6. 2005 Carroll (Southlake, Texas)
Carroll has had many great teams, but the 2005 squad, led by Greg McElroy, was its strongest.
Photo by Greg Pierson
Probably the top team in the Dragons' dynasty, the 2005 squad blasted all competition en route to a 16-0 season, a 5A-I state title and a No. 1 ranking in most national polls.
Carroll's 2005 version featured future Alabama and New York Jets quarterback Greg McElroy, who led a talented offense that featured sophomore running back Tre Newton and Clint Renfro and McKay Jacobsen, comprising the top receivers unit in program history. McElroy compiled 4,636 yards and 56 touchdowns on the season.
With Justin Padron and Kyle Russo manning the front seven, this Dragons defense was stellar, allowing it to win each playoff game by double digits.
The 2005 squad gets a slight nod over the 2006 Carroll team, which was a botched fake punt away from losing in the playoffs to Euless Trinity.
