TXPS Media Retreat Notable Standouts

The second installment of the TXPS Media Retreat was held at AP Ranch in Fort Worth Texas over the weekend. This is a showcase of some the top Private School talent from the state of Texas at the skill positions. TXPS Media puts on this showcase to give the players an opportunity to gain some exposure as they prepare for the upcoming season. For this article we spotlight several players who balled out and made big plays during the retreat.    Pile was impressive from the start. Each time that I have seen him this offseason, he has added bulk to his frame and more tools to his game. He is an elite pass catcher who has strong, reliable hands. Pile made multiple grabs with a defender hanging on to him and muscled through it coming down with the reception. His route running was precise and his footwork was clean and deliberate. The 6-foot 180 junior returns as one the top targets for Parish Episcopal and is establishing himself as one the top wideouts in the 2026 class in the state. Sitting at 23 total offers, from the likes of Oklahoma, Oregon, Virginia Tech and Tennessee to name a few, Pile is a national recruit. I expect him to be a key cog in the Panthers offense in 2024.     Sneed is big body pass catcher who runs crisp routes, he moves well in space and he has the short area quickness that enables him to get open. He is smooth route runner who uses his body to shield off defenders in close coverage to make contested catches. During the 1 on 1 session, Sneed made several grabs with defenders draped on his back. He has a large catch radius that enables him to high point the football in a jump ball situation. Sneed was impressive at the retreat and I expect a big year for the rising sophomore this fall.       Fields is a smooth route runner who gets off the ball quickly and this enables him to get open often. He has strong hands, he is sure handed in heavy traffic and this makes him a reliable target. Fields won several battles during the 1 on 1 session, using his extended reach to make contested grabs in front of defenders. In 2023, he had 702 yards with 11 touchdowns, helping Parish Episcopal win a third state title. Fields picked up a recent offer from Georgetown, to go along with offers from Arkansas State, North Texas and Sam Houston State.     Bingham is Mr. Excitement with the football in his hands. He was one of the most sure handed pass catchers at the TXPS Media Retreat. If the ball is in his vicinity, he is going to make the catch. He is a saucy route runner, with excellent quickness, he stacks defenders well at the snap and he has an array of moves that allowed him to win multiple reps at the retreat. Bingham he the skill set to play at the next level and should see his buzz on the recruiting trail pick up this season.     Williams Jr. has a long, lean frame at 6-foot-5, he has an enormous catch radius and he has a significant advantage in reach that enables him to elevate for jump balls and win. He moves fluidly with the ability to stop quickly and change directions. His route running was clean, which enabled him to win multiple 1 on 1 battles at the retreat. What was most impressive about his game, was his natural ball skills and his ability to play above the rim in the red zone. He is a versatile player who also plays in the secondary at All Saints. He has offers from Boise State, UNLV, Lamar, UTEP and Miami of Ohio to name a few.     Parkhurst has a big arm, he has the ability to fit the ball into small coverage windows and he has excellent touch on his deep ball. He throws well on the run and has the arm strength to complete passes outside the number on a rope. Parkhurst had a great camp over the weekend, showing that he has the skill set to make every throw on the route tree. He had a phenomenal junior season, passing for 2,372 yards, 25 touchdowns and he rushed for 843 yards with 9 touchdowns. Parkhurst recently committed to Rice University.     Richardson had a good showing at the TXPS Media Retreat. He is a sticky defender who plays the passing lanes aggressively and his ability to stay locked at the hip with receivers enabled him to deflect multiple passes. On film, he flashes as a player who plays with great leverage and he is a sure tackler in the open field. He was active in the All Saints secondary as a junior registering 30 tackles with 14 pass breakups.     Davis has a lean, athletic frame, he has a large catch radius and he has strong reliable hands that engulf the football. He is strong at the point of attack, which allows him to beat press coverage and he was able to get open, winning multiple reps at the retreat. Davis is quick off the ball and he moves fluidly in space. He had a productive sophomore season, hauling 32 catches for 638 yards and 6 touchdowns.       