Standout 2026s in the Houston Area

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>The class of 2026 have been impressive this season, making them the talk of the town and players high on many lists in the area. Below are players who have shown dominance in their play and guys who have stepped up at important times for the squads. These are players who will be at the top of their positions by the end of this season and names to remember heading into next.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Damion Jones | OT | Cypress Woods</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jones is a wall in pass pro. He shows quick feet with great movement, mirroring opponents and staying balanced to keep pockets clean. Jones does a great job of not getting overextended and maintaining a strong, solid base. He has a long reach and a solid punch that keeps rushers at bay. Jones is an agile tackle who can pull and be a lead blocker on runs, clearing the path for his backs. He knows how to position himself in-between defenders and the ball, keeping his teammates up and unbothered. Jones is an impressive player and will be a player on many radars at the end of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18064403/670ab8fdb452005df8b54fc0' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6720685264ecc"} /--> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1653965' first='Tanner' last='West'] | ATH | Katy Jordan</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>West has shown his versatility once again this season, being a playmaker wherever positioned. He is an athlete who generates positives plays with the ball in his possession. West is a mismatch in the slot, using his quickness to create separation from defenders. He is dangerous after the catch, turning upfield and using his skill to get past the opposition in the open field. West is a strong runner who hits running lanes with power and explosion. Once he locates an opening he shows great acceleration to get to the next levels. This season, West has accounted for over 600 all-purpose yards and 8 total touchdowns. West will be a popular name in the area at his position and is a player to catch in action on the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18710642/66f8161a4b51928926c031d8' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6720685264eff"} /--> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Riley Jones | S | Tompkins</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jones has come up big in moments for the Falcon defense this season. He has shown confidence in coverage, taking on one-on-one battles and winning them at crucial times. Jones moves well in the secondary, roaming the backend and limiting explosive plays when he can. Jones is a solid tackler in space, getting downhill and wrapping up for minimal gains. His ability to play the ball in the air and separate players from the ball is his standout feature. Jones continues to grow on the field and make a name for himself while contributing to the teams success.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15186865/6701e8990d70d6a671a152f3' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6720685264f1f"} /--> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1517050' first='Daryl' last='Campbell'] | DT | Paetow</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Campbell is a dominate force in the interior of the line. He has incredible strength which he uses to move opponents out of the way with ease. Campbell has a powerful first strike that stuns and keeps blockers off of his body. He follows the punch with locating the ball and shedding blocks to make impactful plays in the backfield. Campbell has quick feet and shows incredible awareness from the position. Campbell causes havoc in the interior of the line of scrimmage and can disrupt an entire game plan with his play. He will be among the top players at the position heading into next season if he isn't now.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16883550/6700159272718298bff851d0' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6720685264f4d"} /--> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1629265' first='Calvin' last='Thomas'] | OLB | Cypress Ranch</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thomas is very productive from the outside backer position, making an impact by rushing off the edge and making impressive tackles in space. He is a click and clack player, reading keys, diagnosing plays, and reacting with tremendous quickness. Thomas moves fluidly in space and uses his quickness to avoid blockers to make stops before they gain momentum. Thomas keeps containment on the edge and has the athleticism to chase anybody and bring them down. He shows much promise in his game and is a player to keep eyes on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17959459/671e7ba8cd261424dabb7013' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6720685264f80"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->