Head coach Jeff Joseph and 4 players were recognized by the Texas Sports Writers Association as all-state selections on the 2023 team.
The Indians have had 121 all-state selections since 1950.
Coach of The Year
Jeff Joseph
1st Team
Running Back – Isaiah Nguyen
3rd Team
Offensive Tackle – Jackson Christian
Honorable Mention
Defense Line – Jonathan Hernandez
Defense Back – Reid Richard
See the full teams below.
Superlatives
Offensive player of the year – Hauss Hejny, QB, Aledo
Defensive player of the year – Davhon Keys, LB, Aledo
Coach of the year – Jeff Joseph, Port Neches-Groves
First team
Offense
Quarterback – Hauss Hejny, Aledo, 6-0, 185, sr.
Running backs – Ben Carter, Liberty Hill, 5-10, 180, sr.; Broderick Taylor, CC Miller, 5-10, 160, jr.; Isaiah Nguyen, Port Neches-Groves, 5-7, 165, sr.
Fullback – Isaac Lozano, Roma, 5-7, 140, sr.
Wide receivers – Daylan McCutcheon, Lovejoy, 6-1, 180, jr.; Micah Hudson, Lake Belton, 6-1, 195, sr.
Tight end – Tray Jackson, South Oak Cliff, 6-6, 225, sr.
Tackles – Max Anderson, Frisco Reedy, 6-5, 309, sr.; Djay Williams, Aledo, 6-4, 300, sr.
Guards – Jordan Rowe, South Oak Cliff, 6-4, 290, sr. (tie) Ty Robinson, Midlothian Heritage, 6-3, 265, sr.; Owen Hollenbeck, Melissa, 6-4, 320, jr.
Center – Daniel Cruz, Richland, 6-4, 306, sr.
All-purpose – Hawk Patrick-Daniels, Aledo, 5-11, 165, sr.
Place kicker – Clayton Amaya, Smithson Valley, 5-11, 180, sr.
Defense
Linemen – Jamarion Phillips, South Oak Cliff, 6-2, 240, soph.; Jailyn Gibbs, WF Rider, 6-2, 215, sr.; Temerrick Johnson, Midlothian Heritage, 6-3, 210, sr.; Jalen Charles, Manvel, 6-4, 220, sr.
Linebackers – Davhon Keys, Aledo, 6-0, 215, sr.; Payton Pierce, Lovejoy, 6-2, 225, sr.; Kaleb Blanton, Manvel, 6-2, 210, sr.; Sam Mattingly, Magnolia West, 6-2, 220, sr.
Secondary – Aaron Flowers, Forney, 6-1, 196, sr.; Willie Nelson, Longview, 5-9, 175, sr.; Juan Aguilar, Dallas Kimball, 6-1, 175, jr.; Jake Gillespie, Aledo, 5-10, 185, sr.
Punter – Christopher Valenzuela, El Paso, 5-11, 180, jr.
Kick returner – Jonah Williams, Galveston Ball, 6-4, 205, jr.
Utility – Trace Meadows, A&M Consolidated, 6-0, 200, sr.
Second team
Offense
Quarterback – Mike Hawkins, Frisco Emerson, 6-2, 196, sr.
Running backs – Kewan Lacy, Lancaster, 6-0, 205, sr.; Javian Osborne, Forney, 5-10, 192, soph.; (tie) Jamal Polley, Edinburg Vela, 5-9, 180, sr; Ife Durodoye, Justin Northwest, 5-10, 190, sr.
Fullback – Elijah Jackson, WF Rider, 6-1, 220, sr.
Wide receivers – Bryant Wesco, Midlothian, 6-2, 175, sr.; Taz Williams, Red Oak, 6-1, 180, jr.
Tight end – Karson Maynard, Melissa, 6-4, 200, sr.
Tackles – Weston Chaney, Argyle, 6-5, 275, jr.; William Fry, Lovejoy, 6-4, 283, sr.
Guards – John Roach, Belton, 5-10, 238, sr.; Joe Derek Vecchio, PSJA North, 6-2, 280, sr.
Center – Tavion Morgan, Longview, 5-9, 275, sr.
All-purpose – Davian Groce, Lone Star Frisco, 6-2, 180, soph.
Place kicker – Alex Abbott, Montgomery Lake Creek, 5-11, 170, sr.
Defense
Linemen – Nigel Smith, Melissa, 6-5, 270, sr.; Jacob Roppolo, Colleyville Heritage, 6-3, 190, sr.; Evonjre Donnell, WF Rider, 5-10, 192, sr.; Jaxon Lee, Lone Star Frisco, 6-4 218, sr.
