Senior, OL - Chris Owens, Arlington Lamar
After redshirting his freshman year, Owens has made his impact felt on the offensive line. Owens found himself filling in at center for the Tide after All-American Landon Dickerson suffered a torn ACL against Florida in the SEC Championship game. Owens helped the Tide complete their season with a Championship title playing Monday night against Ohio State.
At Arlington Lamar, Owens was a four-star guard and rated as the No. 10 guard Nationally according to a 247Sports composite and the No. 2 Guard in Texas. Owens earned an All-State selection by the Texas Associated Press and chose Alabama over Oklahoma, Texas, and Texas A&M.
Freshman, PK - Chase Allen, Colleyville Heritage
Allen joined Alabama as a walk-on addition this season. Allen has served the Crimson Tide by kicking off in various instances to include the starting kickoff duties in the first four games of the 2020 season, against LSU, Mississippi State, Kentucky, and Auburn. Although Allen didn't play during the National Championship game, he totaled 2,029 yards on kickoffs for the Crimson Tide.
At Colleyville Heritage, Allen was ranked as the No. 1 kicker and punter in Texas 5A Division 1. He earned an All-District 4-5A Special Teams Player of the Year honor his senior season and recorded a touchback on 30 of his 46 kicks during his senior season. Allen chose Alabama over Ole Miss and Villanova.
Freshman, RB - Jase McClellan, Aledo
McClellan has shown his ability more than once on Alabama's offense and special teams. He got his first collegiate playing time against Missouri early in the season where he played on special teams before doing the same against Texas A&M in the Tide's home opener. McClellan even earned special teams player of the week recognition from the Alabama coaching staff against Mississippi State where he helped limit MSU to zero yards on punt returns. McClellan totaled 245 rushing yards, two touchdowns, and one receiving yard during the 2020-2021 season with Alabama. McClellan joined on special teams during the National Championship game.
At Aledo, McClellan was a highly sought-after recruit. As a four-star prospect, he was ranked as the No. 6 running back and the No. 6 player in the state of Texas according to a 247Sports composite. McClellan was selected to play in the Under Armor All-American Game and competed in Nike's "The Opening". McClellan helped lead Aledo to a State Title in the 2019-2020 season with a 45-42 win over Fort Bend Marshall. McClellan totaled over 6,800 yards and 842 carries with 125 touchdowns. He chose Alabama over Oklahoma after first pledging his loyalty to the Sooners two years prior to his Tide commitment.
Freshman, OL - Drew Sanders, Denton Ryan
Drew Sanders came out of Denton ready to show his strength to his SEC opponents. Sanders saw consistent play on special teams throughout the entire season as an outside linebacker. In his collegiate debut, Sanders recorded an unassisted tackle against Missouri early in the season. Sanders earned special teams player of the week from the Alabama coaching staff for his play against Tennessee and Arkansas. Sanders recorded four solo tackles and five assisted tackles prior to the National Championship game. Sanders saw playing time against Ohio State during the Championship showdown.
At Denton Ryan, Sanders made a name for himself and quickly became a five-star recruit. Rated as the No. 1 player in Texas according to a 247Sports composite, Sanders played on both ends of the ball where he completed over 10 passes and scored over 45 touchdowns in his career. Sanders was also named as a finalist for the 2019 Landry Player of the Year. Sanders chose Alabama over Oklahoma, LSU, Notre Dame, Oregon, and more.
In 11-6A, the familiar trio of Duncanville, Waxahachie, and DeSoto each improved to 5-1 in district play, setting up a tense finish that could reshape the standings. North Crowley and Prosper stayed consistent, while Denton Guyer all but clinched 5-6A with an authoritative win over Lewisville.
The 5A landscape remains equally compelling. Aledo and Lone Star kept their perfect records intact, while South Oak Cliff and Argyle continue to flash playoff polish. Highland Park’s quiet climb continues, extending its win streak to eight heading into a crucial matchup with Midlothian.
Further down the list, the surprises carry just as much intrigue. North Forney’s 56-55 shootout win over Longview underscored its breakout year ahead of a pivotal clash with Rockwall, while Walnut Grove’s unbeaten start — punctuated by a close win over Melissa — keeps its story among the season’s best.
Each passing game now feels less like routine — and more like a glimpse of what November football will bring.
