Around Texas: A round-up of recruiting news in the Lone Star State
As the new year begins, the recruiting action continues to roll along. 2025s are making moves, the portal is popping, and 2026 is heating up. It is now time to take a look at the latest action from across the Lone Star State’s recruiting trails.
Big Gets
Washington transfer DB Jordan Shaw lands at Texas A&M
Iowa State transfer DL Tyler Onyedim heads home to Texas A&M
Oregon transfer DE Emar’rion Winston is a Baylor Bear
Texas A&M transfer WR Noah Thomas is headed to UGA
TCU transfer OL James Brockermeyer chooses Miami
TCU transfer QB Hauss Hejny finds fit at Oklahoma State
Headlines
Javian Osborne drops his top 10 – Forney standout running back Javian Osborne announced his top 10 following a strong week at the Under Armour All-American game. Texas A&M, SMU and Texas represent the state on his list, and the Lone Star trio is joined by Oregon, Georgia, Michigan, Florida State, Tennessee, Alabama and Notre Dame.
Not done in 2025 – The class of 2025 continues to make moves, with prospects from Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston making moves in recent weeks. Dallas South Oak Cliff defensive end Jordan Atkinson announced his pledge to Sacramento State. Down in Houston, Humble Summer Creek DL Josiah Pratt flipped from Washington State to Wake Forest. Keep an eye on North Crowley RB Cornelius Warren, who has Purdue, Memphis and Arizona on his tail. He was previously committed to UNLV. Rockwall QB Landyn Locke is also making moves. The former Wisconsin signee is currently visiting Ole Miss.
Portal Madness
Headed to Texas
- DL Travis Shaw from North Carolina to Texas
- DL Joshua Donald from App State to Houston
- DL Eric Taylor from Mississippi State to SMU
- OL Tay Yanta from Abilene Christian to UNT
- OL Jaymon Lamb from SFA to UNT
- TE Ty Stamey from ULL to Texas State
- QB Nate Yarnell from Pitt to Texas State
- LB Ayden Jones from Prairie View A&M to Texas State
- QB Walker White from Auburn to Baylor
- QB Mabrey Mettauer from Wisconsin to Sam Houston
Leaving the State
- QB Maverick McIvor from Abilene Christian to Western Kentucky
- DE Kendrick Dejour from Sam Houston to East Carolina
- QB Jake Strong from Texas Tech to McNeese State
- LB Martavius French from UTSA to Colorado
- QB Jaylen Henderson from Texas A&M to West Virginia
- OL Hunter Erb from Texas A&M to Tulsa
- RB Parker Jenkins from Houston to East Carolina
- QB Dequan Finn from Baylor to Miami (OH)
- S Corey Gordon from Baylor to Louisville
- LB Kylan Salter from TCU to Colorado
- WR JoJo Earle from TCU to UNLV
- DL Keviyan Huddleston from TCU to UNT
Lone Star products find new homes
- Mansfield Legacy S Jalen Catalon from UNLV to Missouri
- Spring Dekaney TE VarKeyes Gumms from Arkansas to UNLV
- Arlington Martin LB Ismael Smith Flores from Nebraska
- Dallas Parish Episcopal OL Austin Uke from Stanford to Miami (OH)
- Denton Guyer WR Josiah Martin from Cal to Oklahoma
- Rockwall QB Brayden Locke from Wisconsin to Arizona
- Houston Kinkaid ATH Micah Bell from Vanderbilt to Georgia
New Name to Know
OL Luke Wilson, Southlake Carroll – 2027
At 6-foot-6 and 265 pounds, Wilson started at left tackle and earned first-team all-district honors at one of the state’s premier programs, so before the tape is even turned on, there is plenty of intrigue.
The tape does not disappoint. He is a flat-bellied prospect with plenty of room for growth in his frame. He plays with quick feet and hands, blends brute force with technicality and possesses a strong combination of patience and power.
His football role models are a pair of Trents. The first is Trent Williams, the star 49ers left tackle from Longview, and the second is his brother Trent Wilson, who started alongside him at left guard this fall and signed with James Madison following a standout career as a Dragon.
Only a sophomore, the recruiting process is in the early stages, but Luke is beginning to draw attention. He has yet to receive his first offer, but he visited TCU, SMU and James Madison a few times this fall and interest is on the way.
A multi-sport athlete, Luke also competes in shot put and discus, and athletic ability is in the blood. In addition to his older brother, his father, Travis, was a tight end at TCU.
What’s up with the top
DFW Top 10
1. ATH Davian Groce, Frisco Lone Star
2. OL John Turntine, North Crowley
3. DE KJ Ford, Duncanville
4. RB Javian Osborne, Forney
5. OL Felix Ojo, Mansfield Lake Ridge
6. WR Jalen Lott, Frisco Lone Star
7. OL Drew Evers, Flower Mound
8. S Markel Ford, Mesquite Horn – Texas A&M
9. WR Kaydon Finley, Aledo
10. S Jordan Deck, Frisco Lone Star
Houston Top 10
1. ATH Jermaine Bishop, Willis
2. OL Avery Morcho, Missouri City Fort Bend Ridge Point
3. QB Keisean Henderson, Houston Legacy – Houston
4. ATH Paris Melvin Jr, Cypress Springs
5. DE Jimmy-Phrisco Alo-Suliafu, Katy Jordan
6. S Chace Calicut, Galena Park North Shore
7. LB Kosi Okpala, Katy Mayde Creek
8. WR Mike Brown, Houston Legacy
9. RB Cardae Mack, Humble Atascocita
10. WR Chris Stewart, Pearland Shadow Creek - Texas