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The featured standouts of the 2026–27 Crawford Chargers football team.
VYPE Houston 2026 Football Preview | District 11-5A DII: Crawford on a Collision Course for AT&T Stadium
Fort Bend Marshall Buffalos
Victoria West Warriors
Terry Rangers
Kempner Cougars
Lamar Consolidated Mustangs
Tomas Gators
*Teams in bold are projected playoff contenders
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VYPE PRESEASON AWARDS
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Alvin Mosley, Almeta Crawford
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Braylen Fisher, Almeta Crawford
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Andre Meadows-Wade, Fort Bend Marshall
BREAKOUT PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Caden Jones, B.F. Terry
ON THE CUSP: Kempner Cougars
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Fort Bend Marshall Buffalos
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Making its debut in the 5A ranks, Almeta Crawford wasted no time establishing itself as a genuine contender. Equipped with a distinct swagger to match its rising reputation, head coach David Jackson and the Chargers kick off 2026 on the heels of a 12-2 run that culminated in a Region III Final appearance (4A Division I). All eyes naturally turn to senior wideout Alvin Mosley, the heartbeat of Crawford’s prolific attack. A four-star Ole Miss commit and the reigning District MVP in both football and basketball, Mosley piled up more than 1,700 all-purpose yards and 30 combined touchdowns a year ago. Quarterback Braylen Fisher, another dual-sport phenom who claimed District Offensive MVP honors, eclipsed 3,300 passing yards during his junior year, throwing 39 touchdowns while adding 315 yards and five scores on the ground. First-team all-district running back Dedrick Polk and second-team wide receiver Amir Johnson (Sr. WR) round out the bulk of Crawford’s firepower at the skill positions. Flipping the field, the ACHS defense—which allowed fewer than 16 points per contest last season—continues to revolve around linebacker Camron Alakija. The future Ragin’ Cajun set the tone en route to 12-4A DI Defensive MVP recognition, pacing the Chargers with 122 tackles (16.5 TFL), seven sacks, and three fumble recoveries. Edge rusher Elijah Wright, a Wake Forest commit transferring in from Katy Jordan, brings relentless pressure off the edge opposite first-team defensive end Khaidyn Hopson. Junior Kingston Stokes (second-team) adds sideline-to-sideline range, while senior Kyle Sam headlines the Chargers’ secondary.
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A changing of the guard took place within the Fort Bend Marshall organization, which announced the hiring of Wale Okunnu as its next head coach in March. Drawing from his defensive background—most recently as Alief Taylor’s coordinator—Okunnu aims to revitalize the Buffs’ identity following a 6-4 campaign that ended in the postseason opener. While the stop unit will be relatively younger than most, senior Andre Meadows-Wade returns as a proven game-wrecker up front, bringing the same disruptive ability that fueled a second-team all-district showing with 33 tackles, 5.5 TFL, and five sacks. He’ll be complemented by sophomore edge Langston Lowe. Offensively, Marshall flexes two dynamic weapons at wide receiver in Hershal Miller and Khannon Mitchell. Miller exploded onto the scene en route to District 9-5A DII Offensive Newcomer of the Year distinction, totaling 546 all-purpose yards and seven scores, while Mitchell adds another layer of speed on the perimeter. Meanwhile, first-team all-district lineman Landon Jones anchors the trenches alongside junior Terrance Williams, providing recent transfer Jakael Whitehead with the protection needed after arriving from North Shore.
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Victoria West enters another new chapter, with head coach Courtney Boyce and the Warriors transitioning from Region IV to Region III in the UIL realignment and facing a fresh slate of district opponents. Teamwise, the Warriors (10-3) placed third in the 13-5A DII standings in 2025 before advancing three rounds deep into the postseason, where they were dispatched by former district rival Alamo Heights. Though the attack has long carried the identity of the squad, Victoria West’s defense approaches the fall with the advantage of experience. Linebacker Wyatt Cahill-Surber figures to anchor the unit, building off a second-team all-district campaign in which he amassed 75 tackles (8 TFL). Officially listed as a defensive lineman, senior Cael Francis’ “wild card” status speaks to his versatility and ability to influence the game from multiple spots. Francis will pair with fellow second-team honoree Jacob Cohen, while DB Evan Waters handles duties in coverage. On offense, the Warriors are looking at an intriguing QB1 competition between seniors Miles Chandler and Aiden Deleon, along with junior Kage Hradek.