Davis has an extended reach that he uses to his advantage in press coverage. He transitions into his backpedal smoothly and his ability to flip his hips fluidly enables him to stay in receiver's hip pocket. He had several pass breakups during the 1 on 1 session, using his full skill set to play sticky defense. He has caught the eye of several college programs. Offers from Lamar, Baylor and Texas A&M, show that programs have recognized his potential to be a playmaker in the secondary.     Clark was one of the biggest surprises of the retreat. He showed excellent quickness off the ball, he is shifty in space and he moved fluidly which allowed him to win multiple reps during a competitive 1 on 1 period. His route running was crisp and this enabled him to create separation from defenders to make several contested grabs. Clark has a skill set that is tailor made to create mismatches because he has the quickness to win battles in close coverage.     Reasor has a lean, athletic frame with a large catch radius and he has reliable hands that attack the football in flight. He ran impressive routes at the retreat showcase, he is quick off the ball and his ability to get a deep bend at the top of his routes allowed him to create separation from defenders. Reasor has excellent body control and he was able to box out defenders in close quarters to win several contested grabs in the 1 on 1 portion of the camp. Reasor has a frame that is still maturing and his game will continue to rise as he continues to develop. He is going to be a prospect to keep an eye on this season at All Saints. He picked up his first offer this off-season from Miami of Ohio.     Mayfield was limited by an ankle injury but began the retreat going through drills and he was impressive. The defensive back coach who gave him praise early on during the footwork session. After reviewing his 2023 film, he showed his natural ball skills and he has a nose for the football. Mayfield tackles well in the open field by taking proper angles to the ball carrier. He has some juice to his game and will be a key returner for Parish Episcopal in the secondary.     Muhammad has a large wingspan that gives him a huge catch radius. He is a big body target who is stout at the point of attack and he has strong hands that swallow the football in flight. He has the quickness off the line to create space and this helped him win several 1 on 1 matchups at the retreat. His exceptional length enabled him to win on several big jump ball catches in the red zone 1 on 1 drill, showing that he can play above the rim. Muhammad flashes as a go to target on his film from 2023. He has the skill set to excel at runs after the catch and he is a powerful runner who breaks arm tackles. He lines up out wide or flexed out which allows him room to use his quickness to beat defenders in coverage. He picked up offers from Pittsburgh and North Texas this offseason. I expect his offer sheet to grow if he has another productive season this fall. He was selected 1st Team All-District and 2nd Team All-State in 2023.     Vessel has elite ball skills and he is a ballhawk in coverage who doesn't give ground easily in close quarters. His footwork is superb and he transitions into his backpedal smoothly. During the 1 on 1 period, he won the majority of his reps and hauled off several interceptions. Vessel is a sticky defender who is able to turn, cut and run with receivers, staying in phase, mirroring his opponent in coverage. He is technically sound and plays with a swagger. During the fall he plays on both sides of the football and this enables him to be a playmaker wherever he lines up.     Landon has a quick release, he has good pocket posture with clean footwork and he engages his hip to get extra torque on his throws. He has the arm strength to push the ball outside the numbers on a rope. Gigliotta has good touch on his deep and completed several passes over the top during the 1 on 1 session versus the defense. He excelled in the quarterback drills, his footwork was polished and during the long toss into the net he dropped the ball in the bucket frequently. I had a chance to see Landon on several occasions this off-season at several 7v7 events and he showed that he has the skill set of an elite passer. He picked up an offer from Miami (Ohio) this spring and he is poised to have a breakout season in 2024.     Knapp held his own on that TXPS Retreat, making several big throws during the 1 on 1 portion of the camp for completion. He has a quick release that enables him to fit the football into small coverage windows. His mechanics are polished and this allows him to be in rhythm and on time frequently. Knapp heads into his freshman season as one the class of 2028 passers in the state of Texas to keep an eye on.

The second installment of the TXPS Media Retreat was held at AP Ranch in Fort Worth Texas over the weekend. This is a showcase of some the top Private School talent from the state of Texas at the skill positions. TXPS Media puts on this showcase to give the players an opportunity to gain some exposure as they prepare for the upcoming season. For this article we spotlight several players who balled out and made big plays during the retreat.