Lone Star 2026 Prospects to Watch
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The 2026 class in the state of Texas is going to be a talented one to watch over the next few years. The Prep Redzone Texas class is loaded with talented prospects to watch out for this season. In this…
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Continue ReadingThe 2026 class in the state of Texas is going to be a talented one to watch over the next few years. The Prep Redzone Texas class is loaded with talented prospects to watch out for this season. In this article, we are going to look at a few of the 2026 prospects to keep an eye on over the next few months.
Jerald Mays Jerald Mays 6'4" | 285 lbs | OL Weiss | 2026 State TX -Offensive Line-Weiss-6’3” 265-Pounds
Jerald Mays Jerald Mays 6'4" | 285 lbs | OL Weiss | 2026 State TX is a versatile prospect on the offensive line. Mays has the ability to play the guard and tackle positions for Weiss. He is quick out of the stance and does a good job of getting into the opposing defensive lineman. Mays has good power for both the guard and the tackle positions. I came away impressed with his quickness and his ability to finish blocks. Mays is a prospect to watch out for over the next couple of seasons.
Rees Wise Rees Wise 6'1" | 205 lbs | QB Austin Westlake | 2026 State TX -Quarterback-Austin Westlake-6’1” 170-Pounds
The Austin Westlake signal caller is an impressive quarterback that stands out in the class of 2026. Wise displays a strong arm, that is capable of testing opposing secondaries deep. He is capable of fitting the ball into some tight windows. Wise is a quarterback that is not afraid to pull the ball down and use his legs to pick up first downs. Opposing defenses will need to account for his ability to pick up yards on the ground and escape the pocket. Wise is a quarterback to watch out for over the next few seasons.
Jaden Bradford Jaden Bradford 5'11" | 270 lbs | DL Huntsville | 2026 State TX -Defensive Line-Huntsville-5’11” 170-Pounds
Having a versatile prospect on the defensive line is never a bad thing. Jaden Bradford Jaden Bradford 5'11" | 270 lbs | DL Huntsville | 2026 State TX can shift between tackle and edge rusher positions with little difficulty. In fact, he is extremely effective at each position. He uses his speed well to defeat blocks and get into the opposing offensive backfield. Bradford can disrupt both the running and passing offense of the opponents. He has the power to dip his should and force opposing offensive linemen backward. Bradford is a defensive lineman to watch out for from the class of 2026.
Cash Gansen Cash Gansen 5'11" | 195 lbs | LB Clear Springs | 2026 State TX -Linebacker-Clear Springs-5’11” 185-Pounds
The linebacker position is a position that can be overlooked at times. However, it is one of the most important spots on the field. Cash Gansen Cash Gansen 5'11" | 195 lbs | LB Clear Springs | 2026 State TX does a great job of reading the play and putting himself in position to disrupt the play. Gansen uses his speed well to defeat blocks and get into the opposing offensive backfield. He is a linebacker that has the ability to drop back into coverage and defend against the pass. I look for Gansen to have big Friday night performances over the next few seasons.
Kaedyn Cobbs Kaedyn Cobbs 6'1" | 190 lbs | DB Guyer | 2026 State TX -Defensive Back-Guyer-6’1” 190-Pounds
Kaedyn Cobbs Kaedyn Cobbs 6'1" | 190 lbs | DB Guyer | 2026 State TX has explosive speed that can terrorize opposing wide receivers. He is physical enough to bump opposing receivers off of the routes. Cobbs does a great job of making plays on the ball. Cobbs has the potential to play the cornerback or safety positions over the next few seasons. The talented Guyer prospect may also see some time at the running back spot. He is going to be a 2026 prospect that lights up Friday nights over the next couple of seasons.