Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Arkansas Razorbacks strong start to the 2018 recruiting class got a big boost on Wednesday when Texas Class of 2018 cornerback Byron “BJ” Hanspard Jr. verbally committed to the Hogs. The addition of the DeSoto High School standout now gives the Hogs four total commits with three of the four being ranked as […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Off-season work put in with any sport shows during regular season action. For soon to-be seniors, the 2017 off-season is the time when the proverbial lightbulb should be turning on, if not burning bright already, putting all the work in possible before it is too late. One Class of 2018 under the radar talent […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA When talking about Texas high school football, DeSoto High School is one of a few teams that immediately pops up not only as an in-state but also as a national power house team. The talent coming in and out of the Eagles program is as good as any routinely preparing young men for the […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA La’Vontae Shenault Profile Position: Wide Receiver Height and Weight: 5-11.5, 180 Classification: 2019 High School: DeSoto – DeSoto, Texas – 6A 2016 Cougars Team Record: 16-0 – won Texas 6A title, ranked No. 11 by MaxPreps 2016 Stats (3 games): six receptions for 106 yards with three touchdowns Offers: Colorado and SMU […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Courtney Douglas Profile Position: Quarterback Height and Weight: 6-1, 225 Classification: 2018 High School: DeSoto – DeSoto, Texas 2016 Eagles Record: 16-0 – won Texas 6A state title, ended season No. 11 in the country MaxPreps 2016 Stats (8 games): 29-of-38, 424 yards passing, six touchdowns, zero interceptions; 37 carries, 346 yards, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Cougars got their first verbal commitment in the 2018 class on Friday with three-star in-state running back Kelan Walker. Walker was part of a fierce DeSoto High School’s ground attack that rolled for a collective 4,594 yards with 68 touchdowns scored in 2016. Their 6-0, 205 pound, back was second on the Eagles […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Parents across the country teach their children to not be afraid of their own shadow. While there is logic in the thought but there is nothing parents or high school football players can do about the shadow DeSoto High School puts out on the gridiron. Byron Hanspard Jr. is that shadow defender shutting down […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA On Sunday Texas offensive guard Xavier Newman decommitted from Texas after being part of the Longhorns 2017 recruiting class for nearly six months. By Monday, Texas fans got the answer to the why question when the DeSoto talent announced he was committing to Colorado. Newman, an Under Armour All-American Game selection, has been widely […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The rollercoaster ride for Texas head coach Charlie Strong and the Longhorn faithful took another dip on Sunday when Class of 2016 offensive guard Xavier Newman decommitted. On the gridiron, the Longhorns just pulled back to .500 with a convincing 27-6 win over a scrappy Iowa State team on Saturday. The following day the […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The push seems to be on among DeSoto High School Class of 2017 talents to get the recruiting process over as soon as possible and before the 2016 season begins. On Wednesday a fourth member of the Eagles football team committed to a Division-I program when Xavier Newman pledged to the Texas Longhorns. The […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The DeSoto High School to LSU pipeline has continued for another recruiting class when Class of 2017 offensive guard Edward Ingram committed to the Tigers on Friday. Under Les Miles, the Tigers have always recruited the Lone Star State well. Now a strong connection to DeSoto has emerged with 4-star wide receiver Dee Anderson […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The state of Texas produces a lot of top talent at all positions every year, especially along the offensive line. On Thursday, the Missouri Tigers went into DeSoto to get rising star Hyrin White. White helped open holes and kept Class of 2016 dual-threat quarterback Tristen Wallace’s jersey clean in the pocket last season. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Perhaps the conspiracy theories about Seth Green’s transfer from East Ridge High School in Minnesota to Allen High School in Texas can be put to rest now. On Sunday, the Ducks landed two highly regarded recruits in quarterback Tristen Wallace and wide receiver Eddie McDoom but lost long-time commitment Seth Green in the process. […]
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