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Some names to keep an eye on this offseason

Some names to keep an eye on this offseason
Deral Miller
Deral Miller
December 15, 2023 @ 04:49 PM
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Brandon Ford
Brandon Ford 6'0" | 180 lbs | DB | 2026
TX
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Ford stands at 6'0 173 and already has 3 D1 offers from Texas State, U Conn and Arizona State. 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With the Texas State Championship games underway and more around there corner, there will be some names who are sure to garner a number of offers this offseason and some have already begun picking up steam since their seasons ended abruptly.

Alberto De La Garza Jr.

Alberto De La Garza Jr.

HEIGHT 6'1"
POS DB
CLASS 2025

Alberto De La Garza Jr.

School: Uvalde HS
Club: 4th Quarter Pressure
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Brandon Ford Brandon Ford Brandon Ford 6'0" | 180 lbs | DB Crowley | 2026 State TX

HEIGHT 6'0"
POS DB
CLASS 2026

Brandon Ford Brandon Ford Brandon Ford 6'0" | 180 lbs | DB Crowley | 2026 State TX

School: Crowley HS
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Payton Matthews

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HEIGHT 6'0"
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CLASS 2025

Payton Matthews

School: Harlan HS
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HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 200
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Kris Pinder

HEIGHT 6'3"
POS ATH
CLASS 2025

Kris Pinder

School: Brandeis HS
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