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DeSoto Today
By the People, for the People
DeSoto Running Back Wins Top Offensive Honor on Texas 6A All-State Team
SoRod Baker named offensive player of the year on prestigious high school football list.
Published on Feb. 21, 2026
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DeSoto High School running back SoRod Baker has been named the offensive player of the year on the prestigious Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 6A all-state football team. The co-defensive players of the year are Galena Park North Shore's Jaylon Guilbeau and Duncanville's Jyaire Shorter.
Why it matters
Selection to the Texas 6A all-state team is one of the highest individual honors a high school football player can receive in the state, recognizing the top talent across the largest classification of schools. Baker's award highlights DeSoto's success on the gridiron and the continued excellence of their football program.
The details
Baker, a senior, rushed for over 1,800 yards and 22 touchdowns this past season, leading DeSoto to the state semifinals. He beat out other top offensive players from the state's largest high school classification for the prestigious award.
- The all-state team was announced on February 21, 2026.
The players
SoRod Baker
A senior running back at DeSoto High School who was named the offensive player of the year on the Texas 6A all-state football team.
Jaylon Guilbeau
A defensive player from Galena Park North Shore High School who was named a co-defensive player of the year on the Texas 6A all-state football team.
Jyaire Shorter
A defensive player from Duncanville High School who was named a co-defensive player of the year on the Texas 6A all-state football team.
The takeaway
SoRod Baker's selection as the offensive player of the year on the prestigious Texas 6A all-state team is a testament to his outstanding individual performance and the strength of the DeSoto High School football program, which continues to produce top talent in the state's largest classification.
