
Dallas Area High School Football Power Rankings for 2026
The Dallas Morning News has released its 2026 rankings, spotlighting DeSoto's explosive offense and a host of elite recruits across the region.
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The Dallas Morning News has released its 2026 rankings, spotlighting DeSoto's explosive offense and a host of elite recruits across the region.

The Dallas Morning News has broadened its recruiting coverage for the Class of 2027, now ranking the top 100 high school football players in the Dallas‑Fort Worth corridor. Eighty‑eight of those prospects have already announced their college commitments, and seven of the top ten players in the Dallas‑Fort Worth area are staying in Texas.

The latest preseason national rankings from High School Football America show Florida and Texas at the forefront, with Dallas‑area schools like Duncanville, Galena Park North Shore and South Oak Cliff featuring prominently. Key recruit commitments add further intrigue to the upcoming season.

Colorado's recent pledge of four-star wide receiver Jaiden Kelly-Murray has put the program in the spotlight, drawing attention to Texas prospect Brody Knowles and the potential impact of adding him to the roster.

Colorado’s recent recruiting surge has put the Buffaloes in the conversation for a coveted Texas prospect, with coach Deion Sanders and his staff eyeing a complementary talent to complement Kelly‑Murray’s arrival.
Four-star wide receiver Jaiden Kelly-Murray pledged to the Colorado Buffaloes, citing influence from commit Andre Adams and a desire to play with Texas prospect Brody Knowles, a move that elevates the class to No. 35 nationally.