From start to finish, the longest high school football season in Texas history did not disappoint. In all, 19 state champions were crowned in the UIL and TAPPS brackets.
Each year since 2006, MaxPreps has recognized outstanding performers in
high school football. America's source for high school sports continues
the tradition to close out the season by naming its 2020 Texas MaxPreps All-State high school football team. Selections are based on team success and individual
excellence, in addition to local and state accolades.
The season was capped this year by Austin Westlake's run to a 6A Division 1 title as coach Todd Dodge won his sixth state crown with a 52-34 victory over Southlake Carroll, a squad coached by his son, Riley. The Chaparrals' run to the podium included a stunning 24-21 semifinal win over two-time defending 6A-1 champion North Shore.
Along with Westlake, Aledo won its state-record 10th title, while Denton Ryan and Katy also took home their classification's top prize.
All schools are well-represented on the 53-player All-State team that includes 36 seniors, 14 juniors and three sophomores.
Height: 5-10.5 | Weight: 200
Status: Signed with Auburn | Class: Senior (2021)
One of the best quarterbacks in state history finished the year with 4,428 yards of total offense (3,553 passing, 875 rushing) and 60 touchdowns.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 185
Status: Signed with Texas | Class: Senior (2021)
Ranks third on the all-time single season scoring list with 70 TDs. Rushed for 3,530 yards and added another 284 yards receiving for the 3A Division 1 runners-up.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 205
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
The fourth-rated running back in the Class of 2022 on 247Sports rushed for 2,155 yards and 30 touchdowns in 11 games.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 220
Status: Signed with Texas A&M | Class: Senior (2021)
Bounced back after an injury plagued junior season and was one of the most dynamic playmakers in the country.
Height: 5-9.5 | Weight: 170
Status: Signed with Alabama | Class: Senior (2021)
Made plays at a high level no matter where he lined up. Helped the Bearcats to school's 10th state title.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 210
Status: Signed with Miami | Class: Senior (2021)
Had 690 yards receiving and 13 touchdowns while averaging over 22 yards per reception.
Height: 6-6.5 | Weight: 285
Status: Signed with Alabama | Class: Senior (2021)
Showed why he's Texas' top-rated player returning from injury suffered in his junior season.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 310
Status: Signed with Ohio State | Class: Senior (2021)
The top-rated offensive guard is one of the most physical and complete lineman in the country.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 340
Status: Signed with Alabama | Class: Senior (2021)
Played a huge role for the Mustangs, who went 45-2 and won two state titles in the largest classification over the past three seasons.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 330
Status: Signed with Texas A&M | Class: Senior (2021)
"The Mountain" is one of the nation's most dominant offensive linemen and could make an impact as a true freshman for the Aggies.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 295
Status: Signed with Oklahoma | Class: Senior (2021)
Dominated the opposition during his senior season and excels in both run and pass blocking.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 175
Status: Signed with Oklahoma | Class: Senior (2021)
Helped the Raiders to their first state title since 2002 with over 1,200 yards receiving and 16 touchdowns while also being one of the best shutdown cornerbacks in the state.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 180
Status: Signed with Connecticut | Class: Senior (2021)
The top-rated kicker in the state connected on 11-of-12 field goals and averaged over 41 yards per punt.
First Team Defense
Height: 6-3.5 | Weight: 280
Status: Signed with Texas A&M | Class: Senior (2021)
The five-star defensive end finished the season with 76 tackles, 18 tackles-for-loss and 12.5 sacks.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 240
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
Led the way in the trenches for one of the best defenses in high school football.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 290
Status: Signed with Texas | Class: Senior (2021)
Murphy and Turner were the best defensive line duo in the nation as the future Longhorn racked up 79 tackles, 22 tackles-for-loss and 14 sacks.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 235
Status: Signed with TCU | Class: Senior (2021)
The three-star defensive end had 26 tackles-for-loss, 15.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and an interception in nine games.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 245
Status: Signed with Alabama | Class: Senior (2021)
One of the most physically imposing players in the country dominated after missing his junior season with a torn ACL.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 220
Status: Signed with Oklahoma | Class: Senior (2021)
The Top 50 overall prospect had a huge senior campaign and led the Tigers to an 11-1 season.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 225
Status: Signed with Duke | Class: Senior (2021)
Racked up nearly 100 tackles and had a team-high 17 sacks for the 6A Division 1 state champs.
Height: 6-0.5 | Weight: 180
Status: Signed with Texas | Class: Senior (2021)
Had a big-time senior year and finished his high school career with over 300 tackles, 28 tackles-for-loss and 19 interceptions.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 190
Status: Signed with Texas A&M | Class: Senior (2021)
The future Aggie had a great senior year before suffering a season-ending injury before the playoffs. He had four interceptions even though quarterbacks rarely looked his direction.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 180
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
Showed why he's a Top 10 prospect overall from the Class of 2022. Shut down opposing wide receivers during his junior season.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 185
Status: Signed with Clemson | Class: Senior (2021)
Had a huge year on both sides of the ball, finishing the season with 60 tackles, six interceptions, four forced fumbles and accounting for over 600 total yards and eight touchdowns on offense.
