FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, January 14, 2020
DAVE CAMPBELL’S TEXAS FOOTBALL AND WHATABURGER TEAM UP TO UNVEIL
THE 2020 WHATABURGER SUPER TEAM
DALLAS – Dave Campbell’s Texas Football and Whataburger are proud to honor the best and brightest stars in Texas high school football with the announcement of the 2020 Whataburger Super Team. Texas high school football fans across the state cast more than 300,000 ballots on TexasFootball.com, and 40 outstanding athletes from all parts of Texas rose to the top to be named with this unique honor.
WHATABURGER SUPER TEAM OFFENSE:
Quarterback:
Andrew Body, Corpus Christi Miller
Running Backs:
Aaron Dumas, El Paso Americas and Steve Johnson, Port Lavaca Calhoun
Receivers:
Dylan Goffney, Bridgeland
Keithron Lee, Bryan Rudder
Brady Boyd, Southlake Carroll
Offensive Line:
Jack Tucker, Argyle
Luke Williams, Cedar Park
Ronnie Garza, Edinburg Vela
Tommy Brockermeyer, Fort Worth All Saints
Bryce Foster, Katy Taylor
Kicker:
Ahlee Yart, Dumas
Utility:
Xavier Wishert, Jim Ned
Marc Ramirez, Wellington
Eddie Lee Marburger, Sharyland Pioneer
Josh Suarez, San Antonio Brandeis
WHATABURGER SUPER TEAM DEFENSE:
Defensive Line:
Cooper Lanz, Denton Guyer
Shemar Turner, Desoto
Pryce Yates, San Antonio Reagan
Chris Murray, Wichita Falls Hirschi
Linebackers:
Ty Marsh, Denton Ryan
Clayton Smith, Texas High
KC Ossai, Conroe Oak Ridge
Defensive Backs:
Andrew Mukuba, Austin LBJ
Ishmael Ibraheem, Dallas Kimball
Jackson Carroll, Decatur
Hunter Washington, Katy
Punter:
Caden McNeese, Allen
Utility:
Ja'Tavion Sanders, Denton Ryan
Derrick Harris Jr., New Caney
Brett Drillette, Brock
Kendrick Blackshire, Duncanville
WHATABURGER SUPER TEAM FAN’S CHOICE:
WR |
2 |
Teddy Knox |
The Woodlands |
OL |
50 |
Reuben "Deuce" Fatheree |
Richmond Foster |
OL |
63 |
Dylan Brought |
San Antonio O'Connor |
QB |
4 |
Mikey Serrano |
Midland Lee |
RB |
3 |
Cash Jones |
Brock |
DB |
20 |
Ivan Mendoza |
Edinburg Vela |
DL |
47 |
Jordon Thomas |
Port Arthur Memorial |
LB |
23 |
Trevion Sneed |
Mineola |
Headliners of the team include Trevion Sneed, Tommy Brockermeyer, Bryce Foster, Reuben Fatheree, Andrew Body, Ja’Tavion Sanders, Kendrick Blackshire, Xavier Wishert and Brady Boyd.
“Picking the Whataburger Super Team is not an easy task, and I’m not-so-secretly glad that Texas high school football fans were the ones who made the choices instead of the Texas Football staff,” Greg Tepper, Texas Football managing editor, said. “This is a list of the finest players in Texas high school football and picking out the best of the best is hard work. But I commend the fans — they selected a fine group of athletes that represent the best of Texas high school football all across the state.”
In total, of the 40 Whataburger Super Team honorees, 29 of them are expected to play at the next level.
“Celebrating the standout players selected for the Whataburger Super Team builds on our long tradition of supporting high school football in our home state,” said Rich Scheffler, Whataburger’s Chief Marketing Officer. “We’re proud to be feeding the fandom again this year.”
Former Super Team winners include Andrew Luck (Stratford HS, Indianapolis Colts), Garrett Gilbert (Lake Travis HS, Carolina Panthers), Malcom Brown (Brenham HS, Los Angeles Rams), Jonathan Gray (Aledo HS, NFL), Kyler Murray (Allen HS, OU) and Jamal Adams (Hebron HS, New York Jets).
For more information on the Whataburger Super Team, visit www.texasfootball.com/whatasuperteam
About Dave Campbell’s Texas Football:
For more than 60 years, Dave Campbell’s Texas Football has been “the bible” to millions of football fans across the Lone Star State. The annual summer edition of the magazine remains a rite of passage for all Texans, previewing every football team in the state — from the rabid world of Texas high school football, through the college ranks, and into the Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Texans. Over the course of six decades, Dave Campbell’s Texas Football remains the undisputed leader in Texas high school football, Texas college football and more.TexasFootball.com is the online home of Dave Campbell’s Texas Football, covering high school football, college football and recruiting all across the Lone Star State. From thought-provoking commentary to videos to podcasts to its daily live show, nobody covers football in Texas like TexasFootball.com.