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Signs of progress surfaced for the Rangers last fall, as B.F. Terry improved its win total to three and secured two victories against former district counterparts. Continuity now works in the program’s favor as Terry pursues a long-awaited playoff return — a feat last achieved in 2017. Head coach Darnell Jackson’s offense shows plenty of promise, especially at quarterback, where Caden Jones looks to build on a year in which he split snaps and threw for nearly 900 yards and eight touchdowns. Athlete Alijah Whittle is a dog on both sides of the ball, earning all-district recognition for his production at wide receiver (first-team) and DB (second-team). He’ll work in tandem with senior Brandon Williams, as running backs Bryce Jefferson and Jaylyn Mann form a one-two punch in the ground game. Paving the way up front will be linemen David Galindo, Fernando Acevedo, and Hernan Cerda. Defensively, Jackson will lean on Daniel Galindo (Sr. DL), Santana Ruiz (Sr. LB), and cornerback Langston Williams to set the tone.
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Some strides remain necessary for Kempner to punch its first playoff ticket since 2016. However, the move to Division II, paired with the battle-tested roster coach Troy DeGar fields, presents the Cougars—coming off a 4-6 season—with a golden opportunity to take the next step. Senior Troy “Deuce” DeGar II is a proven asset as the field general, having thrown for just over 1,700 yards and 12 touchdowns while adding four rushing scores on his way towards an all-district honorable mention. DeGar will operate alongside running back Robert Asomugha behind a seasoned offensive line, looking to capitalize on a new-look receiver corps featuring junior Rollanz Edwards and senior Jake Knobler. Second-team all-district cornerback Javion Smallwood headlines the Cougars defense, joined by junior Jayden Smallwood, who strengthens the secondary at safety. Meanwhile, Cody Okpara (Sr. LB), Davontre Wiley (Jr. DL), Mitchell Rowe (Sr. DT), and Jason Onobigba (Sr. DL) bolster Kempner’s front seven.
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Lamar Consolidated is another program trending upward in 2026, looking to improve upon a 3-7 record from a year ago during head coach Chris Lane’s first season at the helm. There’s plenty to like about the Mustangs’ scoring unit, orchestrated by senior quarterback Edgar Garcia, who earned second-team all-district honors after racking up nearly 1,200 passing yards and 11 touchdown passes, plus another 431 yards and six rushing scores. Wideout Isaiah Cobbin figures to be Garcia’s primary target on the perimeter, as junior tailback Larry Clinton aims to capitalize on a fall that saw him compile over 700 all-purpose yards and 10 trips to the end zone. Senior Elijah Williams, a second-team selection, commands the trenches on defense, joined by fellow senior Jimi-George Okunloye and rising junior Arnold Offor. They’ll be complemented by linebacker Jack Coats.
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The primary reason Tomas finds itself at the bottom of the preseason totem pole is the fact that the Kiah Johnson-led Gators are stepping into their first official varsity campaign. Despite the limited sample size, the athleticism already displayed by Lamar Consolidated ISD’s youngest high school hints that Tomas could quickly emerge as a team capable of surprising the district. Junior wide receiver Samuel Johnson is poised to be the catalyst of Tomas’ skill positions, giving quarterback Brayden Rodriguez a dynamic weapon to rely on alongside running back Matthew Feacher. Defense offers the most depth, headlined by standouts such as Skyler Alexander (Jr. DL), Oluwasola Olanubi (Sr. DL), Braylon Shorter (Jr. ATH), and Trae Nemec (Sr. LB).
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North Shore Sr. DL Za'qwaun Nunn (LA Tech-signee)
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Elsewhere, history was written. C.E. King made its inaugural appearance in Arlington, squaring off against DeSoto in the 6A Division II championship in Head Coach Cory Laxen’s first season at the helm.
Meanwhile, Randle’s dominant run persisted, representing H-Town at AT&T Stadium in the 5A Division II title game with a program built on continuity and expectation.
On the private school front, The Kinkaid School continued its reign, capturing back-to-back SPC-4A titles and its sixth championship since 2017. In TAPPS, Second Baptist closed the year with consecutive appearances in the Division II championship, underscoring its staying power on the state stage.
