Ranking the Best Offensive Lines in Class 4A, 3A, and 2A

4A

5. El Campo

El Campo was 6-5 last season, but the Ricebirds were exactly three plays away from a 9-1 regular season. Head coach Travis Reeve, who won a state championship at Cuero, knows his team is right on the cusp of a deep run, and this year’s offensive line could push them over.

It starts with two-way starters like Cade Stehling (6-foot-1, 210) and Matt Schaer (6-foot-2, 240). Reeve calls Stehling “everything you want in a good offensive lineman.” A three-year starter on the offensive line, Stehling (Second Team All-District) is athletic and explosive enough to play tight end, which allows El Campo to use him in both traditional and tackle over sets. Schaer is essentially Stehling – explosive, athletic, and naturally strong – without the experience. A move-in from Huntsville last year, Schaer was moved up to the varsity late. Reeve predicts he’ll be a household name.

“He’s going to be somewhat new on the offensive line, but he’s going to be one of our best ones,” Reeve said. “And then, he’s very dominant on the defensive line.”

In four years at El Campo, Reeve says he’s never had this many players who’ll be a factor on both sides of the ball. It’s a testament to both the caliber of athletes the Ricebirds have, and the depth.

“We feel like we’re pretty close to being two-deep at every position on the offensive and defensive lines,” Reeve said. “Guys that are two-way players aren’t going to have to play the entire time. We’ve got quality guys to rotate in.”

Center Daryll Jacobs (6-foot, 230) is the leader of the offensive line – both because of the position he plays, and his demeanor.

“If there’s any uncertainty, he gets everybody on the same page,” Reeve said. “But he’s also somebody I think our guys gravitate to. He’s not a really boisterous, vocal leader. He’s just one of those guys everybody believes in. He’s the calm in the chaos.”

RG Ed Gonzalez (5-foot-11, 265) rounds out the returning starters who've played together since their freshman seasons. Colton Vernon (6-foot-3, 260) and Thomas Brown (6-foot-3, 250), meanwhile, will rotate with each other throughout the game. When one plays offense, the other will play defense, and vice versa. 

Reeve predicts that TE Luke Tidmore will have a fantastic senior season after a phenomenal offseason. Tidmore started at tight end last year, earning Second Team All-District, but will also play defensive end in 2026. When the Ricebirds go into 12 personnel, look for junior Luke Lowery to step in as the backside tight end.

4. Silsbee

Randy Smith is entering his 27th year as a football coach. He doesn’t recall ever having three different offensive linemen who have started since sophomore year. If you include TE Peyton Grisham, Silsbee will start six seniors, four of whom are returning starters and three three-year starters.

Smith’s son, Hunter, and fellow tackle Noah Marek (6-foot-3, 265) were both All-District performers who’ve been through it all together. They started as sophomores on a 9-4 team, went through their growing pains, and then turned in their best season yet last year. Hunter Smith (6-foot-4, 320) is an excellent run blocker committed to the Air Force Academy.

Guard Kaden Fasulo (6-foot-1, 250) started his sophomore year at 210 pounds and has completely remade his body over the past two seasons. Coach Smith says he’s excellent at pulling on counter plays.

Center Brady Ryan started every game as a junior, while Carter Horton (6-foot-2, 210) will start at the other guard spot after playing plenty of snaps since his sophomore year on the defensive side.

3. Gilmer

Gilmer is coming off just its second losing season since 1995. But last year’s hardship has battle-tested these Buckeyes. Last year, Gilmer entered the year with one returning starter on offense. This season, they have five on the offensive line alone.

None are bigger in stature – or notoriety – than the 6-foot-6, 345-pound Ismael Camara. The recent Texas Longhorns commit was the unanimous District Offensive Lineman of the Year last season. Gilmer coach Alan Metzel says Camara has always dominated the man in front of him, but he’s still making significant improvements as he continues learning the fundamentals of football. Camara played nine-man football for an American football club while living in France before moving to the United States as a sophomore.

“I don’t even know how you play nine-man football, to be honest with you,” Metzel said. “There are so many things you take for granted that guys on the 7th grade, 8th grade, and freshman teams learn. He didn’t get that development. From a standpoint of his raw physical ability, he’s pretty hard to even compare with anyone else. But understanding how you work with the rest of the linemen, what side to put your body on in order to make the play work. His growth in those areas from last year to this year is huge.” 

