Third in a series of five

BRYAN – Carthage swept player of the year honors on the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 4A all-state football team with quarterback Jett Surratt taking offensive honors and Carson Crawford the best on defense.

Surratt passed for 3,736 yards, completing 249 of 342 (72.8%) for 52 touchdowns and only five interceptions. Crawford had 135 tackles, 23 of them for losses along with 33 quarterback pressures. He also returned two interceptions for touchdowns. The seniors helped Carthage go 16-0 and win the Division II title. 

Here is the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 4A all-state football team for the 2025 season:

FIRST TEAM

OFFENSE

Guards

Landon Robinson, Van, 6-1, 300, sr. and Johnny McGhee, West Orange-Stark, 6-3, 315, sr.

Tackles

Keegan Collins, West Plains, 6-6, 305, sr. and (tie) Jadyn Rhodes, West

Orange-Stark, 6-4, 305, jr.; and Clay Mitchell, Sinton, 6-5, 285, sr.

Center

Cooper Doty, Stephenville, 6-1, 280, jr.

Wide receivers

Jalen Lott, Frisco Panther Creek, 6-0, 176, sr. and Walker Dietze, Cuero, 6-2, 185, sr.

Tight end

Wyatt Villarreal, Celina, 6-5, 220, sr.

Quarterback

Jett Surratt, Carthage, 6-1, 180, sr.

Running backs

KJ Edwards, Carthage, 5-10, 185, sr.; Mykha Green, Sinton, 6-0, 190, sr.; and 

Khelvy Jefferson, West Orange-Stark, 5-3, 160, jr.

Fullback

Traey Alvarado, Rockport-Fulton, 5-6, 175, sr. 

All-purpose

(tie) Demarcus Belton, Alvarado, 5-11, 200, sr. and Keimarion Wiggins, Bay City, 6-0, 195, jr.

Place-kicker

Ashton Mercer, San Antonio Davenport, 5-9, 180, sr. 

DEFENSE

Linemen

Jaylon Foster, Pleasant Grove, 6-0, 205 sr.; Cameron Christian, Kilgore, 6-5, 305, sr.; CJ Spellmeier, Stephenville, 6-2, 185, sr.; and Kedrid Smith, Pleasant Grove 6-3, 235, soph.

Linebackers

De Quives Beck, Carthage, 6-1, 215, sr.; Carson Crawford, Carthage, 6-3, 215, sr.; Anterrion Fontenot, West Orange-Stark, 5-10, 215, sr.; and Luke Biagini, Celina, 5-10, 220, sr.

Defensive backs

Jamarion Richardson, Pleasant Grove, 5-11, 155 sr.; Tylin Williams, Carthage, 5-7, 160, sr.; Rashaad Wofford, Longview Pine Tree, 6 -2, 160 jr.; and Seth Gundlach, Pleasant Grove 5-9, 170, sr.

Punter

Blake Bordelon, Sinton, 5-11, 155, soph.

Utility

LaKeyleon Graves, Kilgore, 6-1, 185, sr.

Kick returner

Caden Ward, La Marque, 6-0, 170, sr.

Offensive player of the year

(tie) Edwards, Carthage and Surratt, Carthage

Defensive player of the year

Crawford, Carthage 

Coach of the year

(tie) Sterling Doty, Stephenville and Scott Surratt, Carthage

SECOND TEAM

OFFENSE

Guards

Jeremiah Azam, Andrews, 6-2, 210, sr. and Jayden Withered, Pleasant Grove, 6-4, 315, jr.

Tackles

Ismael Camara, Gilmer, 6-5, 356, jr. and Carson Carter, Carthage, 6-1, 230, sr.

Center

Cameron Griffin, Lindale, 6-0, 290, sr. 

Wide receivers

Colt Matlock, Brock, 6-2, 190, sr. and Dylan Payton, Midland Greenwood, 5-10, 165, sr.

Tight end

Karson Ferguson, Springtown, 6-2, 220, sr. 

Quarterback

Bowe Bentley, Celina, 6-2, 215, sr. 

Running backs

Slade Russell, West Plains, 6-1, 180, jr.; Reggie Jones, Sanger, 5-11, 175, sr.; and Barrett Fallon, San Antonio Davenport, 5-10, 185, sr.

