Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Lone Star State is a vast stretch of land covering some 268,500-plus square miles. Within the state of Texas is a wealth of athletic talent, especially on the high school gridiron. Each year some of the top players in the nation fill collegiate rosters making their mark at the next level. One of […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Texas secured another verbal commitment from a prized recruit at the defensive end position on Monday with in-state four-star defensive end Ta’Quon Graham. Graham has been a playmaker for since his sophomore season. After coming up with 37 stops, seven tackles for a loss, and four sacks as a sophomore, the 6-3, 255 pound, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Dylan Moses Profile Height and Weight: 6-2.5, 235 Position: Linebacker and Running Back High School: IMG Academy Notes: Consensus five-star recruit, ranked as the No. 4 overall player and top linebacker in the 2017 class by 247Sports Offers (41): LSU, Florida State, Auburn, Oklahoma, Michigan, Arkansas, Texas A&M, Michigan State, Oregon, Clemson, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Opposing Texas high school offenses are starting to learn that you might be able to fool cornerback Anthony Cook once, but if you try it again you will get burned. Cook’s defensive mind might be best described as a super computer that can learn on the fly. Offenses lining up against Lamar High School […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA On the gridiron there is something to be said for being a technically sound all-around good player, and that is what Harding Academy has in their rising star left tackle Will Lawrence. Lawrence is a lineman’s lineman, which is bad news for opposing tackles, ends, and linebackers. Lawrence is not out on the field […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Longhorns 2017 recruiting class has been an exercise in patience for both the staff and fan base thus far, but good news came to Austin on Wednesday with the verbal commitment of cornerback Josh Thompson. Thompson became a nationally prized recruit after his junior season coming up with 36 stops along with nine […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA All of college football, fans and coaches alike, were on pins and needles on Thursday awaiting a big announcement from Class of 2017 defensive tackle Marvin Wilson. Wilson broke down his list of nearly 30 reported offers to a Top 10 breaking hearts while giving hope to many across the country. Wilson played his […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Sam Ehlinger Player Profile Height and Weight: 6-1, 207 Position: Quarterback – Pro-Style with dual-threat abilities Classification: Class of 2017 Ranking: 4-Star High School: Westlake High School – Austin, TX Class: 6A 2015 Record: 14-2 – took Chaparrals to state championship game losing to North Shore 21-14 in OT 2015 Stats: 241 […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Longhorns added a big and versatile piece to their 2017 class on Friday when Montrell Estell verbally committed to Texas. Estell did a little bit of everything for Hooks High School in 2015 rushing 33 times for 412 yards with four scores and pulling down 28 passes for 490 yards with five more […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA When San Marcos High School entered the 2015 season, the coaching staff had to know they had something special on the roster in Prudy Calderon but just how special was left to be determined on the field. The Rattlers grinded through a tough Texas high school schedule posting an 8-4 record and the Class […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA When college coaches start looking to fill a spot at defensive end out of the high school ranks they are looking for a player that is strong enough to hold the line against the run and quick enough to get pressure on the quarterback. Height and weight is a requirement, especially in a 4-3 […]
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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 If you ever want to see a group of grown men hanging out in a macho ego-testosterone driven environment smile ear to ear while acting a little giddy, walk into a room with Class of 2017 offensive tackle Chuck Filiaga by your side. Nothing can disarm a top college football coach along with his […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The momentum behind Texas A&M’s recruiting efforts are picking up landing two commitments over the weekend. The first was big 4-star cornerback Myles Jones on Saturday and then 4-star offensive tackle Grayson Reed on Sunday. Reed was a top in-state target for several Texas programs. The Longhorns and Aggies seemed to be the top […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Aggies added a very big piece to their recruiting puzzle on Friday landing in-state Magnolia West High School talent Myles Jones to their 2017 class. Jones was part of the Mustangs 8-4 team in 2015 lining up as corner. Whether down on the line in press coverage or laying off in a zone, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA There was little opposing Texas high school defenses could do to stop Sam Crawford during the 2015 season even when facing top recruiting talent. He was too big and strong for press coverage, listed at 6-1, 193, and too fast for most corners to keep up with even with a 10-15 yard cushion burning […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Player Profile for Chase McGrath Height & Weight: 6-0, 180 Position: Kicker High School: Mater Dei High School Chris Sailer Rating: 4.5-Star Chris Sailer Ranking: No. 34 in 2017 recruiting class 2015 Stat Line: 10 of 13 on FG, Long of 45, 54 touchbacks out of 81 on kickoffs Interests: Boston College, Texas […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Player Profile for Dario Longhetto Height & Weight: 5-11, 150 Position: Kicker/Punter High School: Newbury Park High School Chris Sailer Rating: 4.5-Star Chris Sailer Ranking: No. 21 in 2017 class Stat Line: 3 of 4 in 2015 Possible 2015 College Camps: Texas, Stanford, UCLA, Boston College Photo credit: recruitingnewsguru.com; Dario Longhetto at Chris […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Michigan added another big recruit to their 2016 class on Saturday landing highly regarded defensive tackle Jordan Elliott out of Houston, Texas. Elliott became a “must get” for college football coaches after a standout junior season registering 78 tackles, 12 sacks, and 31 tackles for a loss with two forced fumbles and two fumble […]
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