Last year, Gilmer lined up Vann Songer (6-foot-3, 290) at left guard next to Camara. But Metzel says they may work Songer, now a junior, at center. Songer is a 4.0 GPA student who excels at identifying the defensive front and communicating it to the rest of the line. Justice Byrd (6-foot-1, 280) was the starting center for seven games before he hurt his meniscus and missed the end of the season. He’ll either play center or guard, depending on Songer.

Rashaad Buchanan (6-foot, 250) will man the other guard spot. The rising junior has started since his freshman year and earned Second Team All-District last fall. Metzel says he’s extremely athletic with great feet and will also see time on the defensive line. Shawn Johnson (6-foot-1, 225) is set to start at right tackle again. Standout defensive lineman Davion King (6-foot-1, 265) blocks with the aggressiveness of another offensive lineman when he comes onto the field at tight end.

2. San Antonio Davenport

In his first five years at San Antonio Davenport, coach JD Zimmerhanzel has gone a remarkable 44-9 by establishing the TOUGH GUY culture. 

“Our definition of TOUGH GUY isn’t the bully that pushes everyone around. It’s about being a tough guy both mentally and physically. The mental side is the big thing that we focus on. When adversity hits, and stuff gets hard, are we going to be the tougher team? When it’s the fourth quarter, are we going to be the guys looking to tap out? Or are we going to finish to the end and fight through the hurt?”

Zimmerhanzel’s offense may say goodbye to star running back Barrett Fallon, but there’s no shortage of tough guys on this offense. It starts on the offensive line with Wesley Williams, who tore his MCL in the first scrimmage last season but returned for the regional final. Williams (6-foot-5, 300) is a Sam Houston commit who earned First Team All-District at left tackle two years ago.

He pairs on the left side with guard Luke Gaston (6-foot-1, 270). Gaston, a three-year starter, was a First Team All-District selection as a junior with a 95% blocking grade and zero sacks allowed. Zimmerhanzel says he knew Gaston was a player when he started at nose guard against Tyler Chapel Hill in the state semifinal as a freshman. He’s only been proven correct through the years.

“He’s the leader of our team,” Zimmerhanzel said. “He holds others accountable. Great teams aren’t led by coaches; they’re led by players.”

Center Gabriel Cavazos had a breakout sophomore year with an All-District designation. He posted an 85% blocking grade and allowed zero sacks, starting every game for a 13-1 team.

“The kids love being around him,” Zimmerhanzel said. “We always put the guy at center who gets everyone excited and fired up. We’re looking forward to him having a big jump between that sophomore and junior year.” 

There is a chance that Cavazos moves to guard so he can pull more. In that case, Hunter Vestal (6-foot-2, 250) is fighting for a center or guard spot. Fellow senior Kade Mizell (6-foot-2, 240) is slated to start at right guard.

1. Graham

Graham has built dark-horse state championship buzz this offseason. In April, I selected the Steers as the most likely Class 4A team to win its first state championship. I made that pick largely based on the offensive line having four guys over 300 pounds. That was before Graham won its fourth State 7-on-7 Title in June!

But don’t be fooled, the linemen won some of their own hardware this offseason, winning the ‘Tug of War’ at the annual LineMAN Challenge at Hardin-Simmons against all classifications. With five returning starters, the Steers are in sync. 

“Very rarely do you have that good of a group and get them all back this year,” McChristian said. “With one year under their belts, they’re just gelling. You can really see it this spring and summer. They’re so much more comfortable in their communication with each other.”

Offensive tackle Tyson Louder looks the part of a future collegiate offensive lineman at 6-foot-5, 325 pounds. He also played the part as a junior, earning honorable mention All-State accolades and District Offensive Line MVP. Louder is a three-year starter who graded out at 98% last year.

Brennen Strawbridge may be the only junior in the group, but McChristian describes him as the alpha dog. Strawbridge (6-foot-3, 315) played tackle last year but could slide into guard. 

“He has the mentality to be really special. I’d probably say he has the best mentality of the group. When he gets out there, he wants to hurt people. He’s kind of the leader of the group, honestly, even though he’s the youngest one. He’s the one they all follow.”

Brody Chapman (6-foot-3, 315) is one of three linemen, along with Louder and Strawbridge, on Graham’s leadership council. A coach’s kid, Chapman was the team’s center last year and will shuffle between center and guard in 2026. Chapman followed his dad from Santo, and McChristian thinks he could level up

“I think he’s going to take the biggest jump, because he came to us from a Wing-T team in Santo,” McChristian said. “So he was used to coming off the ball and blocking run plays about 90 percent of the time. But he just got better and better at pass protection as the season went on.”

