Lone Star Recruiting News and Notes 7-11-23

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mondays and Tuesdays are a great time to get caught up on the recruiting headlines from the previous week. Recruiting news is the one type of news that never seems to slow down. In this article, we are going to shine a spotlight on several prospects that have made recruiting news this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='824934' first='Zach' last='Cody']-Defensive Back-Coppell-6'0” 175-Pounds-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='824934' first='Zach' last='Cody'] is a cornerback that has the ability to effectively lockdown one side of the field. He does an impressive job of playing opposing wide receivers aggressively. Cody has the hands to pick off passes and take them back the opposite direction. The Coppell defensive back placed his verbal commitment last week. Cody committed to Coastal Carolina in what was an impressive coup for the Coastal Carolina coaching staff. Cody has the potential to put up some big numbers this upcoming season and is a player to watch out for this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='413842' first='Jordan' last='McQueen']-Defensive Line-Cypress Ranch-5'11 275-Pounds-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='413842' first='Jordan' last='McQueen'] is a versatile defensive lineman that can play the tackle as well as the edge rush positions. He is an extremely quick defensive lineman. McQueen uses his speed well to disrupt the offensive backfield. He has a good mix of speed and power and that makes him extremely effective in defending both the run and the passing attacks of the opponent. The talented Cypress Ranch defensive lineman earned a scholarship offer last week from Texas College. I expect a big season from McQueen in 2023.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jake Wilson-Tight End-Montgomery-6'5” 215-Pounds-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Montgomery tight end is a versatile prospect that can be lined up to block or be split out wide at the receiver spot. Wilson is a physical receiver that uses his athletic ability well to haul in receptions. He is a dangerous receiver in the red zone and does a tremendous job of being able to high point the football. The talented tight end added a scholarship offer from Air Force recently to go along with offers from Navy and Army. He has the potential to have a big season in 2023.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='284173' first='Keisean' last='Henderson']-Quarterback-Legacy-6'3” 170-Pounds-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One prospect that is starting to explode from a recruiting perspective is [player_tooltip player_id='284173' first='Keisean' last='Henderson']. Henderson has a strong arm and is able to keep opposing defenses honest with his deep ball. He has impressive pocket awareness. Henderson can move around and escape the pocket when needed. Henderson does a good job of keeping his eyes down the field to make the throw to his receiver. Over the past few weeks, Henderson has earned scholarship offers from Pittsburgh and Penn State. He has the potential to have a strong 2023 football season and is a prospect to watch out for over the next few seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1228201' first='Dilon' last='Tallie']-Wide Receiver-Bowie-6'3” 185-Pounds-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1228201' first='Dilon' last='Tallie'] is a wide receiver that is constantly perfecting his craft. He is a smooth route runner that uses his speed and creative route running to create separation from opposing defensive backs. Tallie is an effective receiver in the red zone. He has no trouble breaking away from an opposing cornerback to haul in key receptions. Over the past few weeks, Tallie has earned scholarship offers from Charlotte and the Colorado Buffaloes. He is a wide receiver with the ability to light up opposing defenses this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->