Donavan Jordan (51) and friend after a game between Tyler Legacy and Cedar Hill High Schools on November 20, 2021, Globe Life Field, Arlington, Texas.

Tyler Legacy defensive back Jordan Ford has earned third-team honors on the Texas Sports Writers Association Class 6A All-State football team for the 2021 season, the organization announced.

The team is voted on by media members who cover Texas High School football.

Ford is a 6-1, 170-pound senior. He was also an All-East Texas first-teamer as well as All-District 10-6A.

He had 95 tackles (4 tackles for loss), seven interceptions and six passes broken up. Ford added a blocked punt, four fumble recoveries and a defensive touchdown.

Red Raider teammate Donavan Jordan, an offensive lineman earned honorable mention. He is a 6-3, 275-pound senior.

The Lamar University signee grade out at 96% with 28 pancakes and 37 knockdowns.

Austin Westlake quarterback Cade Klubnik and defensive lineman Ethan Burke, who led the unbeaten Chaparrals to the Division II state championship, are Class 6A Players of the Year.

Klubnik threw for 3,251 yards with 43 touchdowns and three interceptions. The Clemson signee added 471 yards rushing and 12 scores.

Burke had 12 sacks and 19 quarterback pressures to share defensive player of the year honors with Galena Park North Shore’s Kris Ross who had 13 quarterback pressures and 10.5 sacks in leading the Mustangs to the Division I state title. Both players signed with the University of Texas.

Austin Westlake Coach Todd Dodge was named Coach of the Year.

Texas Sports Writers Association Class 6A All-State Football Team

Offensive Player of the Year — Cade Klubnik, QB, Austin Westlake

Co-Defensive Player of the Year — Ethan Burke, DL, Austin Westlake; Kris Rosse, DL, Galena Park North Shore

Coach of the Year — Todd Dodge, Austin Westlake

FIRST TEAM

Offense

Guards — Connor Robertson, Austin Westlake, 6-4, 295, sr.; (tie) Colton Thomasson, Smithson Valley, 6-8, 325, jr.; Isaiah Kema, Wolfforth Frenship, 6-4, 280, jr.

Tackles — Kelvin Banks, Humble Summer Creek, 6-5, 330, sr.; Kameron Dewberry, Humble Atascocita, 6-4, 316, sr.

Center — Van Wells, Houston C.E. King, 6-3, 308, sr.

Wide receivers — Jaden Greathouse, Austin Westlake, 6-3, 205, jr.; Jordyn Tyson, Allen, 6-2, 180, sr.

Tight end — RJ Maryland, Southlake Carroll, 6-5, 215, sr.

Quarterback — Cade Klubnik, Austin Westlake, 6-2, 190, sr.

Running backs — Seth Davis, Katy, 5-7, 160, jr.; Ollie Gordon, Euless Trinity, 6-3, 205, sr.; Owen Allen, Southlake Carroll, 6-0, 200, jr.

Fullback — Quentin Owens, San Antonio Wagner, 5-11, 200, sr.

All-purpose — PJ Rivera, Edinburg Vela, 5-9, 175, sr.

Place-kicker — Carter Brown, Pearland Dawson, 6-1, 195, sr.

Defense

Linemen — Anthony Holmes Jr., Spring Westfield, 6-3, 290, sr.; Ethan Burke, Austin Westlake, 6-7, 235, sr.; Kris Ross, Galena Park North Shore, 6-3, 270, sr.; (tie) Ernest Cooper IV, Arlington Martin, 6-5, 240, sr.; David Hicks Jr., Allen, 6-4, 270, jr.

Linebackers — Ty Kana, Katy, 6-2, 210, sr.; Alyzha Williams, San Antonio Brennan, 6-0, 173, sr.; (tie) Jordan Crook, Duncanville, 6-0, 225, sr.; Taurean York, Temple, 6-0, 220, jr.

