Spence and Co. Presents The Top 50 East Texas ATH Since 2000

The high school game allows for team's best players to line up all over the field. Whether it's multiple positions on offense or a full time starter on defense, these players left their impact on the field and were considered a true threat. 

His sophomore year Mims was apart of a state championship team, and in 2012 he led his team back, losing to Cameron Yoe. In 2011, Mims was used as a running back and receiver for Daingerfield. In 2012 Mims had 54 catches for 883 yards and 8 touchdowns. Mims split time at receiver and quarterback producing 144 carries for 975 yards, and he threw for 625 yards and 5 touchdowns. 

As a junior, Savion Williams was a high flying red zone threat, catching 43 passes for 656 yards and 11 touchdowns. As a senior, Williams slid over to QB where he threw for 1,053 yards for 8 touchdowns to 1 int. He rushed 45 times and ran for 541 yards and 9 touchdowns. Williams went on to TCU, where he progressed and contributed more and more each year. For a career, Williams caught 137 passes for 1,655 yards and 14 touchdowns. He rushed for 384 yards and 6 touchdowns his senior year, and in 2024 was a 3rd round pick for the Green Bay Packers.

Two time member of the Top 100, PJ Wiley is one of many from Kilgore that start at WR and play ILB for the Bulldogs. That speed and athleticism is a must have in the box. As a junior, PJ Wiley had 36 catches for 637 yards and 6 touchdowns to go along with 70 tackles. Wiley's senior year he caught 40 passes for over 600 yards and had 95 tackles and 9 tackles for loss. 

As a sophomore, Josh Green started at outside linebacker making 79 tackles, 5 for loss, and 1 sack, but the final 4 games of the season, Josh Green started at QB, throwing for 535 Yards 7 TDs to 5 Int and rushing 89 times for 389 yards 6 tds. As a junior, Green completed 63 percent of his passes, throwing for 2500 yards for 23 touchdowns to just 7 interceptions. As a senior, Green started the season as the quarterback, finishing with 1,093 passing yards on 58% completions. He threw 16 touchdowns to just 2 interceptions. The final 2 games of the season, Green started at linebacker, finishing with 18 tackles, 2 sacks and an interception.

2 Time member of the Top 100 list, Aron Bell shined on both sides of the ball for Harmony and Gilmer. He shined at Harmony in 2021 before transferring to Gilmer in 2022. His junior year Bell started at Mike backer making 72 tackles, 10 for loss, 4 sacks and 2 picks, while also rushing for a TD as the teams fullback. As a senior, Bell had 120 tackles, 9 for loss, 4 and a half sacks, and 1 pick 6 from 85 yards out. Offensively, he was still the team's bull at FB, but ran 15 times for 77 yards and 5 TDs. 

Colt Hodges was a bad man amongst the offensive and defensive line for Carthage the past two seasons. Colt was the district's defensive lineman of the year in 2023 where he started at defensive end and right tackle for the Bulldogs. Hodges had 79 tackles, 18 for loss, 7 sacks with a forced fumble and recovery and 2 blocked pats. As a senior, still starting amongst the offensive line, the Air Force signee played big again, making 56 tackles, 17 for loss, with 6 sacks while grading out at 95% amongst the OL.

Cadon Tennison had one of the all time runs from the QB position in 2023, when he and Will Henderson carried the Buckeyes to the promised land for a state title. That year Tennison threw for 2,684 yards on 58% completion. He ran for 575 yards and 6 more touchdowns as well. As a senior, Tennison moved to receiver, where the production wasn't nearly as close. Tennison caught 24 passes for 333 yards and 2 touchdowns to go with 120 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns and 224 passing yards and 2 touchdowns.

At 5'10 180, 2 star athlete Cashas Pollard has one of the best starting records in Texas Football History. 43-4 as a starter who threw for 5,439 yards and 61 touchdowns in his career. As a sophomore he quarterbacked the Eagles to a State Championship, he repeated as a junior, and was beat in the state game as a Senior. Cashas was named 3rd Team All-State in 2007. A two way player, Cashas was a standout on defense for the Eagles too, Pollard had 10 interceptions in his career. Pollard went on to Northwestern State where he started at safety for the Demons. Pollard started the last 19 games of his career making 76 tackles, 17 pass break ups and 3 interceptions over his last 2 seasons.

