This past weekend’s combination of the UIL State Basketball Championships and Selection Sunday for March Madness got me thinking: Who are the best multi-sport athletes in Texas?

*Note: 2026 recruits who early enrolled are ineligible. This is an evolving list that players can be added to.

2026

Abraham Munguia (Bridge City): 

Munguia, a wide receiver, earned District 10-4A DI Overall MVP honors with 1,867 all-purpose yards and 14 receiving touchdowns on 87 catches. Bridge City went 11-2 in its best season since 2002. 

Munguia will play college football at Lamar, but he wasn’t done competing for Bridge City on the basketball court. The senior earned District Defensive MVP honors on the hardwood as the Cardinals reached the third round of the playoffs for the first time in school history and won the first district championship since 1963.

Marlon Cook (Cypress Creek):

Cook was a unanimous First Team All-District defensive line selection with 50 tackles, 22 tackles for loss, and six sacks. On March 6, he posted a Texas A&M Bluebonnet High School invite meet record with a 65’2” shot put, beating his previous Class 6A UIL State Track and Field silver medal performance last season. Cook will play college football for UIW.

Kohen Blount (George West):

Blount was a First Team All-State fullback for the 11-1 George West Longhorns. He had 1,572 rushing yards and 27 rushing touchdowns, but just as impressive were the 57 pancake blocks. Blount was the District 16-3A DII Overall MVP because he also had 37 tackles, 3 sacks, and a blocked kick. 

But Blount is far from one-dimensional. He won the 2025 District Championship in the shot put and discus, was a First Team All-District basketball player, and even earned fourth place in the regional tennis tournament.

2027

Kavian Bryant (Palestine Westwood):

Bryant is a Texas Tech football commit, but he’s the rare athlete who could play Power Four football or basketball. Case in point, he was named a top performer at the Elite 11 Camp by DCTX this past weekend, just days removed from playing in the Class 3A DII UIL State Basketball Championship. 

On the gridiron at Palestine Westwood, he’s a First Team All-State selection with 3,400 passing yards, 37 touchdowns, and one interception. He also used that athleticism from the basketball court to rush for 740 yards and seven touchdowns. 

On the hardwood for the state runner-up Panthers, Bryant averaged 26.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game. Had he not decided to play football at Texas Tech, Bryant had basketball offers from Texas, Texas A&M, Arizona State, and more.

Alvin Mosley (Fort Bend Crawford):

Mosley was the District 12-4A DI Overall MVP for Fort Bend Crawford, which had by far its best season in the program’s short history at 12-2. The 6-foot-2, 185-pound wide receiver had 67 receptions for 1,138 yards and 27 total touchdowns. He holds over 30 offers from Texas, LSU, and Ole Miss, among others.

Mosley was also a star on the hardwood for Fort Bend Crawford’s state runner-up squad, which finished the season 31-6. He earned UIL State All-Tournament team and averaged 13.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.2 steals, and 2.4 assists per game on the year.

Braylon Deal (Garland Naaman Forest):

Deal was the District 9-6A Two-Way Skill Player of the Year. On offense, he had 817 passing yards, 440 receiving yards, and 265 rushing yards, finishing with 18 total touchdowns. At strong safety, he had 51 tackles, a 98-yard interception return, and a forced fumble. Deal is the younger brother of TCU All-Conference outside linebacker Devean Deal and TCU defensive lineman Markis Deal. The 6-foot-3-inch, 180-pound prospect has 13 offers from Texas Tech, TCU, and Arizona State, among others.

Deal is also a First Team All-District basketball player and track athlete at Naaman Forest. 

Amare Jones (East Bernard):

Jones was a unanimous First Team All-State wide receiver and cornerback for an East Bernard team that started 0-3 and then went on TXHSFB’s most impressive playoff run, reaching the Class 3A DII State semifinals. Jones was an integral part of three consecutive upset wins over top-ten-ranked Poth, Lexington, and Tidehaven. He had 70 receptions, 1,128 yards, and 18 touchdowns. He also had eight interceptions on the defensive side.

