Texas Early Power 5 Mainstays

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Texas is a metropolis for football talent. The country tends to sit up a bit taller and pay more attention to the conversation when the discussion of Texas talent enters the room. Here are a few Power 5 mainstays that have put the country on notice while battling for the number one overall prospect crown. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":749131,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/04/image.png" alt="" class="wp-image-749131" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>COLIN SIMMONS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>WEAKSIDE DEFENSIVE END&nbsp;6'3"&nbsp;|&nbsp;225 LBS |&nbsp;CLASS OF&nbsp;2024&nbsp;|&nbsp;DUNCANVILLE&nbsp;|&nbsp;DUNCANVILLE, TX</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Collin Simmons is a do it all five-star defensive lineman that some project to be able to play with his hand in the dirt, a 4-3 scheme standing OLB, or rushing from the Jack position. Simmon holds over 43 offers but is projected to be leaning towards the LSU Tigers. Simmons displays rare get off and the ability to bend without decelerating. This allows him to set up tackles with a barrage of counter moves after their initial kick slide. Strong handed and a sure tackler, Simmons looks to be the hybrid high school version of Von Miller during his playing days at Texas A&amp;M.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":749180,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/04/image-1.png" alt="" class="wp-image-749180" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='277687' first='Micah' last='Hudson']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>WIDE RECEIVER&nbsp;•6'0"&nbsp;|&nbsp;193 LBS |&nbsp;CLASS OF&nbsp;2024&nbsp;@&nbsp;LAKE BELTON&nbsp;|&nbsp;TEMPLE, TX</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='277687' first='Micah' last='Hudson'] is a special receiver that thrives after the catch. He is a five-star athlete by rankings who is natural at creating separation, high pointing passes, and getting out of breaks with leverage. Boasting 33 offers, it is believed that Hudson prefers to stay home and play for the newly welcomed University of Texas Longhorns in the SEC. Hudson also is a dual sport athlete running track for his hometown Temple program. Look for him to continue to turn heads this spring and upcoming Fall senior campaign.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":749186,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/04/image-2.png" alt="" class="wp-image-749186" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> [player_tooltip player_id='628847' first='Justin' last='Williams']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>OUTSIDE LINEBACKER&nbsp;•6'2"&nbsp;|&nbsp;210 LBS&nbsp;|&nbsp;CLASS OF&nbsp;2024&nbsp;@&nbsp;OAK RIDGE&nbsp;|&nbsp;CONROE, TX</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='628847' first='Justin' last='Williams'] is a blur on the field from the linebacker position. Williams is a dual sport athlete who runs track for his speed and it shows on Friday nights. He started off as a running back and strong safety before moving to the middle linebacker position. From the box he is able to display his coverage range as a former safety, agility as a former running back, and power as a linebacker. Williams plays in the power packed district 13-6A in Texas that's home to two top 10 national quarterbacks in [player_tooltip player_id='371923' first='DJ' last='Lagway'] and [player_tooltip player_id='146594' first='Mabrey' last='Mettauer'], Quanell X Jr., [player_tooltip player_id='413193' first='Tice' last='Williams'], [player_tooltip player_id='608868' first='Joseph' last='Jonah-Ajonye'], [player_tooltip player_id='402632' first='Grant' last='Smith'], [player_tooltip player_id='205475' first='Ty' last='Rupe'], [player_tooltip player_id='721675' first='Christian' last='Nunley'], [player_tooltip player_id='276053' first='DeBraun' last='Hampton'], and so many more power 5 talent. To stand out in this group tells you all that you need to know about this sideline-to-sideline coverage thumper. Oregon Ducks are currently is his home of choice.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":749189,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/04/image-3.png" alt="" class="wp-image-749189" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='628895' first='Kobe' last='Black']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>CORNERBACK&nbsp;•6'1"&nbsp;|&nbsp;179 LBS&nbsp;| CLASS OF&nbsp;2024&nbsp;@&nbsp;CONNALLY&nbsp;|&nbsp;WACO, TX</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='628895' first='Kobe' last='Black'] is a long fluid hipped cornerback who is handsy and plays with patience in and out of breaks when defending the double move. He knows how to stay square against diverse releases and challenges the receiver to make mistakes or overcompensate at the expense of timing for the quarterback. Black does not shy away from contact and attempts to get his nose dirty on every play. Elite speed allows Black to gamble at times while his length helps when the gamble doesn't work out as well as planned. Black has 32 offers and is presently leaning towards joining Coach Sark and the Texas Longhorns in the SEC after his senior campaign. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->