Aaron Sears was a clutch safety, punt returner and wildcat QB for Tyler Legacy back in 2021. As a senior, Sears rushed 30 times for 361 yards and 4 touchdowns while also providing 72 tackles and 4 interceptions for the Red Raiders. As a freshman at SFA, Sears finished as an FCS Freshman All American and is still contributing to the Jacks.

Jaidyn Johnson was a bad, bad man in 2024. Johnson caught 46 passes for 1,074 yards and 18 touchdowns, had 6 carries for 86 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Johnson caught 5 interceptions with 1 pick 6, had 49 tackles, 8 pass break ups, and 8 punt return touchdowns. As a junior, Johnson had 33 catches for 704 yards and 13 touchdowns, 10 carries for 95 yards and 2 tds, and racked up 47 tackles and 6 interceptions.

In his 3 year run, B.J. Allen was a blur on the field for the Eagles. As a sophomore, Allen started for the Eagles at running back and was the named the District's Newcomer of the Year. As a junior, Allen rushed for 1,700 yards with 22 touchdowns including a huge 286 yard game against Gilmer, winning 47-41. As a senior he was named 2nd Team All-State after rushing for 1,355 yards and 15 touchdowns while also catching 2 interceptions on defense. Allen signed with Baylor to play cornerback.

A 3 year stalwart for the Henderson Lions, Brown was impact in mainly rushing and receiving but has 2 touchdowns through the air as well. As a sophomore, Brown caught 28 passes for 349 yards and 4 touchdowns. He also rushed for 117 yards on 18 carries and connected on 2 passes for 41 yards and 2 touchdowns. His junior year the numbers rose. Rushing 97 times for 571 yards and 13 touchdowns and catching 50 passes for 688 yards and 3 touchdowns, Brown led the Lions to a state title. In 2011, Brown's senior was just as impact, rushing 63 times for 436 yards and 4 touchdowns, and catching 53 passes for 942 yards and 8 touchdowns. For a career Brown caught 131 passes for 1,979 yards, and 15 touchdowns, while rushing 178 times for 1,124 yards and 6 touchdowns. 

His first two seasons on varsity Pryor was a starter at defensive back primarily before switching to the Quarterback spot for his junior season. As a freshman he caught 3 passes for 53 yards and a touchdown, following with a 2 catch 40 yard season as a sophomore. As a junior Pryor went 170/285 for 2,666 yards 26 touchdowns and 6 interceptions and rushed 151 times for 1,027 and 16 touchdowns. His senior year he threw for 1,819 yards on 137/219 passing while rushing for 1,376 and 26 touchdowns on 164 carries.

Cole Watson was the master of Keeling's triple option. As a sophomore he was 2nd team all stater after throwing for 904 yards and 12 touchdowns, but rushed for 1,279 yards and 27 touchdowns on 153 carries. In 2022 for Tatum, Watson started at both QB and LB. Watson rushed for 1,336 yards and 25 touchdowns and provided 577 passing yards and 4 touchdowns, as well as his defensive presence. As a senior, Watson finished with 1,000 passing yards and rushing yards, with 30 touchdowns combined, while starting on defense and leading Tatum to a 4-1 district run to help get a share of the title. Watson is at Louisiana tech to play LB, and redshirted in 2024.

CJ Gilbert was a big time producer for the Daingerfield Tigers in 2021 and 2022. As a junior, Gilbert was absolutely special. Gilbert caught 63 passes for 1,167 yards and 17 touchdowns. Defensively, Gilbert had 8 interceptions. In 2022, Gilbert made 82 tackles and caught 6 interceptions for the Daingerfield defense. He caught 15 passes for 213 yards and 6 touchdowns as a senior as well. 

Javonta Thomas was a bad boy in 2020. Before we get to that, in 2018 as a sophomore Thomas caught 29 passes for 311 yards. As a junior, Thomas came back with 59 catches for 770 yards and 8 touchdowns. As a senior, Thomas played tailback and receiver for Van. Thomas ran 147 times for 851 yards and 26 touchdowns while also catching the ball 77 times for 813 yards. He was the offense that year and was a special player who went on to Lamar. 

Lamar Harris is a two time all state selection at receiver who also started at safety for Gilmer. As a junior, Harris caught 42 passes for 810 yards and 16 tds. He made 16 tackles, and had 3 interceptions, 2 returning for TDs. As a senior, Harris caught 48 passes for 734 yards and 7 tds. Harris signed with the University of Oklahoma out of high school.

