
Week 3 Dallas-Area High School Football Preview: Players to Watch
Key athletes from South Oak Cliff, Prosper, Denton and beyond are poised to make a significant impact as the third week of high school football unfolds.
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Key athletes from South Oak Cliff, Prosper, Denton and beyond are poised to make a significant impact as the third week of high school football unfolds.

The third week of Texas high school football delivers a blend of historic rivalries, standout individual performances, and high‑stakes matchups that could shape the state’s championship picture.
From wide receivers to defensive linemen, Texas high schools are delivering a record number of top‑ranked recruits who are already pledging to major programs.
The 2026 Texas high school football season kicked off on Aug. 27 with a Texas‑Oklahoma opener and a slate of nationally ranked contests that feature rematches, new coaches and standout players.
From Florida to Arizona, this week’s slate features high‑stakes rematches, Super 25 showdowns and standout players poised to make their mark.
Texas high school football powerhouses open the 2026 season with dominant rankings and key storylines across the Southwest
Bishop Gorman climbs after a decisive win over St. John Bosco, Buford rises with a top recruit, and four new teams break into the rankings.

From quarterbacks delivering record‑breaking performances to defensive standouts poised to dominate, the first week of the 2026 Texas high school football season promises headline‑making moments.

A look at the top Dallas‑area high school football players shaping the 2026 campaign across 6A, 5A and 4A classes.

Preseason polls highlight DeSoto’s move to 5A, the return of state‑title contenders and a deep pool of nationally ranked recruits ready to shape the upcoming campaign.
USA TODAY Sports has revealed its 2026 preseason All‑America high school football squad, recognizing 36 elite athletes poised to shape the upcoming season.

At 17, SaRod Baker is set to join Texas Tech after a high‑school career that produced 55 touchdowns and over 4,400 yards, while his family explores new name‑image‑likeness opportunities and a conference aimed at guiding parents through the financial side of youth sports.

The 2026 preseason spotlight shines on a group of Dallas‑area high school players whose statistically dominant seasons have attracted national attention and a flood of college offers.

The 2026 Texas high school football preseason rankings have already sparked conversation across the state, with powerhouse programs jockeying for position before the first kickoff.

From August 20 to 29, ESPN’s High School Football Kickoff presents seven marquee matchups that pit the nation’s elite recruits against each other, highlighting commitments, rankings and the legacy of dominant programs.
From Waxahachie’s 11‑2 run to Valor Christian’s 10‑3 surge, the Southwest’s elite programs are setting the stage for a marquee 2026 season.

The Dallas Morning News has released its 2026 rankings, spotlighting DeSoto's explosive offense and a host of elite recruits across the region.
Texas Tech has secured a No. 7 national ranking for its 2027 class, filling 17 scholarship spots and adding two walk‑ons, while elite prospects such as Jalen Brewster eye the program amid competition from LSU and NCAA restrictions on coach commentary.

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.

The 2026 preseason rankings spotlight IMG Academy at the summit, with St. Frances Academy and Buford close behind. Notable players and early schedule challenges hint at a fiercely competitive season.
Texas Tech football announced the verbal commitment of Dontae Perkins, a 6‑foot‑5, 295‑pound three‑star prospect, to its 2027 recruiting class, the first offensive lineman to pledge and the twelfth overall commit.
A consensus national top‑100 recruit announces his college choice, bringing a blend of size, athleticism and family legacy to Lubbock.

Four-star prospect Khyren Haywood pledged to Texas Tech after a breakout season that saw him record 11 sacks and earn district honors.