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Five Days of List-Mas: Texas' underclass football stars

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Whether you’re putting together a grouping of best quarterbacks or worst albums, or you’re making that special list for Santa, there’s nothing quite like a good list. So in honor of the holiday season we’re bringing you lists all week long — Merry List-Mas!

Today: The top underclassmen in high school football.

The state championships are winding down and the Class of 2012 had their run, but it’s never too early to start looking at the impressive players in the Class of 2013 and beyond. Who’s going to rule the gridiron in Texas next season? We give you the early rundown of who to watch for.

5. Brice Gunter (JR), Stephenville, WR

Credentials: 69 catches, 1,099 yards, 15 touchdowns, finalist for Gatorade State Player of the Year

4. Jake Oliver (JR), Dallas Jesuit, WR

Credentials: 108 catches, 1,637 yards, 24 touchdowns

3. Baker Mayfield (JR), Lake Travis, QB

Credentials: 3,512 passing yards, 44 touchdowns, five interceptions, 765 rushing yards, 10 rushing touchdowns, led Cavaliers to Class 4A, Division I title game in first year as starter

2. Kenny Hill (JR), Southlake Carroll, QB

Credentials:2,713 passing yards, 23 passing touchdowns, 1,267 rushing yards and 22 rushing touchdowns, led Dragons to Class 5A, Division I title game

1. Devante Kincade (JR), Skyline, QB

Credentials: 3,231 passing yards, 36 touchdowns, four interceptions, led team to Class 5A, Division I semifinals

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Tomorrow: POWERADE state hoops rankings

Brandon Parker covers Texas for ESPNHS magazine and ESPNHS.com. Follow him on Twitter @brandoncparker or email him at brandon.c.parker@espn.com.