Katy's Collin Wilder named 6A Defensive Player of the Year

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The Katy Tigers won their eighth football state championship in December and finished atop a number of national rankings, so it was only fitting seven players were named to the Collin Street Bakery/Texas Sports Writers Association's Class 6A all-state team

And it was also fitting defensive back Collin Wilder, who played in 64 varsity games during his career and led the best Tigers' defense in history, was named Defensive Player of the Year.

The Tigers only allowed 62 points in 16 games and posted 10 shutouts, including three in the playoffs. Wilder, who signed with UH, finished with 124 tackles.

Austin Westlake junior quarterback Sam Ehlinger was named offensive player of the year. The Texas verbal commitment threw for 3,833 yards and 50 touchdowns in leading Westlake to the Division II state title game, where they lost to Katy.

He also added 1,360 yards rushing with 20 touchdowns.

The Houston are had 12 first-team selections, including seven Katy Tigers. North Shore, which captured the 6A Division I title, has two first-team picks.

Collin Wilder, a UH signee, was voted the Class 6A Defensive Player of the Year after helping Katy win a state championship. Click through the gallery to see National Signing Day photos from the Houston area. Collin Wilder, a UH signee, was voted the Class 6A Defensive Player of the Year after helping Katy win a state championship. Click through the gallery to see National Signing Day photos from the Houston area. Photo: Mark Mulligan, Houston Chronicle Photo: Mark Mulligan, Houston Chronicle Image 1 of / 123 Caption Close Katy's Collin Wilder named 6A Defensive Player of the Year 1 / 123 Back to Gallery

FIRST-TEAM

OFFENSE

Tackles - Greg Little, Allen, 6-6, 310, Sr.; Chris Owens, Arlington Lamar, 6-4, 320, Sr.

Guards - Darta Lee, Fort Bend Hightower, 6-4, 290, Sr.; Joe Heironimus, Austin Westlake, 6-3, 275, Jr.

Center - Brycen Foreman, Austin Westlake, 6-1, 255, Sr.

Wide receivers - Joseph Ward, Waco Midway, 5-10, 160, Sr.; Devin Duvernay, Garland Sachse, 5-11, 190, Sr.

Tight end - Cade Brewer, Lake Travis, 6-3, 210, Jr.

Quarterback - Sam Ehlinger, Austin Westlake, 6-3, 205, Jr.

Running backs - Brandon Bailey, Odessa Permian, 5-8, 180, Sr.; Kyle Porter, Katy, 5-11, 200, Sr.; (tie) Trevor Speights, McAllen Memorial, 5-11, 205, Sr.; Kennedy Brooks, Mansfield, 6-0, 190, Jr.

Fullback - Ja Juan Allen, Aldine Eisenhower, 5-10, 190, Soph.

All-purpose - Lil' Jordan Humphrey, Southlake Carroll, 6-5, 200, Sr.

Place-kicker - Kris Perez, Katy, 5-8, 160, Sr.

DEFENSE

Linemen - Corey Bethley, Katy, 6-2, 265, jr.; K'Lavon Chaisson, Galena Park North Shore, 6-3, 210, Jr.; Levi Onwuzurike, Allen, 6-3, 248, Sr.; Dylan Parsee, San Angelo Central, 6-3, 230, Sr.

Linebackers - Paddy Fisher, Katy, 6-3, 240, Sr.; JoVanni Stewart, Katy, 5-10, 190, Sr.; Matthew Anunda, Arlington, 5-10, 200, Sr.; Andrew Hyacinth, Galena Park North Shore, 6-0, 215, Sr.

Defensive backs - Travis Whillock, Katy, 6-1, 190, Sr.; Collin Wilder, Katy, 5-11, 190, Sr.; Deontay Anderson, Manvel, 6-2, 207,Sr.; Austin Hiller, Lake Travis, 6-2, 196, Jr.

Kick-returner - Jaylon Jones, Allen, 5-11, 178, Sr.

Punter - Tyler Dunlop, Hurst L.D. Bell, 6-3, 180, Sr.

Qffensive player of the year - QB Sam Ehlinger, Austin Westlake, 6-3, 205, Jr.

