DFW Playmakers to Watch in Round One of the Playoffs

The Dallas-Fort Worth area is home to some of the most dynamic high school football talent in Texas, and as the playoffs kick off, you can expect to see some electrifying playmakers. From explosive wide receivers to dominant defenders, these athletes have been instrumental in leading their teams to postseason contention. Round one promises thrilling matchups and standout performances, with each player eager to leave their mark under the Friday night lights. Here's a look at several key players to watch as they start their playoff journey.    Anguiano is a powerful runner in between the tackles, he plays with excellent pad level and he has great contact balance that enables him to break tackles frequently to spring big runs. He has the speed to make big plays in the running game. Anguiano has great hands that enables him to be a threat in the Prosper passing game out of the backfield. His playmaking ability will be a key asset as the Prosper Eagles look to make a deep playoff run.     Mbakwe is a patient runner with excellent vision in the hole, he reads and sets up his blocks well and he gets north in a hurry with quickness and elite burst. He is shifty in space with the ability to make defenders miss in the open field and he has the speed to separate at the second level. He is a offensive weapon in the passing game out of the backfield, showing reliable hands and the ability to beat linebackers one on one in the open field. Coppell is a top ten team in Texas in 6A and a district champion as they head into the playoffs. Omarion's playmaking ability at the running back position will be key as the Cowboys look to make a deep playoff run.     Gee Jr. is a big time playmaker at the wide receiver position who is an excellent route runner and he excels at runs after the catch. He has the speed to stretch the field and he has the explosive burst to win at the 50/50 balls. Gee Jr. is a special teams threat, he reads the field well and he has the shiftiness in the open field to make defenders miss. He had returns of 97 yards on a kick off return and 84 yards on a punt return. The Tulsa commit will be a key cog as Allen looks to make a deep playoff run.     Osunde-Brown has elite quickness off of the line of scrimmage, he has the ability to create separation early in his routes and this enables him to get open often. When he gets in the open field Keidric is electric. He excels at yards after the catch, his ability to change directions quickly and accelerate enables him to turn short catches into big plays. He has been a key offensive weapon for Bowie and you can expect him to get plenty of targets as the Volunteers look to make a run in the playoffs.

The Dallas-Fort Worth area is home to some of the most dynamic high school football talent in Texas, and as the playoffs kick off, you can expect to see some electrifying playmakers. From explosive wide receivers to dominant defenders, these athletes have been instrumental in leading their teams to postseason contention. Round one promises thrilling matchups and standout performances, with each player eager to leave their mark under the Friday night lights. Here's a look at several key players to watch as they start their playoff journey.