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2024 El Paso, TX Athletes To Watch

2024 El Paso, TX Athletes To Watch
Photo: Diego Oaxaca – Twitter
Coach Scott Gonzalez
Coach Scott Gonzalez
April 13, 2023 @ 03:57 PM
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Mark Moore III
Mark Moore III 6'2" | 200 lbs | QB | 2024
TX
Mateo Grajeda
Mateo Grajeda 6'4" | 230 lbs | TE | 2024
TX
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Texas is a great state for High School Football Talent. Here are a few gifted athletes from El Paso, Texas that&nbsp; College Coaches need to keep an eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14450043" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shay Smith</a> - QB - Franklin High School - El Paso, Texas</strong> - Shay Smith is a 6'2” 210 lb. QB with tons of talent. He has a huge arm and can throw the deep ball with ease.&nbsp; Shay also has great accuracy and can zip the ball into tight windows. He feels pressure in the pocket well and extends plays with his feet. Smith has good vision and is dangerous with designed QB runs. This kid is flat out impressive. Shay currently has 5 offers from Texas Schools; Houston, Texas Tech, North Texas, SMU, and Texas State. I wouldn't be surprised if Shay catches some attention from Power 5 programs soon. Ranking: 4 Star Athlete.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/shaysmithQB7" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@ShaySmithQB7</a>&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='277690' first='Mateo' last='Grajeda'] - TE - Coronado High School - El Paso, Texas</strong> - [player_tooltip player_id='277690' first='Mateo' last='Grajeda'] is a massive 6'4” 235 lb Tight End from El Paso Texas. His frame allows him to get up above his defenders and high point the football. He also does a good job of using his body to box out defenders, and use his reach to catch the football away from them. Mateo can run routes off of the line of scrimmage, as well as split out wide. He has reliable hands and is a go-to on third down situations. He is just as effective in his run blocking. Once Mateo gets his hands on you, he has the strength to drive his defenders back away from the football. Matep Grajeda currently has NO OFFERS! His recruiting is going to blow up his senior year! Keep an eye on this kid. Ranking: 3 Star Athlete.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/MateoGrajeda19" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@MateoGrajeda19</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/athlete/14653092" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Diego Oaxaca</strong></a><strong> - WR - Montwood High School - El Paso, Texas </strong>- Diego Oaxaca is a 5'10” 175lb slot receiver that is incredibly gifted! He snags the ball out of the air with his hands. After the catch he runs strong, breaks tackles, and keeps those feet pumping fighting for every yard.. Diego is also very shifty and has the ability to shake defenders, and the acceleration to take it to the house. He accumulated over 1,362 Receiving yds and 16TDs as a junior. Diego will surely be a go to target for the Montwood offense in 2023. I am very excited to watch this young man's senior season! Trust me when I say this kid is a baller! Diego currently has no offers, but he has Division 1 talent.&nbsp; Ranking: 3 Star Athlete.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Twitter:<a href="https://twitter.com/Doaxaca_2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@Doaxaca_2</a>&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='618282' first='Mark' last='Moore III'] - QB - Americas High School El Paso, Texas</strong> - [player_tooltip player_id='618282' first='Mark' last='Moore III'] is a 6'1” 200lb Dual Threat Quarterback from El Paso, Texas. Moore has a good arm strength and the ability to thread the needle with his passes in tight coverage. His ability to scramble the pocket and extend plays with his feet has shown to be effective both in the pass game and scramble rushes. Keeps his eyes downfield when he scrambles. Moore accumulated over 1,000 yards passing and rushing as a junior. Keep an eye on [player_tooltip player_id='618282' first='Mark' last='Moore III'] during his senior season. Moore definitely has the talent to play at the next level! One NAIA Offer to Oklahoma Panhandle State. More to come. Ranking: 2 Star Athlete.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Twitter:<a href="https://twitter.com/1mark_moore" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@1Mark_Moore</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15296193" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brian Promesse</a> - RB - Americas High School - El Paso, Texas</strong> - Brian Promeese is a 5'10” versatile RB/WR in El Paso, TX. Brian runs the ball very well outside with the stretch and speed sweep. That is not to say that he can't earn those tough yards inside the tackles. Brian has the acceleration to hit those gaps when they open up. He has very good vision with the ball in his hands. He is also a good receiver when split out wide. I very much believe that Brian has the ability to play at the next level. Ranking: 2 Star Athlete.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/bpromesse5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@bpromesse5</a></strong>&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>More Exceptional athletes are currently being evaluated, and will be brought to you very soon!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you know of any athletes that I should take a look at, please don't hesitate to reach out to me on twitter <a href="http://www.twitter.com/coachsgz" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>@CoachSGZ.&nbsp;</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Texas is a great state for High School Football Talent. Here are a few gifted athletes from El Paso, Texas that  College Coaches need to keep an eye on.

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