LIST: Top 20 ETX High School Football Players

EAST TEXAS (TXAN 24) — Here’s a look at the Top 20 East Texas High School Football Players heading into the 2024-25 season:

1. Lance Jackson - Defensive End

Texarkana Pleasant Grove Hawks, Class of 2025

Status: Verbal Commit - Missouri Tigers

State Rank: #10

2. Kiotti Armstrong - Tight End

Jasper Bulldogs, Class of 2025

Status: Verbal Commit - Texas A&M Aggies

State Rank: #16

3. Zion Williams - Defensive Tackle

Lufkin Panthers, Class of 2025

Status: Verbal Commit - LSU Tigers

State Rank: #23

4. Michael Riles - Defensive End

Port Arthur Memorial Titans, Class of 2025

Status: Verbal Commit - Oregon State Beavers

State Rank: #28

5. Jackson Christian - Offensive Guard

Port Neches-Groves Indians, Class of 2025

Status: Verbal Commit - Texas Longhorns

State Rank: #30

6. Rickey Stewart - Running Back

Tyler Chapel Hill Bulldogs, Class of 2025

Status: Verbal Commit - Texas Longhorns

State Rank: #47

7. Keiundre Johnson - Defensive End

Terrell Tigers, Class of 2025

Status: Verbal Commit - Arkansas Razorback

State Rank: #54

8. Demetrius Dean II - Offensive Tackle

Jasper Bulldogs, Class of 2025

Status: Verbal Commit - Houston Cougars

State Rank: #64

9. Micah Strickland - Cornerback

Brownsboro Bears, Class of 2025

Status: Verbal Commit - TCU Horned Frogs

State Rank: #69

10. Demetrius Brisbon - Athlete

Tyler Chapel Hill Bulldogs, Class of 2025

Status: Verbal Commit

State Rank: #73

11. Jayden Sanders - Safety

Kilgore Bulldogs, Class of 2025

Status: Verbal Commit - Michigan Wolverines

State Rank: #80

12. Kash Courtney - Offensive Tackle

Carthage Bulldogs, Class of 2025

Status: Verbal Commit - Arkansas Razorback

State Rank: #86

13. Trevor Brooks - Safety

Tyler Chapel Hill Bulldogs, Class of 2025

Status: Uncommitted

State Rank: NR

14. Javari Johnson - Running Back

Texarkana Texas High Tigers, Class of 2025

Status: Verbal Commit - SFA Lumberjacks

State Rank: NR

15. Seth McFarland - Outside Linebacker

Longview Pine Tree Pirates, Class of 2025

Status: Verbal Commit - Houston Cougars

State Rank: NR

16. London Nunley - Wide Receiver

Port Neches-Groves Indians, Class of 2025

Status: Uncommitted

State Rank: NR

17. Krisean Preston - Wide Receiver

Lufkin Panthers, Class of 2025

Status: Uncommitted

State Rank: NR

18. Brenden Reese - Inside Linebacker

Longview Lobos, Class of 2025

Status: Uncommitted

State Rank: NR

19. Julius Simms - Outside Linebacker

Whitehouse Wildcats, Class of 2025

Status: Verbal Commit - TCU Horned Frogs

State Rank: NR

20. Cadon Tennison - Athlete

Gilmer Buckeyes, Class of 2025

Status: Uncommitted

State Rank: NR