LG McCrae Reese (6-foot, 300) was a Second Team All-District selection and is one of the strongest guys on the offensive line, evidenced by his appearance at the state powerlifiting meet. He currently holds three offers from McMurray University, Howard Payne, and Hendrix.

Colton “Maui“ Dixon may be the “smallest“ starting lineman at 6-foot, 270. But he showed massive amounts of heart by winning the starting job during district play last fall.

This Graham offensive line is huge – both in size and sheer numbers. That should bode well for the Steers in 2026. 

“We’ve really got those five, but we’ve got two other guys in the mix that are pushing those five, and we might be able to bump one of those guys on the defensive side. In the years past, we’ve got three linemen entrenched, and we’re trying to find two more. Right now, we’ve got seven, and we’re trying to find out the best five.”

3A

5. Woodville

Coming off its first state championship appearance in school history, new coach Heath Clawson took Woodville to the second round of the playoffs for the fourth year in a row. But Clawson believes a deeper run is in store with his returning offensive line.

Jackson Griffith (6-foot-6, 287) had a breakout season with a Second Team All-District selection. Clawson says the senior could rise to the top of his recruiting class in 2026. Griffith has a 450-pound squat, making him a force from his guard spot.

Clawson describes Lowell Tompkins (6-foot, 255) as the team leader for always showing toughness and grit on the offensive line. He was a First Team All-District selection who has received offers from McPherson, Hendrix, and Schreiner. Look for Tompkins to also make an impact on defense. 

Zane Leary (6-foot, 245) was arguably Woodville’s most improved player in 2025. Clawson expects him to make a similar leap in 2026.

4. Malakoff

An 8-4 season is an amazing year for most teams. But Malakoff’s win total was actually the lowest since 2012, a testament to the culture Coach Jamie Driskell and his staff have built over 18 years. Driskell believes last year’s experience – and the combination of reigning District Newcomer of the Year QB Canyon Marsh with a ferocious offensive line – could result in a deeper playoff run.

Brian Meadows (6-foot-3, 220) is a returning First Team All-District performer who only got stronger after an excellent powerlifting season. He is a force on both sides of the ball. Heath Piedra (6-foot-1, 240) was a Second Team All-District selection who received rave reviews from Driskell this offseason for his tenacity on the offensive and defensive lines. Tate Warren (6-foot-1, 300) is the biggest of the bunch and recently received his first college offer from Howard Payne. He is a mauler in the run game who also displays the athleticism to block in open space on screens. Dearius Moore (5-foot-9, 210) is one of the team’s top juniors after earning Second Team All-District on defense. Look for him to play a role on the O-Line as well. Justice Dunn (5-foot-10, 190) will slot in at center.

3. Gunter

Gunter has made ten consecutive regional finals. Even with a bump up to Class 3A DI, the Tigers’ offensive line gives Coach Jordan Gill confidence that the streak won’t stop. 

Gunter’s offensive line has always been dominant, but they’ve rarely had a college prospect like tackle Caleb Siler (6-foot-8, 280). The Northwestern commit has just under 30 offers and has recently taken official visits to Texas and Texas Tech. He was a First Team All-District selection as a junior.

Alex Valenzuela (6-foot-2, 270) is Gunter’s other tackle, a Second Team All-District performer who’s picking up steam on the recruiting trail as well. He holds offers to Evangel, Graceland, and Hendrix ahead of his senior year. Center Zachary Hales and guard Braden Hilton also earned Second Team All-District selections.

Rhys Dainauski (6-foot-3, 230) is an impressive athlete at tight end who caught 34 passes for 502 yards and seven touchdowns, but he earned First Team All-District by pairing those pass-catching skills with physical run blocking. Kris Grimaldo (6-foot, 230), the District Defensive Newcomer of the Year with 105 tackles, nine sacks, and three forced fumbles, is also a tenacious blocker from the tight end position. 

2. Hardin

Coach Chad Taylor’s Hornets were one of the state’s best stories in 2025. Hardin won the district title for the first time in 50 years and won an area championship for the first time in program history. 