Defensive player of the year - DB Collin Wilder, Katy, 5-11, 190, Sr.

Coach of the year - Gary Joseph, Katy

SECOND-TEAM

OFFENSE

Tackles - Austin Myers, Manvel, 6-5, 298, Sr.; Zach Shackelford, Belton, 6-4, 295, Sr.

Guards - Billy Honaker, Schertz Clemens, 6-3, 280, Sr.; Denzel Okafor, Lewisville, 6-4, 295, Sr.

Center - Gunnar Chance, Denton Guyer, 6-0, 245, Sr.

Wide receivers - Reed Klubnik, Austin Westlake, 6-3, 180, Sr.; Niyl Campbell, Atascocita, 5-10, 160, Sr.

Tight end - Kaden Smith, Flower Mound Marcus, 6-5 ,233, Sr.

Quarterback - Charlie Brewer, Lake Travis, 6-1, 175, Jr.

Running backs - Ja'Ron Wilson, Euless Trinity, 5-10, 185, Sr.; Jordan Myers, Dickinson, 6-0, 200, Sr.; Jaelin Ford, Amarillo, 6-1, 190, Soph.

Fullback - Myles Kelley, Arlington Martin, 5-7, 248, Jr

All-purpose - Maleek Barkley, Lake Travis, 5-11, 185, Jr.

Place-kicker - Cameron Dicker, Lake Travis, 6-1, 182, Soph.

DEFENSE

Linemen - Kaleb Nunez, Midland Lee, 6-2, 250, Sr.; Jacob Piel, Wolfforth Frenship, 6-3, 240, Sr.; Mark Jackson, Cibolo Steele, 6-4, 235, Sr.; Chris Daniels, Euless Trinity, 6-4, 280, sr.

Linebackers - Keshon Cervantes, Amarillo Tascosa, 6-1, 200, Sr.; Nikolas Daniels, Clear Creek, 6-1, 235, Sr.; Nick Watts, Denton Ryan, 5-9, 175, Sr.; Anthony Hines, Plano East, 6-3, 230, Jr.

Defensive backs - Colby Burton, Clear Creek, 5-10, 186, Sr.; D'Anthony Carter, SA Stevens, 5-10, 185, Sr.; Isaiah Fields, Cibolo Steele, 5-8, 165, Sr.; Jaylon Jones, Allen, 5-11, 178, Sr.

Kick-returner - Anthony Thomas, Montgomery, 5-8, 165, Sr.

Punter - Dillon Scherer, Klein Oak, 6-5, 220, Sr.

THIRD-TEAM

OFFENSE

Tackles - Lucas Tribble, Southlake Carroll, 6-5, 260, Sr.; (tie) Jean Delance, North Mesquite, 6-5, 285, Sr.; Alan Ali, Keller Timber Creek, 6-5, 285, Jr.

Guards - Patrick Blasingame, Colleyville Heritage, 6-2, 280, Sr.; Jonathan Banda, Weslaco East, 6-0, 270, Sr.

Center - Jack Sides, Highland Park, 6-2, 280, Sr.

Wide receivers - LaDarius Dickens, Rowlett, 5-9, 188, Jr.; Richie Rodriguez, EP Eastwood, 5-10, 165, Sr.

Tight end - (tie) Jack Fawcett, Odessa Permian, 6-3, 190, Sr.; Jake Graham, 6-2, 200,Waco Midway, Sr.

Quarterback - (tie) Sam Glaesmann, Waco Midway, 6-3, 205, Sr.; D'Eriq King, Manvel, 5-11, 170, Sr.; Brennen Wooten, San Angelo Central, 6-2, 190, Sr.

Running backs - Sammy Linton, Deer Park, 5-9, 170, Sr.; Justin Pratt, Klein Collins, 5-7, 185, Sr.; D'Vaughn Pennamon, Manvel, 6-0, 195, Sr.

Fullback - Elijah Tasini, Euless Trinity, 6-1, 205, Sr.

All-purpose - Moses Reynolds, San Antonio Jay, 6-2, 185, sr.

