Lone Star Recruiting News and Notes 11-14-23

Tom Tabler November 14, 2023 @ 06:49 AM

Recruiting news does not slow down even with the UIL Playoffs in full swing across the state of Texas. We are going to look at some prospects that are taking recruiting visits, earning scholarships, or placing commitments. It was another busy week across the Lone Star State with plenty of recruiting news taking place.   K.J. Edwards-Running Back-Carthage-2026   An explosive running back that has no problem finding the rushing lanes. Edwards does a great job of allowing his blockers to open the rushing lanes. He has good vision to go along with impressive speed. Edwards is a running back that can carry the ball between the tackles and essentially just bounce off of defenders. Meanwhile, he has the speed and the ability to catch the ball and be used in the passing game. Last week, the Georgia Bulldogs extended a scholarship offer his way. He is a player to watch out for at the running back position.   [player_tooltip player_id='801849' first='Peyton' last='Miller']-Offensive Line-Anna-2027   [player_tooltip player_id='801849' first='Peyton' last='Miller'] is a versatile offensive lineman that can play all along the offensive front. Miller comes out of the stance quickly and gets into the opposing defensive lineman with impressive speed. He has the power to drive an opposing defensive lineman to the ground. Miller earned a scholarship offer from the Baylor Bears last week. The Anna offensive lineman is a prospect to keep an eye on over the next couple of seasons.   [player_tooltip player_id='595870' first='Khalil' last='Dumas']-Defensive Back-Johnson-2024   [player_tooltip player_id='595870' first='Khalil' last='Dumas'] has the versatility to see playing time on both sides of the ball. He is a prospect which possesses good hands and is capable of hauling in passes at the wide receiver or defensive back positions. Looking primarily, at the defensive side of the ball. Dumas has the ability to separate the ball from the ball carrier. He does an impressive job of battling the opposing wide receiver for the football. Dumas earned a scholarship offer from Southwestern Assemblies of God University a week ago. He is a prospect to watch out for at the next level.   Ekow Taylor-Defensive Line-Fossil Ridge-2024   The Fossil Ridge defensive lineman comes off of the edge quickly. Taylor can disrupt both the passing and rushing attacks of the opposing offense. He does a good job of defeating blocks and getting into the opposing offensive backfield. Taylor uses his speed well to get to the ball carrier. The talented defensive lineman earned a scholarship from Stephen F. Austin last week. He is a prospect to watch out for over the next couple of seasons at the next level.   [player_tooltip player_id='1150427' first='Marcus' last='Garcia']-Defensive Line-Denton Ryan-2025   Garcia is an athletic defensive lineman that can play all along the defensive line. He can shift from the tackle to the defensive end position with little difficulty. Garcia has good power and does an impressive job of driving the opposing offensive lineman back into his quarterback. Over the next couple of seasons, Garcia is a defensive prospect that has the ability to take over games on the defensive side of the ball. Last week, Garcia earned a scholarship offer from the University of Missouri.

Recruiting news does not slow down even with the UIL Playoffs in full swing across the state of Texas. We are going to look at some prospects that are taking recruiting visits, earning scholarships, or placing commitments. It was another busy week across the Lone Star State with plenty of recruiting news taking place.