Secondary — Devyn Bobby, DeSoto, 5-11, 175, sr.; Terrance Brooks, Little Elm, 5-11, 190, sr.; Jayven Anderson, Galena Park North Shore, 6-1, 200, jr.; Peyton Williams, Rockwall-Heath, 6-1, 195, sr.

Punter — Reagan Tubbs, Flower Mound, 6-0, 175, sr.

Utility — Harold Perkins, Cypress Park, 6-2, 210, sr.

Kick returner — De’Qarius Calhoun, Spring Westfield, 5-9, 170, sr.

SECOND TEAM

Offense

Guards — Tyler Lee, Tomball, 6-3, 285, sr.; Jake Hall, Southlake Carroll, 6-3, 265, jr.

Tackles — Devon Campbell, Arlington Bowie, 6-3, 310, sr.; Patrick Williams, Dickinson, 6-4, 270, sr.

Center — (tie) Nick Blessing, Allen, 6-3, 275, sr.; Patrick Mologne, Tomball, 6-1, 270, sr.

Wide receivers — Chase Sowell, Humble Atascocita, 6-3, 194, sr.; (tie) David Amador, Galena Park North Shore, 6-1, 170, jr.; Jordan Hudson, Garland, 6-1, 180, sr.

Tight end — Donovan Green, Dickinson, 6-4, 240, sr.

Quarterback — Jackson Arnold, Denton Guyer, 6-2, 200, jr.

Running backs — Re’shaun Sanford, Killeen Harker Heights, 5-8, 175, jr.; Jerrell Wimbley, Houston C.E. King, 6-0, 205, sr.; (tie) Makhilyn Young, Midland Legacy, 5-10, 180, sr.; Malachi Medlock, Duncanville, 6-2, 215, sr.

Fullback – Dayshawn Peterson, Alvin, 6-2, 195, jr.

All-purpose — Ky Woods, League City Clear Springs, 5-10, 185, sr.

Place-kicker — Julian Melucci, El Paso Eastlake, 5-7, 155, jr.

Defense

Linemen — Tucker Harrison, Austin Vandegrift, 6-3, 200, sr.; Omari Abor, Duncanville, 6-4, 240, sr.; Rowan Briggs, Denton Guyer, 6-3, 245, sr.; (tie) Gavin Woods, Smithson Valley, 6-3, 225, jr.; Cavan Tuley, Tomball, 6-2, 220, sr.

Linebackers — Kent Battle, Galena Park North Shore, 5-11, 200, sr.; Nic Caraway, Bryan, 6-3, 245, sr.; Martrell Harris, The Woodlands, 6-2, 200, sr.; (tie) Michael Antuna, Fort Worth Boswell, 5-9, 175, sr.; Ethan Wesloski, McKinney Boyd, 6-2, 225, sr.

Secondary — Du’Wayne Paulhill, Bryan, 5-11, 205, sr.; Will Courtney, Austin Westlake, 6-2, 188, jr.; Fordham Parks, Katy Cinco Ranch, 5-10, 171, sr.; Cadien Robinson, Rockwall, sr.

Punter — Tyler White, Southlake Carroll, 6-3, 180, jr.

Utility — Jack Lugo, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo North, 6-3, 215, sr.

Kick returner — Peyton Bowen, Denton Guyer, 6-1, 190, jr.

THIRD TEAM

Offense

Guards — Jacob Egg, Katy, 6-2, 260, jr.; Gabriel Owen, San Antonio Brennan, 6-3, 285, sr.

Tackles — Bray Lynch, Austin Westlake, 6-5, 280, sr.; Cameron Williams, Duncanville, 6-5, 360, sr.

Center — (tie) Joe Radovan, Denton Guyer, 6-3, 305, sr.; Brandon Hinojosa, Edinburg Vela, 6-3, 200, sr.

Wide receivers — Curtis Murillo, El Paso Eastwood, 6-1, 170, jr.; (tie) Jordan Nabors, Rockwall-Heath, 5-11, 180, sr.; Noah Thomas, League City Clear Springs, 6-5, 195, sr.

