DESOTO, Texas — The biggest high school football game in Texas -- no, the entire nation -- is happening Friday night, when top-ranked Duncanville visits No. 4 DeSoto.
The matchup is a dream for anyone who likes Texas high school football: DeSoto, the two-time defending 6A Division II state champion, hosting Duncanville, the two-time defending 6A Division I state champion.
It's also a must-watch for anyone with an interest in big-time college football. That's because of the 44 projected starters playing Friday night, no fewer than 27 are expected to play at the Division I level.
WFAA's Mike Leslie broke down the recruiting stars for each team:
Duncanville recruits
- QB Keelon Russell
- WR Dakorien Moore
- WR Zach Turner
- WR Trenton Yancey
- WR Ayson Theus
- RB Devine Green
- LT Desean Bryant
- C Ameer Ross
- RT Kam Newhouse
- DE Kevin Ford
- DE Landon Barnes
- LB Nehemiah Borner
- LB Mason Williams
- CB Javion Holliday
- S Tyren Polley
- CB Braylon Edwards
DeSoto recruits
- QB Kelden Ryan
- RB Tiger Riden
- RB Myson Johnson-Cook
- WR Daylon Singleton
- WR Boobie Feaster
- WR/RB Sarod Baker
- LT Byron Washington
- DE Keke Abrams
- DE DJ Rumph
- LB Sael Reyes
- CB Caleb Holmes
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Russell is a five-star prospect on his way to Alabama next fall. Russell was recently named to the Watch List for MaxPreps National Player of the Year award.
He'll spend most of the night throwing to a fellow five-star prospect in Dakorien Moore. The top receiver in America, Moore is committed to Oregon and has been dominating opposing defensive backs since his freshman year.
DeSoto counters with transfer quarterback Kelden Ryan, a Virginia Tech commit and a three-star prospect. He and running back Tiger Riden drive ship for the DeSoto offense. Riden is a four-star prospect destined for Texas A&M. And DeSoto also features five-star wide receiver Boobie Feaster, who is the top-ranked receiver in the country, in the sophomore class.
Defensively, Duncanville is led by linebacker Nehemiah Borner, who has the team lead in tackles with 46 on the year. He also leads them with 11.5 tackles for loss and 4 sacks. Defensive backs Tyren Polley and Javion Holliday are also a difference maker for the Panthers' defense, as a pair of three-star prospects destined for SMU.