Denton-area football players have received recognition for their skills. A total of four players from the area were named to the DCTF preseason all-state teams. These players are from local high schools, including Guyer, Argyle, and Ryan.

The recognized players are Guyer's Zane Rowe, Argyle's Julian Caldwell and Cole Jackman, and Ryan's Demari Ruth. Further details about the preseason all-state teams and the honored players can be found in the Denton Record-Chronicle.