Linebackers – Brandon Jones, South Oak Cliff, 6-1, 185, sr.; Jaime Martinez, Brownsville Veterans, 6-0, 200, sr.; Nicholas Dudzikowski, Smithson Valley, 6-0, 190, sr.; Gerard Culotta, Montgomery Lake Creek, 6-1, 205, sr.
Secondary – Braylen Wortham, College Station, 6-3, 205 jr.; Zach Gringrich, Smithson Valley, 6-1, 200, sr.
Gilbert Trillo, Brownsville Veterans, 5-9, 175, sr.; Jaden Allen, Aledo, 5-11, 165, sr.; Kendrick Jones, Crandall, 5-10, 175, sr.
Punter – Alex Abbott, Montgomery Lake Creek, 5-11, 170, sr.
Kick returner – Sam Lee, Montgomery Lake Creek, 5-10, 160, jr.
Utility – Michael Terry III, San Antonio Alamo Heights, 6-3, 210, soph.
Third team
Offense
Quarterback – (tie) Jayden Paluseo, Flour Bluff, 6-0, 175, jr.; Trevor Long, CC Miller, 6-2, 180, jr.; Luke Ullrich, Colleyville Heritage, 5-10, 190, sr.
Running backs – Davion Godley, Fulshear, 5-9, 195, sr.; Taylor Tatum, Longview, 6-0, 195, sr.; (tie) Kedren Young, Lufkin, 6-0, 220, sr.; Tyvonn Byars, Montgomery Lake Creek, 5-10, 210, jr.
Fullback – Alvin Trevillion, Brownsville Veterans, 5-6, 175, jr.
Wide receivers – Stetson Sarratt, Midlothian Heritage, 6-0, 170, sr.; Braden Bluitt, Colleyville Heritage, 6-1, 195, jr.
Tight end – Kade Caton, Manvel, 6-6, 250, sr.
Tackles – Holton Hendrix, Lubbock Cooper, 6-4, 280, sr.; (tie) Eric Bland, Victoria West, 5-10, 260, sr.; Jackson Christian, Port Neches-Groves, 6-5, 310, jr.
Guards – Jacoby Watts, Longview, 6-2, 255, sr.; Gus De La Cerda, Donna, 6-0, 280, sr.
Center – Gavin Garcia, Smithson Valley, 6-0, 290, sr.
All-purpose – (tie) Derrick McFall, Tyler High, 5-11, 175, sr.; Corey Holmes, CC Miller, 6-1, 180, jr.
Place kicker – Connor Hawkins, Liberty Hill, 6-2, 185, sr.
Defense
Linemen – Chance Bryant, Fulshear, 6-5, 260, jr.; Legend Journey, Mansfield Summit, 6-3, 260, sr.; Obi Udom, Frisco Heritage, 6-2, 245, sr.; Errol West, Denton Ryan, 6-0, 240, soph.
Linebackers – Kesean Meeks, Killeen Ellison, 5-10, 170, sr.; Zach Smith, Red Oak, 6-1, 205, sr.; Ke’Breion Winston, Lancaster, 6-0, 200, jr.; (tie) Bryce Neves, Abilene, 6-1, 185, sr.; Juan Gomez, El Paso Parkland, 6-0, 190, sr.
Secondary – Luke Johnson, CC Veterans Memorial, 5-10, 170, sr.; Tyson Deen, San Antonio Southwest, 5-10, 153, jr.
Punter – (tie) Clayton Amaya, Smithson Valley, 5-11, 180, sr.; Junior Martinez, Brownwood, 5-9, 185, sr.; Caden Heitzman, Leander Rouse, 6-2, 185, sr.
Kick returner – (tie) Davian Groce, Lone Star Frisco, 6-2, 180, soph.; Alton McCallum, Belton, 6-1, 175, sr.
Utility – (tie) Donovan Woolen, Frisco Wakeland, 6-3, 205, sr.; Braeden Mussett, Denton Ryan, 6-1, 800, jr.;
Reuben Alaniz, San Antonio Southside, 5-10, 165, sr.
Honorable mention
Offense
Quarterbacks – Cameron Dickey, Austin Crockett, 5-10, 200, sr.; Colin Ernst, San Antonio Alamo Heights, 5-11, 175, sr.; Trever Ham, Melissa, 6-0, 175, sr.; Braden Luedeker, Mission Veterans Memorial, sr.; Drew Kates, Richland, 6-0, 180, jr.; Carter Rutenbar, Midlothian Heritage, 5-11, 200, jr.; Jake South, SA Pieper, 6-5, 210, sr.; Alexander Franklin, Lovejoy, 5-10, 175, sr.; Brennan Myer, Frisco Wakeland, 6-1, 195, sr.