Fullback

Jaysen Hobbs, Jarrell, 6-1, 211, sr. 

All-purpose

Jay Solis, Zapata, 5-10, 180, sr. 

Place-kicker

Ian Perez, Calallen, 5-9, 175, sr. 

DEFENSE

Linemen

Kolton Dearth, Stephenville, 6-3, 290, sr.; Calan O’Neill, Canton, 6-0, 190, sr.; Brett Cannon, Brock, 6-2, 190, sr.; and Caleb Wilshire, Rockport-Fulton, 6-4, 220, sr.

Linebackers

Hudson Butchee, Stephenville, 6-1, 225, sr.; Logan Woolard, Alvarado, 6-0, 190, sr.; Caleb Taylor, Stephenville, 6-1, 225, sr.; and Hank Thomas, Celina, 6-3, 200, sr.

Defensive backs

Sean Hughes, Sinton, 6-1, 165, sr.; Sean Garza, La Vernia, 5-11, 175, sr.; S’Vioarean Martin, Palestine, 6-3, 190, sr.; and Jakalen Sheffield, Kilgore,5-9, 170, sr.

Punter

Brighton DeVivo, Stephenville, 5-11, 195, sr. 

Utility

Kane White-Tinsley, West Plains, 6-0, 180, sr. 

Kick returner

Lemarion Coleman, Henderson, 5-11, 180, sr.

THIRD TEAM

OFFENSE

Guards

Daniel Hancock, Waco Connally, 6-3, 230 sr. ; (tie) Aiden McCarroll, Sulphur Springs, 6-4, 300, sr.; and Brandon Casas, Athens, 6-3, 235, sr.

Tackles

Hunter Whipley, Kilgore, 6-2, 260, sr. and Zaith Gonzalez, Waco La Vega, 6-3, 270, jr.

Center

Zack Busack, Sinton, 6-0, 270, sr. 

Wide receivers

Jabarie Thornton, Waco La Vega, 5-11, 175, sr.; (tie) LJ Taylor, Celina, 5-8, 160, sr.; and Emanuel Moore, Athens, 6-3, 190 sr.

Tight end

Gage Hunter, San Antonio Davenport, 6-1, 200, jr.

Quarterback

(tie) Trot Jordan, Stephenville, 5-10, 195, jr. and Jaxxon Marie, Cuero, 6-0, 180, sr.

Running backs

Damian Figueroa, Tuloso-Midway, sr.; Evan Moreno, Waco Robinson, 5-10, 185, sr.; and Will Holland, Krum, 6-1, 185, sr.

Fullback

Marcus Murry II, Austin LBJ, 6-0, 205, jr. 

All-purpose

Caton Cramer, Seminole, 6-3, 205, sr. 

Place-kicker

Brighton DeVivo, Stephenville, 5-11, 195, sr.

DEFENSE

Linemen

Kaleb Walker, Lindale, 6-3, 265, sr.; Logan Gannon, Aubrey, 6-2, 225, sr.; Kae’den Franklin, Chapel Hill, 6-1, 270, jr.; and Alexander Thomas, West Orange-Stark, 6-0, 220, jr.

Linebackers

Elijah Carnes, Athens, 5-10, 175, sr.; Dakota Underhill, Midland Greenwood, 6-0, 180, sr.; Jonathan Rivas, Sinton, 5-10, 160, sr.; (tie) Rome Ewell, Springtown, 6-3, 215, jr.;  and Landon Traylor, Dallas Carter, jr.

Defensive backs

Ace Aguilar, Dallas Kimball, 5-8, 160, soph.; Josh Johnson, San Antonio Davenport, 6-0, 150, jr.; Bosston Johnson, Longview Pine Tree, 6-1, 160, jr.; and Hays Ramsey, Salado, 6-3, 173, jr.

Punter

Isaiah Gutierrez, Robstown, 6-0, 187, sr. 

Utility

Pierce Pirtle, Hamshire-Fannett, 5-10, 205, sr.

Kick returner

Louis Hickman, Austin LBJ, 5-9, 175, sr.

