The Texas High School football season is approaching quickly. As we prepare for this fall, we are previewing the top returning recruits and prospects for each team that will help secure victories in 2025. First up is 6A Texas Football, which is one of the toughest and most competitive leagues in the nation, not just in the state. Below are the teams that stand out with the most top talent on their rosters, which could lead them to a district title and possibly beyond into the playoffs.
Crowley
2024 Recap: Crowley put together an impressive season last fall, going 8-5 overall and 5-1 in district play. They earned the second-place spot in the district last season and were sold on the road, going 4-0 in away games.
Scouting Report: Jaleal Allen, 2026, ATH, 5-10 / 160, currently holds 6 Division I offers. Brandon Ford, 2026, CB,6-0 / 180, three-star prospect, Oklahoma State commit, held 18 Division I offers. Antayvious Ellis, 2027, WR, 6-0 / 175, a four-star rated prospect with 29 total Division I offers. Alexander Herrera, 2027, OL, 6-6 / 315, holds 16 Division I offers.
North Crowley
2024 Recap: With a perfect record last season of 16-0 and 6-0 in district play, the Panthers earned the top spot in the district. They are nationally ranked, sitting at 3rd overall in the nation and number one in Texas. After a landslide victory last season against the Austin Westlake Chaparrals, winning 50-21 to bring home the state championship title, the Panthers are extremely talented and could make another run for the state in 2025 with their star-studded roster.
Scouting Report: North Crowley is loaded with talent and poised for another great season with players like John Turntine III, 2026, OL, 6-5 / 275, leading the team, who is a top-rated and ranked prospect, a four-star recruit with 36 Division I offers committed to the Texas Longhorns. DeMorey Beasley, DL, 6-2 / 230, holds five Division I offers. Donovan Ughanze, 2026, Edge, 6-4 / 230, currently holds 17 Division I offers. Thomas Cook Jr., 2026, CB, 6-1 / 175, Colorado State commit, held 7 total Division I offers. Aaron Bradshaw, 2026, S, 6-2 / 185, Texas Tech Commit, a three-star rated prospect with 19 total Division I offers. Kiante Ingram, 2027, RB, 5-8 / 190, a three-star rated prospect with 7 total Division I offers. Kellen Davis, 2027, RB. Jeramie Cooper, 2027, TE, 6-2 / 235, our number-ranked tight end, and a four-star recruit with 23 total Division I offers. Kingston Parks, 2027, WR, 6-3 / 170, holds 5 Division I offers. Jerry Outhouse Jr., 2027, CB, 6-0 / 175, a four-star rated prospect with 21 Division I offers and our third-ranked cornerback in the class of 2027. Elijajuan Houston, 2027, CB, 6-0 / 170, our fifth-ranked corner in the class of 2027, a four-star rated prospect with 23 division I offers at the moment. Amari Bartee, 2027, CB, 5-9 /170. Damarion Mays, 2028, WR / ATH, 6-2,170, our number one ranked wideout in the class of 2028, who holds 28 early Division I offers. Kade Smith, 2028, WR, 5-10 / 175, our fifth-ranked wideout in the class with 7 total Division I offers. Brock Lacy, 2028, S, 6-1 / 185, holds 6 Division I offers.
Mansfield
2024 Recap: The Tigers went 8-3 overall and 4-2 last season, earning themselves the 3rd-ranked spot in district play. Unforntely, their playoff hopes were cut short with a blowout loss to Trinity in a 42-7 loss. The Tigers will look to rebound in 2025.
Scouting Report: Mansfield has a few playmakers like Zion Robinson, 2026, WR, 6-4 / 180. Deshawn Edwards, 2027, QB. Raymond Weaver Jr., 2028, RB. Jeremiah “JD” Turner WR / CB Mansfield 5-8, 135
Mansfield Lake Ridge
2024 Recap: With a 1-9 overall season and a 0-6 record in district play, the Eagles were in 7th place in the district last fall.
Scouting Report: One of the top-rated five-star recruits in the nation with over 50 Division I offers and a recent commit to the Texas Tech Red Raiders, is Felix Ojo, OL, 2026, 6-6 / 275. Next is Jayden Cupitt, 2026, LB, 6-3 / 215, Rice commit with 7 total Division I offers. Jaiden ‘JC’ Cotton, 2027, RB, and Jonathan Mwangala, 2027, RB, both leading the backfield. Ray Newsome, 2027, WR, 5-11 / 165 with two Division I offers.
Weatherford
2024 Recap: The Kangaroos went 2-8 last season and 2-4 in District play with a 5th-ranked spot.
Scouting Report: Rhett Gray, 2026, OL, 6-8 / 290, TCU commit who held 18 total Division I offers. Levi Hall, 2028, LB, 5-9 / 155.
Fort Worth Boswell
2024 Recap: The Pioneers went 1-9 overall and 1-5 in district play, placing 6th in the district.
Mansfield Legacy
2024 Recap: The Broncos went 3-8 overall and 3-3 in the district, placing in 4th place.
Scouting Report: On offense, the Broncos will be led by senior quarterback Nathan Wilson, 2026, QB.
District Prediction
North Crowley Panthers take it all and win the district. It may be no surprise that we went with the defending state champions to win the district in Texas high school football’s 6A District Three. However, it’s hard to dismiss the strength of the Panthers’ returning starters and star-studded roster. Being perfect last season was no easy feat, facing some of the nation’s and state’s toughest competition, but we believe the Panthers can do it again and have a strong shot at adding to their trophy case.
