7. Carroll (Southlake, Texas) - Full preview 
Kenny Hill brings poise and experience to the quarterback spot for Southlake Carroll and reigning National Coach of the Year Hal Wasson.
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Strengths: Carroll has not had this much firepower returning on offense since the days of Riley Dodge and Tre Newton. Quarterback
Kenny Hill, a Texas A&M commit, brings talent, athleticism and experience behind center while
A.J. Ezzard gives the team a trusted option at running back. Head coach Hal Wasson also points to special teams as a strength.
Tanner Jacobson and
Ray Crockett give Carroll two bona fide defensive backs to work with.
Question marks: The Dragons’ wide receiver unit will be almost entirely new; replacing Sabian Holmes and Peyton Williams may not be easy. On defense, finding another safety and solidifying the team’s outside linebackers is a priority for Wasson.
Outlook: A team coming off a 16-0, Texas state title-winning season with this much returning is a recipe for a potentially special season. Any hope of a national No. 1 finish could be dashed in the first week, however, where Carroll will face its biggest test of the regular season: On the road against Allen, a game that will showcase the team’s new $50 million facility.
