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Week 9 of the Texas high school football season wrapped up and we are excited to reveal our set of nominees for Texas High School Football Defensive Player of the Week for games played the week of Oct. 22-26. Scroll down to read about this week’s list and cast your vote in the poll below and you can vote as much as you want.
Want to nominate an athlete after Week 10 games? Email Cody Thorn at codythorn1981@gmail.com by Monday afternoon
Voting remains open until Sunday, Nov. 2 at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time). The poll is below the write-ups for each athlete.
The Hornets linebacker had 16 tackles and a fumble recovery in a win against Hale Center on Friday. The tackle numbers pushed him over 100 for the season.
The linebacker recorded a season-high 17 tackles and 3 TFLs for the Rams in a 40-26 win against Katy Morton Ranch on Thursday.
The junior safety had 15 tackles, 3 TFLs, 5 quarterback hurries, didn’t allow a pass completion and made a block that helped spring a 38-yard gain on a fake punt in a 48-34 win over Jersey Village on Thursday.
The Sandies picked up a win against Wolfforth-Fort Worth, aided by the senior’s 6 tackles and interception return for a score on Thursday.
The Patriots got a 32-yard interception return for a touchdown by the senior in a 63-18 win against Lubbock Estacado.
The Chaparrals escaped with a 28-21 win over Lake Dallas on Friday, thanks to Gutierrez interception with 45 seconds left.
The Eagles linebacker had 18 tackles, 1 sack and 3 TFLs in a 35-34 win over Breckenridge on Friday. The 18 tackles are a season-high for the senior.
The Texas Tech pledge had a 26-yard touchdown return on an interception to help the Rangers take a 28-24 and win a battle of undefeated teams against Boerne-Champion on Friday.
HUNTER HAUG 🤯
— Sam Spiegelman (@samspiegs) October 24, 2026
PICK-6 from the Texas Tech commit puts Smithson Valley on top 28-24 https://t.co/62FhNce0hc pic.twitter.com/zQAqlrQpbq
The Leopards’ defense forced multiple turnovers against Lubbock Coronado. Jones had two interceptions in the win.
The Ole Miss pledge put the dagger in a win against Flower Mound with a 38-yard interception return with 1:15 left in a 28-18 win.
During a 55-20 win over Frisco Centennial, the junior had 3 interceptions and a fumble recovery for the Coyotes.
The Stingarees posted a 31-7 win against Dayton and the senior returned an interception 100 yards for a touchdown.
He picked off two passes, including one he ran back for a 68-yard touchdown to help the Wildcats pick up a win against Princeton.
The senior had a 35-yard interception return for a touchdown, helping the Texans beat Keller, 27-14, and win their first game of the year.
The defensive back had a 64-yard interception return for a touchdown, had 6 tackles, a fumble recovery and blocked a field goal in a 60-7 win against Magnolia West on Thursday.
Can’t coach effort ! MUST WATCH !! Defensive back @AshtonVasser does this right before his interception! pic.twitter.com/QEHjeK37Ls
— Ty Berry (@TyB3rry) October 24, 2026