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The Top 100 East Texas Players of 2020: 1.
@claytonsmith_10
A defensive end that can rush the passer like Clowney that turns into a wide receiver and one hand you like Beckham...... yeah, number 1.
Top 100 ain’t for me. It’s for all of y’all. This is how I wanted to be covered in hs. There’s a great talent in East Texas and I want to broadcast it. No matter how many stars this is for the players. For the people!
East Texas Top 100 Players of 2021
100.
@Trey_Mazratian
Junior Center Trey Mazratian was a consistent strongpoint for the Lindale Eagles in 2021. He excelled at zone blocking and pass protection and crashes the list at 100.
East Texas Top 100 Players of 2021
4.
@DavinJRider
Back to back list for the Heart and Soul of the Kilgore Bulldog team, Rider was incredible in 2021. He totaled over 2,000 rushing yards while also being a steady contributor on defense.
East Texas Top 100 Players of 2021
9.
@CaydonCoffman
The Senior from Mount Vernon was incredible in 21. He has real speed, a bevy of moves off the line, and he routinely came up big for Braden Bennett throughout the season.
East Texas Top 100 Players of 2021
1.
@MatthewBurton_
Place Burton anywhere on the defensive line and he is a problem. He's literally the Aaron Donald of East Texas. Last year Burton was special and in the top 10, this year East Texas is his.
East Texas Top 100 Players of 2021
2.
@TennisonBrandon
The calm, cool, collected quarterback has been a baller for the past 2 seasons, but he really improved his interception rate, throwing just 4 interceptions, guiding Gilmer back to the state final.
East Texas Top 100 Players of 2021
5.
@Rohanfluellen17
Fluellen is a ball player. Offense, defense, special teams: he impacts the game in every way. A master route runner and big YAC producer while also being an aggressive ball hawk on the defense.
East Texas Top 100 Players of 2021
79.
@Will_Hutchens52
Nasty and a punishing finisher, Hutchens anchored one of the better offensive lines in East Texas at left tackle. The dominant performance lands him at number 79.
East Texas Top 100 Players of 2021
23.
@Tysonwilson1211
Wilson is exactly what you want on your back end. He's a hitter, he's athletic, he can cover, and he always is in the right place at the right time. FF, INT, you name it, the junior produced it!
East Texas Top 100 Players of 2021
44.
@CaseyPoe2024
The youngest of a trio of Lindale lineman to make this list, Poe is definitely the most talented. He's huge, keeps an incredible base, strikes his hands well. "A future Sunday guy."
East Texas Top 100 Players of 2021
3.
@JalenHale8
Deep Ball ✅
Catch and Run ✅
Route Running ✅
Hands ✅
Physicality ✅
Back to back list for a guy that’s done against some of the top names in the state. The most consistent player for Longview this year pops up at
#3
.
East Texas Top 100 Players of 2021
15.
@DbrownOLB10
Speed. Explosion. Quickness. Whatever synonym for dominant pass rusher you want to use. This kid is a wonder. The Texas signee can stop the run as well as get after QB. Constant hell for an OT.
East Texas Top 100 Players of 2021
20.
@lucakoz_
At 6'5, Kozhev was the perfect target for Jackson Rainey and the Van offense, and his 21 touchdowns showcase that. A knack for making the spectacular catch, Kozhev was the most dangerous target for Van.
East Texas Top 100 Players of 2021
6.
@7acksonrainey
The best dual threat Quarterback in the region, Rainey can run it as good as any player in ETX. Great accuracy on his passes, he's as good as anybody in ETX.
East Texas Top 100 Players of 2021
71.
@ChapelHillFB
's Rickey Stewart
At mid-season Chapel Hill's season turned for the better when they inserted 2 freshmen into their offense. Rickey was a key component of a state semi-finalist team.
East Texas Top 100 Players of 2021
51.
@ksells42
Kaleb Sells was a ball player as a junior, his senior year he was a man. Sells can do it all. He can cover, blitz, read the line and make tackles. The heart of the Jasper defense, Sells pops up at 51.
East Texas Top 100 Players of 2021
52.
@CurbowJake
Baller. It's not the fastest. Not the flashiest. But it's productive. Over and over and over and over again. Curbow, just a sophomore was a machine for Lindale.
East Texas Top 100 Players of 2021
37.
@vanzandt_d
VanZandt is a big, smooth thrower of the football that has a hose. His deep ball is very accurate and he made big splash plays for the Kilgore offense all 2021.
East Texas Top 100 Players of 2021
18.
@bradenbennett04
Junior composer to an explosive offense in 2021, Braden Bennett threw for 34 touchdowns to just 5 interceptions for Mount Vernon in 2021.
East Texas Top 100 Players of 2021
17.
@makenzie_mcgill
With almost 2,000 rushing yards and 35 rushing touchdowns, Makenzie McGill was incredible on the ground in 2021. Add another 510 yards of receiving and you have a true All-Purpose back.
East Texas Top 100 Players of 2021
72.
@Brett___19
Explosive kick returner and savvy cornerback play, Brett Maya punches his ticket on the list at number 72. The junior has one more season left for the Lindale Eagles.
The Top 100 East Texas Players of 2020: 4.
@Jenkinsdabeast
Jordan Jenkins will be immortalized as one of the best Lindale Eagles ever. He rushed for over 3,000 yards as a senior and led the Eagles on a miraculous run to the state game.
East Texas Top 100 Players of 2021
31.
@VanVandals
's KD Eskrine
Athletic build, Eskrine is tough on offensive guards from the DT position. His first step is explosive and he moves well enough to pull off impressive finesse moves.
The Top 100 East Texas Players of 2020: 11.
@brayson_mchenry
McHenry guided Texas High to an undefeated regular season, even in defeat he was spectacular. The Tigers were loaded, and McHenry was the perfect dealer to dish the ball out in 2020.
East Texas Top 100 Players of 2021
22.
@Its_JERMAINE3
Roney was electric not only as a wide receiver but in the return game as well for the Bulldogs. He caught a plenty of bodies this year, and his explosion on the outside was crucial for the pass game
East Texas Top 100 Players of 2021
77.
@BrackDyer
A hard-nosed, tough middle linebacker, Brack Dyer was the heart of the Chapel Hill defense. His relentless effort lands him at number 77 this year.
The Top 100 East Texas Players of 2020: 14.
@MatthewBurton_
The best defensive lineman from the 2020 season calls Gilmer, Texas home. The 6 ft. 250 lbs. animal, routinely whips and embarrasses offensive linemen on his way to party in the backfield.