Houston Spring Highlighters
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As we approach the summer and prepare for the 2023 football season. We’ve chosen a few young men who will make an impact on their high school football teams during spring evaluations. We went in search of the grinders and…
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Continue ReadingAs we approach the summer and prepare for the 2023 football season. We’ve chosen a few young men who will make an impact on their high school football teams during spring evaluations. We went in search of the grinders and playmakers. Although a few of them do not have offers yet, we know that they have the ability to play football at a high level. Houston is one of the most important recruiting regions in the country. We now understand why all of Houston’s airports were packed with recruiters over the last three weeks.
Debraun is most certainly the country’s most overlooked wide receiver. During his junior year, he averaged more than 17 yards per reception and amassed over 800 yards. He has the athleticism of a high-level talent and is an automatic first-down receiver. Despite the fact that he isn’t your ordinary 6’3 receiver, Debraun produces more than 6 foot plus players. Debraun presently has several division one offers. As the fall season approaches, we anticipate him receiving a few more Division I offers.
Eli’s spring performance was outstanding, and he demonstrated elite-level throwing. He threw four touchdown passes and scored on each of his four drives. Eli is one of the best quarterbacks the game has seen in years. He is a unique discovery with his composure abilities in the pocket and his decision making skills throughout his progressions. This cycle, Eli has taken the recruitment world by storm.
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Tracy is an outstanding slot receiver with big-play potential due to his speed, route-running, and game-changing abilities. Tracy possesses exceptional speed, agility, and playmaking abilities, in addition to being of average size. Tracy is a student-athlete with exceptional leadership ability. Tracy is expected to have a 1000-yard season this year. This spring, he won multiple MVP camp awards. Tracy now has multiple Division 1 offers and expects to receive more as the fall season approaches.
Tice is the country’s fastest rising safety. Tice possesses great cover skills as well as a strong game IQ. Tice possesses the physique of a P5 safety and the ball skills to match. He possesses exceptional agility, speed, physicality, and the ability to cover from sideline to sideline. Tice has many D1 offers and is being pursued by numerous P5 schools. Tice is regarded as a National talent, and his interest will grow over the summer and fall seasons.
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Conner Dunphy
Conner Dunphy
Conner is a four-year varsity starter who plays numerous positions. He possesses outstanding speed, hands, footwork, and the ability to create space. He is one of the Greater Houston Area’s most underappreciated slot receivers. Conner has the abilities to play big boy football and should be evaluated by every college visiting Houston. He was electrifying in the spring game, and he will be the IT-factor in College Park’s journey to go deep in the playoffs.
Mairon has developed as one of the premier defensive backs in the Houston area. He possesses high level cover abilities and is as physical as they come playing defense. Mairon possesses exceptional speed, hips, intelligence, and the ability to cover from sideline to sideline. He offers the aggressiveness required at the DB position to help with run support. He isn’t scared to tackle or lead on the field. Every high-level program seeking for excellent DBs like Mairon will recruit him. He dominated the offseason and is currently dominating the spring training camps like no other. He will receive several offers as summer camp season approaches.
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Jalen possesses outstanding route running skills in addition to his exceptional ability to catch the ball. He has excellent speed, hands, route running, and the ability to get open and create space. Jalen expects to be the next 1000 yard receiver in his district as another weapon for 5-star quarterback Derek (DJ) Lagway Derek (DJ) Lagway 6’3″ | 215 lbs | QB Willis | 2024 State TX . He is regarded as one of the best 2025 receivers in Texas, and he has piqued the interest of several major college schools.
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Preston is a fantastic offensive player. He understands how to keep his feet under him, establish a solid platform, and react quickly to defenders’ maneuvers. He has a powerful hand punch and the ability to rock a defender back with his palms. Preston does an excellent job of outwitting the defender attempting to rush him. He possesses the necessary strength to force the defenders back and be effective in the run game.