Must See 2026 Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Texas is home to some of the most talented high school football players. With a strong offseason of training, camp performances, and dominant 7-on-7 showings, several rising seniors are making waves and climbing the recruiting charts of college programs. From explosive skill players to dominant linemen, these athletes are turning heads and solidifying themselves as must-see prospects heading into the 2025 season. College coaches should keep a close eye on this emerging group of Texas standouts. We spotlight several athletes in the 2026 class who are making waves early this offseason.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1622470"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67ad518e0a8ba"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cook Jr. has the skill set of an elite cover cornerback. He is a sticky defender in press coverage, he had superb footwork combined with oily hips and his ability to change directions quickly enables him to stay locked at the hip with receivers in coverage. Cook Jr. is technically sound and he has violent hands with a stiff punch in close quarters to reroute wideouts at the point of attack. He has the speed to cover deep routes with ease. He had a stellar junior season, helping lead North Crowley to a state title. He saw his stock rise this past season and he picked offers from SFA, UTEP, Tulsa and Arkansas State in January.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1180281"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67ad518e0a916"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Arnot, a 6-foot-3, 175-pound quarterback, is making waves with his big arm, clean footwork, and strong pocket presence. He excels at throwing the deep ball and can escape pressure with ease, making plays with his feet. Recently named a top performer at the PRZ Lone Star 7v7 Showdown and the DR7 7v7 Tournament, Arnot is definitely a quarterback to watch. Expect his offer sheet to open up heading into his senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1334967"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67ad518e0a959"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rising senior quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='1334967' first='Landon' last='Gigliotta'] had a standout junior season, passing for 2,310 yards and 25 touchdowns while rushing for 532 yards and 3 touchdowns. He has a strong arm and athleticism, he excels in both the air and on the ground. Already holding an offer from Miami of Ohio, Gigliotta's recruitment should heat up as his senior season approaches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1194771"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67ad518e0a999"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Martin is a tight end to watch with a remarkable skill set. At 6-foot-4 and 245 pounds, he's a big target with great hands and a large catch radius. His ability to run crisp routes and get open, coupled with elite body control, makes him a dangerous threat in both the passing game and red zone. His stellar junior season included 51 receptions, 804 yards, and 11 touchdowns, averaging over 15 yards per catch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">On top of his football skills, Martin excels on the basketball court, adding to his athletic versatility. His recruitment is heating up, with offers from Arizona, Houston, Tulsa, Oregon State, Memphis, and Arizona State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->