Running backs – Trae Hill, Cedar Park, 5-11, 210, soph.; Nathan Adejokun, Melissa, 6-0, 190, sr.; Hunter Andrews, Magnolia, 6-2, 220, sr.; Tradarian Ball, Texas High, 5-10, 185, soph.; Izzy Bills, Frisco Emerson, 5-6, 170, sr.; Ethan Guerra, PSJA North, 5-7, 170, soph.; John Jackson, Seguin, 6-0, 205, sr.; Javari Johnson, Texas High, 5-8, 185, jr.; Kenji Johnson, WF Rider, 5-11, 190, jr.; Noah Long, Liberty Hill, 5-11, 185, sr.; Kamauri Montgomery, Victoria West, 6-1, 200, sr.
Fullbacks – Landen Jones, Marshall, 6-1, 225, soph.; Adrian Luna, Corpus Christi Moody, 5-10, 220, soph.; Andrew Merrell, Amarillo Tascosa, 5-9, 180, sr.; Zane Smith, Fulshear, 5-9, 240, jr.; Keith Tyler, Killeen Chaparral, 5-11, 200, jr.
Wide receivers – Cameran Dickson, Flour Bluff, 6-1, 170, jr.; Leo Espinoza, Sharyland Pioneer, 6-0, 150, sr.; Kylen Evans, Frisco Emerson, 6-2, 193, sr.; Keonde Henry, Lake Dallas, 6-2, 185, sr.; Jayden Johnson, Flour Bluff, 5-10, 175, sr.; Bryson Jones, Frisco Lone Star, 6-3, 180, jr.; Jake Mikulencak, Taylor, 6-2, 175, sr.; Keyshon Moore, Bastrop, 5-8, 161, jr.; Jeremy Obregon, San Antonio Southside, 6-0, 185, sr.; Brayden Robinson, Red Oak, 5-9, 165, soph.; Ed Small, Austin Anderson, 6-0, 204, jr.
Tight ends – Julius Arrendondo, PSJA North, 6-0, 190, sr.; Diego Coleman, Belton, 6-3, 205, sr.; Jose Melendez, Denton Ryan, 6-0, 220, soph.; Brodie Mitchell, Gregory-Portland, 6-3, 215, sr.; Jackson Verdugo, College Station, 6-4, 220, jr.
Tackles – Jordan Brewster, PSJA North, 6-4, 305, jr.; Johnathan Bush, Whitehouse, 6-3, 295, jr.; Devin Cage, CC Miller, 6-0, 280, jr.; Ty Haywood, Denton Ryan, 6-5, 280, jr.; Kareem Edmon, Killeen Shoemaker, 6-1, 285, sr.; Hayden Gunter, Denton, 6-8, 260, sr.; Treylon Harris, Victoria East, 6-2, 225, sr.; Jackson Hildebrand, San Antonio Alamo Heights, sr.; Cape Johnson, WF Rider, 6-4, 295, sr.; Aiden Kaplan, Montgomery Lake Creek, 6-3, 275, sr.; Julius Osborne, Liberty Hill, 5-10, 265, sr.; Xavier Parker, Frisco Lone Star, 6-3, 290, sr.; Henry Snyder, Austin McCallum, 6-1, 215, sr.
Guards – Brandon Aiken, Canutillo, 6-3, 260, sr.; Kyren McCullough, Whitehouse, 6-0, 285, sr.; Micah Willis, Waco University, 6-1, 245, jr.
Center – Aaron Abrego, San Antonio Southside, 6-1, 270, sr.; John Clark, Fulshear, 6-1, 245, sr.; Jaden Dement, Gregory-Portland, sr.
All-purpose – Brayden Henry, Abilene, 5-8, 155, soph.; Jerrod Hicks-Maddox, Killeen Shoemaker, 5-9, 175, sr.; Tyler Tillman, Houston Sterling, 5-8, 165, sr.; Gilbert Trillo, Brownsville Veterans, 5-9, 175, sr.
Place kickers – Colton Chmelar, A&M Consolidated, 6-1, 190, jr.; Armando DonJuan, Leander Glenn, 5-5, 127, jr.; Diego Frausto, El Paso Del Valle, 6-3, 225, jr.; Cub Patton, Lubbock Cooper, 6-0, 170, jr.; Jordan Soto, Midlothian Heritage, 5-10, 185, sr.; Diego Varela, South Oak Cliff, 6-1, 170, sr.
