We’re counting down the list of the 50 most important college football players in Texas in 2020.
Defining the most important players in Texas can be difficult. We have to take into account role, team success and what a team would do without them. Additionally, we’re throwing our own perspective in the mix.
Of course, this list does take some suspension of reality. We don’t know for certain how college football leagues will handle the COVID-19 pandemic. The SWAC became the first to push football to the spring on Monday. For our purposes, we’re assuming all football will happen.
50. WR Xavier Gipson, Stephen F. Austin
Freshman sensation earned all-conference nods at both receiver and kick returner in his first year in Nacogdoches. He’ll be asked to take on an even bigger role on an improving Lumberjacks team in 2020.
49. DB Raleigh Texada, Baylor
Nine starters are out on defense for Baylor, but the two left are stars. Texada ranks among the best cover cornerbacks left in the state. Whether he’s up to the task of covering No. 1 receivers will decide whether the Baylor pass defense can stay strong.
48. DB Devin Hafford, Tarleton State
The All-American defensive back missed 2019 with a season-ending injury. With Tarleton losing the vast majority of production, Hafford will need to get back to form right away to lead the transitioning Texans to Division-I.
47. RB Quardraiz Wadley, UTEP
Wadley was poised for a big senior season before a season-ending injury cut it short. However, that could work to the Miners’ favor, as he can lead a more experienced, talented offense in 2020.
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