Lone Star Recruiting News and Notes 6-12-23

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Recruiting news and media days are what makes the football headlines this time of year. We have plenty of recruiting news across the state of Texas to start the week. It is time to sit back and get caught up on a week of recruiting news. Let's start the week off on a strong note.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ali Scott-Athlete-LBJ-Austin-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ali Scott is one of the most versatile prospects in the class of 2025. On the offensive side of the ball, he threw for 1,054 yards and 20 touchdowns a season ago. However, he was not finished there, Scott for 285 yards and six touchdowns. Scott had a busy week from a week recruiting perspective, he earned offers offer from Bethune Cookman, Grambling State, and North Alabama over the past few days. He is a prospect to watch out for over the next few weeks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='492558' first='Sterlin' last='Brooks']-Defensive Line-North Crowley-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Finding a prospect that can play the defensive tackle or kick outside to play the edge rush position is always a positive goal to shoot for on the recruiting trail. [player_tooltip player_id='492558' first='Sterlin' last='Brooks'] fits that description perfectly. He has the ability to shut down the opponent's rushing attack. However, Brooks does an impressive job of getting into the opposing offensive backfield and pressuring the quarterback. He had a tremendous visit to SMU over the weekend and is getting close to committing to the college of his choice.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1261879' first='Wesley' last='Yarbrough']-Running Back-Crosby-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Crosby running back is a back that has no problem at all making opposing defenders miss. Yarbrough chooses the rushing lane without hesitation and explodes through the hole. An impressive facet of his game is just how quick and dangerous he is in the open field. Yarbrough's ability has not gone unnoticed, and he earned a scholarship offer from TCU in the process. He is a prospect that is just getting warmed up and will start to rack up the offers over the next two seasons. Keep an eye out for Yarbrough on Friday nights this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='960148' first='Braylon' last='Edwards']-Defensive Back-Wilmer-Hutchins-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Wilmer-Hutchins defensive back uses his speed well to cause opposing wide receivers plenty of headaches. He is not afraid to get aggressive with opposing receivers and uses his hands well to jam at the line of scrimmage. Edwards can play the ball well in the air and win the battle for the football. Edwards has caught the attention of the SMU Mustangs' staff over the past few weeks. Edwards earned a scholarship offer from the SMU staff over the weekend. He is a defensive back to watch out for over the next couple of seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='697173' first='Jalen' last='Cooper']-Wide Receiver-Steele-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the most talented route runners in the class of 2025. [player_tooltip player_id='697173' first='Jalen' last='Cooper'] uses his route running and speed combination to create distance between himself and the opposing defender. Cooper does an impressive job of looking the ball into his hands before looking to make a move. Earlier in the week, Cooper earned a scholarship offer from the North Texas Mean Green. Cooper is a wide receiver that I expect a big season from this season. He is ready for a breakout season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->