Lone Star Recruiting News and Notes 12-19-23

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Tom Tabler December 19, 2023 @ 01:32 AM

The UIL Playoffs are in the books. As always, the playoffs in the Lone Star State did not disappoint. Meanwhile, recruiting news is not slowing down one bit as we approach the early signing day. In this article, we are going to highlight several prospects making recruiting headlines this week.   [player_tooltip player_id='284176' first='Kohen' last='Brown']-Wide Receiver-Waxahachie-2026   [player_tooltip player_id='284176' first='Kohen' last='Brown'] is a wide receiver that does an impressive job of using his crisp routes to create separation from opposing defenders. Brown has good hands and is dangerous when he gets into the open field. He is a wide receiver that has started to open eyes this season. The Waxahachie wide receiver spent the weekend visiting the SMU coaching staff. Brown is a wide receiver to watch out for over the next couple of seasons.   [player_tooltip player_id='286374' first='Riley' last='Wormley']-Running Back-Southlake Carroll-2025   The Southlake Carroll running back is a prospect that has tremendous versatility. Wormley can line up all over the field on the offensive side of the ball. He is a running back that has good vision and knows when to cut the run to the outside. Wormley has impressive speed, and he can get to the second level quickly. Last week, Wormley earned a scholarship offer from the Oregon Ducks. He is a player to watch out for next season.   [player_tooltip player_id='803114' first='Kaydon' last='Finley']-Wide Receiver-Aledo-2026   [player_tooltip player_id='803114' first='Kaydon' last='Finley'] is a player that can play several positions on the offensive side of the ball. Finley can play the tight end position and block for his teammate. Meanwhile, he is capable of being split out wide to play the wide receiver position. Finley has the athleticism to create plenty of problems for opposing defensive backs. The Oregon Ducks are doing a good job of planning for the future. The Ducks' coaching staff extended a scholarship to Finley last week. Finley is a prospect to watch out for at multiple positions over the next few seasons.   [player_tooltip player_id='276119' first='Hudson' last='Emeterio']-Linebacker-Argyle-2024   The Lone Star State is never at a shortage for talented prospects on the defensive side of the ball. Emeterio is a linebacker that does an impressive job of defeating blocks and getting to the ball carrier. Emeterio does not have a problem bringing down the ball carrier and he does a great job of using his quickness to get to the man with the football. The Argyle linebacker has committed to play his college football for the Mean Green of North Texas.   Timothy Saunders Jr.-Running Back-Cypress Springs-2024   The Cypress Springs running back does a great job of allowing his blockers to open up a rushing lane before exploding through the hole. Saunders Jr. does a great job of picking out his rushing lanes. He is a running back that gets into the open field quickly and has a knack for making opposing defenders miss. Last week, Saunders Jr. earned a scholarship offer from Minot State. He has the potential to see plenty of playing time on Saturdays in the future.

The UIL Playoffs are in the books. As always, the playoffs in the Lone Star State did not disappoint. Meanwhile, recruiting news is not slowing down one bit as we approach the early signing day. In this article, we are going to highlight several prospects making recruiting headlines this week.