2026 Playmakers Turning Heads in the Houston Area

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>The juniors have been making a name for themselves this season. They have been important pieces to their teams success and have looked impressive while doing their jobs. The players below are guys who have shown tremendous flashes on the field and who have made game-changing plays this season. These are players to know with the possibility of jumping up the rankings heading into next season! </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Chase Sanders | WR | Cy-Fair</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sanders is a true weapon and mismatch at the receiver position. Measuring around 6'4-6'5, Sanders towers over defensive backs and uses his basketball background to dominate in jump ball situations. He also happens to be a crisp route runner, creating separation by getting out of his breaks with power and quickness. Sanders is effective at all levels of the field and is physical after the catch. His hands are strong and he physically outmans the opposition. Sanders is a talented player who should be on radars of many. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1482824' first='James' last='Henderson'] | DB | Cypress Falls</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Henderson excels in bump and run coverage, using his hands and strength well to dictate opponents movements. He shows great footwork and shadows receivers very well, rarely losing technique and staying in position to make plays on the ball. Henderson displays great recovery skills and plays through the receivers hands, knocking the ball out last minute to cause big stops. Henderson will continue to develop into a lockdown and be a popular name this offseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17904456/66e3c2265940df518061373e' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-671ac027cfc58"} /--> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1650046' first='Ty' last='Sexton'] | WR | Bridgeland</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sexton's drive off the snap with quickness and elusiveness creates tons of space for him. He is a clean route runner, capable of running the entire route tree and generating success after the catch. Sexton is shifty and shows excellent footwork, beating press with tremendous skill. He is explosive and is the player to get the ball to when a big play is needed. Sexton is a name to know in the area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17958978/66d32abc626c2d659345c4cb' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-671afb07bbc98"} /--> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Keyan Pickett | S | Cypress Woods</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pickett is a defensive menace in run support for the Wildcats. He plays the run very well, filling gaps and flying downhill to keep containment when needed. Pickett is a physical tackler and shows tremendous closing speed. He reads and reacts in a hurry, showing very little hesitation and firing out of a cannon to the ball. Pickett plays well in space and leads the Wildcats in interceptions this season as well. He shows much promise in his game and is a player to get familiar with.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18265314/67021c8c4a4a5e65541a443b' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-671afb07bbcc3"} /--> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Johnathan Joseph | DB | Stratford</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Joseph has been cooking this season as both a return man and from his corner position. He has been lockdown, anticipating routes and using his quickness to jump them leading to turnovers. Joseph uses his eyes well, reading and diagnosing plays quickly. He is a great open-field tackler and limits the chances of big plays. As a return man, Joseph is a momentum-shifter. He finds an opening and its "bye-bye". Joseph flips the field and gets his team in position to score on majority of returns. He will be a top name to know by the end of this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->