Tight end — (tie) Dylan Domel, Smithson Valley, sr.; Bryan Henry, Belton, 6-3, 220, sr.

Quarterback — Ashton Dubose, San Antonio Brennan, 6-2, 185, jr.

Running backs — Zach Evans, Rockwall-Heath, 5-10, 203, sr.; Robert Fitzgerald, Dallas Jesuit, 6-0, 200, sr.; (tie) Samari Howard, Temple, 5-8, 175, sr.; Isaac Gonzalez, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo North, 5-10, 205, sr.

Fullback — Micah Barnett, Dickinson, 6-2, 235, sr.

All-purpose — Wyatt Young, Katy Tompkins, 6-0, 185, soph.

Place-kicker — (tie) Jonathan Dimas, Spring Westfield, 5-9, 180, soph.; Tyler White, Southlake Carroll, 6-3, 180, jr.

Defense

Linemen — Max Linhoff, Lake Travis, 6-1, 205, sr.; Cooper Vaden, Fort Worth Boswell, 6-2, 235, sr.; Lukia Rawls, Klein Cain, 6-0, 260, sr.; Jake Ferree, League City Clear Springs, 6-3, 225, sr.

Linebackers — Kylan Salter, Cedar Hill, 6-2, 225, jr.; Brock Hayward, Fort Worth Eaton, 6-1, 225, sr.; Ruben Limon, Los Fresnos, 5-11, 180, jr. Nai Mose, Euless Trinity, 6-1, 225, sr.

Secondary — Eli Bowen, Denton Guyer, 5-9, 170, soph.; Julian Humphrey, HoustonClear Lake, 6-2, 190, sr.; Dejuan Lewis, Alvin Shadow Creek, 6-1, 190, sr.; (tie) Jordan Ford, Tyler Legacy, 6-1, 170, sr.; Graham Gillespie, Cypress Bridgeland, 6-2, 190, sr.

Punter — Alei Sabek, Katy Taylor, 5-10, 154, jr.

Utility — (tie) Mikhal Harrison-Pilot, Temple, 6-0, 185, jr.; Hector Muniz, Los Fresnos, 5-10, 185, sr.

Kick returner — Caden Park, McKinney Boyd, 6-1, 180, sr.

HONORABLE MENTION

OFFENSE

Guards — Chizara Alegbe, Alief Taylor, 6-4, 300, sr.; Dakari Fantroy, Euless Trinity, 6-3, 275, sr.; Jackson Felkins, Klein Collins, 6-3, 285, jr.; Misiola Maluia, Euless Trinity, 6-3, 265, jr.; Sebastian Martinez, Rockwall-Heath, sr.; Frank Medina, San Benito, 6-0, 253, jr.; Zenin Rudnick, San Antonio Reagan, 6-4, 332, sr.; Harris Sewell, Odessa Permian, 6-5, 305, jr.; Garrett Whitehill, Midland Legacy, 6-1, 285, sr.; Daymeonn Vercher, Laredo United South, 6-3, 315, sr.

Tackles — Joey Baker, Southlake Carroll, 6-4 275, sr.; Ray’Quinn Bell, Spring Westfield, 6-5, 285, soph.; James Dawn, New Braunfels, 6-3, 310, sr.; Hunter Erb, Fort Worth Eaton, 6-6, 315, sr.; Karson Jones, Wolfforth Frenship, 6-5, 290, sr.; Nate Kibble, Humble Atascocita, 6-3, 325, soph.; Nikolas Hall, Austin Akins, 6-6, 320, sr.; Donavan Jordan, Tyler Legacy, 6-3, 275, sr.; Ramiro Martinez, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo North, 6-3, 295, sr.; Israel Ortiz, Cibolo Steele, 6-2, 295, sr.; Damian Portillo, El Paso Eastlake, 6-2, 310, sr.; Ian Reed, Austin Vandegrift, 6-6, 290, jr.; Neto Umeozulu, Allen, 6-4, 302, sr.; Jacob Waller, Arlington, 6-5, 265, sr.

