Of all of the Best in Texas polls this offseason, this one on the best secondaries in the state might be the closest and most varied of them all.

Five different teams received a first-place vote and the top four teams are separated by just four points.

SportsDay's college bloggers and insiders focused on the linebacker units in this Best in Texas poll. A first-place vote counted 12 points, second place 11, third place 10 and so on. First-place votes are in parenthesis.

Those who voted in the poll: Joe Buettner, Nick Castillo, Michael DuPont, Adam Grosbard, E.J. Holland, Shehan Jeyarahah, Brandon Wheeland, and the Denton Record-Chronicle's Brett Vito.

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1. Baylor (1), 85 points

Baylor Bears safety Orion Stewart (28) intercepts a pass meant for Oklahoma State Cowboys wide receiver Brandon Sheperd (7) during the second half of their game Saturday, November 22, 2014 at McLane Stadium in Waco, Texas. (G.J. McCarthy/The Dallas Morning News) (G.J. McCarthy / Staff photographer)

Notable DBs on roster: CB Jameson Houston, CB Parrish Cobb, CB Ryan Reid, S Davion Hall, S Orion Stewart, S Chance Waz, CB Verkedric Vaughns, CB Henry Black, S Jourdan Blake

Baylor has often been maligned for its secondary, but the Bears have plenty of talent coming back next season. Orion Stewart and Ryan Reid should both be All-Big 12 contenders as they enter their third season as starters. Xavien Howard left early and was a second round cornerback, but there are several talented young players who could step in and start at the other cornerback position. With the sheer amount of snaps they play, Baylor is never going to have a statistically dominant secondary. However, this is now a unit that can have a real impact on the win-loss column. -- Shehan Jeyarajah

2. Texas A&M (1), 84 points

Oct 17, 2015; College Station, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Derrick Henry (2) pushes off Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Armani Watts (23) for a long gain in the third quarter at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports (Erich Schlegel / Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports)

Notable DBs on roster: Noel Ellis, Donovan Wilson, Nick Harvey, Justin Evans, Armani Watts, Justin Dunning, Priest Willis

A mixture of key returnees and new faces will be patrolling the A&M secondary in 2016, with the duo of Watts and Evans back for their junior and senior years, respectively. Evans did a standout job as a plug-and-play JUCO player in the 2015 season andwill be ready for a final go-round. Watts was all over the field last season and improvements up front to the defensive line andlinebackers should allow his tackle totals to drop slightly while his pass breakups and interceptions increase. The Aggies high ranking is also based partly on the coaching ability of John Chavis, who helped turn former running back Brandon Williams into a third round NFL draft selection in just one season. -- Brandon Wheeland

T-3. TCU (3), 81 points

TCU cornerback Ranthony Texada (11) celebrates with teammates after he intercepted the ball in the second quarter during an NCAA college football game between Iowa State and TCU at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth December 6, 2014. (Andy Jacobsohn/The Dallas Morning News) (Andy Jacobsohn / Staff Photographer)

Notable DBs on roster: Denzel Johnson, Michael Downing, Arico Evans, Ridwan Issahaku, Torrance Mosley, Nick Orr, Ranthony Texada, Jeff Gladney, Markell Simmons

The Frogs are built to withstand the losses it suffered to graduation this year. TCU goes 2-3 deep at every secondary position in Gary Patterson's complicated defense. Denzel Johnson will be a physical safety for TCU and will be surrounded by excellent corners with plenty of experience. The only thing that might drag the group down is the loss of promising sophomore Julius Lewis to a season-ending injury this spring. -- Adam Grosbard

T-3. Texas (2), 81 points

Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) rushes for a first down while attempting to avoid a tackle by Texas Longhorns cornerback John Bonney (24) in the second quarter during an NCAA football game between Oklahoma and Texas at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas Saturday October 10, 2015. Texas Longhorns beat Oklahoma Sooners 24-17. (Andy Jacobsohn/The Dallas Morning News) (Andy Jacobsohn / Staff Photographer)