Sanders was a top lockdown corner for Kilgore, but he also was the team's top receiver in 2024. Sanders caught 54 passes for 958 yards and 12 touchdowns, as well as 700 yards and 5 more touchdowns as a junior. At 6'2 185, Sanders was a top flight receiver who made plays over and over again, especially in the playoffs. Who could forget his big play against Chapel Hill in 2023, or the many catch and runs he made in 24?

In 2022, Jimmie Harper was the man; not only at linebacker, but at wide receiver. West Rusk got Harper the ball in many ways, but the man could ball. Defensively, Harper finished with 141 tackles, 17 for loss, 3 sacks and 2 interceptions. Offensively, Harper had 30 catches for 455 yards and 4 touchdowns. For a career, Harper had 455 tackles, 45 for loss, 5 sacks and 3 interceptions. Offensively, Harper was 6/9 passing for 159 yards and 4 touchdowns. He rushed for 363 yards and 17 touchdowns, and caught 548 yards receiving and had 4 touchdowns.

In his senior year, David Bush was voted 4A first team all-state. Bush lined up all over the place for the Lions during his 3 year varsity tenure. His last year, being his best, Bush passed for 1,998 yards and ran for another 1,450. During his first two seasons on varsity Bush caught for 365 receiving yards. 

Bryant Jackson signed with the University of Texas in 2010 after 3 stellar seasons at Sulphur Springs. As a sophomore, Jackson helped win the State Title in 2008. He was named Defensive Newcomer of the Year after 33 tackles, 10 pass break ups and 5 interceptions. As a junior, Jackson's numbers increased. Jackson made 99 tackles, 10 pass break ups, 5 interceptions. As a senior, Jackson spent more time on offense. Jackson caught 54 passes for 748 yards and 8 TDS. Defensively, he had 33 tackles and 3 pass breaks ups.

As a starter at Tatum, Overstreet went 31-9 over the span of 3 years. As a sophomore Overstreet started the year out as a receiver before switching to Qb being tabbed 2nd team all district and Newcomer of the Year. His Junior year, Overstreet passed for over 1900 yards and 28 touchdowns to 4 interceptions while also rushing for over 700 yards and 16 touchdowns on 60 carries. As a senior, J.O. threw for 1,471 yards on 86/158 passing for 13 touchdowns. He gained the bulk of his yards running, rushing for 1,190 yards and 23 scores on 185 carries, leading his team to the state semifinals. 

JJ Garner was an incredible player for Timpson from 2023-2024. As a junior, Garner was a great number 2 to Terry Bussey, rushing for 1,655 yards and 28 touchdowns, also playing Quarterback for the first month of the season. As a senior, Garner took over as both QB and RB throwing for 375 yards and 2 TDS, but also rushing for 1,524 yards and 25 touchdowns. Garner signed with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and will be on campus this fall.

Malcome Kennedy is undeniable. As a junior Kennedy caught 47 passes for 763 yards and 10 touchdowns. Kennedy made the switch from wideout to quarterback and the rest is kind of history. Kennedy went 88/168 for 1,515 yards and 22 touchdowns while rushing the ball 209 times for 2,357 yards and 25 touchdowns. While probably unknown for his high school work, Kennedy caught the game winning touchdown from Johnny Manziel against Alabama for the biggest upset of the century. 

At 6'2 185, LSU turned Teague into a corner, but at Carthage he was the centerfielder of the defense, tracking down 8 interceptions his senior year. His stat line reads 79 tackles, 8 interceptions, 3 for touchdowns, 9 pass break ups, four fumble recoveries, 5 blocked punts and 2 blocked field goals in 2005. That effort was good enough to be called First Team All-State. He went over a 1,000 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns while also catching 20 passes for nearly 500 yards and 4 touchdowns. Teague finished as the 65th prospect in Texas.

At 6' and anywhere from 280-320 pounds, Daylon Mack is as scary of an individual you would have to block, especially on a 3A-4A level. Mack was A 3 year letterman whose accolades are as full as his belly. The former Baltimore Raven arrived on the scene as District Newcomer of the Year after a 72 tackles, 23 for loss, 6 sacks, and 8 fumble recoveries, 1 for a touchdown. As a junior he posted 97 tackles, 36 for loss, 6 sacks, and 8 forced fumbles. His senior year he was named All-American, All-State, District MVP,  after 78 tackles, 5 sacks and four forced fumbles. He also played fullback on offense where he ran for 262 yards and 12 touchdowns. 