With the dust now settled, let’s shift focus from moments to individuals. Now, it’s time to recognize the elite performers who defined Space City football from opening kickoff to final whistle.
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*Names will be listed alphabetically (last name) with each position, using the format: "Name, School".
*The Athlete (ATH) position refers to a utility player, who contributes at multiple spots on offense, defense, special teams, or all of the above.
ALL-VYPE TEAM PHOTO GALLERY: Cardae Mack -- Atascocita
Matthew Ogle (VYPE)
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ALL-VYPE PUBLIC SCHOOL TEAMS
FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE
QB - Jack Daulton, The Woodlands
QB - Cardae Mack, Atascocita
RB - John Hebert, Strake Jesuit
RB - Landen Williams-Callis, Randle
WR - Benny Easter Jr., Summer Creek
WR - Alvin Mosley, FB Crawford
WR - Jayden Warren, Iowa Colony
TE - William Mayes, Tompkins
OL - Jordan Burnett, Ridge Point
OL - Nick Howard, Pearland
OL - Day'jon Moore, Willis
OL - Avery Morcho, Ridge Point
OL - Nicolas Robertson, Klein
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FIRST-TEAM ATHLETE
ATH - Jermaine Bishop Jr., Willis
ATH - Kaeden Johnson, FB Marshall
ATH - Paris Melvin Jr., Cypress Springs
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SECOND-TEAM OFFENSE
QB - Kaleb Maryland, North Shore
QB - Carson White, Iowa Colony
RB - Micah Rhodes, Klein Oak
RB - Dionne Sims, C.E. King
WR - Jaylen Addai, Shadow Creek
WR - Jaylen Bocard, North Shore
WR - David Brewer IV, FB Travis
TE - Trysten Laughlin, Kingwood
OL - Noah Abebe, Friendswood
OL - Josiah Evans, Galveston Ball
OL - Keyon Hemphill-Woods, Columbus
OL - Eddie Lartigue Jr., Klein Collins
OL - Hugh Smith, Ridge Point
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SECOND-TEAM ATHLETE
ATH - Christopher Brown, Yates
ATH - Dillon Mitchell, C.E. King
ATH - CJ Toney, Atascocita
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FIRST-TEAM DEFENSE
DL - Jimmy-Phrisco Alo-Suliafu, Katy Jordan
DL - Magnus Herndon, The Woodlands
DL - DeMarco Jenkins, Pearland
DL - Kaden McCarty, Cypress Falls (*DE/OLB)
DL - Za'qwaun Nunn, North Shore
LB - Joseph Credit, Pearland
LB - Noriel "Pac-Man" Dominguez, Randle
LB - Kosi Okpala, Mayde Creek (*OLB/DE)
LB - Cullen Thompson, Grand Oaks (*OLB/DE)
DB - Marco Beltran, College Park
DB - Davis Kinney, FB Travis
DB - Brandon Sherrard, Shadow Creek
DB - Kah'ni Watts, Iowa Colony
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SECOND-TEAM DEFENSE
DL - Ezekiel Ayangbile, Langham Creek
DL - Daryl Campbell, Paetow
DL - Brinley, Tita, Summer Creek
DL - Dominick Toulon, C.E. King
DL - Amari Vickerson, Cypress Ranch
LB - Preston Hall, Ridge Point
LB - Reilarean Phillips, Alief Elsik
LB - Calvin Thomas, Cypress Ranch
LB - Amari Wilks, Pearland
DB - Xavier Harmon, Conroe
DB - Blake Jenkins, Tompkins
DB - Jaden Vaughn, Cy-Fair
DB - Isaiah Williams, FB Marshall
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HONORABLE MENTION OFFENSE
*Listed alphabetically (last name)
QB - Lorenzo Aguirre (Dickinson), Braden Baker (Cy Ranch), Albert Brown Jr. (Aldine Nimitz), Tristin "TK" Gaines (Waller), Kyden Barker (Clear Falls), Khylan Davis (Hightower), Braylen Fisher (FB Crawford), Camden Hughes (College Park), Timothy Potts (C.E. King), Chris Racey (Ridge Point), Braydon Schoggin (Klein Collins), Tyler Skrabanek (Randle), Grant Smith (Grand Oaks), Noah Spinks (Summer Creek)