About Whataburger:
Whataburger has focused on its fresh, made-to-order burgers and friendly customer service since 1950 when Harman Dobson opened the first Whataburger as a small roadside burger stand in Corpus Christi, Texas. Dobson gave his restaurant a name he hoped to hear customers say every time they took a bite of his made-to-order burgers: “What a burger!” Within the first week, people lined up around the block for his 25 cent, 100 percent beef burgers served on five-inch buns. Today, the company is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, with more than 830 locations in 10 states with sales of more than $2 billion annually. Visit www.whataburger.com for more information.
Check out the company on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and on Snapchat, @WhataburgerLife. Stay updated on the latest Whataburger news at What’s Cookin’.
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For more on the partnership, read the official announcement here.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT, HERE'S YOUR 2019 WHATABURGER SUPER TEAM:
WHATABURGER SUPER TEAM OFFENSE:
Quarterback: Haynes King, Longview
Running Backs: Colton Marshall, Hawley; Aaron Dumas, El Paso Americas
Receivers: Marvin Mims, Frisco Lone Star; Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Rockwall; Ryan Lindley, Austin Westlake
Offensive Line: Dameion George, Galena Park North Shore; Jaylen Garth, Port Neches-Groves;Ty'Kieast Crawford, Carthage; Jake Majors, Prosper; Branson Hickman, Dallas Jesuit
Utility: Malik Hornsby, Fort Bend Marshall; Brady Lyssy, Falls City; Loic Fouonji, Midland Lee; Dane Jentsch, Grandview
Kicker: Tyler Loop, Lucas Lovejoy
WHATABURGER SUPER TEAM DEFENSE:
Defensive Line: Chidozie Nwankwo, Richmond Foster; Alec Bryant, Alvin Shadow Creek; Princely Umanmielen, Manor; LB Moore, Amarillo Tascosa
Linebackers: Corey Flagg, Galena Park North Shore; Jax McCauley, Austin Vandegrift; Brandon Adame, Mercedes
Defensive Backs: Dylon Davis, Abilene Cooper; Jaylon Jones, Cibolo Steele; RJ Mickens, Southlake Carroll; Luden Romero, Stratford
Utility: Miles Skinner, Keller Central; Drew Sanders, Denton Ryan; Luke Horne, Cedar Park Vista Ridge; Lorando Johnson, Lancaster
Punter: Fabrizio Pinton, The Woodlands
WHATABURGER SUPER TEAM FAN’S CHOICE:
Quarterback: AJ Sotelo, Edinberg Vela
Running Back: Tito Byce, Argyle
Wide Receiver: AJ Gonzaque, Missions Veterans Memorial
Offensive Line: Cedric Mitton, Klein Cain
Offensive Line: Jorge Hinojosa, Edinberg Vela
Linebacker: Makel Williams, A&M Consolidated
Defensive Back: Seven Sanchez, PSJA North
Utility: Dwight McGlothern, Klein Oak
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Headliners of the team include Longview quarterback and Texas A&M signee Haynes King, Rockwall wide receiver and Ohio State commit Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Frisco Lone State wide receiver and Oklahoma commit Marvin Mims, Denton Ryan athlete and Alabama commit Drew Sanders, and Cibolo Steele cornerback and Texas A&M commit Jaylon Jones.
“Picking the Whataburger Super Team is not an easy task, and I’m not-so-secretly glad that Texas high school football fans were the ones who made the choices instead of the Texas Football staff,” Greg Tepper, Texas Football managing editor, said. “This is a list of the finest players in Texas high school football and picking out the best of the best is hard work. But I commend the fans — they selected a fine group of athletes that represent the best of Texas high school football all across the state.”
In total, of the 40 Whataburger Super Team honorees, more than 30 of them are expected to play at the next level.
“Whataburger is proud to partner with Dave Campbell’s Texas Football to highlight and honor some of the most talented players from our home state,” said Rich Scheffler, Whataburger Vice President of Marketing and Innovation. “We hope we can continue to fuel more victories for these Texas high school football stars and their fans.”
Former Super Team winners include Andrew Luck (Stratford HS, Indianapolis Colts), Garrett Gilbert (Lake Travis HS, Carolina Panthers), Malcom Brown (Brenham HS, Los Angeles Rams), Jonathan Gray (Aledo HS, NFL), Kyler Murray (Allen HS, OU), Jamal Adams (Hebron HS, New York Jets) and Malik Jefferson (Mesquite Poteet HS, Cincinnati Bengals).