Darius Jones lined up all over the place for the Mavericks during his career, starting his career as an All-District receiver his sophomore year after running for 452 yards and 2 touchdowns on 37 carries and catching 19 passes for 437 yards and 3 touchdowns. His junior season, Jones began to dwell at the QB spot often for Marshall. He threw for 633 yards and 6 touchdowns while also rushing for 632 yards on 100 carries. Jones also played defensive back for the Mavericks while splitting time at QB his senior year. He ran 88 times for 784 yards, threw 27-58 passes for 354 yards and two touchdowns and also caught 11 passes for 100 yards.

Brown took on a smaller role early in his career as an elder Brown was more of the spotlight. As a junior he had 836 yards and 23 total touchdowns both rushing and receiving. In 2012 though, it was all Monsta, toting the ball 183 times for 1,435 yards and 19 scores. He also caught the ball 20 times for 342 yards and 3 touchdowns, and was a spark at quarterback throwing 37-58 for 602 yards 3 touchdowns and 1 interception. 

Lee's 2010 was huge as he starred on both sides of the ball his senior year for his 13-2 Chapel Hill team. On the defensive side of the ball Lee had 178 tackles, 13 for loss, 6 sacks, 10 forced fumbles, 4 fumble recoveries, 3 interceptions, 5 pass breaks ups. He was the 17-3A MVP, as well as First Team All-State at linebacker. He ran for 1,443 yards and 23 touchdowns. At UNT he was a 3 year starter who earned All-Conference notifications as well.

Before coming a 1,000 yard receiver at SMU, Jeremy Johnson was a dime thrower at John Tyler. His junior season Johnson threw for 1,230 yards and 10 touchdowns while also adding 953 yards and 8 touchdowns on the ground. His senior year he was District MVP, running for over 1,900 yards and passing for over 1,800 yards equaling 40 total touchdowns. 

The current Canadian league defensive end lined up at multiple positions at Longview High. Used as a receiver, tight end, and linebacker, Robertson was a valuable piece on 2 state championship losing teams. In 2008 and 2009, Pete had 40 catches for 478 yards and 1 touchdown. While those numbers aren't impressive, his senior was definitely worthy. As a quarterback, Robertson led his team to the 5th round of the 5A (6a) playoffs based off his stellar quarterback play. He was All-State and All-District after throwing for 1,559 yards and 12 touchdowns and rushing for 1,159 yards and 13 touchdowns. In 2015, Pete was first team All-Big 12 after a 12 sack performance at defensive end.

 As a receiver his sophomore year, Sturns caught 550 yards from his receptions. Going into his junior year Sturns was moved to quaterback. Sturns was used as a running back those seasons rushing for 6,632 yards and passing for 1,739 yards. For a career, Sturns amassed 10,034 total yards.

As the starting quarterback for his team his junior and senior year, Johnson finished his career with a 22-2 record. Throughout his career Johnson completed 125/222 passes for 2,488 yards and 29 touchdowns. He ran the ball 431 times for 5,257 yards and 73 touchdowns, and he caught 6 passes for 136 yards and 2 touchdowns. Johnson went on to Tulsa and was a helluva player. Johnson caught 154 passes for 1,850 yards and 9 touchdowns. 

An absolute stud for the Mavericks during his career, Cam Haller was the best player on Marshall's third best team of this century. Haller's main position was running back, but when starter Justin Hartt went down his junior season, he finished the season as the quarterback, leading the Mavs to the State Quarterfinals. Haller's numbers are ridiculous finishing with 4,548 yards and 68 touchdowns. His passing stats are pretty cool too. For his career he completed 64 of 114 passes for 983 yards and 12 touchdowns. 

Jamarion Evans was a dude at both receiver and safety for Center. Evans put up over 2400 receiving yards as a receiver and as a defender 149 tackles and 12 interceptions during his time. As a sophomore, Evans had 404 yards and 5 touchdowns. His junior year was his year, catching 73 passes for 1,001 yards and 10 touchdowns. Defensively, he added 5 interceptions. As a senior, Evans caught 54 passes for 1,029 yards and 13 touchdowns, while defensively recording 70 tackles and 7 interceptions. Jamarion is currently at Lamar University. 

