Houston Showcase: Top Recruits with No Offers Pt. 2

There were a lot of under recruited guys that showed out at the Houston Showcase. Here is part 2 of guys who are still looking for their first offers. <strong>RB [player_tooltip player_id="276068" first="Demar" last="Haynes"] | 5’8 160lbs | 2022 | Pineville (LA)</strong> <img class="size-medium wp-image-275171 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/01/50-Demar-Haynes-276x300.jpg" alt="" width="276" height="300" /> [player_tooltip player_id="276068" first="Demar" last="Haynes"] pulled up to Houston from Pineville, Louisiana to compete in the showcase and had a successful afternoon. Haynes had a productive 1 on 1 period. Haynes outperformed his athletic testing and had a great burst all day long. Haynes is fluid with the ball in his hand who is also shifty and will make you miss. His 4.3 pro agility times translates to his movement.  Haynes is a balanced back with soft hands and is a senior still waiting for his chance to contribute to a college program. <strong>RB [player_tooltip player_id="121980" first="Rashon" last="Estes"] | 5’6 175lbs | 2023 | Jersey Village </strong> One of the top backs in the city came out to show coaches and scouts just why he has earned that recognition. After testing well with a 7.3 L drill and a 4.37 pro agility he put it all together. Estes has a strong lower body that he generates a lot of power and quickness from. He has a nice hop step and can get from 0 to 60 quickly. Estes did a nice job of making guys miss and did all the little things right like putting the ball in his outside hand and not false stepping coming out the backfield. Even though he doesn’t have notable size, he plays with a lot of power and burst. In 2021 he posted over 1,200 yards and 20 touchdowns on the ground. School’s maybe sleeping on Estes for now, but I cant imagine that remaining the case for much longer. <strong>WR [player_tooltip player_id="276053" first="DeBraun" last="Hampton"] | 5’8 150lbs | 2024 | Lake Creek</strong> <img class="size-medium wp-image-275184 alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/01/63-DeBraun-Hampton-297x300.jpg" alt="" width="297" height="300" /> From individual drills to 1 on 1’s, [player_tooltip player_id="276053" first="DeBraun" last="Hampton"] flashed. Hampton is a creative route runner and I had the chance to work with him directly in 1 on 1’s. Hampton has a great understanding of how to use leverage and head fakes on his routes. He has some crafty footwork that allows him to create a nice window for the QB. Not only can he create separation, but he can haul in passes regardless of where the ball is. Hampton had some strong catches and did a great job of tracking the deep ball. Hampton has a lot of tools in his bag and as he physically developed he will become more explosive and faster. After a productive sophomore season on varsity Hampton needs to be on coaches 2024 radar. <strong>LB [player_tooltip player_id="269992" first="Kaleb" last="Blanton"] | 6’2 210lbs | 2024 | Manvel</strong> <img class="size-medium wp-image-275194 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/01/82-Blanton-272x300.jpg" alt="" width="272" height="300" /> [player_tooltip player_id="269992" first="Kaleb" last="Blanton"] had an exceptional camp and wowed coaches and scouts with his athletic testing. Posting a 4.2 pro agility, a 7.1 L drill, and a 9’11 broad jump. Blanton is extremely explosive that directly translates to his performance on the field. During the individual and competition periods, Blanton looked athletic and had some flash plays. He has a strong lower body, plays low, and was flying around. The young man has a great foundation to build off of and currently doesn’t hold any offers. <strong>WR [player_tooltip player_id="276054" first="Kendrayus" last="Edwards"] | 5’10 167lbs | 2024 | Lake Creek </strong> <img class="size-medium wp-image-275179 alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/01/60-Kendrayus-Edwards-286x300.jpg" alt="" width="286" height="300" /> Another sleeper with no offers is [player_tooltip player_id="276054" first="Kendrayus" last="Edwards"]. Coming out of the testing period, coaches and scouts were not disappointed in Edwards’ play. After he posted a 4.7 40 and a 10 foot broad, he went out and showed his explosiveness on the field. Edwards is nice at the line and it was hard for DBs to get a hand on him. Edwards does a great job of getting open by making quick cuts and not wasting movement. With good hands and ideal size, Edwards is on the come up and should get more attention heading into his junior season. <strong>LB Cleveland Walker III | 5’8 200 | 2025 | Cy Falls</strong> One of the younger guys at the showcase was freshman linebacker, Cleveland Walker III. In between the white lines, Walker showed a lot of promise. In the open field, we saw Walker breaking down and closing out on the ball carriers generating "stops". The freshman run-stuffing linebacker has solid technique to work with and will continue to evolve as he gets older, making him a 2025 prospect to keep your eyes on.