RB - Aiden Akins (Ridge Point), Ja'Maurey Champion (Pearland), Malachi Gamble (Dickinson),Tremayne Hill (Katy), Hezekiah Johnson (North Shore), Edward Kelly Jr. (Klein), Jovan Rodriguez (Paetow), Kash Schwab (Bridgeland), Sean Simon (La Porte), Ian Thomas (Tomball), Nicholas Tramble (Aldine Davis), Tristan Willis (Shadow Creek)
WR - Malachi Augustus (Aldine Nimitz), Julian Cromartie (College Park), Braylon Fisher (Columbus), Bailen George (Ridge Point), Robert Haynes IV (Ridge Point), Ashton Johnson (Randle), Braylon Lane (C.E. King), CJ Lewis (Cy Lakes), Brian Manuel Jr. (Atascocita), Kaileb Peterson (Dickinson), James Scott (Oak Ridge), Aden Starling (Shadow Creek), Derek Stevenson (Paetow), Carter St. Junious (Manvel), Kye Wehby (Kingwood)
TE - Braden Glover (Dickinson), Mason Mixon (Randle), Tanner Watkins (Memorial)
OL - Isaac Aranda (North Shore), Manuel Bustamante (Deer Park), Isaac Coughran (Katy), Adolfo Cruz (Dickinson), Jaylen Fields (North Shore), Jake Hayman (La Porte), Hunter McKinney (Lake Creek), Channing Nevels (Hightower), Xavier Obiero-Hyter (Alief Hastings), Foard Polley (Stratford), Devan Robison (Pasadena Memorial), Dillian Whiteside (Alief Taylor)
ATH - Blake Hamilton (Tompkins), Kaleb Jammer (Angleton), BJ Lafell (Shadow Creek), Ashton Ruffin (La Porte)
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HONORABLE MENTION DEFENSE
DL - Isaiah Broughton (Cypress Ridge), MacGregor Byers (Strake Jesuit), Marlon Cook (Cy Creek), Amontre Harris (Summer Creek), Bryce Jackson (Barbers Hill), Brynden Mack (Angleton), Demarcus Marks (Westfield), Shaun McDowell (Foster), Corbin Phillips (Cy Lakes), Daniel Swiney (Iowa Colony), Antonio Underwood (Westfield), Xavier Waters (North Shore)
LB - Camron Alakija (FB Crawford), Tommy Giavani Baker (Shadow Creek), Quintrell Bloom (Dickinson), James "JD" Brady (Klein Collins), Calvin Carter (C.E. King), Evan Ferns (Fulshear), Reid Garrelts (Katy), Carson Hahn (Barbers Hill), Cade Haug (Kingwood), Ryan Mallory (Randle), Devyn Phillip (Hightower), Isaac Richardson (Memorial), Brady Schneider (Tomball), Davon Smith (Westfield), Samuel Weary (Manvel)
DB - Mudassir Abdullah (West Columbia), Amiri Barnes (Cy Lakes), Royce Bimage (Dickinson), Trenton Blaylock (Atascocita), Corey Brown (Dawson), David Brown III (Waller), Jalyn Burton (Randle), Tanner Covar (Magnolia), Marrel Davis (Summer Creek), Tony Guillory (North Shore), James Henderson (Cy Falls), Karnell "Greedy" James Jr. (Manvel), Jermaine Santana-Diaz (Ridge Point), Daniel Scarabino (Cinco Ranch), Carter Stewart (Shadow Creek), Dylan Waters (FB Marshall)
ALL-VYPE PRIVATE SCHOOL TEAMS
FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE
QB - Keisean Henderson, Legacy SSS*
QB - Santiago Fernandez, TWCA
RB - Langston Davis, Second Baptist
RB - Wayne Shanks Jr., The Kinkaid School
WR - Mike Brown, Legacy SSS*
WR - Trey Finney III, St. Pius X
WR - Eric Sipko, John Cooper School
TE - Roland "RJ" Wilson, St. Thomas
OL - Antonio Castillo, LSA
OL - Brode Clark, Concordia Lutheran
OL - Zachary Johnson, LSA
OL - Alexander Pompilus, St. Thomas
OL - Jackson Woods, Episcopal
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FIRST-TEAM ATHLETE
ATH - Jaxon Coleman, Concordia Lutheran
