Head coach: Claude Mathis | Record: 59-10, sixth season
2023 record: 15-0 | National rank: No. 5
Last five years: 59-10 | State championships: 3 (2016, 2022, 2023)
DeSoto coach Claude Mathis looks to guide the Eagles to their fourth state title and third straight after grabbing the 6A Division 2 crown with a 74-14 victory over Summer Creek. (Photo: David Ballering)
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 200
Status: Committed to TCU | Class: Senior (2025)
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 185
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Sophomore (2027)
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 195
Status: Committed to Texas A&M | Class: Senior (2025)
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 170
Status: Committed to SMU | Class: Senior (2025)
Height: 6-7 | Weight: 380
Status: Committed to Syracuse | Class: Senior (2025)
Key dates
Oct. 11 — vs. No. 7
Duncanville
At 6-foot-7, 380 pounds, Syracuse commit Byron Washington should help anchor the DeSoto offensive line as the Eagles try to win their third straight state title. (Photo: David Ballering)