Jones was also a First Team All-District basketball selection, ran a 10.54 100m dash just last week, and is a starter on East Bernard’s baseball team. He also participated in East Bernard’s theater program’s One Act Play (I did not see if he was nominated at the Oscars last night).

Peyton Miller (Anna):

Miller (6-foot-5-inch, 300) was the District 4-5A DII Co-Offensive Lineman of the Year and has 34 offers, including Texas, Texas Tech, Clemson, SMU, and Arizona State. This winter, he competed in the 285-pound weight class of the UIL State Wrestling Championships. 

Cayson Maupin (Sunnyvale): 

Maupin was the District 6-4A DII Overall MVP after throwing for 2,767 yards and 30 touchdowns, paired with 1,238 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns. He’s also a First Team All-District basketball player.

Jaxon Lawler (Bushland):

Lawler earned Class 3A DI Padilla Poll All-State honors on both the offensive (Second Team tackle) and defensive (Third Team tackle) sides. The 6-foot-4-inch, 260-pound prospect had 43 tackles and three sacks, and has since racked up seven offers, most notably to Wake Forest, UTSA, Rice, UTEP, and Navy. 

Lawler also earned Honorable Mention All-District honors on the basketball court, and recently set personal records with a 158’3” discus and 55’2.5” shot put. For reference, both those marks would’ve placed fifth at last year’s Class 3A UIL State Track and Field Meet.

Dhillon McGee (Red Oak): 

McGee was a First Team All-District 7-5A DI cornerback with offers from Texas, TCU, SMU, and Penn State. But he’s earned the nickname “Sauce” across multiple other sports as well. McGee is a standout on Red Oak’s track and field team and baseball program. His 10.5 100m dash speed earned him a spot on the school’s 4x100m and 4x200m relays.

Jaxon Blancett (Lorena):

Blancett was a Second Team All-District 12-4A DII quarterback and First Team All-District punter for Lorena’s football team, but his versatility doesn’t stop with one sport. The 6-foot-4-inch, 205-pound recruit was also a First Team All-District basketball player and a First Team All-District baseball player as a sophomore.

Justin Arrington (Tioga):

Arrington was a First Team All-District 6-2A DII selection as a defensive back after setting Tioga’s program record with three interceptions in a game. He was also a member of Tioga’s gold medal-winning 4x200m relay and 4x400m relay teams at the 2025 UIL State Track and Field meet.

Colt Lozano (Laredo United):

Lozano is the most productive wide receiver in TXHSFB without an offer… yet. As a junior, Lozano earned District 30-6A Most Outstanding wide receiver and Second Team All-State honors with 110 catches for 1,859 yards and 27 touchdowns. 

A peek at his track times reveals how he gets open. Lozano is the anchor leg for Laredo United’s 4x100m and 4x200m relay teams. His best 100m dash split is a 10.93, while his best 200m dash split is a 22.02.

2028

Trey Wright (Frisco Lone Star):

In his first season as Frisco Lone Star’s quarterback, Wright led the nation with 5,860 total yards and led the team to its second state championship game in program history. Wright threw for 4,062 yards and 43 touchdowns and also led the Rangers with 1,798 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns. He now holds eight offers from SMU, TCU, Missouri, and more.

But Wright is also just as dynamic on the basketball court. Just weeks after playing in AT&T Stadium, Wright went viral for an in-game poster dunk on a 6-foot-11-inch center. He earned First Team All-District honors on the basketball court.

Dillon Mitchell (Sheldon C.E. King):

The TXHSFB world knew Dillon Mitchell (5-foot-8-inch, 160) could flat out fly after watching him earn District 23-6A Newcomer of the Year with over 1,700 all-purpose yards and 17 total touchdowns. He was a critical component of Sheldon C.E. King’s first state championship appearance in program history. 

But this spring, Mitchell has cemented his status as the fastest recruit in the state. He ran a wind-aided 9.88 100m dash this spring. He set the U18 World Record with a 6.59 60m dash time? All as a sophomore? If no one can catch this kid now, how far behind will everyone be in two years?

