Second Round Lone Star Prospects to Watch
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In a few short hours, the second round of the UIL Playoffs will be in full swing in the Lone Star State. We are going to highlight several prospects with the potential to have strong playoff performances in the second…
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Continue ReadingIn a few short hours, the second round of the UIL Playoffs will be in full swing in the Lone Star State. We are going to highlight several prospects with the potential to have strong playoff performances in the second round. It should be another exciting week of playoff football across Texas this week.
Jayden Shelton Jayden Shelton 6'1" | 190 lbs | LB South Oak Cliff | 2025 State TX -Linebacker-South Oak Cliff-2025
Jayden Shelton Jayden Shelton 6'1" | 190 lbs | LB South Oak Cliff | 2025 State TX is a linebacker that has a high motor and that is all over the field for South Oak Cliff. He does an impressive job of getting off of blocks and getting to the ball carrier. Shelton has the speed to pursue and run down the ball carrier. He is a difficult player for opposing offensive lines to account for on the field. Shelton has the potential to have a strong performance in the second round of the playoffs. South Oak Cliff always has a talented team, and this season has not been any different.
Michael Moshier-Quarterback-Silsbee-2025
The Silsbee signal caller does an impressive job of throwing the football with accuracy. Moshier is able to fit the ball into some tight windows. He is a quarterback that is able to extend the play and keep his eyes down the field. Moshier is a quarterback that can use his legs to pick up yards on the ground. The Silsbee quarterback has the potential to have a big night this week as the playoffs continue. Moshier is a player to watch out for over the next few months.
Eli Luco-Running Back-Goliad-2024
Eli Luco has the talent of making opposing defenders miss while trying to bring him down. The Goliad running back mixes impressive speed with the ability to shake off opposing defenders. He does a good job of allowing his blockers to set up blocks and clear a rushing lane. Luco has the talent and the potential to have a big performance in the second round of the playoffs this week. Luco has had a strong season and I look for that trend to continue in the playoffs this week.
Tradarian Ball Tradarian Ball 5'11" | 185 lbs | RB Texas High | 2026 State TX -Running Back-Texas-2026
The Texas high running back is a player that we have discussed several times throughout the year. Ball has excellent speed and is a nightmare for opposing defenders to bring down. He is the type of running back that can get to the second level in the blink of an eye. Ball can make people miss, whether it is running between the tackles or cutting the run down the sideline. He is a running back with the potential to have a big performance in the second round of the playoffs.
Quanell Farrakhan Jr. Quanell Farrakhan Jr. 6'1" | 170 lbs | WR The Woodlands | 2025 State TX -Wide Receiver-The Woodlands-2025
The Woodlands’ wide receiver is a player that has excellent speed. Farrakhan Jr. has the versatility to put in work on special teams. He has the kind of speed that causes plenty of headaches for opposing defensive backs. Farrakhan Jr. is a player that can make people miss and he is dangerous when he gets into the open field. He has had a strong season for the Woodlands and he is a player to watch out for the in playoffs.