Lone Star Recruiting News and Notes 1-3-24

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the next few weeks, recruiting news will dominate the news around football. The college football national championship will be decided next Monday night and recruiting will dominate the focus for most coaches. In today's article, we are going to get caught up on recruiting headlines across the state of Texas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Luke Carmey-Quarterback-Dallas Christian School-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='432346' first='Luke' last='Carney'] is one signal caller that is attracting plenty of recruiting attention. The Dallas Christian School product is starting to see his recruiting take off. He is a player that fits the ball into his wide receivers with impressive accuracy. Carney has the talent to be able to throw his wide receivers open. He has the mobility to escape the pocket and use his legs to extend drives. Meanwhile, he does a good job of keeping his eyes down the field, looking to make the throw. Last week, Carney earned a scholarship offer from South Florida. He is a prospect to watch out for in 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kacee Evans-Linebacker-Crosby-2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the past few seasons, Kacee Evans has done a great job of putting his quickness and speed on display. The Crosby linebacker does a great job of getting away from blocks and hauling down the ball carrier. Evans can rush the passer and force the quarterback to get rid of the ball quicker or even bring down the quarterback. He earned a scholarship over the break from Texas-Wesleyan. Evans is a prospect to watch out for in the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='409112' first='Montre' last='Jackson']-Defensive Back-Lakeview Centennial-2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='409112' first='Montre' last='Jackson'] is a cornerback that has excellent speed in the secondary. He does a great job of playing the ball while it is in the air. Jackson forces opposing wide receivers to adjust to his speed and quickness. He can create turnovers in the blink of an eye and take it back the opposite direction. Over the break, Jackson earned a scholarship offer from the Texas Tech Red Raiders. He is a prospect to watch out for over the next few seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1022786' first='Emeka' last='Ugorji']-Offensive Line-South Oak Cliff-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1022786' first='Emeka' last='Ugorji'] is an offensive tackle that plays with a chip on his shoulder for South Oak Cliff. On rushing plays, he can drive opposing defenders out of the picture or to the ground. Ugorji does a great job of using his power and speed mix. Fires out of the stance with good speed and will more than hold his own against the opposing pass rush. Last week, Ugorji earned scholarship offers from Texas-San Antonio and North Texas. He has the potential to see playing time on Saturdays in the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Elijah Pratt-Defensive Back-Mansfield Timberview-2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Elijah Pratt is a cornerback that does not have a problem with jumping the pass routes. He has the ability to take off with the football the opposite direction. Pratt does an impressive job of playing the ball while it is in the air. The Timberview prospect does not shy away from making the tackle and seems to be always around the ball carrier. Last week, Pratt earned a scholarship offer from the Tulsa Golden Hurricane. He has the potential for a big 2024 football season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->