Tight end and fullback are positions that're overlooked, unless you have an incredible player at that spot. There's been a number of great tight ends and fullbacks to play through ETX. We're gonna look at the Top 15 Fullbacks and Tight Ends to play since 2000.
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Hicks was a 2 year starter at Pleasant Grove, and in there option system he has a bunch of jobs to do. On top of blocking for a 1,700 yard back, Hicks, ran for 132 carries for 950 yards and 15 TDs. Hicks was a very important role in an offense that ran for over 4000 yards and won the State Championship.
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In 2007, Burleson was Honorable mention All-East Texas as a fullback, but in 2008, he toted it for Paul Pewitt toted for 234 times for 1,850 yards and 32 touchdowns. Burleson was named first team 2A All-State for that tough season.
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In 2020 Deiontray Hill had one of the best seasons from a fullback in ETX History. Hill toted the ball 260 times for 1,838 yards and 25 touchdowns for an 8-4 Paul Pewitt. Hill was an explosive runner, prisoned by his offense and position, but his senior year Pewitt got him the ball. As a junior, in 2019 he was a part of a system that produced La-Jathan Allen, who he helped block for over 2,000 rushing yards and a trip to the state championship.
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Craver looks the part of a fullback. About 6'1 220, Craver ran with a will behind the size and was a problem for defenses that faced Hughes Springs. Craver's senior year produced huge stats as the Mustangs finished 9-3 into the playoffs. 1,637 rushing yards and 23 touchdowns in 17, hold Craver 4th in school history for rushing yards and touchdowns in a season.
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Michael Martinez was a mad man in 2013, rushing 275 times for 1,931 yards and 33 touchdowns in 12 games for the Mustangs. A heavy option run team, Martinez was the bull in a china shop fullback, rushing through would-be tacklers and planting the ball in the end zone.
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Mark Johnson is one of the best runners in ETX History that the numbers don't support. At 5'7 165 pounds, Johnson backed up Chris Ivory for Longview in 2005 as a sophomore and was an integral part of what Longview did, playing in key clutch moments that year. As a junior and senior Johnson was the starter at fullback and in those 2 years he rushed for 15 touchdowns. A bundle of moves, Mark went on to play running back at Southern Arkansas where he broke career records there.
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Bolden continued the huge fullback tradition at Hughes Springs. At 6'1 225, Bolden had a special senior year, rushing 240 times for 1,473 yards and 26 touchdowns in a 3-8 season this past season for the Mustangs. Bolden was a load, and a nightmare for a defender to tackle 1v1. He smashed through opponents and was the lone bright spot on a not so good team.
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Hunter Wallace was special for Harleton throughout his career, and culminated it all with a special 2019, Wallace toted 275 times for 2,103 yards and 31 touchdowns in a 10-3 season for Harleton. Wallace was physical, and ran through contact. He had great vision and decent speed and a will to win.
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A part time fullback with a full time punch. Jessie Anderson was a tailback that placed his hand in the ground for the scheme like Chris Ivory. He was a monster on the dive option, and very good in single back formations. When he made up his mind to destroy you, he was an animal on iso blocks and huge kick out blocks on the power. He was a total package with soft hands as well. Only reason he's not number 1, is because he was only a fullback his sophomore and partially his senior year.
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Hunter Ammons put up God Like numbers in 1A football in 2011 and 2012. He was second in 1A in rushing in 2011, and as a senior he was the number 1 guy. As a junior, Ammons rushed 314 times 2,543 and 34 touchdowns for an 8-4 football team. As a senior he was the top dog. He rushed 267 times for 2,690 yards and 33 touchdowns, improving his YPC in the meantime.
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KeKe was a one year starter and 3 year contributor at Longview. In his 1 season to start, Haynes became the first fullback to rush over a 1,000 yards at Longview in school history. Benefitting from a more complex scheme than Ivory, Haynes got many opportunities as the lone back in the offense. Haynes toted it 135 times for 1,198 yards and 13 touchdowns, as well as contributing catching the ball as well. He's the most balanced player on this list, evenly gifted with speed, balance, rushing ability, catching ability and blocking. He could score from 50, and iso your linebacker into obliteration. Like that.
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T'Sean Hamilton was a 4 year starter on the varsity, and a major contributor to successful football in Waskom. As a sophomore, Hamilton toted 157 times for 1,154 yards and 20 touchdowns. As a junior, Hamilton toted it 134 times for 1,044 yards and 16 touchdowns, and as a senior he toted it 145 times for 800 yards and 10 touchdowns. Hamilton started both ways and was a bright spot in the latter success of Keeling's run.
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In 2014, Amie was a contributor as the best defensive player and 2nd best runner on offense. Amie carried 91 times for a whopping 967 yards and 12 touchdowns, and 27 knockdown blocks. In 2015, Chan Amie went from contributor to the main guy in the triple option offense of Waskom. Amie ran 252 times for 2,672 yards and 41 touchdowns in a back to back state championship effort for Waskom.
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Logan Fuller had one of the best careers out of any back in ETX history. Although he's the all-time leading rusher in Athens history with 6,051 yards and 83 touchdowns, he did this from the fullback position. In 2014, not only did he rush for 2,089 yards, he led block for Devin Hall, who too went over the 2,000 yard ledger. In 2013, Fuller rushed for 1,727 yards: 2014 2,089 yards: 2015, 2,229 yards. Fuller put his hand in the dirt, blocked and toted Athens as far as he possibly could.