Place-kicker - (tie) Max Allan, Colleyville Heritage, 5-8, 175, Sr.; Jackson Smith, Waco Midway, 5-10, 155, Sr.

DEFENSE

Linemen - Andrew Fitzgerald, Flower Mound Marcus, 6-5, 250, Sr.; Elias Garcia, Austin Westlake, 6-2, 220, Sr.; Ed Oliver, Spring Westfield, 6-2, 285, Sr.; (tie) Bravvion Roy, Spring, 6-1, 285, Sr.; Jordan Crawford, Pearland, 6-1, 295, Jr.; Tevin Paul, Lake Travis, 6-4, 265, Sr.

Linebackers - Tyreke Davis, Denton Ryan, 5-10, 190, Jr.; Mathew Haney, Katy Taylor, 6-0, 190, Sr.; Hayden Harrison, Wolfforth Frenship, 6-0, 220, Sr.; Jack Gibbens, Smithson Valley, 6-2, 205, Jr.

Defensive backs - John Mendoza, Edinburg North, 5-9, 160, Sr.; Eric Monroe, Galena Park North Shore, 6-1, 190, Sr.; Des Smith, Odessa Permian, 6-3, 195, Sr.; (tie) Obi Eboh, Southlake Carroll, 6-3, 190, Sr.; Dar'won Hawkins, North Crowley, 5-7, 171, Sr.

Kick-returner - (tie) Tyrie Cleveland, Westfield, 6-3, 189, Sr.; Kobe Robinson, Odessa Permian, 5-7, 141, Jr.

Punter - Jake Oldroyd, Southlake Carroll, Sr.

HONORABLE MENTION

TACKLES

Dominic Deriggi, Galena Park North Shore, 6-4, 280, Sr.;Kellen Diesch, ByronNelson, 6-7, 272, Sr.; Clarence Henderson, Dallas Skyline, 6-3, 260, Sr.; Tope Imade, Arlington Bowie, 6-6, 305, Sr.; Adam Jewel, Pearland, 6-3, 245, Sr.; Jesus Lopez, Laredo United, 6-5 , 300, Sr.; Tito Martinez, Laredo United, 6-4, 260, Sr.; Frank Meza, McAllen Memorial, 6-2, 245, Sr.; Joseph Partida, San Benito, 6-3, 265, Sr.; Austin Sargent, Rockwall, 6-3, 305, Sr.

GUARDS

Ty Cole, SA Brennan, 6-2, 275, Sr.; Arturo Gutierrez, La Joya Palmview, 6-1, 255, Sr.; J'Don Robinson, Dallas Skyline, 6-0, 285, Sr.

CENTERS

Nick Sheldon, Waco Midway, 6-3, 255, Sr.

RECEIVERS

Ke'von Ahmad, Colleyville Heritage, 5-11, 171, Soph.; Kofi Boateng, Arlington Lamar, 6-1, 177, Sr.; Chase Cokley, Austin Westlake, 6-1, 180, Sr.; Sam Crawford, Rockwall, 6-1 190, Jr.; Kadarius Daniels, Round Rock Cedar Ridge, Sr.; Quartney Davis, Langham Creek, 6-3, 181, Sr.; Aaron Denson, Richland, 6-0, 185, Sr.; Sean Dykes, Manvel, 6-2, 205, Sr.; Zach Farrar, Southlake Carroll, 6-4, 215, Sr.; Gaston Flores, Del Rio, 6-2, 185, Jr.; Cade Green, Lake Travis, 6-0, 180, Jr.; Derek Housler, Smithson Valley, 6-1, 180, Sr.; Kaelin Jackson, Fort Bend Hightower, 6-1, 175, Sr.; Logan Mann, SA Stevens, 6-2, 180, Jr.; David Sanchez II, Laredo United, 6-1, 185, Jr.

TIGHT ENDS

Leyton Hernandez, CC King, 6-2, 210, Sr.