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*** Second section denotes most recent game result (acquired from MaxPreps as of 11/2/2025) // Last section denotes next matchup
VYPE Dallas-Fort Worth Combined (6A-4A) Top-20 Football Rankings -- WEEK 11 (11/3 - 11/9)
1. Southlake Carroll Dragons (6A) -- 10-0 (8-0 in District 4-6A) // 49-3 W v. Keller Central
2. Allen Eagles (6A) -- 9-0 (7-0 in 6-6A) // 63-0 W v. McKinney Boyd // Next Matchup: @ Plano East -- Thursday 11/6
3. Duncanville Panthers (6A) -- 6-1 (5-1 in 11-6A) // 34-7 W v. Mesquite // Next Matchup: VS. Cedar Hill -- Thursday 11/6
4. North Crowley Panthers (6A) -- 8-1 (5-0 in 3-6A) // 70-21 W v. Mansfield // Next Matchup: VS. Crowley -- Thursday 11/6
5. South Oak Cliff Bears (5A) -- 8-1 (6-0 in 5-5A-D2) // 55-0 W v. Samuell // Next Matchup: VS. Jefferson -- Thursday 11/6
6. Aledo Bearcats (5A) -- 9-0 (7-0 in 3-5A-D1) // 73-0 W v. Azle // Next Matchup: @ Denton -- Thursday 11/6
7. Prosper Eagles (6A) -- 8-1 (6-1 in 6-6A) // 59-21 W v. Princeton // Next Matchup: VS. Plano West -- Thursday 11/6
8. Waxahachie Indians (6A) -- 7-1 (5-1 in 11-6A) // 38-21 W v. Lancaster // Next Matchup: VS. Mesquite -- Thursday 11/6
9. Denton Guyer Wildcats (6A) -- 7-2 (6-0 in 5-6A) // 47-21 W v. Lewisville* // Next Matchup: @ Braswell -- Thursday 11/6
10. Celina Bobcats (4A) -- 9-0 (5-0 in 7-4A-D1) // 61-0 W v. Community // Next Matchup: @ Lake Dallas -- Thursday 11/6
11. DeSoto Eagles (6A) -- 6-3 (5-1 in 11-6A) // 56-0 W v. Skyline // Next Matchup: VS. Lancaster -- Thursday 11/6
12. Lone Star Rangers (5A) -- 9-0 (7-0 in 5-5A-D1) // 47-0 W v. Lebanon Trail // Next Matchup: VS. Reedy -- Thursday 11/6
13. Coppell Cowboys (6A) -- 7-1 (5-1 in 5-6A) // 35-0 W v. Flower Mound // Next Matchup: @ FM Marcus -- Thursday 11/6
14. Argyle Eagles (5A) -- 8-1 (7-0 in 3-5A-D2) // 59-9 W v. Grapevine // Next Matchup: @ Little Elm -- Friday 11/7
15. Denton Ryan Raiders (5A) -- 8-1 (6-1 in 3-5A-D1) // 41-7 W v. Brewer // Next Matchup: @ Birdville -- Friday 11/7
16. Lewisville Farmers (6A) -- 7-2 (4-2 in 5-6A) // 21-47 L v. Denton Guyer* // Next Matchup: VS. Little Elm -- Thursday 11/6
17. North Forney Falcons (6A) -- 8-1 (4-1 in 10-6A) // 56-55 W v. Longview* // Next Matchup: @ Rockwall -- Friday 11/7*
18. Rockwall-Heath Hawks (6A) -- 7-2 (4-1 in 10-6A) // 47-41 W v. Rockwall* // Next Matchup: @ Forney -- Thursday 11/6*
19. Highland Park Scots (5A) -- 8-1 (5-0 in 7-5A-D1) // 56-14 W v. Cleburne // Next Matchup: VS. Midlothian -- Friday 11/7
20. Walnut Grove Wildcats (5A) -- 9-0 (7-0 in 4-5A-D2) // 38-35 W v. Melissa* // Next Matchup: @ Independence -- Friday 11/7
Others to Watch: Byron Nelson Bobcats (4-6A), Forney Jackrabbits (10-6A), Trinity Trojans (4-6A), Melissa Cardinals (4-5A-D2), Wakeland Wolverines (5-5A-D1), South Grand Prairie Warriors (8-6A)
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