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Central Texas Stars: Offensive Sophomores Balling Out

Central Texas Stars: Offensive Sophomores Balling Out
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Cole Dobbins
Cole Dobbins October 13, 2025 @ 05:15 PM
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Hayes Paddock
Hayes Paddock 5'8" | 165 lbs | RB/LB | 2028
TX
Jaylen McKane
Jaylen McKane 5'8" | 155 lbs | RB | 2028
TX
Jordan Anderson
Jordan Anderson 6'0" | 180 lbs | WR | 2028
TX
Jaxon Schad
Jaxon Schad 5'11" | 160 lbs | QB | 2028
TX
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we approach the back end of the season, the Central Texas region has provided some great team and player stories throughout the past few months. One trend in particular that has been exciting to watch on the gridiron has been the electric sophomore production across the region. From returning starters to breakout stars, let's check out six of the best offensive standouts from the class of 2028 this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["963778"],"_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-68ed5bb8b93f8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Schad has been incredible this season, leading the Wolves to a 6-1 start while averaging over 50 points per game. He's showcased a stellar combination of gunslinging and dual-threat ability, producing a ridiculous 35 total touchdowns through 7 games. Jaxon is averaging over 300 yards per game passing and has added 129 on the ground. He has some of the best raw arm strength in the state and excels at delivering accurate deep passes in the face of pressure while switching arm angles. He has a smooth release and displays the ability to fit strikes in tight windows at all levels of the field. Schad has received offers from 6 schools, including Texas Tech, SMU, and UAB.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JaxonSchad15/status/1977541128699208182","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JaxonSchad15/status/1977541128699208182 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Marlyn Smith","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"200","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2409","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Killeen Ellison","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68ed5bb8b95e3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Despite the tough start to the season for the Eagles, their leader of the offense has evolved into an explosive dual-threat and keeps them in games every week. Smith is one of the best in the state at evading pressure in the pocket, displaying the ability to either break off long runs or extend plays and complete passes off his back foot. Marlyn throws a great deep ball down the middle of the field, showcasing great touch and accuracy. He is also very instinctive as a runner out of the backfield and flashes make-you-miss ability. Smith has produced nearly 1,800 yards and 19 TDs to only 1 interception this season, and he will look to help turn around the Eagles season and wheel them to a playoff run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/24129839/68d9a13b995795267a95bc96' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68ed79994b17d"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Hayes Paddock","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'8u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"165","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Austin St. Andrew's","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68ed5bb8b9708"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Highlanders' star tailback has been consistently great this season and had one of the statewide performances of the season last week. In a Week 7 win over Greenhill, Paddock contributed nearly 400 total yards, including 300 exactly on the ground. He also scored 5 touchdowns in a historic performance. He sets up his blocks and explosive runs with great vision and burst through the line of scrimmage. Hayes then takes off into and past the third level with his 4.5 speed. He also excels as a checkdown crease-finder in the passing game. Through six games, Paddock has totaled exactly 1,000 scrimmage yards and 15 touchdowns. Expect the Highlanders to ride the hot hand down the stretch as the young star continues to break out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18231528/68eaeea6087165fff9b3da64' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68ed79994b21d"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1865918"],"_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-68ed5bb8b97b7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">After a small sample size of a freshman season, McKane has completely broken out through 7 games this year, averaging over 100 rushing yards per game. Jaylen showcases stellar vision to hop-cut ability around the line of scrimmage and has the top-end speed to break off long runs past the secondary. He is physical in between the tackles with great contact balance and has the elusiveness and acceleration to finish runs outside. Jaylen has compiled over 950 total yards and 13 touchdowns through 7 games, while toting the rock for 7.7 per carry. His play has led to him picking up an offer from Washington State. Expect a strong finish to the season for him and the Warriors.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17988683/68e14afec314b519d22f6387' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68ed79994b285"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1815703"],"_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-68ed5bb8b988b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The second half of a dominant Wolves' air attack duo, Anderson has been one of the best wideouts in the state this season, regardless of class. While Jordan shares targets with the number 6 leading receiver in the state, it has not stopped him from totaling nearly 700 yards and 12 TDs through 7 games. The all-around pass catcher is a brilliant route runner and excels at catching passes out in front. Jordan is great in the deep part of the field but also really thrives in after the catch opportunities. Another part of Anderson's talent that doesn't show up in the stat sheet is his immense value in the run game as a blocker. The do-it-all emerging star recently picked up offers from SMU and Houston. He'll look to stay hot to finish the season for the prolific Wolves offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22886676/68eab2f2456e0b1b84959470' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68ed79994b2f3"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Malakai Iverson","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"190","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2410","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Somerset","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68ed5bb8b9a29"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The athletic speedster (4.4 40) in Iverson has been an electric TD machine this season, reeling in 12 scores through just 5 games so far. With a great release at the line of scrimmage and strong double moves, Iverson is a massive deep ball threat. His most impressive plays have come in contested catch opportunities, always boxing out DBs with his strong frame, high pointing, and reeling in passes with great hands. In his five games of work, Malakai has over 550 receiving yards to an average of over 20 yards per catch. He is a monster at taking the top off the defense and has received mid-season offers from UTSA and Texas State thanks to his explosive and productive play. He will continue to play a pivotal role down the stretch for the Bulldogs' offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/malakaiiverson/status/1976134554495656399","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/malakaiiverson/status/1976134554495656399 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

As we approach the back end of the season, the Central Texas region has provided some great team and player stories throughout the past few months. One trend in particular that has been exciting to watch on the gridiron has been the electric sophomore production across the region. From returning starters to breakout stars, let's check out six of the best offensive standouts from the class of 2028 this season.

Jaxon Schad

Jaxon Schad

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HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 160
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CLASS 2028
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Jaxon
Schad QB
Class
2028
Height
5'11"
Weight
160
HS
Weiss
|
TX
Central Texas Stars: Offensive Sophomores Balling Out
Schad has been incredible this season, leading the Wolves to a 6-1 start while averaging over 50 points...
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School: Weiss
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Marlyn Smith

Marlyn Smith

HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 200
POS QB
CLASS 2028

Marlyn Smith

School: Killeen Ellison
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Hayes Paddock

Hayes Paddock

HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 165
POS RB
CLASS 2028

Hayes Paddock

School: Austin St. Andrew's
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Jaylen McKane

Jaylen McKane

HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 155
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CLASS 2028
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Jaylen
McKane RB
Class
2028
Height
5'8"
Weight
155
HS
Cornerstone Christian
|
TX
Central Texas Stars: Offensive Sophomores Balling Out
After a small sample size of a freshman season, McKane has completely broken out through 7 games this...
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State: Texas
School: Cornerstone Christian
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Jordan Anderson

Jordan Anderson

TX
WR
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 180
POS WR
CLASS 2028
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Jordan
Anderson WR
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
Weight
180
HS
Weiss ( Austin, TX )
|
TX
Central Texas Stars: Offensive Sophomores Balling Out
The second half of a dominant Wolves’ air attack duo, Anderson has been one of the best wideouts...
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State: Texas
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Malakai Iverson

Malakai Iverson

HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 190
POS WR
CLASS 2028

Malakai Iverson

School: Somerset
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