Hardin’s double-wing offense essentially plays seven offensive linemen if you count the two tight ends. The Hornets run the ball in between the tackles on 80% of their plays. They start every practice by pushing a six-man sled up and down the turf field for 15 minutes. In a way, Taylor is just reinforcing the mentality his kids already have instilled in their DNA by growing up in Hardin. 

“We have country boys that bale hay when they leave a workout,” Taylor said. “Those guys probably work a hell of a lot harder at home than they do up here.”

Taylor, a longtime coach, says this is the biggest offensive line he’s had in his career – and they’re country strong.

A pair of four-year starters, RT Brenan Nunnan (6-foot-4, 315) and Luke Cade (6-foot-2, 265), anchor the right side of Hardin’s offensive line. Nunan, hyper-athletic with a 5.1 40-yard dash at his size, was the District Offensive Lineman of the Year. Cade, meanwhile, is pound-for-pound one of the strongest kids on the team. 

“The last few years, we’ve had some really good success,” Taylor said. “A lot of it has to do with the fact that we run behind those two guys.”

But Taylor says his offensive line could be even more balanced this year with the addition of LT Jackson Harris (6-foot-4, 335). Harris, a Hardin kid who moved back into the program in January, is terrifying when he pulls around the line of scrimmage on run plays. 

Center Tegan West (6-foot-2, 260) took a starting role as a freshman about three games into the season and figures to be the next star along the offensive line. 

The Drake brothers, Cade (6-foot-2, 235) and Caleb (6-foot-3, 235), block with the same ferocity as the rest of the offensive line, but also have the athleticism to be weapons in the pass game. 

The offensive line’s energy is so infectious that even QB Kolten Bishop (5-foot-10, 175) wants to get in on the action. Taylor says Bishop’s physicality at quarterback sets the tone for the entire team.

“He only weighs about 175, but he plays like he weighs about 210,” Taylor said. “When we run our toss play, I ask that guy to go block. He’s actually looking to pancake somebody. The first five or ten plays on his highlight film aren’t him running; it’s him blocking.” 

Some are wondering if the Hornets have what it takes to compete in the same district as reigning state finalist Newton. But Taylor says his team relishes the challenge. He’ll put his offensive line up against anyone in the state. 

“Everyone keeps asking me, ‘Who’s going to run the ball because Trevor Jones and Javion Watley are gone?’ I’m like, ‘At this point, it doesn’t really matter. Whoever it is should be able to get three to four yards.’ That’s all we’re really trying to get.”

1. Columbus

Two years ago, I visited Columbus’s campus to write a feature story about running back Grayson Rigdon. Coach Matt Schobel was so hell-bent on preparing his young offensive line – with four sophomores and a freshman center – that he almost missed the interview in favor of more game film. Turns out, all that extra studying paid off. Those linemen helped Columbus win their first state championship in program history. Two years later, the biggest question mark has turned into the team’s biggest strength. 

“It’s a nice situation when you start practicing, and you’re already diving into stuff you were doing later in the year,” Schobel said. “We don’t have to start from the beginning. But I’m still looking forward to challenging these guys every day.”

Keyon Hemphill-Woods (6-foot-4, 290) has blossomed into one of the state’s biggest stars over his Columbus career. The Texas Longhorns commit was the District Offensive Lineman of the Year and is on the Preseason Class 3A Player of the Year watchlist. Fellow three-year starter Christopher Quinn (6-foot-2, 260) was a First Team All-District player on both sides of the ball who is on the college football radar as well. 

“Quinn is a really, really good player,” Schobel said. “He does a lot of the same stuff that Keyon does. He probably has the same impact that Keyon does.”

Center Weston Krpec (5-foot-8, 225) is just a junior, but he’s already a three-year starter. He was one of the unsung heroes of Columbus’s 2024 state championship team, filling in at center after two seniors tore their ACLs. Ivan Valenzuela (5-foot-10, 312) and Ramiro Lopez (5-foot-9, 302) round out what Schobel calls the strongest offensive line he’s ever had.

Landon Brown and Zayde Cunningham (6-foot-1, 290) are two other names to watch on the offensive line. Cunningham was a First Team All-District selection on offense and a Second Team All-District selection on defense, but expect him to play more defensively in 2026. Whenever Columbus needs him, he’s an excellent H-back.

2A

5. Tenaha

Tenaha has only won three games in the last two years. But we’re buying stock in the Tigers for a couple of reasons. Coach Terry Ward is back on the sidelines after spending the last two years as the school’s principal. He led Tenaha to a 10-3 record in 2023. He also has a stout offensive line to lean on in 2026.