Centers — Yonas Daniel, Fort Worth Eaton, 6-0, 285, sr.; Jacob Foni, Euless Trinity, 6-3, 285, sr.; Joseph Montez, San Antonio Brennan, 6-2, 280, sr.

Wide receivers — Nic Anderson, Katy, 6-4, 190, sr.; Tyler Bailey, Prosper, 6-0, 180, sr.; Reece Beauchamp, Austin Vandegrift, 6-2, 180, sr.; Takoda Bridges, Lewisville Hebron, 5-10, 170, sr.; Caleb Burton, Lake Travis, 6-0, 165, sr.; Ivan Carreon, Odessa, 6-6, 195, soph.; Johntay Cook II, DeSoto, 6-0, 170, jr.; Jay Fair, Rockwall-Heath, 5-11, 176, sr.; Armando Garza, Laredo United South, 5-10, 150, sr.; Matthew Golden, Klein Cain, 6-0, 180, sr.; Marcus Maple, Killeen Harker Heights, 5-8, 160, sr.; Isaac Norris, Lake Travis, 6-0, 190, sr.; Jeremiah Richards, Richardson Lake Highlands, 6-0, 175, sr.; Aaron Rodriguez, El Paso Eastwood, 6-0, 185, sr.

Tight ends — Cody Mladenka, The Woodlands College Park, 6-5, 240 sr.; Jaden Platt, Fort Worth Eaton, 6-6, 240, jr.; Brennan Ray, Rockwall, 6-2, 230, sr.

Quarterbacks — Matt Allen, DeSoto, 5-10, 210, sr.; Kaden Anderson, Southlake Carroll, 6-4, 195, jr.; Bishop Davenport, Spring, 6-2, 180, sr.; Bo Edmundson, Lake Travis, 6-3, 185, jr.; Bert Emanuel, Fort Bend Ridge Point, 6-4, 205, sr.; Josh Hoover, Rockwall-Heath, 6-2, 205, sr.; Braedyn Locke, Rockwall, 6-1, 200, sr.; Andrew Martinez, El Paso Eastwood, 5-11, 165, sr.; Alex Orji, Garland Sachse, 6-3, 225, sr.; Cergio Perez, Garland, 6-1, 205, sr.; Conner Weigman, Cypress Bridgeland, 6-2, 200, sr.; Cardell Williams, Spring Westfield, 6-3, 185, sr.

Running backs — Kendrick Bradley, Klein Forest, 5-10, 180, sr.; Jaylon Burton, Denton Braswell, 5-9, 175, jr.; Landon Chambers, Keller Fossil Ridge, 6-0, 205, jr.; Rashon Estes, Jersey Village, 5-6, 170, jr.; Fabian Garcia, San Benito, 5-7, 165, soph.; Damien Martinez, Lewisville, 6-0, 220, sr.; Benjamin McCreary, San Antonio Johnson, 5-10, 190, sr.; David Smith, League City Clear Falls, 5-8, 170, jr.; Rodney Talton, Arlington, 5-9, 175, sr.; Elijah Uribe, El Paso Eastlake, 5-9, 195, sr.; Noelle Whitehead, Richardson Lake Highlands, 5-6, 150, sr.

Fullbacks — Alexis Gonzalez, Laredo Nixon, 5-6, 192, sr.; Diego Retana, El Paso Coronado, 5-8, 180, sr.

Place-kickers — Carlos Alvarado, Tomball, 5-10, 160, jr.; Danis Bajric, Temple, 6-0, 180, sr.; Jose Contreras, Los Fresnos, 5-11, 145, soph.; Michael James, Rockwall, 6-2, 175, sr.; Bryler Nitcholas, Irving MacArthur, 5-11, 162, sr.; Caleb Sempebwa, McKinney Boyd, 6-0, 175, jr.; Caden Williams, Allen, 5-11, 150, sr.