ATH - Braeden Robinson, LSA
ATH - Canon Toon, Second Baptist
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SECOND-TEAM OFFENSE
QB - Colson Collins, John Cooper School
QB - Pierce Jacobson, St. Thomas
RB - Malik Liberty, Concordia Lutheran
RB - Javaughn Waldron, St. Thomas
WR - Donnie Avery Jr., FBCA
WR - Julio Fernandez, TWCA
WR - Nate Tidwell, St. Thomas
TE - Luke Mazur, LSA
OL - Hayden Bennett, TWCA
OL - Tate Erb, St. Thomas
OL - David Esquivel, John Cooper School
OL - Mac Northrup, Second Baptist
OL - William Stanosheck, TWCA
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SECOND-TEAM ATHLETE
ATH - Jackson Barrow, Houston Christian
ATH - Baron Meachum, TWCA
ATH - Colton Rhoden III, John Cooper School (*RB/MLB)
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FIRST-TEAM DEFENSE
DL - Kelvin Baptiste, Second Baptist
DL - Joshua Cox, TWCA
DL - Trace Holster, FBCA
DL - Obinna Umeh, St. Thomas
LB - Cade Griffin, LSA
LB - Travis Johnson II, Episcopal
LB - Liam McCarthy, St. Thomas
LB - Aiden Turner, Concordia Lutheran
DB - Logan Debose, St. Thomas
DB - Noah Harris, LSA
DB - Brayden Hinote, TWCA
DB - Caleb Pitts, The Kinkaid School
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SECOND-TEAM DEFENSE
DL - Prince Holiday, TWCA
DL - Blake Hollas, TWCA
DL - Reid Kelley, Concordia Lutheran
DL - Nathan Muaka, Concordia Lutheran
LB - Jake Campbell, Episcopal
LB - Will Kipp, FBCA
LB - Jacob Quinlan, St. Thomas
LB - Connor Reynard, Concordia Lutheran
DB - Kohen Alexander, St. Thomas
DB - Sam CdeBaca, Houston Christian
DB - Cody Cutrer, Concordia Lutheran
DB - Peyton Jones, Second Baptist
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HONORABLE MENTION OFFENSE
QB - Ryan Neidigk (Concordia Lutheran), Holt Teichman (LSA), Brayden Tibbetts (FBCA), Donovan Warren (Episcopal), Ross Wynne (The Kinkaid School)
RB - Brooks Allen (Episcopal), Cade Griffin (LSA), Edric Jasmine (Second Baptist), Hanley Sayers (St. John's School), Myles Stewart (St. Thomas), Cortez Taylor (LSA)
WR - Thomas Blackburn (TWCA), Alexander Donnelly (The Kinkaid School), Tommy Hetherington (Episcopal), Jerrel Moore (St. Pius X), Carson Murray (St. John's School), Joe Norman (John Cooper School), Rome Stanford (Concordia Lutheran), Allen Thomas (Second Baptist), Tramon Williams Jr. (FBCA)
TE - Brayden Stevenson (TWCA)
ATH - Amir Parks-Brooks (St. Pius X), Patrick Wadlington (FBCA)
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HONORABLE MENTION DEFENSE
DL - Edward Burnett (Second Baptist), Hank Hughes (LSA), Jonah Kalu (FBCA), Rylan Kimpson (St. Thomas), Andrew Kirkland (St. Pius X), Khairan McQueen-Clayton (St. Thomas), Jack Stanger (St. John's School)
LB - Eli Hall (TWCA), Luke Horak (John Cooper School), Madden Morgan (Episcopal), Jack Sloan (LSA), Marcos Solais Jr. (St. Pius X), Morgan Tannery (The Kinkaid School)
DB - Carson Clark (Concordia Lutheran), Pryce Cravens (St. Thomas), Kendall Jones (St. Pius X), Tanner Nyveen (The Kinkaid School), Joseph Orr (TWCA), Christian Rene (St. Pius X), Max Saldana (LSA), Dillan Whitfield (Second Baptist)
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Private School Terminology Legend
*Legacy SSS (Legacy the School of Sport Sciences) is an independent charter school.
TWCA = The Woodlands Christian Academy
FBCA = Fort Bend Christian Academy
LSA = Lutheran South Academy