TK Gaines (Waller):

Gaines earned a spot on DCTX’s Top 10 Breakout Stars of 2025 list after winning District 16-6A Offensive MVP with 2,883 total yards and 36 touchdowns. But this fall, he represented the United States, and the proud Waller community. He also played shortstop on Team USA’s 15U National Baseball Team. He told the DCTX staff recently that he wants to continue his dual-sport prowess in college. 

“Right now, I’m playing both, and I’m looking to play both in college,” Gaines said at the Elite 11 Camp in Dallas. “I’ve talked with some colleges about playing both, and they’re interested. I’m letting God handle it, and it will all play out.”

CJ Whaley (Atlanta):

Whaley (6-foot-5, 200 pounds) was a First Team All-District 8-3A DI wide receiver for Atlanta as a sophomore and recently earned District Offensive MVP on the basketball court. Whaley was recently named to DCTX’s Five-Star Watchlist for the Class of 2028 and currently holds 16 offers from the likes of Texas, Texas A&M, and LSU. His father, Chris, is a former Longhorn defensive lineman who played for the Dallas Cowboys.

Jaylen Addai (Shadow Creek):

Addai was the District 22-6A Offensive Newcomer of the Year after racking up 779 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns on a whopping 21.1 yards per catch. In the bi-district playoff round against Fort Bend Bush, Addai had a Randy Moss-type stat line with three catches for 166 yards and three touchdowns. Perhaps the NFL player we should compare him to is his father, Joseph, a Super Bowl-winning running back for the Indianapolis Colts. Jaylen has 28 offers from Texas, Texas A&M, Alabama, LSU, and Ohio State. 

Addai is also a First Team All-District basketball player for Shadow Creek who laces up the hightops for the JL3 Elite Basketball program.  He averages 12 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals a game.

R'Monie Edwards (Cypress Ranch):

Edwards is on the DCTX five-star watchlist after starting at left tackle for a Class 6A program since his freshman season. The 6-foot-6-inch, 300-pound prospect has 20 offers from Texas, Texas A&M, Florida State, and more. He’s also a power forward on Cypress Ranch’s basketball team, which made the regional final this season.

Malakai Iverson (Somerset):

Iverson was a TSWA All-State and Padilla Poll Second-Team All-State selection as a sophomore with 51 receptions for 1,019 yards and 19 touchdowns. He also runs a 10.68 in the 100m dash and a 21.33 in the 200m dash. He holds offers to Kentucky, Cincinnati, UTSA, and Texas State. 

Kaiden Joseph (Lubbock-Cooper Liberty): 

Joseph was named the District 2-4A DII Offensive Newcomer of the Year as a sophomore with over 1,000 yards rushing and 16 touchdowns on 10.1 yards per carry. He runs with toughness between the tackles, developed as a state-qualifying and regional champion powerlifter. 

Joseph is also a five-event track athlete, competing for Lubbock Cooper-Liberty in the 4x100M relay, 4x200M relay, 100M dash (10.77), triple jump (45.8 feet), and long jump (22.9 feet). In late February, he received his first DI offer to Tulane.

Quesyn Arrington (Tioga):

Arrington was the District 6-2A DII Newcomer of the Year as a sophomore for excelling at defensive back, wide receiver, and punt returner. He looked comfortable on the varsity stage in large part because of his track success as a freshman. Arrington ran on Tioga’s 4x200m relay (gold medal), 4x400M relay (gold medal), and 4x100M relay (silver medal) at the UIL State Track and Field Meet.

2029

BJ LaFell (Shadow Creek)

LaFell, the son of former Super Bowl champion wide receiver Brandon LaFell, played varsity for Shadow Creek this season and already holds 22 offers from Texas, Oklahoma, LSU, and Ohio State. The freshman also earned First Team All-District basketball honors on the hardwood, averaging 14 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals a game.

Alijah Williams (Tatum)

Williams had a breakout freshman season for Tatum with three interceptions, earning Second Team All-District 8-3A DI honors. Williams is a four-sport athlete with experience in basketball, baseball, and track and field.