Derrick McFall was a dog over the course of his 3 year career, and he did it at QB, RB, and WR. As a sophomore, McFall was a quarterback and tailback and with his 4.3 speed he flashed amazing things. He finished with a combined 1,062 rushing and receiving yards, scoring 14 total touchdowns and also threw for 452 yards. As a junior, he spent more time at quarterback, only catching 18 passes for 226 yards and carried it 44 times for 218 yards. He threw for 445 yards and 4 touchdowns. As a senior, playing mostly receiver and running back he had a total of 1,225 all purpose yards and scored 12 touchdowns and threw for 92 yards and 1 touchdown. At SMU, McFall played his freshman year, rushing for 106 yards on 26 carries and 2 touchdowns.

Ranked as a 4 star cornerback, Kendall Sanders was also an offense juggernaut for Athens during high school. As a sophomore he was named Sophomore of the Year in his district. As a junior, Sanders went dumb, rushing for 1,069 yards and 13 touchdowns and catching 24 passes for 780 yards and 10 more touchdowns. As a senior Sanders flexed his will on competition catching 34 passes for 530 yards and 10 touchdowns. 

Plays over stats, McCoy is the most gifted receiver on this list. His career 1200 yards and 12 touchdowns don't scream worthy of a Top 5, but after you watch his highlight tape you can see the talent. He's one of the best jump ball catchers I've seen, and he's hell with the ball in his hands. McCoy started both at corner and Receiver for the Wildcats, and he is currently a Thorpe Semifinalist corner for the Tennessee Volunteers.

You'll very well see Kendall Wright pop up on the corners' list as well because his numbers on defense are outright filthy. Before he went onto become of Baylor's greatest wide receivers ever, Wright was the starting quarterback and cornerback for the Pittsburg Pirates. As a junior, Wright accounted for 26 total touchdowns and passed for another 850. His senior year he led the Pirates to the playoffs, capturing their first win in the playoffs in over 20 years. Wright was 124/223 for 1,362 yards and 10 touchdowns throwing and added another 1,380 yards and 17 touchdowns on the ground.

Shock Linwood lined up at 5 different positions during his tenure at LK, but did the most damage as a running back. As a sophomore Linwood ran 107 times for 750 yards and 11 touchdowns while also had 22 receptions for 320 yards and 5 touchdowns. His junior year, he led LK to the third round, rushing for 1,473 yards and 18 touchdowns to go with 14 catches for 138 yards and 2 touchdowns. His senior year, Linwood lined up at quarterback where he passed for 5 touchdowns and 729 yards on 61/134 passing and ran 240 times for 2,105 yards and 25 touchdowns. Linwood was named first team class 2a running back and honorable mention all state quarterback that season.

The 6'1 200 pounder was a 3 star athlete in the class of 2003 ranked 91 in the state of Texas by Rivals.com. Parks started his career out as a receiver in 2000, and was a player. He backed up Reggie McNeal at QB and ran the ball in a package, but when he got his chance to QB Lufkin he made the most out of it. Parks completed 198/366 passes as a senior for 2,677 yards and 19 touchdowns while also rushing 185 times for 703 yards and 12 touchdowns. Parks came up short of a back to back, losing in the 5th round against 5A Southlake Caroll.

You'll be seeing Aaron Ross on the cornerbacks list as well because he seemed to be a man amongst boys while in high school. As a junior, Ross carried the ball 46 times for 350 yards and 5 touchdowns, while catching 5 passes for 200 yards and 2 touchdowns, while leading the Lions to the state final. Ross's senior year numbers are difficult to track, but he had a career high 362 all-purpose yards against Katy his senior year. He had 272 total yards and 2 touchdowns against Marshall that year as well. Ross went on to win the Thorpe Award in college at Texas, and was a first round pick and Super Bowl winner with the New York Giants. 

Before starring at WR at Texas Tech, Reginald Davis started his career out as a varsity running back his junior year. It was a pretty successful year for him, rushing for 1,346 yards and caught 10 passes for 194 yards. As most small schools do, Tenaha slid their best player over to Quarterback his senior year and the rest is history. On 101/169 passing, Davis threw for 2,015 yards and 26 touchdowns while still rushing for 1,915 yards on 172 carries for 35 touchdowns. In the state title game, Davis was 10/21 for 242 yards and 2 touchdowns, rushed for 226 yards and 3 touchdowns and returned a punt 80 yards for a touchdowns. At Texas Tech, Davis was a 4 year contributor and finished his career with 1,213 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns.