“I’m a coach at heart,” Ward said. “I wanted to jump back in it and build the program back to what our community wants it to be. I just felt like that was my calling.”

Tenaha returns ten starters on each side of the ball. Ward says the team has gotten much stronger in the offseason, showing they’re just as hungry to bring Tenaha back to a winner as he is. The starting offensive line averages 262 pounds, which is massive for Class 2A.

“We’re excited about our depth on the offensive line,” Ward said. “A lot of times at a school our size, you kind of have to makeshift on the offensive line. We feel like we have 10 kids we can play with. We’re very excited about our big guys.”

Keren Cato (5-foot-10, 235) has emerged as the group’s leader this offseason. He was a Second Team All-District selection who will slide into center – the natural position for a kid as well-respected as he is.

“He’s a leader,” Ward said. “He works hard and is always in the weight room. He’s a quiet kid, but he’s going to do everything you ask him to do. He can play any position on the offensive line.”

Zay Tutt (6-foot-1, 290) was a breakout star as a sophomore, winning First Team All-District on offense and Second Team All-District on defense. Ward will move Tutt from center to left tackle to take advantage of Tutt’s athleticism. A stud basketball player, Tutt can pull or base block, in addition to getting out and running in the screen game. Matthew Gatlin (6-foot-3, 250) will be the right tackle. Ward says he has good feet and hips for the position.

Ward couldn’t be more excited about Waylon George (6-foot, 235), a Second Team All-District performer as a sophomore. 

“He’s got some grit about him. He gets down and blocks hard. He can get a little nasty. His size may not be as big as those other guys, but he really gets after it.”

Jonathan Ramirez will be the other starting guard. Ward highlights Ramirez’s intelligence and work ethic, saying he hasn’t missed a day of summer workouts.

Julius Waynes (5-foot-10, 290) earned First Team All-District on the defensive line, but he has a chance to be a two-way starter. Look for Richard Dempsey (5-foot-11, 210) to have an impact at multiple positions.

4. Moody

After an 0-10 inaugural season, Coach Weston Cooper’s Bearcats were one of the most improved teams in Texas. Moody made the playoffs for the first time since 2016, and the 6-5 record was the first winning season since 2011. An offensive line that returns every starter gives Moody a chance to repeat the performance in 2026.

“All five of the returning starters are seniors,” Cooper said. “They’ve played together here for all four years. The chemistry is fantastic. They’ve bought into the weight room and work ethic.”

But, even more importantly, Cooper says all the offensive linemen have created a player-led culture. RT Santiago Castillo is the team’s staple as the reigning District Offensive Line MVP. RG Jaydin Hicks (Second Team All-District offensive lineman) and LG Roman Luna (Second Team All-District defensive lineman) have been starters for three years, while C Eli Loyd (Honorable Mention All-District) has stepped up as a leader this offseason. LT Eddy Granados was an Honorable Mention All-District performer in his first year as a full-time starter.

The amount of experience on the offensive line is a luxury this Moody program hasn’t seen in ages, a testament to the players’ buy-in to Cooper’s culture. 

“When I first got here, we were putting skill guys on the offensive line just to fill it out,” Cooper said. “It’s totally flipped. It’s been a long time since anyone has had success here. Once they got a taste of it, I think it just started to click.”

3. Thorndale

After a winless season in 2023, Coach John Kovar and his staff have pulled off one of the state’s most underrated turnarounds with back-to-back 8-4 seasons. Kovar believes his Bulldogs can be even stronger with 10 returning starters on both sides of the ball. 

Kovar says both sides of the line of scrimmage will be the strength of the team, and that’s a credit to offensive line coach Casey McDaniel.

“Coach McDaniel is a film junkie, like all offensive line coaches,” Kovar said. “He’s always got something scratched on his little notebook. There are no wasted reps. If he gets 20 minutes of individual reps, he’s trying to get some real work done. His kids are always the most prepared of any unit on our team.” 

McDaniel has two experienced linemen leading the way in OG Cayson Merz (34 career starts) and Wyatt Betak (24 career starts). Merz (6-foot-2, 250) was a First Team All-District offensive lineman and Second Team All-District on defense. Kovar says he pulls really well from the guard spot and finishes all his blocks aggressively. Betak (6-foot-3, 240) was also a First Teamer on offense and Second Teamer on defense. He is extremely athletic for a big guy, excelling as a post on Thorndale’s basketball team and on the baseball diamond.

