Dragon Pride first celebrated 10 years of powerhouse players in 2010 with its first All Decade Team. This year, for our 15-year Dragon Pride anniversary, we are back at it and showcasing the talent to don green jerseys from 2010 to 2019. Several of these athletes led the Dragons to claim multiple district titles and a state championship in 2011. Now, we are recognizing their memorable runs and longstanding Carroll legacies.
Rex Teter
©rctphoto, inc.
Quarterback: Kenny Hill Jr. (Class of 2013)
College: Texas A&M University | Texas Christian University
The 2012 Texas Gatorade Player of the Year Kenny Hill Jr. racked up several accolades while playing for the Dragons under Hal Wasson. Leading the Dragons to the 5A State Championship in 2011, Hill had his best statistical year with 3,104 yards passing for 25 touchdowns and 1,400 yards rushing for 24 touchdowns. A rare three-year starter at the position, the dual-threat quarterback accounted for 9,806 yards of total offense and 113 touchdowns as a Dragon.
Running Back: TJ McDaniel (Class of 2019)
College: Southern Methodist University
After playing his freshman and sophomore seasons at Coppell, TJ McDaniel transferred to Southlake and became an instrumental member of the Dragons offense. The three-star recruit rushed for 2,122 yards as a senior. A rare blend of speed and power, McDaniel averaged 7.8 yards per carry and scored 34 touchdowns. The cornerstone of a 13-1 team that advanced to the 6A D1 quarterfinals, McDaniel was honored with the 2018 Landry Award, securing his place in Texas high school football history.
Wide Receiver: Peyton Williams (Class of 2012)
College: University of Colorado Boulder | Texas Tech University
Dual sport athlete Peyton Williams not only finished first in district in the high jump as a junior but also had a very productive senior year with the football program, completing 90 catches for more than 1,000 total yards and scoring 10 touchdowns. Over his Dragons tenure, Williams recorded 154 receptions, 1,986 yards and 18 touchdowns. He was also a member of the 2011 5A State Championship team and helped the Dragons keep a perfect 16-0 record. Williams first signed to Colorado before transferring to Texas Tech.
Kicker: Drew Brown (Class of 2014)
College: University of Nebraska
Hitting 9 of 11 field goals and securing an extra 89 points as a senior, Drew Brown remained one of the highest-ranked high school kickers throughout his three seasons with the program. After seeing the Dragons to the 5A State Championships as a sophomore, Brown completed two more impressive seasons under Hal Wasson. With a long of 51 yards, it was no surprised Brown followed in his brothers’ footsteps as a kicker for the University of Nebraska and was one of the school’s top placekickers.
Rex Teter Rex Teter Photography
©rexteterphotography
Offensive Line: Evan Brown (Class of 2014)
College: Southern Methodist University
The three-star ESPN recruit had 91 pancakes, 93 knockdowns and was graded at 96% during his senior season on the offensive line. He was also named to AP’s 5A First Team All-State as well as Dave Campbell’s Texas Football All-Texas First Team. But one of his largest high school honors is being a finalist for LaDainian Tomlinson Offensive Player of the Year. After graduating from Carroll, Brown went on to play for the Mustangs and acted as the program’s starting center during his junior and senior seasons.
Maleah Johnson
Defensive Line: Jacob Doddridge (Class of 2018)
College: Rice University
Playing both tight end and defensive end, three-star Jacob Doddridge finished his high school career with 163 tackles, as well as three touchdowns. His power earned him a spot on the AP 6A All-State Second Team as well as “The Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s” All-Area Team. As a senior, Doddridge also served as Dragon Wrestling’s team captain and placed second at the 6A State Championship in the 220-pound division.
Inside Linebacker: Will Davis (Class of 2012)
College: Kansas State
With 308 total tackles, averaging almost nine per game, 10 sacks, six knockdowns and four fumble recoveries, Will Davis acted as both a team captain and defensive MVP during the Dragons’ impressive 2011 season. That season, Davis was named the Texas Sports Writers Association’s Class 5A Defensive Player of the Year and was an academic all-state scholar. Over his three seasons on varsity, the Dragons went 37-6.
Cornerback: Sabian Holmes (Class of 2012)
College: Texas A&M University
Son of former Longhorn defensive back Tony Holmes, Sabian Holmes was a crucial asset to the 2011 5A State Championship team as a lockdown defensive back and wide receiver. A truly gifted athlete, Sabian caught 11 balls for 138 yards and a touchdown in the championship game. That season, he had 85 receptions for 1,336 yards and 14 touchdowns. He earned District 7-5A MVP honors and was a second-team all-state member in 2011. He’s the only All Decade Team member to have a spot on both sides of the ball.
OFFENSE
QB: Kenny Hill (Class of 2013)
RB: TJ McDaniel (Class of 2019)
RB: Lil’ Jordan Humphrey (Class of 2016)
WR: Peyton Williams (Class of 2012)
WR: Sabian Holmes (Class of 2012)
WR: Luke Timian (Class of 2014)
WR: Zach Farrar (Class of 2016)
OL: Andrej Karic (Class of 2020)
OL: Carson Green (Class of 2017)
OL: Henry Mossberg (Class of 2019)
OL: Ryan Miller (Class of 2017)
OL: Evan Brown (Class of 2014)
K: Drew Brown (Class of 2014)
DEFENSE
DL: Jeff Miller (Class of 2012)
DL: Jacob Doddridge (Class of 2018)
DL: King Newton (Class of 2015)
LB: Graham Faloona (Class of 2020)
LB: JB Copeland (Class of 2016)
LB: Will Davis (Class of 2012)
LB: Michael Parrish (Class of 2019)
S: Robert Barnes (Class of 2017)
S: RJ Mickens (Class of 2020)
CB: Sabian Holmes (Class of 2012)
CB: Obi Eboh (Class of 2016)