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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.
Four-star prospect Khyren Haywood pledged to Texas Tech, adding to a growing 2027 recruiting haul that includes multiple defensive linemen and other key skill players.