Third Round Prospects to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The playoffs in the state of Texas are approaching the Arlington destination quickly. With matchups taking place on Friday and Saturday this week. We are going to highlight some prospects to keep an eye on this week. Leading up to the games this week, I would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! Make sure you have time for all the family events and enjoy the holidays!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='408032' first='Caden' last='Durham']-Running Back-Duncanville-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='408032' first='Caden' last='Durham'] is a running back that has no problem finding the rushing lanes to run through. Durham is a difficult running back to bring down and he has the ability to shake off opposing defenders. The Duncanville running back has racked up over 1,100 yards this season and looks to continue his productive season as the playoffs continue. Durham is a player to watch out for this week. Duncanville takes on the Woodlands, in what should be a great matchup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ray Guillory-Running Back-Aledo-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Aledo is a talented football team with prospects that will be playing at the next level in the future. Ray Guillory is a running back that has tremendous speed. He has the patience to allow the rushing lane to develop before exploding through the hole. Guillory just has the ability to make people miss and he does a great job of getting into the open field. He is a prospect to watch out for this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='950579' first='Jett' last='Surratt']-Quarterback-Carthage-2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Carthage signal caller is going to cause plenty of problems for opposing defenses over the next couple of years. Surratt is a quarterback that makes good decisions with the football. He does not try to force the ball into unfavorable situations. Meanwhile, he has the accuracy to fit the ball into some tight windows. Surratt is a prospect to watch out for this week. During the season, the Carthage quarterback threw 26 touchdown passes and he is capable of lighting up opposing defenses when he is hot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='431072' first='Taz' last='Williams Jr.']-Wide Receiver-Red Oak-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='431072' first='Taz' last='Williams Jr.'] is a wide receiver that just makes plays with the ball in his hands. He is a great playmaker with the ball in his hands. Williams Jr. knows how to get open and uses his athletic ability well. He is a threat to take it the distance from anywhere on the field. Williams Jr. does not have a problem high pointing the football in the end zone. He is a prospect to watch out for this week. Williams Jr. recruiting over the next year is going to be something to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ahkhari Johnson-Athlete-Pleasant Grove-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson is the type of player that can and will hurt you on both sides of the ball. On the offensive side, he is a dynamic athlete that can create big plays with the football. Johnson has the speed to get by opposing defenders. Meanwhile, on the defensive end he has the ability to completely lock one side of the field down for opposing defenses. He is another prospect to watch out for this week in the playoffs this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->