Height: 6-3.5 | Weight: 220
Status: Signed with Texas | Class: Senior (2021)
The top-rated athlete is one of the rare players who could be a five-star on both sides of the ball as a defensive end or wide receiver/tight end.
Height: 5-9 | Weight: 175
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2021)
Changes the field position as good as any punter in the country.
Second Team Offense
Height: 6-2.5 | Weight: 180
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
The four-star quarterback led the Chaparrals to their second consecutive state title, finishing the year with over 4,000 yards of total offense (3,494 passing, 590 rushing) and 50 touchdowns. Named the Offensive MVP of the state title game while accounting for over 300 yards of total offense and three scores.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 180
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Sophomore (2023)
Rushed for over 2,100 and 30 touchdowns and played a major role for the 6A Division 1 runners-up all season while some key players missed action with injuries.
Height: 5-8 | Weight: 160
Status: Signed with Lamar | Class: Senior (2021)
The converted cornerback had a monster senior season rushing for 2,268 yards and 39 touchdowns for the 5A Division 2 champs. Named the Offensive MVP of the state championship game while rushing for 255 yards and six touchdowns.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 205
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Sophomore (2023)
Klubnik's favorite target on offense had 1,153 yards receiving and 13 touchdowns.
Height: 5-9 | Weight: 160
Status: Signed with SMU | Class: Senior (2021)
The dynamic playmaker hauled in 68 receptions for 1,240 yards and 13 touchdowns.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 220
Status: Signed with Auburn | Class: Senior (2021)
Had 92 receptions for over 1,300 yards and 14 touchdowns over the past two seasons.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 280
Status: Committed to Army | Class: Senior (2021)
Paved the way for one of the best rushing attacks in the state.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 265
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
The top-rated offensive lineman from Texas in the Class of 2022 on 247sports composite rankings dominated during his junior season.
Height: 6-8 | Weight: 305
Status: Signed with Texas A&M | Class: Senior (2021)
Do not be surprised if Fatheree makes an impact as a true freshman for the Aggies. He's one of the most talented offensive tackles in the country.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 315
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
The Eagles have had some great offensive lineman come through their program and Dewberry is next up.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 300
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
Had a monster junior season leading the way in the trenches for one of the top offenses in Texas.
Height: 6-1.5 | Weight: 185
Status: Signed with Tennessee | Class: Senior (2021)
The big-time playmaker did it all from the quarterback position. He threw for nearly 2,700 yards and 31 touchdowns while leading the runner-up in 6A Division 2 with 1,117 yards rushing and 16 scores.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 180
Status: Signed with Lamar | Class: Senior (2021)
Made all 14 field goal attempts, including two from at least 50.
Second Team Defense
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 240
Status: Signed with Texas | Class: Senior (2021)
The four-star prospect had a huge senior campaign helping the Titans to a 9-1 record.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 325
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
Dominated in the trenches during his junior season and played a huge role for the 5A Division 1 champs.
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 230
Status: Committed to Texas A&M | Class: Junior (2022)
The future Aggie was impossible to block during his junior year before suffering a season-ending injury late in the season.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 230
Status: Signed with Texas Tech | Class: Senior (2021)
Racked up 12 sacks during his senior season for the 6A Division 2 runner-up.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 230
Status: Committed to Oklahoma | Class: Junior (2022)
Has some of the most impressive tape and showed why he's a Top 100 player overall from the Class of 2022.
Height: 6-2.5 | Weight: 200
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
The top-rated outside linebacker in the Class of 2022 dominated on both sides of the ball.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 220
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Sophomore (2023)
Made a huge impact, as a sophomore, for one of the best defenses in the country.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 210
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2022)
The only non-senior captain for Katy is one of the most instinctive and productive linebackers in Texas helped lead the Tigers to their first state title since 2015.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 180
Status: Signed with Arizona | Class: Senior (2021)
The leader in the secondary for one of the most talented defenses in Texas.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 180
Status: Signed with Rice | Class: Senior (2021)
Austin Westlake had one of the top defenses in the state and Taaffe was the leader. Finished the year with 60 tackles and five interceptions. Named Defensive MVP of the 6A Division 1 championship after picking off two passes.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 180
Status: Committed to LSU | Class: Junior (2022)
The leader on the back end for the Bearcats defense had another stellar season for the 5A Division 2 champs.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 170
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2021)
Capped off a great senior season by dominating in the 5A Division 1 championship game. Named Defensive MVP after recording six tackles, one interception, a forced fumble, fumble recovery, three pass breakups and a blocked PAT.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 190
Status: Committed to LSU | Class: Junior (2022)
The four-star safety made a huge impact on both sides of the ball playing against the best competition in Texas.
Height: 6-7 | Weight: 215
Status: Signed with SMU | Class: Senior (2021)
Averaged over 42 yards per punt and made 12 field goals during his senior season.