Rider started as an outside backer/safety as a sophomore and junior, but slid over to the offensive side of the ball as a senior and led his team to the regional final round. He was extremely physical, patient and accelerated through holes with some of the best East Texas backs we've seen. Rider rushed for 2,286 yards (8.62 YPC) and 28 touchdowns in 14 games in 2021. 

Rafael Thomas is easily one of the best players in Lufkin history. But with no stats to be found, you had to be there to know it. Thomas was a 2 way monster in high school, starring at both corner and the receiver position. He started as a sophomore at receiver, and his senior year he was dominate at both. Lightening fast, (won state in the 100m Dash) great hands, (one of the top baseball prospects in the nation) and a mean streak to finish and punish receivers. With all sports and abilities into account, RT may possibly the school's best athlete of all time. As a junior and senior, Thomas filled in at QB when starter Jeremy Claybon went down in the playoffs. 

Ahkari Johnson was that man at Pleasant Grove. A 2 year starter at both Safety and Quarterback, Johnson led the Hawks to 23 victories in his 2 varsity seasons. As a junior, Johnson threw for 1,710 yards and 21 touchdowns, while rushing for 856 yards and 12 touchdowns. That year Pleasant Grove made it to the 3rd round before losing to Carthage. In 2023, Johnson led the Hawks to a 12-1 record this time rushing for 857 yards and 18 touchdowns and throwing for 1,274 yards and 32 touchdowns. Johnson signed with the University of Arkansas and redshirted in 2024.

Andrews was a two way starter for Longview who played cornerback and wide receiver his junior year and played running back his senior. As a junior Willie caught 40 passes for 775 yards and 4 touchdowns while also toting 27 times for 232 yards. As a senior, Andrews ran for 1,291 yards and 15 touchdowns, while catching 13 passes for 233 yards and one touchdown. Career totals for Andrews: 53 catches for 1,007 yards and 5 touchdowns, 1,523 rushing yards for 15 touchdowns. Willie went onto play safety at Baylor, as a DB had 8 interceptions for a career, and was drafted by the New England Patriots. 

Blake Lynch's high school career was simply outstanding. He played over 5 positions during his run while going off for 2 different schools. His sophomore year, Lynch totaled over 1500 total yards at Troup, leading them to a 9-2 record. As a junior, Troup had 750 yards rushing and receiving for 11 touchdowns, while throwing for 650 yards and 13 touchdowns before breaking his arm ending his junior season. As a senior, Blake Lynch exploded for the Gilmer Buckeyes, being the main catalyst for an offense that boosted Gilmer to a state championship. Lynch had 1,043 receiving yards on 47 catches for 16 touchdowns. Lining up as the quarterback, Lynch rushed 72 times for 888 yards and 19 touchdowns, and went 13/17 for 289 yards and 3 touchdowns passing. Lynch went on to Baylor where he played receiver, safety and outside linebacker. As a freshman, Lynch caught 34 passes for 404 yards and 3 touchdowns. As a sophomore he caught 17 passes for 269 yards and 1 touchdown. As a junior, Lynch moved to safety where he had 47 tackles and an interception. As a senior, Lynch moved closer to the ball and made 68 tackles and had 2 interceptions as well. Lynch was a 5th round pick by the Vikings, and was on the Chiefs and Chargers teams in 2024.

Ke'Mon Freeman was an absolute dog for LE during his tenure. While Freeman was a starter at SMU at running back, Freeman excelled at QB for LE. As a junior, Freeman and L.E, had a slow start but finished the season strong, losing in the state quarterfinal. Freeman led the team throwing for 1,442 yards and rushing for 1,276 yards.  In his senior year Freeman threw 194/314 for 3,312 yards for 27 touchdowns. He ran the ball 225 times for 1,852 yards and 29 touchdowns. Freeman went on to SMU where he started. Freeman rushed for over 2000 yards in his career and scored 27 touchdowns in his career. 

Reggie McNeal is in the Texas High School Hall of Fame. He was the #1 QB in the nation (4.35 40 time) his senior year leading Lufkin to it's only State Championship in school history. Reggie dealt out of the shotgun, something that was unforeseen in the area. That 15-1 season McNeal was the East Texas Player of the Year, throwing for  2,835 yards and 24 touchdowns while rushing for 856 yards and 10 touchdowns. McNeal spent time as a defensive back intercepting 7 passes his senior season. In the season finale, Reggie threw for 223 yards and ran for 159 more.