Notable DBs on roster: Kris Boyd, Davante Davis, John Bonney, Antwuan Davis, Sheroid Evans, Holton Hill, Jordan Strickland, Trevor Carr, Caden Forisha, Deshon Elliott, P.J. Locke III, Dylan Haines, Kevin Vaccaro, Jason Hall

The Longhorns had a ton of young players log significant playing time in 2015, which will benefit them in the fall. Texas will have young defensive backs Kris Boyd, Davante Davis, Holton Hill, Deshon Elliott and P.J. Locke return. The Longhorns will also have its veteran safeties - senior Dylan Haines and junior Jason Hall - returning for the 2016 season. Haines and Hall combined for 96 total tackles and six interceptions last season. While Texas' secondary struggled last season, it should rebound in 2016 and be a strong unit for the Longhorns. -- Nick Castillo

5. Texas Tech (1), 65 points

Baylor Bears running back Shock Linwood (32) is tripped by Texas Tech Red Raiders safety Derrick Dixon (22) and defensive back Nigel Bethel II (1) in the second half at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, November 29, 2014. (Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News) 01012015xCFPspecialsection (Tom Fox / Staff Photographer)

DBs on roster: Nigel Bethel II, Tevin Madison, Adaryan Jones, Justis Nelson, Paul Banks III, Keenon Ward, Payton Hendrix, Thierry Nguema, Jamile Johnson, Jah'Shawn Johnson, D.J. Polite-Bray, Christian Taylor, Kisean Allen

Takeaways were a point of emphasis last season for defensive coordinator David Gibbs, who works primarily with defensive backs. The Red Raiders forced 15 takeaways, nine more than 2014. Secondary play appears to be the early favorite as the strength of Texas Tech's defense with three returning starters: Keenon Ward, Dallas Christian product Justis Nelson and Ennis standout Jah'Shawn Johnson. -- Michael DuPont

6. Houston, 57 points

HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 7: Brandon Wilson #26 of the Houston Cougars returns an interception for a 51-yard touchdown in the third quarter of a NCAA football game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at TDECU Stadium on November 7, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Eric Christian Smith/Getty Images) (Eric Christian Smith / Getty Images)

DBs on roster: Andrew Robertson, Alexander Myres, Howard Wilson, Andrew Mathis, Brandon Wilson, Jeremy Winchester, Joeal Williams, Darius Gilbert, Garrett Davis, Michael Eke, Caemen Mayfield, Terrell Williams, Khalil Williams, Austin Robinson, J.J. Dallas

7. SMU, 41 points

DBs on roster: Darrion Richardson, Troy Castle, Cedric Lancaster, Deion Sanders Jr., David Johnson, A.J. Justice, Jesse Montgomery, Brent Freeman, William Jeanlys, Rodney Clemons, Raul Reyes III, Horace Richardson, Shakiel Randolph, Ajee Montes, Rashaad Burton, Jordan Wyatt, Christian Burks, Kevin Johnson

SMU gave up more than 40 points per game last year and while that reflects on the defense as a whole, the secondary was a major issue throughout the course of the season. However, SMU should be much improved in the secondary if it can stay healthy. The Mustangs have a nice mix of seniors and underclassmen with potential. Injuries plagued the unit last season. If SMU can stay healthy, the secondary might actually be a bright spot in 2016. -- E.J. Holland

8. Rice, 38 points

BOCA RATON, FL - OCTOBER 10: VJ Banks #19 of the Rice Owls celebrates with fans after the game against the Florida Atlantic Owls at FAU Stadium on October 10, 2015 in Boca Raton, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images) (Rob Foldy / Getty Images)

DBs on roster: Justin Bickham, J.T. Blasingame, Lawrence Cimino, Jorian Clark, Joshua Cummings, V.J. Banks, Brandon Douglas, Christian Bertrand, Destri White, Cole Thomas, J.T. Ibe, Martin Nwakamma, Brandon Hamilton, James Sanft, Arthur Bradshaw, Ford Corbett, Houston Robert, J.P. Thompson

