4 days ago by
Jason Howell
Around Texas: A round-up of recruiting news in the Lone Star State
College football is in full swing, but recruiting never stops as plenty of moves are being made as things continue to heat up across Texas. It is time to take a look at the latest happenings on the recruiting front from across the Lone Star State.
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2026 OL Kole Seaton impressed by Kyle Field's environment
Mesquite (TX) Horn 2026 OL Kole Seaton quickly catches attention at 6-foot-5, 250 pounds, and he is just beginning to scratch the surface. On Saturday, he experienced game day in College Station for the first time, and the Aggies made a strong impression as his recruitment begins.
Visitor List: Auburn
Jason and I should be making a handful or so of additions to this - if not more. We are still getting texts returned from kids with confirmations. So, keep checking as we provide updates. CommitsKaty OL Coen Echols Katy Tompkins OL Ashton Funk Beaumont United OL Weston Davis Phenix City (AL) Central WR Cameron Coleman Refugio ATH Ernest Campbell Shreveport (LA) Evangel DL Gabriel Reliford - maybe (ride)Jasper LB Tyanthony Smith Blountstown (FL) S Jordan Pride - Official Visit Targets/ProspectsDuncanville RB Caden Durham - LSU commitFt Bend Marshall DL DeMarcus Johnson Sachse DE/OLB Cheta Ofili - Texas Tech commitBay City DL Carlon Jones - Nebraska commit 2025 Ft Bend Hightower DB Kade Phillips 2025 Mesquite Horn OL Lamont Rogers 2025 CyFair DL Landon Rink 2025 Ft Bend Marshall CB Caleb Chester 2025 Dickinson OL Tyler Thomas2025 Hitchcock ATH Kelshaun Johnson 2025 The Woodlands RB Kiandrea Barker - Penn State commit2026 Mesquite Horn OL Kole Seaton2026 Flower Mound OL Drew Evers2026 Galveston Ball QB Kyden Barker 2026 Ft Bend Marshall S Isaiah Williams 2026 Duncanville DE Kevin Ford, Jr
A top OL looking to visit, and more notes
Mesquite Horn 2025 OL Lamont Rogers has already made a name for himself as one of the nation's top up and coming prospects. He checks in at No. 11 in the TexAgs 2025 Texas Top 100, and scholarships have arrived from across the country. Friday night, he was taking the fight to Arlington. A few times he got caught off balance being too aggressive, but his footwork and flexibility are top notch. He packs a powerful punch and I look for that only to improve as he continues to build upper body strength. Texas A&M offered in May, but he has not communicated much with the Aggies since then. However, as I said last night in the Texas High School Thread, he would like to visit to experience the atmosphere and learn more about the program. He also likes how the Aggies have developed OLs over the years Right now, he has visits planned to USC and Tennessee, and he attended Oklahoma's contest against SMU. Last night he wore the OU gloves and he stated the Sooners are a top program in his mind. "I like how coach Bedenbaugh gets his players ready and he motivates them to strive for greatness," Rogers said. LSU is another school he said he would like to visit, and he has been keeping in touch with OL coach Brad Davis. "I like how he acts. He's a cool coach. He believes in God and that brings his character out," Rogers said. "I just want to see the players and how it is on campus and how it is going to LSU." He is keeping an open mind to the process but he mentioned possibly making a commitment at the end of the season. Personally, I think he is more likely to see things go into next spring because he genuinely seemed open to his possibilities and taking more visits. However, I do think schools like Oklahoma, LSU, USC, and Tennessee have done a great job so far making a very strong impression. ***********OL Kole Seaton already has Mesquite Horn's staff buzzing. The 2026 standout checks in at 6-5, 250 and he has a big frame and his athleticism has caught their attention. He did not play a ton last night, but his potential already has people talking. He also has a tie to Texas A&M. His father Ralph Seaton We'll see how he grows and develops but they think really highly of him out there. He also has some Texas A&M ties through his father Ralph Seaton. **********Horn has a few 2026 prospects already picking up college offers and both showed some flashes last night. Markel Ford started at S and recorded a couple of fourth quarter INTs to help seal the Jaguars win, while Legend Bey started at QB. Bey is currently more dynamic as a run threat right now, but he does have some nice arm talent and it will be interesting to see how he develops as a passer. Ford is a member of TexAgs 2026 Watch List and I recently highlighted Bey as a new name to know in Around Texas. Both already hold multiple P5 offers.