OG Logan Ferguson (5-foot-10, 220) would have just as many starts as Merz and Betak, if not for a broken foot that sidelined him for much of last season. But Kovar says Ferguson’s road back to the field proved how much the team means to him. 

“He was done; there’s no way he’s coming back,” Kovar said. “Then, I get a text with three games left that says, ‘Coach, I’m coming back Monday.’ I said, there’s no way. And he did.”

Ferguson plays with an edge, always blocking to the whistle. If there’s ever a dus-up after the play, the coaches know it’s because Ferguson got under the other team’s skin.

Carson Dahl (6-foot-3, 220) stepped up big time last fall during Ferguson’s absence. His eight games of starting experience – combined with a tenacious work ethic – will make him a contributor in 2026.

“He never misses a weight room session or skips a rep,” Kovar said. “If it’s open in the morning, he’s here. I don’t know that he’s said 10 words to me the whole summer, but he’s a steady, steady kid.”

Center Garrett Schramm (6-foot, 190) was a Second Team All-District performer who gets the offensive line on the same page before every play. 

“He’s the smartest kid in the program,” Kovar said. “He thinks he’s an NFL center when he gets to the line of scrimmage. He’s pointing, and I don’t even know what he’s yelling. There’s no telling if all the stuff that he’s saying even matters, but he does make every call known to man, calling out the defenses and Mike linebackers, repeating the play and snap count to all the rest of the offensive line.”

2. Ozona

Ozona running back Christian Villarreal was a Built Ford Tough Player of the Year finalist last year who was on pace to break Kenneth Hall’s single-season rushing record before a first-round playoff loss. Villarreal may be off to Sul Ross State, but the offensive line that paved the way returns intact.

“Every lineman that was on the varsity last year returns, and they all started at some point,” head coach Jason Pitts said. “We’re a pretty big O-Line. You can say big for 2A, but we’re pretty big in general. That O-Line that I had in New Diana was really big, and this one may be bigger.”

OG Charles Harger (6-foot-1, 240) is the headliner after winning District Offensive Lineman of the Year. He can play either guard or tackle, but Pitts likes to use him at guard because of his nasty streak as a pull blocker.

“You wouldn’t know it talking to him, but he’s kind of mean on the field,” Pitts said. “He’s gonna drive you until you’re tired of it.”

Alex Mata (6-foot-4, 275) could be another one of Ozona’s guards. He’s a returning First Team All-District performer whose offseason training consists of working in the Midland oil fields. Once he gets his hands on you, you’re not getting away.

Offensive tackle Sergio Almaguer (6-foot-4, 285) was a First Team All-District selection as well. But Pitts, whose son, Boston, is a quarterback on the team, says the most impressive thing about Almaguer is the type of kid he is. When the Pitts family moved to Ozona, Almaguer was the first person to show Boston around and bring him into the friend group. Now, he’ll be blocking for him. Jordan Vega (6-foot-6, 260) is the other tackle, but he also has the versatility to split out at tight end.

1. Alvord

Alvord’s 9-3 record in 2025 was the highest win total since 1997, a resounding success in Coach Matt Fanning’s first year. Fanning, who won a state championship at Jim Ned in 2020 and was most recently an assistant at Division III Hardin-Simmons, said the Bulldogs have a chance to be even stronger after winning the first district title since 2014.

His confidence starts in the trenches, where two All-State players return. LG Matthew Gonzalez (5-foot-10, 250) was a First Team All-State selection and the District Offensive Lineman of the Year. Fanning describes him as a high-energy guy who has a multiple-tool set. He had 91 pancake blocks in 2025, most of them as a pulling guard. RT Jaxan Simmons (6-foot-265) took home Second Team All-State honors.

“He’s (Simmons) an earth mover,” Fanning said. “He’s one of the strongest kids I’ve coached in the last few years.” 

Fanning says RG Davis Kwasny (6-foot-2, 275) is a potential college prospect, especially after dropping 25 pounds this offseason and gaining more athleticism. He was a Second Team All-District selection.

C Jagar Simmons, Jaxan’s older brother, played a lot of meaningful reps last season, earning Honorable Mention All-District.

TE Callum Taylor (5-foot-10, 185) was a First Team All-District linebacker. But he’s also a versatile offensive weapon who can block in a three-point stance or lead for the running back from his sniffer back position.