The 2025‑26 Tyler Morning Telegraph All‑Rose Country Football Team celebrates a generation of standout high school players who dominated the field this season. Leading the accolades, Jett Taylor was crowned Player of the Year after delivering a dual‑threat performance that saw him amass 1,849 passing yards, 24 touchdowns through the air, 1,543 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns on the ground, while also contributing 71 tackles, four forced fumbles and three interceptions at safety.
Offensive Player of the Year David Richardson topped the leaderboard with 3,031 passing yards and 44 touchdowns, while defensive standout La’Keyleon Graves earned Defensive Player of the Year honors with 132 tackles and six interceptions. Sophomore Markel Morrow was named Offensive Newcomer of the Year after catching 70 passes for 1,328 yards and 14 scores, and Sircovius Foster took the Defensive Newcomer award with 110 tackles and three sacks.
Coach of the Year and Offensive Standouts
Coach Kyle Freeman of All Saints received Coach of the Year recognition for steering his squad to a historic campaign, a feat that underscored the depth of talent across the region. The team’s first‑team selections, including Kavian Bryant with 3,407 passing yards and 37 touchdowns, Cadarius McMiller’s 943 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns, and Cole Schlueter’s 24 receptions for 580 yards and nine scores, highlighted the offensive firepower that defined the season.
Commitments and Records
Several players secured commitments to prominent collegiate programs, ranging from Navy and Blinn College to Texas Tech, Oregon, and Texas State, while others, such as Markel Morrow and Sircovius Foster, announced their intentions to continue at the high school level. Records fell throughout the year, with Emanuel Moore setting a school‑single‑season touchdown mark of 16 and Camden Capehart establishing new standards for receptions, yards and scores.
The defensive side of the ball also shone, as Calan O’Neill earned District 6‑4A Division II Defensive Player of the Year, Kaleb Walker was named District 9‑4A Division I Defensive Lineman of the Year, and Sebastian Lathan captured District Defensive MVP honors with 150 tackles and three interceptions. The breadth of talent extended to special teams, where S’Vioarean Martin’s 36 tackles, 17 punt return attempts and two touchdowns added another dimension to the team’s impact.
As these athletes look ahead, the mix of college scholarships and continued high‑school excellence signals a bright future for the region’s football landscape. With a roster that spans from Grand Saline to Chapel Hill and beyond, the 2025‑26 All‑Rose team not only honors individual achievement but also reflects the collaborative spirit of East Texas football.