Texas Early Power 5 Mainstays
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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…
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Continue ReadingTexas 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.
COLIN SIMMONS
WEAKSIDE DEFENSIVE END 6’3″ | 225 LBS | CLASS OF 2024 | DUNCANVILLE | DUNCANVILLE, TX
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&M.
WIDE RECEIVER •6’0″ | 193 LBS | CLASS OF 2024 @ LAKE BELTON | TEMPLE, TX
Micah Hudson Micah Hudson 6'0" | 185 lbs | WR Lake Belton | 2024 State TX 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.
OUTSIDE LINEBACKER •6’2″ | 210 LBS | CLASS OF 2024 @ OAK RIDGE | CONROE, TX
Justin Williams Justin Williams 6'2" | 200 lbs | LB Conroe Oak Ridge | 2024 State TX 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 Derek (DJ) Lagway Derek (DJ) Lagway 6'3" | 215 lbs | QB Willis | 2024 State TX and Mabrey Mettauer Mabrey Mettauer 6'5" | 215 lbs | QB The Woodlands | 2024 State TX , Quanell X Jr., Tice Williams Tice Williams 6'3" | 190 lbs | DB Conroe | 2024 State TX , Joseph Jonah-Ajonye Joseph Jonah-Ajonye 6'4" | 275 lbs | DL Conroe Oak Ridge | 2024 State TX , Grant Smith, Ty Rupe Ty Rupe 6'7" | 245 lbs | TE Conroe Grand Oaks | 2025 State TX , Christian Nunley Christian Nunley 6'3" | 185 lbs | QB Conroe | 2025 State TX , DeBraun Hampton DeBraun Hampton 5'11" | 170 lbs | WR Willis | 2024 State TX , 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.
CORNERBACK •6’1″ | 179 LBS | CLASS OF 2024 @ CONNALLY | WACO, TX
Kobe Black Kobe Black 6'0" | 190 lbs | DB Waco Connally | 2024 State TX 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.