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HERE'S THE 2018 WHATABURGER SUPER TEAM:
2018 WHATABURGER SUPER TEAM OFFENSE:
Quarterback: Chase Griffin, Hutto
Running Backs: Deondrick Glass, Katy; Quintan Jackson, Benbrook
Receivers: Garrett Wilson, Lake Travis; Baylor Cupp, Brock; Jordan Whittington, Cuero
Offensive Line: Chandler Knandel, Aledo; Isaiah Hoofkin, Dulles; Stanley Mark, Cibolo Steele; Jayden Borjas, Edinburg Vela Kicker: Cade York, Prosper
Utility: Daimarqua Foster, Wichita Falls Hirschi; Sincere McCormick, Converse Judson; Daniel Enriquez, Edinburg Vela; Dar
WHATABURGER SUPER TEAM DEFENSE:
Defensive Line: DeMarvin Leal, Converse Judson; Armonie Brown, Refugio; Jamie Ferguson, S.A. Madison; Trey Moore, Cu Linebackers: Chase Petter, Argyle; Wyatt Harris, Aledo; Daylon Green, San Angelo Central
Defensive Backs: Xavier Player, Cibolo Steele; Seven Sanchez, PSJA North; Brandon Joseph, College Station; Erick Young, Fort Bend Bush; Punter: Colton Wilson, Abilene
Utility: Jack Koetting, Canadian; Anfernee Orji, Rockwall; Gage Graham, Stephenville; Marcus Riley, New Braunfels
WHATABURGER SUPER TEAM FAN'S CHOICE:
QB: Malachi Brown, San Angelo Central
RB: A.J. Brown, Calallen
WR: Michael Hernandez, S.A. Southside
OL: John Brunner, Brock
DL: Aja Hernandez, La Feria
LB: Lucas Eatman, S.A. Reagan
DB: Hunter Bunch, Sonora
UT: Jonah White, Merkel
Headliners of the team include Hutto quarterback and UCLA signee Chase Griffin, Converse Judson defensive end and Texas A&M commit Demarvin Leal, Lake Travis wide receiver and Ohio State commit Garrett Wilson, Wichita Falls Hirschi running back and TCU signee Daimarqua Foster, and Cuero athlete and Texas signee Jordan Whittington.
“I do not envy the Texas high school football fans who had to select the Whataburger Super Team,” Greg Tepper, Texas Football managing editor, said. “Sorting through the best players in the state of Texas is extremely difficult. But the fans came through with an outstanding group of athletes who truly represent what Texas high school football is all about.”
In total, of the 40 Whataburger Super Team honorees, more than 35 are expected to play football at the next level.
“Whataburger and high school football are Texas traditions that go hand-in-hand,” said Rich Scheffler, Whataburger Vice President of Marketing and Innovation. “We’re proud to partner with Dave Campbell’s Texas Football to celebrate these talented players and we appreciate all the support from the fans who voted.”
Former Super Team winners include Andrew Luck (Stratford HS, Indianapolis Colts), Garrett Gilbert (Lake Travis HS, Carolina Panthers), Malcom Brown (Brenham HS, Los Angeles Rams), Jonathan Gray (Aledo HS, NFL), Kyler Murray (Allen HS, OU), Jamal Adams (Hebron HS, New York Jets) and Malik Jefferson (Mesquite Poteet HS, Cincinnati Bengals).
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Below are the members of the 2017 Super Team:
OFFENSE
Quarterback: Matthew Baldwin, Lake Travis
Running Backs: Brendan Brady, Cibolo Steele; Jahmyl Jeter, San Antonio Brennan
Receivers: Tommy Bush, Schertz Clemens; Mikey Garcia, Mission Veterans Memorial; Jalen Preston, Manvel
Offensive Line: Silas Robinson, Yoakum; Walker Hankinson, San Antonio Alamo Heights; Brannon Brown, San Antonio O'Connor; Reese Moore, Seminole; Trey Stratford, Allen
Kicker: Cameron Dicker, Lake Travis
Utility: Cameron Thomas, Round Rock Westwood; Daimarqua Foster, Wichita Falls Hirschi; Kelan Walker, DeSoto; Brock Sturges, Allen
DEFENSE
Defensive Line: Ryan Reza, San Benito; DeMarvin Leal, Converse Judson; Jared Stellbauer, Bremond; Brandon Matterson, San Antonio Brandeis
Linebackers: Nathan Sanchez, McAllen Memorial; Matt Elizondo, San Antonio Churchill; Jared Pedraza, Franklin
Defensive Backs: Caden Sterns, Cibolo Steele; Zaire Taylor, San Antonio O'Connor; Gage Smith, San Angelo Central; Jordan Austin, Lancaster
Punter: Peyton Powell, Midland Christian
Utility: Anthony Cook, Houston Lamar; Dekalen Goodson, John Tyler; Trevor Williams, A&M Consolidated; Jonathan McGill, Coppell
FANS CHOICE AWARDS
Top vote-getters not named to Offense or Defense, regardless of position
Tanner Mordecai, Hewitt Midway; Kalon Barnes, Silsbee; Elijah Hines, Port Arthur Memorial; Isaiah Haggerty, Tyler Bishop Gorman; Jack Traugott, Victoria East; Alec Brown, Corpus Christi Calallen; Emil Oliva, Laredo Nixon; Jarell Cherry, Dallas Carter; Bobby Brown, Arlington Lamar; Deion Hankins, El Paso Parkland