QUARTERBACKS

Logan Bonner, Rowlett, 6-1, 207, Sr.; Daveon Boyd, Atascocita, 5-10, 171, Jr.; Greg Eisworth, South Grand Prairie, 6-0, 185, Sr.; Jalen Hurts, Channelview, 6-3, 208, Sr.; Maciah Long, Galena Park North Shore, 6-3, 235, Sr.; Rene Ortega, Los Fresnos, 5-10, 163, Sr.; Steve Salinas, Del Rio, 6-1, 190, Sr.; Dillon Sterling-Cole, Westfield, 6-3, 183, Sr.; Ignazio Tellez, Laredo United, 5-11, 180, Sr.

RUNNING BACKS

Ronald Awatt, Wolfforth Frenship, 6-0, 195, Sr.; Caleb Broach, Rockwall, 5-9, 190, Sr.; Eric Clayburn, Waco Midway, 6-0, 190, Sr.; DeAndre Cook, Arlington Bowie, 5-9, 190, Sr.; Josh Fields, EP Americas, 5-9, 175, Jr.; Antonio Lealiiee, Copperas Cove, Sr.; Joshua McGowen, McAllen, 5-10, 187, Sr.; Kobe Morrow, Rowlett, 5-10, 185, Sr.; Dreshawn Minnieweather, North Mesquite, 6-0, 190, Sr.; Sewo Olonilua, Humble Kingwood, 6-3, 217, Sr.; Davion Peoples, Belton, 6-1, 185, Jr.; Trelon Smith, Cypress Ridge, 5-10, 175, Jr.; Abram Smith, Abilene, 6-0, 195, Jr.; Brandon Stephens, Plano, 6-1, 200, Sr.; Emilio Tamez, Weslaco East, 5-9, 180, Sr.; Dai'Jon Williams, SA MacArthur, 5-8, 172, Sr.

FULLBACKS

Clay Alexander, Montgomery, 6-4, 210, Sr.; Dillon Scherer, Klein Oak, 6-5, 230, Sr.

PLACE-KICKERS

Cody Bernstein, Pearland, 6-0, 200, Sr.; Aaron Cuevas, Galena Park North Shore, 5-9, 170, Sr.; Dakota Delao, Odessa Permian, 5-10, 150, Sr.; Patrick Grady, Arlington Martin, 6-2, 175, Jr.; Luke Hogan, Keller, 6-2, 185, Sr.; Tanner Lange, Richardson Berkner, 6-0, 160, Sr.; Connor Limpert, Allen, 6-1, 163, Sr.; Chris Naggar, Arlington, 6-0, 200, Sr.; Jacob Viquez, Rockwall, 5-11, 185, Sr.

DEFENSIVE LINEMEN

Earnest Brown IV, Denton Ryan, 6-5, 240, Jr.; Isaiah Chambers, Aldine MacArthur, 6-4, 258, Sr.; Elijah Earls, SA Stevens, 6-1, 230, Sr.; Anthony Ekpe, Pflugerville Hendrickson, 6-1, 215, Sr.; Jordan Elliott, Westside, 6-5, 296, Sr.; Mauricio Gutierrez, Laredo Alexander, 6-0, 230, Sr.; Michael Johnson, Hightower, 6-3, 240, Sr.; Kendell Jones, Killeen Shoemaker, 6-5, 375, Sr.; Joseph Lamott, Cedar Hill, 5-10, 270, Sr.; Tevan McAdams, Denton Guyer, 6-2, 230, Sr.; Ken McLaurin, Denton Ryan, 6-2, 295, Sr.; Bronson Massie, Lufkin, 6-3, 220, Sr.; Ricardo Miner, McAllen Memorial, 6-0, 265, Jr.; Jimmy Nelson III, Arlington Martin, 6-3, 240, Sr.; Sammy Ochoa, Lake Travis, 6-2, 270, Jr.; Michael Prescott, Colleyville Heritage, 6-0, 210, Sr.; Alton Robinson, Converse Judson, 6-3, 235, Sr.; Brooks Roy, SA Reagan, 6-1, 210, Sr.; John Samples, Tyler Lee, 6-3, 250, Sr.; Ty Shelby, Friendswood, 6-5, 225, Sr.; Luke Termin, Rockwall, 6-2, 245, Sr.; Joe Wallace, Dallas Skyline, 6-1, 315, Sr.; Traver Vliem, Midland, 6-4, 240, Sr.

