One of the most challenging tasks I complete every season is naming the All-Texas Non-FBS team. Since the team's inception in 2018, the main objective is to make it an exclusive group of talented players. I have done my best to adhere to this idea, which is why there is only one team.

I’ve found a way to expand the team while keeping it exclusive each year. Still, many deserving players are inevitably left feeling they deserve a place on the team. This year is no exception. Multiple players put up numbers that would’ve earned them a spot on the team in most years, which is a testament to the amount of talent on Texas Non-FBS rosters.

Even paring the list of snubs to 10 was quite a chore and led to plenty of internal debate. I began this piece with 22 players who had an argument they should’ve been included on the All-Texas Non-FBS team. Still, I told my editor that I would select the 10 biggest snubs and rules are rules. So, here are the 10 biggest snubs of the 2024 All-Texas Non-FBS Team, in no particular order.

QB Sam Vidlak, Stephen F. Austin

Vidlak transferred from Montana and had an outstanding season before an injury forced him to miss the season's final three games. Still, he threw for 1,918 yards with 21 touchdowns and three interceptions in seven games. The redshirt junior recently announced he will return to the Lumberjacks in 2025.

QB Kaden Brown, East Texas Baptist

After transferring from FCS South Dakota State, Brown had an outstanding season for the Tigers. The freshman from Midlothian Heritage threw for 2,376 yards and 23 touchdowns, while adding 357 yards and four touchdowns rushing. Brown entered the portal following the season and committed to FBS Louisiana Tech.

WR Roy Alexander, UIW

The number of talented wide receivers throughout Texas Non-FBS ranks this season was incredible. Alexander had a spectacular 2024 campaign after transferring from UAlbany as a graduate. He finished with 1,108 yards and 13 touchdowns for the Cardinals.

WR Nehemiah Martinez, Abilene Christian

A former walk-on at Texas Tech, Martinez was a key contributor in his lone season with the Wildcats. The Lubbock Cooper standout was dynamic out of the slot this year, posting 1,003 yards and 10 touchdowns receiving while adding another 185 yards on 19 rushing attempts.

OL Hunter Smith, Tarleton 

You’re telling me that Tarleton running back Kayvon Britten was named Player of the Year, yet the Texans didn’t place one offensive lineman on the team? Smith certainly has an argument for making the team after receiving a 90.4 pass block grade and 70.7 run block grade for the season by PFF.com.

PK Chris Campos, Stephen F. Austin

Multiple Texas Non-FBS specialists were named All-Americans this year, which inevitably meant at least one would be left off the All-Texas team. Campos made 16 of 19 field goal attempts this year, and his 84.2% success rate was the best of his brilliant career.

DL Justin Garza, Blinn 

The Brenham High School product is an American success story. Garza walked onto the local junior college team and became an All-American after finishing the 2024 season with 52 tackles, 19.5 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and two passes defended. He has committed to play for Braxton Harris at FCS Campbell next season.

DL Mason Cavness, Mary Hardin-Baylor

Despite being undersized at defensive tackle, Cavness terrorized the opposition this season. The Alpine High School product took his game to another level during the NCAA Division III playoffs. He finished the season with 52 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, and one pass defended.

LB Brady Dygert, Austin College

The senior linebacker from Magnolia West High School put up incredible numbers for the Kangaroos in 2024. Dygert earned All-Region honors from D3Football.com after filling the stat sheet with 122 tackles, four tackles for loss, one sack, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, two interceptions, and two passes defended.

LB Will Shaffer, Abilene Christian

Shaffer showed remarkable fortitude before arriving in Abilene. He transferred from Arizona State to Utah State after the 2023 season. However, Shaffer thought his collegiate career was over after being told he would not have a spot on the Aggies roster. Their loss was ACU’s gain after the Tempe, Arizona, native finished with 115 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, two interceptions, seven passes defended, and one fumble recovery.