The Texas high school football season kicks off this week and the Preseason Texas MaxPreps All-State Team is loaded with some of the country's best talent. Clemson-bound quarterback Cade Klubnik headlines the squad and is one of five Westlake (Austin) players.
The Elite 11 MVP over the summer racked up over 4,000 yards of total offense and 50 touchdowns as a junior while leading the Chaps to a 14-0 record and a No. 3 finish in the MaxPreps Top 25. They start No. 4 in this year's rankings.
The talent in the Lone Star State is spread out as six teams dot the MaxPreps Top 25 rankings.
Owen Allen and Tyler White both made the first team for No. 22 Southlake Carroll, which has four picks, while 2022 Texas A&M commit Malick Sylla was the lone first team selection for No. 17 Katy and also lands four players on the preseason squad.
Forty-one of the 54 players selected are seniors while the other 13 are all from the Class of 2023.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 185
Status: Committed to Clemson | Class: Senior (2022)
The Elite 11 MVP winner led the Chaps to their second consecutive state title last season accounting for over 4,000 yards of total offense and 50 touchdowns.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 190
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Junior (2023)
Rushed for over 1,500 yards and 22 touchdowns as a sophomore.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 205
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Junior (2023)
Eclipsed the 2,000-yard mark on the ground last season and has 51 touchdowns over the last two years.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 175
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Senior (2022)
The five-star recruit is the top-rated player in Texas and one of the most polished wide receivers in the game.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 210
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Junior (2023)
Has 116 receptions for 1,800-plus yards and 23 touchdowns over the last two years for the back-to-back state champs.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 170
Status: Committed to Ohio State |
Class: Senior (2022)
Will be a huge addition to the Cavaliers offense after posting 82 receptions for 1,500-plus yards and 18 touchdowns during his first two years at Del Valle. He was limited to one game during his junior season because of a knee injury.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 235
Status: Committed to Texas A&M |
Class: Senior (2022)
The fourth-rated tight end in the Class of 2022 is a matchup nightmare for opposing defenses and is also a standout blocker.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 310
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Senior (2022)
One of the most dominant interior lineman in the country.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 300
Status: Committed to Oregon |
Class: Senior (2022)
The second-rated offensive tackle is one of nine 2022 five-star prospects from Texas.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 295
Status: Committed to Texas |
Class: Senior (2022)
Will be the leader in the trenches for the No. 4 team in the MaxPreps Top 25.
A lot of talented offensive lineman have come from the Eagles' program and Dewberry is next up.
OL PJ Williams, Dickinson
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 265
Status: Committed to Texas A&M |
Class: Senior (2022)
One of the most athletic offensive lineman in high school football gets it done at a high level in both the passing and run game.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 210
Status: Committed to Oklahoma State |
Class: Senior (2022)
Rushed for over 2,000 yards and 29 touchdowns last season but will make switch to quarterback this fall.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 185
Status: Committed to Arizona State |
Class: Senior (2022)
Has connected on 22-of-25 field goals over the last two seasons.
First Team Defense
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 240
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Senior (2022)
The five-star edge rusher will get a chance to show off his talent in the
biggest game of the year on Aug. 27 against No. 1 Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.).
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 325
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Senior (2022)
Helped Ryan (Denton) to a state title as a junior and will make a huge impact in the trenches for the Bears.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 255
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Junior (2023)
The transfer racked up 76 tackles, seven sacks and forced five fumbles during his sophomore year at Morton Ranch (Katy).
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 230
Status: Committed to Texas A&M |
Class: Senior (2022)
The No. 17 team in the MaxPreps Top 25 is loaded with talent and Sylla leads the way on defense for the defending 6A-D2 champs.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 210
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Senior (2022)
Dominated on both sides of the ball as a junior and is the top-rated linebacker in the country.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 225
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Junior (2023)
Helped the Raiders to their first state title since 2002 as a sophomore and should make an even bigger impact during his junior campaign.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 245
Status: Committed to Oklahoma |
Class: Senior (2022)
Has some of the best tape out of anyone in the country and checks in as the 11th-rated linebacker on 247Sports composite rankings.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 180
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Senior (2022)
The third-rated cornerback in the Class of 2022 will be the leader on defense for the No. 12 team in the MaxPreps Top 25.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 185
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Junior (2023)
One of the best all-around players in the country makes a huge impact on both sides of the ball.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 185
Status: Committed to Texas |
Class: Senior (2022)
Does it all from the safety position and will have the Bearcats in position to win their fourth consecutive state title.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 190
Status: Committed to Ohio State |
Class: Senior (2022)
The ninth-rated cornerback in the Class of 2022 has the talent to make an immediate impact for the Buckeyes as a true freshman.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 190
Status: Committed to Texas A&M |
Class: Senior (2022)
Has been a big-time playmaker at the quarterback position and checks in as the fifth-rated safety in the Class of 2022.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 200
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Junior (2023)
Selected on the preseason MaxPreps Junior All-America second team and has one of the strongest legs in the country.
