Texas Tough: Trending Offseason Stock Risers
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This article will feature playmakers who have seen their profiles on the recruiting trail rise this offseason and several who have turned heads at camps and on the 7v7 circuits this season. These are athletes who have the skill sets…
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Continue ReadingThis article will feature playmakers who have seen their profiles on the recruiting trail rise this offseason and several who have turned heads at camps and on the 7v7 circuits this season. These are athletes who have the skill sets to play the next level and have showed that they are names to know in the state of Texas heading into the spring and the upcoming fall 2024 season.
Morcos has elite arm talent, he has the skill set to spray the route tree with pinpoint accuracy and he has great touch on his deep ball. He sees the field well, he has a quick release and his ability to get rid of the football in rhythm and on time makes him a handful to deal with offensively. Eli has the athleticism and speed to be a threat in the running game, in 2023 he rushed for 584 yards and 12 touchdowns. Moros has been on fire on the 7v7 circuit this offseason, he has been surgical, showing the ability to make off platform throws, shredding defenses by making tight throws into small passing windows and his ability to be extremely accurate are traits that have surfaced each time I have seen him. Morcos has seen his recruiting heat up this offseason, picking up offers from Appalachian State, UTEP, Coastal Carolina, Louisiana, Illinois State, Sam Houston and Navy.
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Peeler is an explosive player, who runs superb routes, he has the speed to stretch the field and he is an explosive leaper who plays above the rim. He has strong hands that attack the football at the catch point and he makes grabs in heavy traffic allowing him to be a reliable target. I was introduced to Peeler at a recent 7v7 tournament in Dallas, he had a monster Sunday, showing the ability to get deep using his speed to blow by defenders. Kohen has a lean, rangy frame, with an extended catch radius and he will be able to add bulk at the next level. He has an offer from Arizona State but his recruitment should pick up as he gets more eyes on him this offseason.
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Brown is an explosive playmaker, who plays above the rim, he has the speed to get by the defense and stretch the field and he is a big play waiting to happen wherever he lines up. He has a long, lean athletic frame with a huge catch radius and he has strong, large mitts that attack the football in flight. Brown is a sure handed receiver who runs sharp routes, he has the ability to change directions quickly and he gets in and out of his breaks under control making him a reliable target. Get the ball in his hands and big plays happen. Carterrious has elite body control, he has the ability to explode, leap and win on the 50/50 jump ball and make it look easy. He plays fast but under control and he has the ability to take over games. One the top receiving talents in the class of 2025, he has double digit offers that include, Sam Houston, Texas State, North Texas, Toledo, Utah, LaTech, Bowling Green and Texas.
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Reggie is one of the most versatile players in his class, starting at quarterback for Heights, filling up the stat sheet, registering 1,451 passing yards with 14 passing touchdowns, adding 431 rushing yards and 8 rushing touchdowns in 2023. He has excellent pocket presence, he has a strong arm with a quick release and he has good touch on his deep ball. His ability to make throws on the run to elude pressure, enables him to make plays outside the pocket. McNeal Jr. has the speed to use his legs in the running game and he is an elusive runner in the open field. Reggie is a twitchy athlete, who has the skill set to be an explosive receiver, he runs crisp routes and he tracks the ball well in flight with late hands. Seeing McNeal Jr. at several 7v7 tournaments, left no doubt that he has the skill set to be a dominate wideout, he gets open easily, showing an explosive burst and he had several high point grabs, showing that he can play above the rim. College programs will get eyes on him this offseason, as he has gathered a handful of camp invites. He is definitely a versatile athlete to keep a close eye on.
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Cormier is a twitchy athlete, who has the ability to start and stop on a dime and his explosiveness of the off the ball offensively enables him to get open early in his routes. He runs crisp routes, he gets in and out of his breaks quickly and he has the skill set that allows him to win no matter what coverage is being played. Zaylen is an explosive runner with excellent speed who excels at extending plays after the catch and he has the ability to make defenders miss in the open field. Zaylen makes plays on both sides of the football, lining up at safety, making plays on the backend showing great speed. Cormier has picked up recent offers from Houston, North Texas and Jackson State, adding to his double digit list of offers. He is a game changer who is a prospect to keep an eye on this offseason and you can expect more offers to come his way.