High school football: Top 10 high school football prospects in Texas

By Thomas Frey Jul 25, 2023, 1:00pm

Bryant Wesco, Terry Bussey, Justin Williams headline highest-rated seniors heading into 2023 season

High school football is fast approaching as teams in Texas are preparing to hit the field. We've compiled a list of the top 10 seniors in the state heading into 2023.

Selections are based on rankings compiled by 247Sports.

The state's top-ranked player is Bryant Wesco of Midlothian, who is regarded as the No. 9 overall prospect in the nation and No. 3 at wide receiver. The 6-2, 170-pounder caught 56 passes for 1,072 yards and 12 touchdowns for a squad that reached the Class 5A Division 1 regional round last fall.
Five-star wide receiver Bryant Wesco led Midlothian deep into the Texas state playoffs after topping 1,000 receiving yards on the season. The No. 9 player in the nation is headed to Clemson. (Photo: Kenneth Murphy)
Five-star wide receiver Bryant Wesco led Midlothian deep into the Texas state playoffs after topping 1,000 receiving yards on the season. The No. 9 player in the nation is headed to Clemson. (Photo: Kenneth Murphy)
Class of 2024 Top 10: Texas

1. Bryant Wesco, Midlothian
6-2 | 170 | WR
National ranking
: 9
National position ranking: 3
Status: Committed to Clemson
Other offers: 28 including Arkansas, Baylor, Colorado, TCU and USC

2. Terry Bussey, Timpson
5-10.5 | 180 | ATH
National ranking:
15
National position ranking: 1
Status: Uncommitted
Other offers: 30 including Alabama, LSU, Oklahoma, Texas and Texas A&M



3. Justin Williams, Oak Ridge (Conroe)
6-2 | 205 | LB
National ranking:
16
National position ranking: 2
Status: Committed to Georgia
Other offers: 32 including Alabama, Florida, Ohio State, Oklahoma and Oregon

4. Micah Hudson, Lake Belton (Temple)
6-0 | 190 | WR
National ranking:
19
National position ranking: 7
Status: Uncommitted
Other offers: 35 including Alabama, Arkansas Texas, Texas A&M and Texas Tech

5. Kobe Black, Connally (Waco)
6-0 | 190 | CB
National ranking:
26
National position ranking: 2
Status: Uncommitted
Other offers: 30 including Alabama, LSU, Ohio State, Oklahoma and Texas

6. Colin Simmons, Duncanville
6-3 | 225 | DE
National ranking:
27
National position ranking: 4
Status: Uncommitted
Other offers: 45 including Alabama, Florida, LSU, Miami and Texas

7. Xavier Filsaime, McKinney
6-1 | 180 | S
National ranking:
32
National position ranking: 2
Status: Committed to Florida
Other offers: 33 including Alabama, Georgia, Michigan, Notre Dame and TCU

8. Dealyn Evans, Pine Tree (Longview)
6-4 | 260 | DL
National ranking:
41
National position ranking: 9
Status: Committed to Texas A&M
Other offers: 21 including Alabama, Florida, LSU, Oregon and Texas



9. Taylor Tatum, Longview
5-10.5 | 205 | RB
National ranking:
42
National position ranking: 1
Status: Committed to Oklahoma
Other offers: 39 including Alabama, Miami, Ohio State, Texas and USC

10. D.J. Lagway, Willis
6-2 | 225 | QB
National ranking:
43
National position ranking: 6
Status: Committed to Florida
Other offers: 34 including Alabama, Clemson, Georgia, Oklahoma and Texas A&M