DEFENSE

Linemen — Barrett Baker, Southlake Carroll, 6-3, 210, sr.; Johnny Bowens, Converse Judson, 6-3, 270, jr.; Sean Dubose, Katy Tompkins, 6-3, 235, jr.; Jake Dufner, Edinburg Vela, 6-0, 190, jr.; Caleb Emery, El Paso Eastlake, 6-3, 228, jr.; Daniel Garcia, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo North, 6-2, 295, soph.; Gerrod Henderson, Spring, 6-2, 260, sr.; Marc Hernandez, Hurst L.D. Bell, 6-4, 290, sr.; Michael Ibukun-Okeyode, Garland Rowlett, 6-5, 230, sr.; Rocky Jack, Humble Summer Creek, 5-11, 270, sr.; Luis Miranda, San Antonio Taft, 6-3, 253, sr.; Cam Robertson, Plano, 6-4, 230, sr.; Malick Sylla, Katy, 6-6, 230, sr.; Devonte Tezino, Killeen Ellison, 6-5, 265, sr.

Linebackers — Christopher Archer, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo North, 6-0, 180, sr.; Brandon Booker, DeSoto, 6-1, 185, soph.; Drew Dubuclet, Richardson Lake Highlands, 6-2, 215, sr.; Sterling Emerson, Austin Vandegrift, 6-1, 191, sr.; Mariano Garcia, San Benito, 6-0, 185, jr.; Keegan Handal, Tomball, 5-10, 195, sr.; Hector Hinojos, El Paso Eastlake, 6-0, 190, jr.; Gregory Jones, Los Fresnos, 6-1, 220, sr.; Corey Kelly, League City Clear Falls, 6-4, 210, jr.; Cooper King, Houston Stratford, 5-11, 211, jr.; Malachi Lane, Smithson Valley, 6-1, 210, sr.; Micah Leejay, Arlington, 6-4, 217, sr.; Matthew Moore, Killeen Ellison, 6-2, 215, jr.; La’Markus Reed, Waxahachie, 5-10, 190, jr.; Colin Simmons, Duncanville, 6-2, 215, soph.; Wesley Smith, Midland Legacy, 6-0, 210, sr.; Makai Williams, Cibolo Steele, jr.; Josh Wright, League Clear Falls, 6-0, 210, sr.

Secondary — Anthony Ambriz, Brownsville Hanna, 5-7, 155, sr.; Kaden Baze, Odessa Permian, 6-1, 190, sr.; Taylor Davis, Fort Bend Ridge Point, 6-1, 185, jr.; Robert Fitzgerald, Dallas Jesuit, 6-0, 200, sr.; Keewan Grismore, League City Clear Falls, 5-11, 185, sr.; Jaime Guerrero, El Paso Eastlake, 6-0, 178, sr.; Johnathan Hall, Katy, 6-2, 205, jr.; Deaubry Hood, Killeen Harker Heights, 5-10, 170, jr.; Daveon Hook, Cibolo Steele, 6-0, 172, sr.; Darius Johnson, Jersey Village, 6-0, 150, jr.; Treshawn Johnson, San Antonio East Central, 6-0, 175, sr.; Ben Klar, San Antonio Marshall, 6-0, 150, sr.; Orlando Lozano, Laredo United South, 6-0, 185, sr.; Deanthony Mireles, San Benito, 5-10, 170, jr.; Justin Navarro, Edinburg Vela, 5-11, 170, jr.; Marquan Pope, Denton Guyer, 6-1, 205, sr.; Tyler Turner, San Antonio Brennan, 6-0, 181, jr.

Utility — Peyton Bowen, Denton Guyer, 6-1, 190, jr.; Javier Rodriguez, Laredo United South, 6-0, 185, sr.