9. UTEP, 27 points

FAYETTEVILLE, AR - SEPTEMBER 5: Keon Hatcher #4 of the Arkansas Razorbacks is tackled by his hair by Adrian Hynson #12 of the UTEP Miners at Razorback Stadium on September 5, 2015 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Razorbacks defeated the Miners 48-13. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) (Wesley Hitt / Getty Images)

DBs on roster: Adrian Hynson, Curtez Woods, Brendan Royal, Elijah Perales, Nik Needham, Jerrell Brown, Brandon Moss, Dashone Smith, Devin Cockrell, Michael Lewis, Kalon Beverly, Jaylen Harris

10. Texas State, 24 points

STATESBORO, GA - OCTOBER 29: Wide receiver Derek Keaton #23 of the Georgia Southern Eagles tries to break a tackle by cornerback Javante O'Roy #24 of the Texas State Bobcats on a kick return during the second quarter on October 29, 2015 at Paulson Stadium in Statesboro, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Bennett/Getty Images) (Todd Bennett / Getty Images)

DBs on roster: Quinn Tiggs, Andrew Aneke, Brandon McDowell, Clarence Guidry III, Deon Daniels, Chris Stanton, Jordan Eastling, Anthony Taylor, Jashon Waddy, Dila Rosemond, Javante O'Roy, Easy Anyama, Damani Alexcee, Frankie Griffin, Stephan Johnson, Camyron Brown, Caleb Moses, Xavier Ezenagu, Markevon Coleman, Kumonde Hines

11. UTSA, 22 points

TUCSON, AZ - SEPTEMBER 03: Wide receiver Johnny Jackson #30 of the Arizona Wildcats catches a 35 yard reception past safety Michael Egwuagu #8 of the UTSA Roadrunners during the first quarter of the college football game at Arizona Stadium on September 3, 2015 in Tucson, Arizona. The Wildcats defeated the Roadrunners 42-32. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) (Christian Petersen / Getty Images)

DBs on roster: Stanley Dye Jr., Aneas Henricks, Avery Jackson, JaColbie Butler, N'Keal Bailey, Devin Allen, Michael Egwuagu, Carl Austin III, Nate Gaines, Andrew martel, C.J. Levin, Mitch Vickery, Isaiah Santos, Isaiah Clay, Brenndan Johnson, Darryl Godfrey, Dietrich Ortega-Jones, Justin Chavez, Chase Dahlquist, Austin Jupe

12. North Texas, 19 points

North Texas senior wide receiver Kenny Buyers (31) looks for space to run after making a catch in the 2016 Green-White Spring Football Game, Saturday, April 23, 2016, at Apogee Stadium in Denton, Texas. David Minton/DRC ORG XMIT: txder (David Minton / DRC)

DBs on roster: Kenny Buyers, Ashton Preston, Kishawn McClain, John Schilleci, Andrew Jones, Chad Davis, Sam Wells, James Gray, Nate Brooks, Tyler Robinson, Cedric Fernandes,

North Texas' secondary should be the strength of its defense - and maybe its entire team - in the 2016 season. The Mean Green return safeties Kishawn McClain and James Gray, who led UNT with 110 and 104 tackles, respectively. And that's just for starters. The Mean Green also return starting cornerbacks Nate Brooks and Chad Davis. New UNT coach Seth Littrell felt so good about the pairing of Brooks and Davis, he shifted Kenny Buyers to wide receiver on offense. Buyers was a starter at cornerback before sitting out the 2015 season following back surgery. UNT also added three junior college players who are expected to play in the secondary in the Mean Green's new 3-3-5 alignment in cornerback Darius Turner, safety Dontavious Baulkman and safety Eji Ejiya. The hope is the group will mesh into a standout secondary that will help the Mean Green improve after allowing 41.2 points a game last season. -- Brett Vito

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