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Chris Ivory was a 2 year starter for Longview at fullback. As a senior in 11 games, Ivory rushed for 659 yards, 16 touchdowns while also catching the ball 16 times for 209 yards and 2 scores. From a statistical standpoint, no Ivory doesn't deserve this position, but oh thank God for film. Ivory was insane. He's the fastest player at this position, he's the best iso blocker on this position, and he's the most physical runner on this list.
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Used as an H-Back, TJ Dever was a monster out of the backfield in the flats and up the seams for Palestine. Dever finished his career with 72 catches for 1,209 yards and 11 touchdowns. The bulk of that load came his junior year with a 34 catch, 645 yards and 4 touchdown year. As a senior he caught 25 passes for 269 yards and as a sophomore he had 13 catches for 306 yards.
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After a big senior Jordan Whitaker slides on this list at 13. Jordan's a part of one of the best skill groups to come through Longview, sharing the field with JaMycal Hasty, Dorian Leonard, Stephon Anthony, and Buddy Pellum. The tight end still managed to catch 25 passes for 385 yards and 8 touchdowns in 13 games for the Lobos that season.
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One of the tight ends on this list that could busy not only catching the ball, but also blocking in the ground game. Larsen was a gem during 2006 and 07 making on time catches and clutch first downs throughout his career. In 2007, Larsen caught 24 passes for 557 yards and a 23.2 yards per catch average.
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One of the biggest recruits on this list, Major Tennison at 6'5 220 was well sought after. After his big junior season, caught 27 passes for 603 yards and eight touchdowns as a junior in 2015, Tennison was being chased after by the best schools in the nation. A solid route runner and great catcher, Tennison landed at Alabama.
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Britt Mitchell was a 3 year hoss for Kilgore up front. Used more like a 6th offensive lineman, Mitchell shined in run blocking. While only catching 16 passes for 181 yards over his junior and senior years, Britt was still honorable mention all state for his blocking. As a senior he had 80 knockdowns and graded out at 96%. He went on to Texas to start multiple years at offensive tackle.
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One of 2 tight ends on this list to play in the NFL, Brandon Pettigrew was a monster. He was in a prehistoric system, so the numbers for Pettigrew are ugly. Lee was a running football team, still using the option with Matt Flynn in those years. Pettigrew was a monster run blocking at 6'6 230, and blossomed into a great receiver at Oklahoma State, being drafted in the 20's by the Detroit Lions in 2008.
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Mario Walker finished 2004 as the best tight-end in the state. Walker was named first team All-State, East-Texas and All-District when he produced 28 catches for 528 yards and 8 touchdowns as a senior. He went on to SMU where he played DE and TE during his career.
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Jimmy Wade in 2009 was a monster at tight end. Not only was a valuable receiving threat catching 44 passes for 710 yards and 5 touchdowns, but the tight end got busy blocking with 37 knockdowns. Wade in 2010 went on to play for TJC.
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Horace murdered the scene in Crockett during his 3 years of varsity ball. He finished his career with 85 catches for 1,500 yards and 20 touchdowns. As a sophomore he produced 500 yards and 4 touchdowns. As a junior, Horace came back with 468 yards and 9 touchdowns, and as a senior 35 catches for 552 yards and 7 touchdowns. At 6'5 245, Horace was a mismatch at any and everywhere on the field. A superb hooper, he translated that athleticism to the football field as well. Horace went on to UTSA where he became a big time producer there too.
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At 6'7 220 pounds, Tate Casey was a 2 way ass kicking machine in the early 2000s for the Lobos. Casey was incredible at both defensive and tight end for the Lobos. Longview was heavy run in these days which makes his career 33 receptions look slight. He had 19 catches as a junior for 365 yards and 3 scores, and as a senior he caught 14 passes for 272 yards. He was a helluva blocker, essentially another tackle on the edge that handled a lot of 1v1 blocking opportunities. Casey had a successful career for the Gators, where he still does work for the University to this day.
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Similar to Britt Mitchell, Jarod Wood was incredible in the run game finishing his career as a 91.5% grade and 53 knockdowns over his last two seasons. As a receiver, Wood had 19 catches for 485 yards and 9 touchdowns. While those numbers are small, Wood went on to Kilgore Junior College and Lamar University where he was an all-conference performer.
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Murphy started 44 consecutive games for the Bulldogs during his tenure. His sophomore stats aren’t available but his junior year Murphy caught 29 passes for 407 yards 9 touchdowns and finished with a 97% blocking grade. His senior year was even more impressive catching the ball 40 times for 563 yards for 10 touchdowns. He finished with a 91% blocking grade.
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Brown, a 6'2 210 lbs tight end was moved up late in the year his sophomore year and caught 4 passes. As a junior he didn’t get many opportunities but the ones he did he made the most out of. He caught 13 passes but 9 of those 13 went for touchdowns. His senior year, Brown caught 31 passes for 638 yards and 13 touchdowns. Brown set a school record with 22 career touchdowns. He finished his career with 48 catches.
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