HONORABLE MENTION

OFFENSE

Guards

Jestin Burchett, Big Spring, 5-11, 210, sr.; Isaiah Collins, Chapel Hill, 6-0, 280, sr.; Dylan McAdams, China Spring, 6-0, 285, sr.; Mack Tabor, Dallas Carter, 6-3, 275, jr.

Tackles

Ethan Barrientos, Tuloso-Midway, 6-3, 275, jr.; Erick Bustamante, Midland Greenwood, sr.; Daleshun Deadmond, Dallas Kimball, 6-2, 225, sr.; Chase Elrod, Seminole, 6-7, 290, sr.; Jaxon Gatlin, Canton, 6-3, 285, soph.; K.J. Greer, Pleasant Grove 6-3, 325, sr.; Coy Hollingsworth, La Vernia, 6-5, 305, sr.; Tyson Louder, Graham, 6-5, 320, jr.; Andrew Paul, Calallen, 6-5, 245, sr.; Aaron Ruiz, Waco Robinson, 6-0, 245, jr.; Gus Wickel, Athens, sr.

Centers

Chase Alexander, Glen Rose, 6-2, 275, sr.; Collier Bryant, Van, 6-0, 265, sr.; Caden Coffman, Gatesville, 6-0, 210, sr.; Keith Kilough, Rockport-Fulton, 6-1, 245, sr.; Jake Seay, Somerset, 6-3, 320, soph.; Jeffrey Stevenson, Sulphur Springs, 6-3, 275, sr.; Alex Zuniga, Sanger, 6-3, 275, sr. 

Wide receivers

Damarcion Blaylock, Chapel Hill, 5-7, 160, sr.; Julious Brewer, Athens, 5-9, 165, sr.; Malakai Iverson, Somerset, 6-1, 190, soph.; Christian Mendoza, Springtown, 5-10, 180, sr.; Carson Miller, Lorena, 6-3, 180, sr.; Dylan Medlock, Waco Robinson, 5-11, 175, jr.; Alvin Mosley, Fort Bend Crawford, 6-2, 185, jr.; Abrahman Munguia, Bridge City, 5-7, 170, sr.; Amos Phillips, Gatesville, 6-2, 189, sr.; Da’Quan Pratt, Navasota, 6-1, 175, sr.; Bayler Schilling, Canyon, 6-3, 190, sr.; Jeffry Thomas, Bandera, 5-9, 160, sr. 

Tight ends

Reed Carnathan, Lindale, 6-4, 205, jr.; Greyson Eggeling, Gatesville, 6-3, 200, sr.; Quin Harris, Sulphur Springs, jr.; Landen Noske, Salado, 6-3, 180, jr.; Parker Ord, Frisco Panther Creek, 6-4, 215, sr.; Ryder Ribitzki, Glen Rose, 6-4, 205, sr.

Quarterbacks

Kayson Brooks, Kilgore, 5-10, 162, sr.; Holt Frazier, Brock, 6-2, 190, jr.; Graylyn Fry, Frisco Panther Creek, 5-11, 180, sr.; Kaine Hill, Springtown, 6-0, 170, jr.; Kam Jenkins, Alvarado, 6-4, 220, jr.; Reid Macon, West Plains, 5-11, 175, sr.; Lincoln Madrid, Greenwood, 5-9, 160, sr.; David Richardson, Athens, 6-3, 200, sr.; Aaron “Deuce” Walker, La Marque, 5-7, 145, soph.

Running backs

Juan Cabrera, Bandera, 5-9, 190, sr.; Chrishon Gregory, China Spring, 5-8, 175, sr.; Corey Hosea, La Marque, 5-6, 175, sr.; Kenneth Johnson, Jarrell, 5-11, 175, sr.; Bryer McDonald, Brock, 6-0, 210, jr.; Damarius Montgomery, Kingsville King, 5-9, 207, jr.; Jaden Simpson, Madisonville, 5-10, 195, sr. 

Fullback

Kellyn Husband, Shepherd, 5-10, 240, jr. 

All-purpose

Brody Deleon, Lorena, 5-9, 184, sr.; Schyler Dethorne, Alvarado, 6-0, 185, sr.; Jaxson Haire, Sulphur Springs, 6-0, 180, sr.; Louis Hickman, Austin LBJ, 5-9, 175, sr.; Jaxon Keown, Rockport-Fulton, 5-8, 175, sr.

