We’re counting down the list of the 50 most important college football players in Texas in 2020, and we’re through to the middle group.
Defining the most important players in Texas can be difficult. We have to take into account role, team success and what a team would do without them. Additionally, we’re throwing our own perspective in the mix. Our third group features players from FBS, and from the two most likely national title contenders in Texas.
Of course, this list does take some suspension of reality. We don’t know for certain how college football leagues will handle the COVID-19 pandemic. The SWAC became the first to push football to the spring on Monday. For our purposes, we’re assuming all football will happen.
Here are spots 30 through 21 on the list of most important college football players in Texas heading into 2020. Read spots 50-41 HERE. Read spots 40-31 HERE.
30. S Ar’Darius Washington, TCU
Washington was rated the second-best safety in America last season by Pro Football Focus – behind only his teammate, Trevon Moehrig. Now, he’ll be asked to play a more every-down role. TCU needs big things from the Shreveport native.
29. QB Miklo Smalls, Texas A&M-Commerce
The only thing standing between Texas A&M-Commerce and playoff success in 2018 was quarterback play. Enter Miklo Smalls. The Rice and Independence CC transfer was tremendous in 2019, and helped lead the Lions to the third round of the playoffs. With two years of eligibility left – and Tarleton State out of the way – Smalls can make the Lions a legit national title contender once again.
28. OL Connor Galvin, Baylor
Baylor’s offensive line looked completely different when the Katy product was healthy and in the starting lineup. Now, heading into his true junior season, he can help pave the way for a dynamic offense under Larry Fedora.
27. DL E’Monte Smith, Mary Hardin-Baylor
The Austin Connally product exploded in his first year as a full-time starter, leading the way with 20.5 tackles for loss, 10 sacks and even four pass breakups. With Tevin Jones and Joey Longoria gone, this is Smith’s national championship caliber defense.
26. DB Dominique Ramsey, Texas A&M-Commerce
Ramsey holds the distinction of being one of the top defensive backs and returners in the state of Texas, and has earned All-America nods at both positions. He’s back for his senior year and can lead the Lions to another Lone Star Conference title.
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