Mario Buford
Status:
Uncommitted
HIGH SCHOOL

Mario Buford

Cornerback
6′0″ / 165 lbs
DeSoto, TX
DeSoto
Class of 2024
Rating: 87
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National Avg
Rating: 88.5
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School Preferences

School
Interest
Offer
Official Visit
Arizona
Medium
Arkansas
Medium
Boston College
Medium
Central Florida
Medium
Georgia Tech
Medium
Illinois
Medium
Louisiana Tech
Medium
Louisville
Medium
Mississippi State
Medium
Nebraska
Medium
Oregon
Medium
SMU
Medium
Washington
Medium
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Updates

Three Things: Top in-state talents, Under Armour camp & more
1 yr ago by Jason Howell
Three Things: Top in-state talents, Under Armour camp & more
As he does every Friday morning, TexAgs' senior recruiting analyst Jason Howell offered up another round of his weekly recruiting thoughts. This edition of his Three Things features discussion on the top in-state prospects, this weekend's Under Armour camp and more.
2024 DeSoto CB Mario Buford looks back on weekend trip to Texas A&M
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1 yr ago by Jason Howell
2024 DeSoto CB Mario Buford looks back on weekend trip to Texas A&M
DeSoto 2024 CB Mario Buford has been on the recruiting scene for a few years now, and this past weekend, he was in College Station. Buford spoke to TexAgs about his trip to Aggieland, the latest regarding his recruiting process and more.
Ryan Brauninger
1 yr ago by Ryan Brauninger
Visitor List: Jan 22nd
We will be adding to this throughout the night and into tomorrow as some of the invites are still going out and being accepted. We are anticipating a smaller group this weekend with a larger number coming in next week. 2023'sConverse Judson DL Johnny Bowens Baton Rouge (LA) Liberty RB Kaleb Jackson Desoto WR Johntay Cook Del Valle WR Braylon James South Oak Cliff CB Jayvon Thomas DeSoto CB Caimon Mathis Thompson (AL) CB Tony Mitchell DeSoto S Jaden Milliner-Jones Katy S Johnathan Hall Atascocita DT Samu Taumanupepe 2024'sWillis QB Derek Lagway Atascocita QB Zion Brown DeSoto CB Mario Buford Atascocita CB Braylon Conley Shadow Creek S Maurice Williams Klein Forest RB Jelani Watkins 2025'sBeaumont Kelly QB Roy Thomas JenkinsWillis RB Terri Lawrence
Three Things: TXHSFB is back, DFW prospects on offer watch & more
1 yr ago by Jason Howell
Three Things: TXHSFB is back, DFW prospects on offer watch & more
As he does every Friday morning, Jason Howell shared another round of his weekly recruiting thoughts. In this edition of his Three Things, Howell discusses the return of high school football in Texas, which DFW players he has on offer watch and more.
Jason Howell
1 yr ago by Jason Howell
My Three Things
*Right now, I feel the best about Texas A&M's chances WR Chris Marshall, Missouri City (TX) Fort Bend MarshallWR Kojo Antwi, Suwanee (GA) LambertOL Mark Nabou, Seattle (WA) O'DeaDL Jadon Scarlett, Flower Mound (TX) Coram DeoDT Bear Alexander, Fort Worth (TX) BrewerLB Ish Harris, Pilot Point (TX)CB Deyon Bouie, Bainbridge (GA)S Jarred Kerr, Lexington (TX)QB Eli Holstein, Zachary (LA) - 2023*A few questions answered-Yes, Texas A&M is on commit watch this weekend-Yes, I still like A&M's chances with Bryce Anderson even though he is not on the list above.-Tyler Legacy's Jamarion Miller is the current RB target I think the Aggies have the best chance to sign.-Over/Under commitments for the weekend, I'll go with 2. -OL Kelvin Banks is my most important OV this weekend. Not that the others aren't but Banks is at the top of my priority list this weekend.-DE Ernest Cooper IV is the prospect I think the Aggies have a chance to make the biggest move with this weekend. Coming off his OV to Stanford, the Aggies get their shot.-IMG Academy DE Jihaad Campbell is a visitor I don't think is being talked about enough. He seems to be flying under the radar, but the Aggies are squarely in the mix and have the last visit. His other visits? Just Clemson, Florida, Ohio State, and Georgia.*I love the Texas State 7on7 Championships-Wear lots of sunscreen, bring plenty of water, and be ready to take in some of the state's top talents-Texas A&M commitment Conner Weigman of Bridgeland is the top rated QB on hand this weekend-You will not want to miss QB talents Cade Klubnik (Austin Westlake, Clemson) and Garret Rangel (Frisco Lone Star, Oklahoma State)-Garland's Jordan Hudson is the most dynamic receiver in the field, and he can also be a lock-up defender at CB. Lake Travis WR and Ohio State commit Caleb Burton is also must see.-Austin Westlake is my favorite to win it all. Strong QB and an offense suited for 7on7-Frisco Lone Star is my darkhorse team. See Westlake but a little more under the radar-DeSoto has the best WR corp with Oregon commit Stephon Johnson, 2023s Johntay Cook and Dahlyn Jones, and top 2024 Kam Robinson. If QB clicks into place, and they do have talent there, they are more than capable of a big run. The defense is also pretty stout.-Hebron's Takoda Bridges and Lone Star's Ashton Jeanty are two under recruited prospects with skillsets suited for them to make big waves over the weekend.-Uncommitted Prospect of most interest to Texas A&M fans: Bryce Anderson, Beaumont West Brook-Do yourself a favor and go check out these top underclassmenxQB Jackson Arnold, Denton Guyer (2023)xDB Peyton Bowen, Denton Guyer (2023)xDB Ryan Yaites, Denton Guyer (2023)xQB Bo Edmundson, Lake Travis (2023)xWR Ashton Cozart, Flower Mound Marcus (2023)xRB Elijah Jackson, Archer City (2024)xRB Jaylen Boardley, Texarkana Pleasant Grove (2024)xQB Mabrey Mettauer, The Woodlands (2024)xQB Cole Welliver, Flower Mound Marcus (2024)xCB Mario Buford, DeSoto (2024)xWR Jalen Shelley, Frisco Lone Star (2024)xTE Lance Jackson, Texarkana Pleasant Grove (2025)*Bonus: I listed 2023 QB Eli Holstein in the first list, but he is not the only 2023 I feel like the Aggies are well positioned for at this early point in the process. Here's a few moreOL Harris Sewell, Odessa (TX) PermianDL David Hicks, Allen (TX)DL Will Norman, Camden, NJ/IMG AcademyDL Derrick LeBlanc, Kissimmee (FL) OsceolaDL Jordan Renaud, Lewisville (TX)LB Anthony Hill, Denton (TX) Ryan CB Javien Toviano, Arlington (TX) Martin
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Considered one of the best 30-40 prospects in the state and a top 250 national prospect. Displays the physical skills to be a major early contributor at the collegiate level with high professional potential.

80-89: Quality prospect (Three-star)

Considered one of the best 100 prospects in the state and a top 500 national prospect. Displays the physical skills to develop into a contributor over the course of his college career. Has the ability to become a professional prospect over time with development.

70-79: Solid prospect (Two-star)

Considered one of the top 250 prospects in the state. Has the physical skills to be a potential contributor at a D-1 program over the course of his collegiate career with significant development. Professional potential is low.
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