Rising Stars of Dallas‑Area High School Football
The preseason buzz in North Texas centers on a handful of players whose 2025 campaigns have been nothing short of spectacular, drawing the eye of recruiters from coast to coast.
Trey Wright, the quarterback from Frisco Lone Star, has already amassed 27 college offers after posting 4,062 passing yards and 43 touchdowns while also rushing for 1,801 yards and 16 scores as a junior.
Buck Randall, a SMU pledge from Highland Park, has powered his team to back‑to‑back seasons with 40 and 51 passing touchdowns, positioning himself as a leading candidate for a state title.
SaRod Baker, a Texas Tech commit from DeSoto, broke the school’s rushing record with 3,096 yards and 45 touchdowns, underscoring his dual‑threat capabilities.
Jayshon Gibson, a UCLA recruit from Richland, is aiming for a second straight 2,000‑yard rushing season after delivering 2,263 yards and 41 touchdowns last year.
Wide receiver Julian Caldwell, also headed to Texas Tech, caught 94 passes for 1,737 yards and 20 touchdowns, earning the distinction of the state’s top receiver.
Blake Gunter, a California commit from Southlake Carroll, posted 66 receptions for 1,224 yards and 18 scores, even as his team navigated the loss of several key signees.
On the line, Brian Swanson from South Oak Cliff, a Texas pledge, ranks among the top 15 recruits in the state and helped his squad capture multiple state championships.
Peyton Miller, a Florida commit from Anna, contributed across multiple offensive positions, steering his team to a 10‑3 record while averaging 42.2 points and 431 yards per game.
Running back Luke Wilson of Southlake Carroll celebrated a state semifinal touchdown alongside his offensive line, highlighting the team’s cohesion.
Mason Joshua, a Navy All‑American from Forney, anchored the right tackle spot, enabling his team to average 40.2 points and 422.7 yards of total offense.
Prosper’s Will Endicott earned the 77th‑best interior offensive lineman ranking for the Class of 2027, reflecting his rising national profile.
Finally, kicker Brayden Winters from Rockwall‑Heath stands as the 12th‑best kicker in the nation and the second‑best in Texas for the Class of 2027, adding a special‑teams dimension to the excitement.