3A D1: District Eight’s Top Returners

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3A D1 is loaded with talent; whether it's future FBS signees or lower-level hidden gems. Today, I'm narrowing in on the top returners in District Eight. These prospects were standouts last season and are names you need to know heading into the fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As always, If you have someone you think I need to see, please DM them to me on Twitter at @hsfbscout!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>WR:</em></strong> <em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1651104' first='Jayden' last='Riley'], 5'7" 175, Atlanta, 2026</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A jitterbug-type slot receiver with production, wiggle, vision, and surprising strength after the catch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>QB: Peyton Harrison, 6'2" 185, Atlanta, 2025</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A nifty runner on the ground with the change of direction to make you look silly and the arm to make tough fieldside throws.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>WR: [player_tooltip player_id='1421112' first='Markeylin' last='Batton'], 5'11" 175, Atlanta, 2025</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Patience, power, toughness, and contact balance are staples of Mr. Batton's game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>WR: Brayson Woods, 6'2" 185, Gladewater, 2026</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An emerging young prospect with solid length, strong hands through contested catches, and can generate explosive plays at multiple positions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>RB: [player_tooltip player_id='1188516' first='Carsin' last='Cooper'] 5'11" 200, Gladewater, 2026</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A downhill work-horse back with burst, build-up speed, composure through tackle attempts, and an overall aggressive running style. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>LB: [player_tooltip player_id='526300' first='Cason' last='Patterson'] 6" 210, Sabine, 2025</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A calculated &amp; disruptive inside linebacker prospect with ball skills in zone coverage and the short area quickness to make blockers miss at the point of attack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>ATH: [player_tooltip player_id='1421206' first='Colt' last='Sparks'], 6'5" 210, Sabine, 2025</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sparks is a highly skilled recruit with size, speed, athleticism, leaping ability, and body control.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>OL: Kolton Lee, 6" 250, Sabine, 2025</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This young man may be undersized, but he plays angry, punches on a rise, and can displace defenders at his own will. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>WR: Chris Love, 6'3" 170, Jefferson, 2025</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A smooth long strider that plucks the football out of the air and has impressive make-you-miss ability for a bigger wideout. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>RB: [player_tooltip player_id='286373' first='Kamran' last='Williams'] 5'10" 180, Jefferson, 2025</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kamran put up imposing numbers last fall, finishing with 1,983 yards &amp; 24 touchdowns. He did it with speed, awareness, poise through contact, and a nasty jump cut.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>WR: Travis Gray Jr., 5'10" 150, Jefferson, 2027</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The lone freshman on this list showed slip in space, the ability to decelerate &amp; stop on a dime, and can consistently stretch the field vertically against nosey defenders. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>OL: Zach Hulscher, 6'4" 310, Jefferson, 2026</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Zach has the size, he moves fairly well for a big man and can get pretty nasty from time to time as a run blocker. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>DB: Luke Sigler, 6'3" 185, Tatum, 2025</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Luke is a longer safety prospect with quality ball skills, overall solid range, and can fit inside the box in run support. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>WR: [player_tooltip player_id='980889' first='Dequane' last='Prevo'] 5'11" 170, Liberty-Eylau, 2026</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A sure-handed receiver with composure, buttery smooth hips, and the ability to slip behind coverage on called rollouts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->