Richmond Randle running back and defensive lineman lead Texas 5A all-state football team

By Canadian Press on February 13, 2025.

BRYAN, Texas (AP) — Richmond Randle running back Landen Williams-Callis and defensive lineman Chace Sims are the offensive and defensive players of the year on the 73rd annual Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 5A all-state football team.

Williams-Callis rushed for 2,108 yards with 43 touchdowns. In two years, the sophomore has 4,052 yards with 66 touchdowns in helping Randle knock off Dallas South Oak Cliff for the 5A Division II state championship.

The 6-3, 305-pound Sims is headed to Texas A&M after finishing with 106 tackles, including 28 tackles for loss.

FIRST TEAM

Offense

Guards — Logan Schram, Boerne, 6-6, 305, sr.; Weston Chaney, Argyle, 6-5, 285, sr.

Tackles — Ty Haywood, Denton Ryan, 6-5, 300, sr.; Emeka Ugorji, South Oak Cliff, 6-5, 281, sr.

Center — Gary Lassley, Frisco Lone Star, 6-3, 300, sr.

Wide receivers — Kaydon Finley, Aledo, 6-2, 200, jr.; Daylan McCutcheon, Lovejoy, 6-0, 175, sr.

Tight end — Jaivion Martin, Pflugerville, 6-4, 235, jr.

Quarterback — Jayden Paluseo, Flour Bluff, 5-10, 175, sr.

Running backs — Landen Williams-Callis, Richmond Randle, 5-8, 185, soph.; Jakoby Dixon, Brenham, 5-9, 205, jr.; Jett Walker, Georgetown, 6-2, 215, jr.

Fullback — Eric Powell, Wichita Falls Memorial, 5-10, 185, jr.

All-purpose — (tie) Tradarian Bell, Texarkana, 5-11, 185, jr.; Michael Terry III, San Antonio Alamo Heights, 6-3, 220, sr.

Place-kicker — Trent Amaya, Smithson Valley, 5-11, 165, jr.

Defense

Linemen — Chace Sims, Richmond Randle, 6-3, 305, sr.; Hudson Woods, Smithson Valley, 6-4, 220, jr.; Kamauryn Morgan, South Oak Cliff, 6-4, 230, sr.; (tie) Tiki Hola, Bastrop, 6-3, 288, jr.; Vakapuna Foketi, A&M Consolidated, 6-1, 280, sr.

Linebackers — Jayden Shelton, South Oak Cliff, 6-2, 210, sr.; Jamarion Phillips, South Oak Cliff, 6-1, 220, jr.; Jack Morse, Highland Park, 6-1, 210, sr.; Dillon Arkansas, Denton Ryan, 6-2, 215, sr.

Secondary — Diego Davila, Smithson Valley, 6-0, 190, sr.; Chandler Love, Iowa Colony, 6-0, 190, sr.; Xaiver Skowron, Texas City, sr.; Garrett Westrom, Argyle, 6-0, 196, sr.

Punter — Cub Patton, Lubbock Cooper, 6-0, 180, sr.

Utility — Cade Spradling, Smithson Valley, 6-2, 210, sr.

Kick returner — Marcell Gipson Jr. South Oak Cliff, 5-11, 180, jr.

Offensive player of the year — Williams-Callis, Richmond Randle

Defensive player of the year — Sims, Richmond Randle

Coach of the year — Brian Randle, Richmond Randle

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SECOND TEAM

Offense

Guards — Devin Cage, Corpus Christi Miller, 6-1, 290, sr.; Brant Hargrove, Georgetown, 6-3, 285, sr.

Tackles — Jackson Christian, Port Neches-Groves, 6-5, 310, sr.; Marcus Garcia, Denton Ryan, 6-4, 285, sr.

Center — Parker Miller, Smithson Valley, 6-0, 240, sr.

Wide receivers — Aijour Miles II, Kaufman, 6-0, 200, jr.; (tie) FinAndre Mimms, Corpus Christi Flour Bluff, 5-6, 165, sr.; Ryland Bradford, Abilene, 6-0, 190, sr.

Tight end — Jackson Verdugo, College Station, 6-4, 235, sr.

Quarterback — Buck Randall, Highland Park, 5-11, 170, soph.

