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With 20 days until the Texas high school football season kicks off, Horns247 is taking daily looks at important storylines and players to know this fall.

Our series begins with our personal 2020 Texas recruiting rankings, which are based on game, practice, 7v7, private workout and film evaluations. EJ Holland and Mike Roach combined their rankings and came up with this list.

1. RB Jase McClellan, Aledo (5-9, 194)

Evaluations: Game, practice, camp, private workout, film

The Skinny: McClellan might be the best running back in the state regardless of class. The four-star prospect turned heads as a freshman as he rushed for more than 1,500 yards and was named the 5A DII state title game MVP. He has the speed, strength and vision to be truly special. — Holland

2. CB Dwight McGlothern, New Caney (6-1, 161)

Evaluations: 7v7, camp, film

The Skinny: McGlothern already holds a number of big-time offers from programs such as Alabama, Georgia, LSU, Michigan and Ohio State. The lanky cornerback prospect shows advanced coverage technique to go along with smooth athleticism. — Roach

3. CB Lorando Johnson, Lancaster (6-1, 175)

Evaluations: Practice, 7v7, private workout

The Skinny: Johnson is a tall, physical cornerback with so much potential. In fact, Johnson has all the tools to be the top cornerback in the state when it’s all said and done. Right now, he is still raw and needs to prove himself on varsity. But the ‘wow’ factor is certainly there. — Holland

4. CB RJ Mickens, Southlake Carroll (5-11, 175)

Evaluations: Game, practice, 7v7, camp, private workout, film

The Skinny: Mickens is arguably the most polished prospect on this list. He plays with excellent technique and has advanced instincts for his age. Mickens holds a slew of major offers. The only question with him is how much more can he develop as a player. — Holland

5. RB Zach Evans, Galena Park North Shore (6-0, 185)

Evaluations: Film

The Skinny: Evans uses his huge build to punish defenders between the tackles. Evans emerged during the spring and added offers from Alabama, LSU, Ohio State, Texas and Texas A&M. Evans will compete with Jase McClellan for the top ranked runner in the state over the course of their high school careers. — Roach

6. WR Demond Demas, Houston North Forest (6-4, 180)

Evaluations: Film

The Skinny: Demas is a massive receiver with a huge ceiling. He already holds 10 offers from programs such as Florida, Texas, Texas A&M, West Virginia and Texas Tech. If Demas can continue to develop, he should threaten for the top overall ranking in the state. — Roach

7. OT Courtland Ford, Cedar Hill (6-4, 285)

Evaluations: Practice, film

The Skinny: Ford is a massive offensive lineman with unlimited upside and room to grow into his frame. Ford had an impressive spring and is arguably the top tackle in the state for his class. Ford holds an early offer from Baylor. — Holland

8. ATH Ja’Quinden Jackson, Duncanville (6-0, 183)

Evaluations: Practice, film

The Skinny: Jackson is one of the most athletic prospects in the state. Right now, he plays quarterback, but the four-star prospect will likely transition to wide receiver or defensive back at the next level. He has major upside. — Holland

9. OG Jordan Jefferson, Navasota (6-2, 295)

Evaluations: Film

The Skinny: Jefferson is a solid guard prospect with plus movement ability. A Texas A&M commit, Jefferson is a weapon in the run game with his blend of size and raw strength. — Roach

10. Kevontre Bradford, Lancaster (6-0, 160)

Evaluations: Practice, 7v7

The Skinny: Bradford opened some eyes this offseason with his blend of size and speed. A natural athlete, Bradford will do some major damage for Lancaster at running back and wide receiver this season. He holds two offers from Baylor and Texas Tech. — Holland

11. ATH Drew Sanders, Lake Dallas (6-4, 208)

Evaluations: Private workout, film

The Skinny: Sanders has uncommon size and speed that will probably take him away from the quarterback position at the next level. Sanders holds seven offers from programs such as Oklahoma, Georgia, Oregon, TCU and Baylor. He could end up at tight end or outside linebacker. — Roach