Defense
Linemen – D’Kedrion Abrams, Melissa 5-10, 270, sr.; Grayson Alex, Cedar Park, 6-0, 215, sr.; Christian Arriaga, Flour Bluff, 6-0, 205, sr.; Jacob Caruthers, Leander Rouse, 6-3, 240, sr.; Quinton Clark, Pine Tree, 6-3, 218, sr.; Garrett Combs, Lake Belton, 6-4, 250, sr.; D’Andre Harwell, College Station, 6-1, 270, sr.; Jonathan Hernandez, Port Neches-Groves, 6-1, 275, jr; Elijah Jackson, WF Rider, 6-1, 220, sr.; AJ Johnson, Frisco Emerson, 5-11, 223, sr.; Keiundre Johnson, Terrell, 6-4, 230, jr.; Jordan Lynch, A&M Consolidated, 6-4, 240, sr.; Keller Patterson, Dallas Kimball, 6-3, 274, sr.; Steven Richardson, CC Miller, 6-2, 220, jr.; Trevor Robinson, Victoria West, 6-3, 190, jr.; Gaven Rodriguez, Edcouch-Elsa, 5-11, 230, jr.; Jacob Salinas, San Antono Southside, 6-3, 290, jr.; Xaryus Sheppard, Longview, 6-1, 225, sr.; Billy Smith, Longview, 6-1, 240, sr.; Jackson Sutton, Gregory-Portland, 6-0, 185, sr.; Travonne Woodley, Killeen Shoemaker, 6-2, 205, jr.
Linebackers – Jaydon Bellows, College Station, 6-0, 205, sr.; Lamarcus Cullum, CC Miller, 6-2, 207, jr.; Isaiah Dowden, Texas High, 5-10, 210, jr.; Hudson Emeterio, Argyle, 6-3, 220, sr.; Nico Fisher, Leander Rouse,6-0, 215, sr.; Kaden Glass, San Antonio Pieper, sr.; Michael Gonzales, PSJA North, sr.; Riley Griffin, Lake Dallas, sr.; Kyle Henry, Magnolia, 6-0, 195, sr.; Paul Jaramillo, San Antonio Southside, 6-0, 190, sr.; Antez Jefferey, Mount Pleasant, 6-2, 200, sr.; Braxton Jones, Nacogdoches, 6-1, 235, sr.; Gabriel Juarez, Gregory-Portland, 6-0, 210, sr.; Agape Lawrence, Frisco Emerson, 5-11, 205, jr.; Davis Lee, Montgomery Lake Creek, 5-10, 170, soph.; Joaquin Martinez, Waco University, 5-10, 190, soph.; Jaxson Maynard, Smithson Valley, 6-2, 230, sr.; Seth McFarland, Pine Tree, 6-3, 215, jr.; Noah O’Neal, Midlothian Heritage, 5-10, 195, sr.; Jayden Shelton, South Oak Cliff, 6-2, 210, jr.; Aiden Uribe, Mission Veterans Memorial, 5-11, 205, jr.; Mehki Williams, Red Oak, 6-1 195, jr.; Ryan Wilson, CC Veterans Memorial, 6-0, 180, sr.
Secondary – David Alvarado, Canutillo, jr.; Selman Bridges, Lake Belton, 6-4, 175, sr.; Nathaniel Bruce, Argyle, 5-11, 190, soph.; Tyran Chappell, Denton Ryan, 6-2, 170, sr.; Steven Garza, PSJA North, jr.; Ty Golden, Colleyville Heritage 5-10, 190, sr.; Marquel Hambric, Terrell, 5-11, 171, sr.; Tony Hamilton, College Station, sr.; Josh Lair, Fort Bend Marshall, sr.; Reece Madigan, San Antonio Pieper, sr.; Campbell Martin, Frisco Wakeland, 5-8, 180, sr.; Beckham Paul, Abilene, 5-10, 175, sr.; Ty Powell, Fulshear, 6-4, 170, jr.; Reid Richard, Port Neches-Groves, 5-10, 165, sr.; Andrew Rivera, Sharyland Pioneer, jr.; Latristan Thompson, Mount Pleasant, 6-0, 175, sr.; DeMarco Upshaw, Abilene, 6-1, 180, sr.; Aazeryuan Voss, San Antonio Southwest, 5-11, 160, jr.
