Vote: Who was best defensive Texas high school football player in Week 3?

We gathered the top performers from the weekend slate. Now, we want to hear from you

Duncanville's Nehemiah Borner attempts to tackle DeSoto's Deondrae Riden in Oct. 2023. / Photo by Robbie Rakestraw, SBLive

Week 3 of the 2024 Texas high school football season brought plenty of compelling matchups, upsets and individual performances.

SBLive is taking a closer look at the top individual performances across the state on defense from Sept. 12-14.

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Scroll down and cast your vote for the top defensive player in Week 3. Voting stays open through Sunday, Sept. 22 at 11:59 p.m. Central time.

Know of a deserving addition? Send all submissions for prospective nominees to andy@scorebooklive.com.

TEXAS DEFENSIVE PLAYERS OF THE WEEK NOMINEES

Cameron Banks, Hutto safety

Picked off two passes and finished with five tackles and a sack in a 63-56 win over Cedar Ridge.

Nehemiah Borner, Duncanville defensive back

Ended Duncanville's win over nationally ranked St. Frances Academy with three straight sacks.

Alyric Brown, Sunnyvale defensive tackle

Finished with seven tackles and two sacks in a 57-14 win over Caddo Mills.

Noah Chavez, The Colony cornerback

How long can he keep it going? Chavez has had an interception in each game, most recently a 20-yard return.

Jeremiah Green, Waco University safety

Logged six solo tackles (one for loss) and an interception a 31-21 win over China Springs.

Dalton Knapp, Fort Worth All Saints defensive end

Had three tackles for loss, a sack, a forced fumble and two fumble recoveries in a 44-2 win over Missouri's Lift for Life Academy.

Isaac Lawson, Allen defensive back

Jumped a route, intercepted a Prosper Rock Hill pass at the 27-yard line and returned it for a touchdown in a 44-3 win.

Luke Mitchell, Rockwall-Heath linebacker

Had nine total tackles in a 23-18 win over Cedar Grove — eight solo, three for loss and two sacks.

Tay'vian Peoples, Victoria West free safety

Had two interceptions in a 41-12 win over Sam Houston.

Tyree Roberson, Coppell corner

Had two interceptions in a big win over Sachse.

Noah Sallaway, Walnut Grove defensive back

Intercepted a pass with 32 seconds left to preserve a 29-28 win over Frisco Emerson on Thursday.

Uriel Ortiz, Sunray linebacker

Helped Sunray move to 3-0 with 12 tackles, four tackles for loss and an interception in a 31-14 win over Stratford.

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