12. OG/DT Branard Wright, Dallas Carter (6-4, 270)

Evaluations: Game, film

The Skinny: Wright played offensive guard and defensive tackle as a freshman for Dallas Carter and was pretty darn impressive at both positions. He is raw and has a massive frame, so it will be interesting to see how he develops. He holds offers from Mississippi State and Oregon. — Holland

13. RB Seth McGowan, Mesquite Poteet (5-11, 195)

Evaluations: 7v7, film

The Skinny: McGowan is an all-purpose back with the ability to line up in multiple spots on the field. McGowan currently holds offers from Baylor and Tulsa, and he should see his stock shoot up during the season. McGowan already has an impressive build, and he’s on track to develop into a high-end back. — Roach

14. WR Zeriah Beason, Bishop Dunne (6-0, 170)

Evaluations: Practice, 7v7

The Skinny: The younger cousin of super 2019 athlete Marquez Beason, Zeriah is an elite prospect in his own route. He runs excellent routes for his age and can play both inside and outside. The fast and explosive receiver holds five early offers. — Holland

15. Chidozie Nwankwo, Richmond Foster (6-0, 285)

Evaluations: Private workout, film

The Skinny: Nwankwo has a couple of offers, and more schools should come calling this fall. Nwankwo already has a strong frame, and he should develop into a two-gap run stuffer at the next level. Height is a concern, however. — Roach

16. CB Jabbar Muhammad, DeSoto (5-10, 165)

Evaluations: Practice, 7v7

The Skinny: Muhammad holds offers from both Oklahoma State and Oregon State. His physical nature and explosive ability should help him become the next great DeSoto cornerback. — Roach

17. ILB Brennon Scott, Bishop Dunne (6-2, 210)

Evaluations: Practice, 7v7

The Skinny: Scott doesn’t have any varsity film, but he was one of the more impressive defensive prospects this offseason. Scott is a hard hitter with a great frame to add more weight over the next couple of year. Mississippi State has offered. — Holland

18. WR DJ Graham, Keller Central (6-0, 170)

Evaluations: Camp, film

The Skinny: Graham profiles as a playmaking wide receiver from either the inside or outside position. He uses his athleticism and exceptional body control very well for his age. Graham currently holds offers from Houston, Tulsa and Baylor. He is also getting looks at defensive back. — Roach

19. ATH Kelvontay Dixon, Carthage (5-9, 150)

Evaluations: Film

The Skinny: The younger brother of Texas commit Keaontay Ingram brings a little more sizzle to the field than his older sibling. Dixon could play a number of positions including running back, cornerback and slot. He currently holds offers from TCU, Oklahoma State, Colorado and Baylor. — Roach

20. S Chris Thompson, Duncanville (6-2, 180)

Evaluations: Practice

The Skinny: When you watch Thompson live, he screams potential. This prospect is the definition of upside and if he develops like we expect him to, Thompson could be a Top 10 player in the state when it’s all said and done. He has an offer from Baylor. — Holland

Just Missed The Cut

WR Quin Bright, Cedar Hill (5-9, 165) — Bright is an explosive slot receiver with early offers from Baylor and Oklahoma State.

WR Collin Sullivan, Round Rock (6-1, 175) — Sullivan has good size and hands at this early stage. Oregon, Houston and SMU have offered.

OT Trent Pullen, Waco Connally (6-4, 270) — A small-school offensive lineman with plenty of upside for the future, Pullen has an early offer from Baylor.

CB Tren Jones, Arp (5-10, 160) — The younger brother of Texas commit DeMarvion Overshown is one to watch. He has an early Baylor offer.

OT Anthony Faz, South Oak Cliff (6-5, 308) — Faz is a massive offensive lineman with an offer from Texas Tech. But he needs to improve his footwork and quickness.

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