Running backs — Broderick Taylor, Corpus Christi Miller, 5-10 180, sr.; Ryan Estrada, El Dorado, 5-9, 185, jr.; Cam Newton, Prosper Walnut Grove, 5-10, 183, jr.

Fullback — Jaylin Williams, Houston Sterling, 6-0, 230, sr.

All-purpose — Aydan Martinez-Brown, College Station, 5-10, 180, sr.

Place-kicker — Christian Munguia, Richmond Randle, 5-11, 185, sr.

Defense

Linemen — Kordae Houston, South Oak Cliff, 6-3, 275, jr.; Daniel Turner, Highland Park, 6-2, 235, sr.; Trevor Robinson, Victoria West, 6-3, 210, sr.; Gaven Rodriguez, Edcouch-Elsa, sr.; Uzziah “Cookie” Warmate, Denton Ryan, 6-0, 250, jr.

Linebackers — Owen Magee, Lovejoy, 6-0, 195, sr.; Lamarcus Cullen, Corpus Christi Miller, 6-2, 225, sr.; Troy Barco, Edcouch-Elsa, 5-11, 185, sr.; Aiden Uribe, Mission Veterans Memorial, sr.

Secondary — Maurice Hightower, Angleton, 5-11, 155, sr.; RJ McIntosh, Lovejoy, 6-1, 185, sr.; Chris Vasquez, Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial, 5-9, 170, sr.; Chris Brewer, Saginaw Brewer, sr.

Punter — Carter Kopecky, South Oak Cliff, 6-1, 190, sr.

Utility — Jonah Williams, Galveston Ball, 6-3, 195, sr.

Kick returner — Kevondrick Taylor, Lufkin, 5-10, 179, sr.

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THIRD TEAM

Offense

Guards — Payton Williams, Aledo, 6-3, 305, jr.; (tie) Joshua Blackwell, Texarkana, 6-1, 275, sr.; Andre Mojica, Brenham, 5-10, 250, jr.

Tackles — Colton Carter, Wichita Falls Memorial, 6-1, 270, sr.; Jake Hayman, La Porte, 6-2, 315, jr.

Center — Brody McKnight, Lovejoy, 6-0, 275, sr.

Wide receivers — Cameran Dickson, Corpus Christi Flour Bluff, 6-1, 185, sr.; (tie) Ed Small, Austin Anderson, 6-0 205, sr.; Cannon Bozman, Highland Park, 6-0, 165, jr.

Tight end — Ryder Mix, Frisco Lone Star, 6-4, 220, jr.

Quarterback — Trevor Long, Corpus Christi Miller, 6-2, 190, sr.

Running backs — Raycine Guillory, Aledo, 5-10, 195, sr.; Tyresse Barnes, La Porte, 5-8, 175, sr.; (tie) Ethan Guerra, PSJA North, 5-7, 165, jr.; Javari Johnson, Texarkana, 5-9 175, sr.

Fullback — Adrian Luna, Corpus Christi Moody, 5-10, 240, jr.

All-purpose — (tie) Jalen Owens, Elgin, 6-0, 172, sr.; Mark Sanchez, Austin McCallum, sr.

Place-kicker — Cooper Ryan, Lucas Lovejoy, 5-10, 170, jr.

Defense

Linemen — Steven Richardson, Corpus Christi Miller, 6-1, 240, sr.; Hudson West, Crandall, 6-2, 235, sr.; Braden Bays, Boerne, 6-3, 265, sr.; Clifton Gooden, A&M Consolidated, 6-2, 215, sr.

Linebackers — Landon Jones, Marshall, 6-0, 225, jr.; Anders Corn, Highland Park, 6-2, 215, sr.; Kaden Edwards, Angleton, 6-0, 200, sr.; Caleb Espinoza, Brenham, 6-0, 215, jr.; Cole Stanzione, Lubbock Cooper, 5-11, 210, sr.

Secondary — Israel Campos, Edcouch-Elsa, jr.; Jayden Moore, Midlothian Heritage, 6-0, 180, sr.; Tayvian Peoples-Cantu, Victoria West, 5-10, 175, jr.; Dameon Smith, Marshall, 5-10, 170, sr.

Punter — Ty Burleson, Kaufman, 6-3, 195, sr.

Utility — Tyson Deen, San Antonio Southwest, 6-0, 170, sr.

Kick returner — Diego Davila, Smithson Valley, 6-0, 190, sr.

The Associated Press