
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.
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Tristan Dare across Football.

The Dallas Morning News has released its 2026 rankings, spotlighting DeSoto's explosive offense and a host of elite recruits across the region.

Analysts Killian Wright and Zach Knox-Doyle outline a revamped defense, spotlight key positional battles and the impact of a highly ranked 2027 recruiting class.

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.
Missouri football announced four new commitments, including four-star offensive lineman Kyler Kuhn and four-star running back Kingston Miles, bringing the 2027 class to 18 total pledges and a top-30 national ranking.
The Huskies are intensifying their search for elite offensive linemen, with three‑star prospect Tye Kennedy scheduled to visit campus ahead of his July commitment.

Mizzou's 2027 recruiting class gains a high‑profile commitment from Tristan Dare, a Texas native who chose the Tigers over Michigan. The move adds depth to the offensive line and reflects a broader strategy amid a demanding schedule. Meanwhile, Matthew Guemmer, a Mizzou alum and former Ohio State assistant, joins the softball staff to oversee outfield defense and recruiting.

Lincoln Mageo, a highly rated interior offensive lineman in the 2027 class, is considering a top seven of Arizona, Michigan, Ohio State, Texas, UCLA, Utah and Washington before announcing his commitment on July 11.