6-2, 190, jr.

Kick returner

Charles Perry Jr., Corpus Christi Miller, 6-0, 165, sr.

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THIRD TEAM

Offense

Guards

Sam Lopez, Georgetown, 6-2, 270, sr.; and (tie) Tr’e Williams, Huntsville, 6-4, 310, sr. and Ryan Luna, Harlingen South, 5-10, 263, sr.

Tackles

Dylan Durbin, Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial, 6-7, 255, sr. and Aiden Verette, Smithson Valley, 6-3, 230, sr.

Center

(tie) Jeff Harrison, Liberty Hill, 6-2, 250, sr. and Jaydee Rodriguez, San Antonio Alamo Heights, 6-2, 270, sr.

Wide receivers

London Smith, Waco University, 6-2, 200, sr.; Cannon Bozman, Highland Park, 6-1, 185, sr.; and (tie) Chris Guidry, Brenham, 6-2, 180, sr. and Keaton Roberts, Port Arthur Memorial, 6-4, 185, sr.

Tight end

Ransom Watson, Corpus Christi Flour Bluff, 6-0, 188, jr.

Quarterbacks

(tie) Weston Nielsen, Bastrop, 6-2, 191, jr.; Maguire Gasperson, Argyle, 6-0, 195, sr.; Grant Sweeny, Boerne, 6-2, 190. jr.

Running backs

Andrew Charlebois, Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial, 5-10, 190, jr.; Jayshon Gibson, Richland, 5-11, 190, jr.; and (tie) Caleb Crenshaw, Austin Anderson, 5-9, 195, sr. and Jett Walker, Georgetown, 6-2, 215, sr.

Fullback

Maddux Salazar, San Antonio Southside, 6-0, 215, sr.

All-purpose

Matthew White, Highland Park, 6-1, 190, sr.

Place-kicker

Joshua Wedemeyer, Fort Worth Paschal, 6-0, 175, sr.

Defense

Linemen

Derek Cardenas, Edcouch-Elsa, 5-10, 180, sr. Tiki Hola, Bastrop, 6-3, 289, sr.; Tieson Ejiawoko, Georgetown East View, 6-2, 220, sr.; and (tie) Carlo Torres, Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial, 6-2, 260, sr. and Mason Seeber, Brenham, 6-2, 220, sr.

Linebackers

Chase Wilburn, Aledo, 6-0, 205, sr.; Demari Ruth, Denton Ryan, 5-11, 240, jr.; Cole Flanagan, College Station, 6-1, 210, sr.; and (tie) Ryan Guerra, Misson Veterans Memorial, 5-9, 170, sr. and Tank King, Port Arthur Memorial, 6-0, 210, sr.

Secondary

Charles Perry Jr., Corpus Christi Miller, 6-0, 165, sr.; Triston Gore, Gregory-Portland, 5-11, 165, sr.; DeCorian Thompson, Mount Pleasant, 5-10, 170, sr.; and Rocky Dunn, Melissa, 6-3, 215, sr.

Punter

(tie) Ryder Harrison, Gregory-Portland, sr. and Jeziel Ovalle, Harlingen South, 5-11, 175, sr.

Utility

Frank Salinas, Mercedes, 6-1, 165, soph.

Kick returner

Julian Ashley, Terrell, 5-5, 155, soph.

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