Greatest Texas high school football player: Sweet 16, Region 1

TXHSFBMarchMadnessWelcome to the Gordon Wood region, named after the legendary Brownwood coach. Here you'll find the tournament's overall No. 1 seed (Cedric Benson) with no shortage of big-name company. Before each vote, we'll give you a quick breakdown of each player's high school career, just in case you need a refresher. Happy voting!   No. 1 Cedric Benson (Midland Lee, 1998-2000) Benson finished his career at Midland Lee with 8,418 career yards rushing. He scored 15 rushing touchdowns in three state championship victories and had a single-season high of 3,526 yards rushing. Eliminated: Trevor Speights, Joe Greene.No. 12 Dat Nguyen (Rockport-Fulton 1990-1993) Nguyen was a tackling machine his whole career, especially in the high school ranks. He was never the biggest or the fastest, but he was always productive. Eliminated: Jerry LeVias, Sammy Baugh. [poll id="82"] No. 14 Robert Straight (Cuero 1985-1988) Cuero was a dynasty in the mid-80’s and Robert Straight was a huge reason. He finished his career with 8,411 yards rushing, and is criminally ranked too low, according to at least two committee members. He could be a bracket buster. Eliminated: Eric Dickerson, Derrick Johnson.No. 2 Ty Detmer (S.A. Southwest, 1983-1986) Detmer played quarterback for San Antonio Southwest from 1983-86, earning Texas Player of the Year honors as a senior. He put up big numbers under head coach and dad, Sonny, when rushing offenses ruled the state. He was decades ahead of the offensive curve. Eliminated: Warren McVea, Y.A. Tittle.   [poll id="83"] NEXT REGION:D.W. Rutledge (Region 2)