Impact Freshmen
Playing on varsity as a freshman is one tall task; however, this group of youngsters has already managed to crack the lineup and make an impact for their respective programs. These are names that Texas high school football fans may…
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Continue ReadingPlaying on varsity as a freshman is one tall task; however, this group of youngsters has already managed to crack the lineup and make an impact for their respective programs. These are names that Texas high school football fans may not know right now, but I believe they soon will. Who cracked our list on the offensive side of the football? Find out below!
OL: Jaxon Taylor, 6’4, 285, Del Valle
A taller center prospect with plenty of upside. Taylor shows forceful hands and tight footwork in the run game. He’s tough against bull rushers and will give up little to no ground. He has plenty of potential at guard as well and could provide depth as a swing prospect. Look for him to hit the weight room hard over the next three seasons and develop his overall play strength. He should develop into a really nice prospect.
WR: Quanell Farrakhan Jr, 6’1″, 170, Grand Oaks
Mr. Farrakhan has shined at the varsity level and has become a perennial playmaker for Grand Oaks. He shows great top-end speed, impressive change of direction, and the ability to find holes in zone coverage. Quanell is a major vertical threat who can challenge safeties downfield. He is so explosive with the football and can make plays for you at both running back & wide receiver. He’s already flashed Power-Five ability on film and could see some more offers come in relatively quickly. He currently holds one scholarship offer from Rutgers.
RB: Rickey Stewart, 5’10”, 180, Chapel Hill
An elusive running back prospect with outstanding burst & vision. Stewart can put his foot in the ground and get vertical quickly. He doesn’t shy away from contact and consistently bounces off opposing tacklers. He has the ability to cut back across the field and can create chunk plays if not tackled immediately. His patience to find a seam is beyond his years and something that is hard to find in a young back.
WR: Kaleb Mitchell, 6’3″, 165, First Baptist Academy
A long strider who can sink his hips and get out at the top of his breaks. Mitchell displayed strong hands in traffic and plenty of build-up speed. He’s a major threat in the redzone based on his size and overall leaping ability. He’s a natural hands catcher who doesn’t fight the ball coming at him and will work back towards his quarterback. The film on him is a bit limited, but I’m looking forward to seeing his full freshman highlights after the season.