LINEBACKERS

Trey Baldwin, Cypress Falls, 6-3, 238, Sr.; Hector Ballesteros Jr., Laredo United, 5-7, 190, Sr.; Omar Barajas, Laredo United South, 5-6, 140, Jr.; Stephon Barclift, SA Roosevelt, 6-0, 195, Jr.; Jalil Bethel, Killeen, 6-0, 210, Jr.; Marcus Braswell, Del Rio, 6-1, 210, Sr.; Michael Carrillo, Denton Guyer, 5-8, 180, Sr.; Mar'kel Cooks, Irving, 6-1, 220, Sr.; Cesar Escajeda, Del Rio, 6-0, 215, Sr.; Zane Gonzales, Pearland, 5-9, 197, Sr.; Sam Hinojosa, McAllen Memorial, 6-2, 215, Sr.; Dami Ilesanmi, Katy Cinco Ranch, 6-0, 200, Sr.; Jacy Ivory, Cibolo Steele, 5-11, 170, Jr.; Dontavious Jackson, Alief Elsik, 6-2, 240, Sr.; Landon Jones, Waco Midway, 6-0, 200, Sr.; Clifton Lewis, Fort Bend Hightower, 6-2, 210, Sr.; Peyton Long, Dallas Jesuit, Sr.; Jeffrey McCulloch, Aldine Davis, 6-3, 230, Sr.; Campbell Miller, Tyler Lee, 6-2, 245, Jr.; Houston Miller, Keller, 6-4, 240, Sr.; Joshua Nguyen, Odessa Permian, 5-11, 190, Sr.; Danzell Sims, Dallas Skyline, 6-1, 200, Sr.; Daquaylyn Thomas, Arlington Martin, 5-10, 207, Sr.; Rahssan Thornton, Killeen Shoemaker, 6-3, 225, Sr.; Dharius Timmons, Denton Guyer, 5-10, 195, Sr.; Braydon Webb, McKInney Boyd, 6-0, 185, Sr.; Jordan Williams, Hendrickson, 5-10, 175, Sr.; Ronnell Wilson, Abilene, 6-1, 237, Sr.; Jack Youngblood, Midland, 5-11, 195, Sr.

DEFENSIVE BACKS

Saiid Adebo, Mansfield, 6-2, 185, Jr.; Austin Allen, Laredo Alexander, 6-2, 178, Jr.; Tanner Bush, Lake Travis, 5-8, 160, Sr.; Travon Crockett, North Mesquite, 5-9, 160, Sr.; Christian Davis, Waco Midway, 6-0, 170, Sr.; Benji Franklin, Alief Taylor, 6-0, 175, Sr.; Innis Gaines, Beaumont West Brook, 6-2, 190, Sr.; Felipe Garza, Del Rio, 5-7, 165, Sr.; Alvin Green, DeSoto, 6-1, 175, Sr.; Bryce Jackson, Denton Guyer, 6-0, 185, Jr.; Mack Kelley, Austin Westlake, 6-1, 175, Sr.; John Littles, Dickinson, 5-9, 170, Sr.; Jared Mayden, Garland Sachse, 6-1, 190, Sr.; Trevon Moehrig-Woodard, Smithson Valley, 6-1, 180, Soph.; Jeffrey Okudah, South Grand Prairie, 6-1, 195, Jr.; Alex Plunk, Amarillo Tascosa, 5-9, 165, Sr.; Makyle Sanders, Tyler Lee, 6-2, 175, Jr.; Alex Shillow, Pflugerville, 5-11, 170, Sr.; Anthony Thomas, Montgomery, 5-8, 165, Sr.; Derrick Tucker, Manvel, 6-4, 230, Jr.; Dyondre Walker, Waco Midway, 5-9, 160. Sr.; Jax Welch, Odessa Permian, 5-9, 165, Sr.

KICK RETURNERS

Niyl Campbell, Atascocita, 5-10, 160, Sr.; Trevon Moehrig-Woodard, Smithson Valley, 6-1, 180, Soph.; Olajuwon Taylor, Belton, 6-1, 182, Sr.; Collin Wilder, Katy, 5-11, 190, Sr.