Place-kickers

Blake Bordelon, Sinton, 5-11, 155, soph.; Giovanni Esqueda-Almanza, Waco La Vega, 5-9, 185, sr.; Alan Ramirez, Pittsburg, 5-9, 155, sr. 

DEFENSE

Linemen

Cody Adkinson, Center, 6-2, 210, sr.; Jaython Ayala, Tuluso-Midway, 5-10, 185, sr.; Trevin Candeh, Austin LBJ, 5-11, 240, sr.; Liam Egert, Frisco Panther Creek, 6-1, 205, sr.; Kolby Dean, Bridge City, 6-1, 220, sr.; Luke Falls, Midland Greenwood, 6-0, 195, sr.; Tyler Hagler, Gilmer, 6-0, 315, sr.; Eddison King, Waco La Vega, 6-2, 225, fr.; Channing Larkin Jr., West Orange-Stark, 5-11, 260, jr.; C.J. Moll, Caddo Mills, 6-0, 196, sr.; Jordan O’Neal, Bay City, 6-2, 203, sr.; Sean Robinson, Dallas Kimball, 6-0, 195, jr.; Eric Samuels, Wharton, 6-0, 178, sr.; Michael Weekes, Shepherd, 6-0, 317, jr.

Linebackers

Bryce Breeden, Bridge City, 6-2, 215, jr.; DJ Clampitt, Alvarado, 5-11, 185, sr.; James Copeland, Bay City, 5-11, 195, sr.; Davont’a Harris, Bay City, 5-10, 190, sr.; Wyatt Kalhoefer, Rockport-Fulton, 6-1, 215, sr.; Alex King, Sulphur Springs, 6-1, 200, sr.; Trystan Lafond, Devine, 6-1, 230, sr.; Luis Lazcano, Springtown, 5-10, 180, jr.; Josh Norval, Calallen, 6-2, 215, jr.; Isaac Roach, Bullard, jr.; Caden Roland, Waco La Vega, 5-10, 175, jr.; Sammy Saldivar, Andrews, 5-11, 255, sr.; Hayden Waller, Brock, 6-2, 220, jr.; Isaiah Watters, Kilgore, 5-11, 190, sr.; Reece Watzl, Midland Greenwood, 5-11, 155, jr.; Brycen Williams, West Plains, 6-3, 185, sr.; Peyton Yankle, San Antonio Davenport, 6-2, 190. sr.

Defensive backs

Jace Arriaga, Tuloso-Midway, 5-10, 175, sr.; Antione Baker, Austin LBJ, 6-2, 180, sr.; Dane Barnett, Bandera, 6-0, 170, sr.; Raider Harvey, Andrews, 5-11, 175, sr.; Carson Hawkins, Canton, 6-1, 160, jr.; Ethan Hernandez, Bridge City, 5-11, 160, sr.; Riley Jackson, Springtown, 6-1, 190, sr.; Austin Olivas, Seminole, 6-3, 185, sr.; DeCorian Thompson, Mount Pleasant, 5-10, 170, sr.; Ryder Reeve, Calallen, 6-2, 190, sr.; Jaxon Thomas, Lubbock Liberty, 6-1, 190, sr.; Jamarion Vincent, Waco Connally, 6-3, 185, sr.; Ja’Cuincy Walker, West Orange-Stark, 5-10, 175, jr.; MarQwae Willis, Waco La Vega, 6-0, 170, sr.; Marcos Zapata, Sinton, 6-0, 170, jr.

Utility

Christian Flowers, Kingsville, 5-9, 161, sr.; Kaden Grim, Hillsboro, 5-8, 170, sr.; Sean Hughes, Sinton, 6-1, 165, sr.; Caden Ward, La Marque, 6-0, 170, sr.; Tristan Whaley, Madisonville, 5-8, 165, sr.

Kick returners

Jace Harris, Carthage, 5-8, 165, soph.; Braden Jones, Bay City, 5-10, 165, soph.; Alvin Mosley, Fort Bend Crawford, 6-2, 285, jr.; Abraham Munguia, Bridge City, 5-7, 170, sr.; Reese Rusher, Calallen, 6-2, 180, sr.

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