One of the premier players in the state holding down one of the most historical starting QB spots in the country, Wise has continued to deliver in leading the Chaps this season. A true dual threat, Rees is a great athlete who can also make any throw on the field. He excels at sifting in and out of the pocket and making the decision of whether to take off or change arm angles and delivering a strike downfield. Wise has a great feel for the pocket and excels at standing in and delivering deep touch passes down the numbers. One of the best QBs in the state, Rees looks to add a rivalry win to a strong senior season before taking his talents to the Ole Miss Rebels.

After a shaky start to the season, Wise is coming off of two very solid starts and is looking to remind everyone why he’s poised to man the helm for Ole Miss after this season. Rees throws a great deep ball with anticipation and velocity both down the sideline and over the middle of the field. While he excels at standing in the pocket and delivering accurate strikes in the face of pressure, Wise also flashes the ability to extend plays with his legs. The Chaps’ senior leader will look to carry them to a big-time win tonight.

Rees has proven to be a steady and productive leader under center for Austin Westlake. He threw for over 2,500 yards and 24 touchdowns during the 2024 season, guiding the Chaparrals to a 12-2 record and a trip to the state championship. Rees operates with confidence in the pocket, showing strong command of the offense and the ability to deliver accurate throws to all levels of the field. Now committed to Ole Miss, the future Rebel enters his senior season with high expectations and a chance to cement his legacy at one of Texas’ premier programs as Westlake looks to finish what they started.

Westlake should be considered one of high school football’s versions of QBU. And Wise, the recent Ole Miss commit, is continuing that trend. A smooth operator with fluid release and great touch on deep balls, Wise is a stud in the pocket. He also displays accuracy on throws outside the pocket and under pressure. Additionally, Wise has sneaky speed and can break off long runs and even run through defenders. These dual-threat attributes allowed Rees to account for over 3,000 total yards and nearly 40 total touchdowns in 2024. The first team all-state signal caller should be in store for a monster senior year, where he will strive to lead the Chaps to a state title and prep for his next chapter in Oxford.

Wise had an outstanding junior season, leading Austin Westlake to a state title appearance in the 6A DI Championship game. A 1st Team All-District selection in 26-6A, Wise showcased his strong arm, excellent pocket mobility, and sharp field vision. A true dual-threat quarterback, he also made key plays in the running game.

Recently picking up an offer from UTSA, Wise has also been invited to the Elite 11 Regional Showcase. He is a rising prospect in the 2026 class.

Wise is one of fastest rising recruits in the 2026 class and the junior gunslinger is poised to make some noise this season. He had a coming out party in 2023, passing for over 1,800 yards with 21 touchdowns and rushing for 472 yards with 11 touchdowns. Wise has the arm talent to thread the needle into small coverage windows. He can push the ball deep with excellent touch and he has a quick release that enables him to work the short to intermediate areas with pinpoint accuracy. Wise is a duel threat, who can hurt defenses with his feet and he is deadly in the zone read run game. Wise is shaping up to be the next great signal caller to come out of Westlake and should continue to put pressure on defenses in 2024. College programs have taken notice. Offers have come in from SMU, North Texas, Oklahoma State, Texas Tech, Houston, Nebraska and UTEP.