Second Team Offense
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 210
Status: Committed to Texas A&M |
Class: Senior (2022)
Accounted for nearly 4,500 yards of total offense and 51 touchdowns in 2020.
Height: 5-8 | Weight: 170
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Junior (2023)
Rushed for over 1,700 yards and 18 touchdowns as a sophomore and was named the Offensive MVP of the 6A-D2 state championship game.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 195
Status: Committed to Texas |
Class: Senior (2022)
Rushed for 1,600-plus yards and 20 touchdowns last season.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 175
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2023)
The second-rated wide receiver in the Class of 2023 had nearly 700 yards receiving and 11 touchdowns in 2020.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 180
Status: Committed to South Carolina |
Class: Senior (2022)
Hauled in 75 receptions for nearly 1,300 yards and 15 touchdowns for the runner-up in 6A-D1.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 175
Status: Committed to Auburn |
Class: Senior (2022)
Finished his junior season with 73 receptions for 1,300-plus yards and 12 touchdowns while leading the Hawks to the 6A-D2 quarterfinals.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 210
Status: Committed to Boston College |
Class: Senior (2022)
Had a touchdown reception in nine of 11 games played last season and had over 700 yards receiving.
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 280
Status: Committed to Indiana |
Class: Senior (2022)
Made a huge impact in the trenches for the 6A-D1 state champs in 2020.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 320
Status: Committed to Florida State |
Class: Senior (2022)
Will play a huge role in the trenches for the No. 13 team in the MaxPreps Top 25.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 285
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Senior (2022)
New head coach Chad Morris will depend heavily on his talented offensive line headlined by the four-star lineman.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 300
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Junior (2023)
The recent Timber Creek (Orlando, Fla.) transfer has already landed nearly 40 FBS offers and was named to the preseason MaxPreps Junior All-America first team.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 290
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Junior (2023)
The top-rated offensive lineman from Texas in the Class of 2023 is great in both pass and run blocking.
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 170
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Senior (2022)
It does not matter where the four-star recruit lines up, he makes big-time plays. He recently announced his top three college choices that includes Oklahoma State, Texas and Texas A&M.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 175
Status: Committed to Houston |
Class: Senior (2022)
Connected on 16-of-18 field goals last season for the runner-up in 5A-D2.
Second Team Defense
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 280
Status: Committed to Texas |
Class: Senior (2022)
The No. 12 team in the MaxPreps Top 25 will have one of the best defenses in the state and Ross leads the way in the trenches.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 235
Status: Committed to Stanford |
Class: Senior (2022)
The recent Stanford commit racked up 63 tackles, 14 tackles for loss and seven sacks in 2020.
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 210
Status: Committed to Texas |
Class: Senior (2022)
Posted 67 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, six sacks, three forced fumbles and had an interceptions as a junior.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 265
Status: Committed to Texas A&M |
Class: Senior (2022)
The transfer racked up 183 tackles, 62 tackles for loss and 25 sacks during his last two years at Coram Deo Academy (Flower Mound).
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 200
Status: Committed to Oklahoma |
Class: Senior (2022)
Finished his junior season with 140 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, four sacks, one interception and forced a fumble for the 4A-D2 champs.
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 210
Status: Committed to USC |
Class: Senior (2022)
Has been a big-time playmaker for the Tigers and will play a major role on defense for defending 6A-D2 champs.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 225
Status: Committed to Arkansas |
Class: Senior (2022)
Had a monster junior season racking up 93 tackles, seven tackles for loss, six sacks and three interceptions.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 180
Status: Committed to Texas A&M |
Class: Senior (2022)
The Tigers have one of the best defenses in the state and Taylor leads the way in the secondary.
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 185
Status: Committed to Florida |
Class: Senior (2022)
The four-star cornerback runs a sub-4.4 40-yard dash and is one of the game's best lockdown defensive backs.
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 190
Status: Committed to Texas |
Class: Senior (2022)
Helped the Raiders to the 5A-D1 state title in 2020 and will lead the secondary for the No. 25 team in the MaxPreps Top 25.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 170
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Junior (2023)
Selected to the preseason MaxPreps Junior All-America second team and will help give the Mustangs one of the best secondaries in the country along with Harris.
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 270
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Senior (2022)
Dominated on both sides of the ball as a junior racking up 100-plus tackles and 17 tackles for loss on defense while rushing for over 1,200 yards and 21 touchdowns on offense.
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 170
Status: Uncommitted |
Class: Junior (2023)
The second-rated punter in the country for the Class of 2023 according to Kohl's Kicking is also the sixth-rated kicker.
