Around Texas: The Lone Star State's Signing Day winners
Teams across the Lone Star State put together solid finishes to their recruiting classes as many prospects chose to stay home. Jason Howell takes a look at the biggest winners from yesterday inside.
Under Armour All American Game preview
Players have begun arriving in Orlando for this year's version of the Under Armour All American game. Practice will start tomorrow at Disney's Wide World of Sports and will be aired on ESPNU. The actual game kicks off on January 4th Here's a quick rundown of the prospects to watch:Team HighlightManvel WR Jalen Preston - Texas A&MKaty K/P Seth Small - Texas A&MHouston Lamar WR Al'vonte Woodard - TexasAngleton S Billy 'BJ' Foster - TexasBishop Dunne DT Calvin Avery - IllinoisArp S DeMarvion Overshown - TexasHouston Lamar DB D'Shawn Jamison - TexasCarthage RB Keaontay Ingram - TexasSpring Westfield DT Keondre Coburn - TexasSpring Dekaney TE Malcolm Epps - TexasParkway (LA) WR Terrace Marshall - LSUSchertz Clemens WR Tommy Bush Team SpotlightDesoto ATH Byron Hanspard - BaylorYoakum WR Joshua Moore Ft Bend Ridge Point TE Mustapha Muhammad - MichiganTexarkana WR Tevailance Hunt - TCURecruiting storylines:-Can Texas or Arkansas convince Jalen Preston to visit? There's a heavy Horn influence out there.Update - 1:55Preston says he's hearing a lot from Florida, Arkansas, and Texas. He may visit the Gators and Hogs, but nothing is set up. His only official scheduled is A&M. He did admit to his phone blowing up after his big state championship game performance.-What are Ingram's visit plans? Will he let the Aggies get an official and came in home?-Keondre Coburn's upcoming officials will surely include TCU and A&M. The Frogs may be more of a threat than many think.-Josh Moore's official visit to A&M.
Just in time for the Early Signing Period, the Updated TexAgs 2018 Texas Top 118
The TexAgs.com Texas Top 118 has been updated just in time for the Early Signing Period and there is now a new guy at the top of the list.After a dominating senior season Manvel wide receiver Jalen Preston returns to the top spot in the rankings. He is a big play threat as a receiver and in the return game, and his unique blend of size and athleticism makes him a mismatch whether he is lined up on a linebacker, a safety, or a corner. Preston jumps from No. 3 to No. 1.Houston Episcopal receiver Jaylen Waddle also continues his ascent up the rankings. Waddle's quickness and explosion is unmatched in the state, and he showed that in all three facets of the game this fall. He moves from No. 6 into the top 5 at No. 3.Cy Springs safety Leon O'Neal returns to the top 10, while Arp defender DeMarvion Overshown moves out of the top 5 to spot No. 12. Colten Blanton also received a slight bump after a strong senior season. A couple of guys make their top 20 debut with DB D'Shawn Jamison moving up 9 spots to No. 15 and Keaontay Ingram moving up 8 spots to No. 19.Defensive end Joseph Ossai, cornerback Verone McKinley III, and safety Cam Jones also made significant moves up the ranks and defensive tackle Moro Ojomo and athlete Vernon Jackson both moved into the top 50. Overall 13 Texas A&M commits made the list. [url=https://texags.com/football-recruiting/top][/url]Click here to check it out
Around Texas: A round-up of recruiting news in the Lone Star State
Two talented Houston-area prospects found landing spots over the last couple weeks, and a coveted DFW standout announced his decision plans. Jason Howell runs down all the news and takes a glance at 2019's top linebackers.
Around Texas: A round-up of recruiting news in the Lone Star State
The Texas recruiting landscape saw a flurry of commitments as July wrapped up and August began as programs across the state picked up talented prospects. Jason Howell has all the latest news in this week's edition of Around Texas.