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Below we have players who stepped onto the field and put their skills on display last season, showing the football world that their time is now. The guys listed had stellar sophom*ore seasons and gave us reason to mention them…
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Below we have players who stepped onto the field and put their skills on display last season, showing the football world that their time is now. The guys listed had stellar sophom*ore seasons and gave us reason to mention them amongst some of the best in the area. These dawgs on the gridiron brought in every game and gained the attention of many and because of that, they have landed on this standout list.
Hayden Drinkard
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 168
POS RB
CLASS 2026
Hayden Drinkard
School: George Ranch
Drinkard shows great initial quickness paired with the agility and balance to get around the corner and turn upfield. He plays fast and runs with urgency, beating defenders in a footrace and using his speed to generate big plays. Drinkard is a versatile athlete, showing effectiveness as both a runner and receiver. He is an elusive player who is a threat to score whenever he touches the ball. For his sophom*ore season, Drinkard ran for over 800 yards with 9 touchdowns and also racked up over 300 yards receiving. He is a playmaker ready to take over when the opportunity presents itself.
David Brewer
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 184
POS WR
CLASS 2026
David Brewer
School: Fort Bend Travis
Brewer is an all-around athlete with tremendous speed and strength. He is quick off the line of scrimmage, creating separation with his second gear, and has proved to be a deep threat who makes big plays. Brewer displays strong, soft hands and is a consistent pass catcher. He makes great adjustments to the ball in the air and comes down with difficult catches. Brewer is a special talent who will be a popular name for seasons to come.
James Scott
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 200
POS WR
CLASS 2026
James Scott
School: Oak Ridge
Scott is a one-on-one nightmare for defenders. At 6’4, he is a deep threat and a red zone target who uses his frame to box out defensive backs and agility to outjump them. Scott shows great quickness off the line and shows strong route running. He is dangerous after the catch where his long strides in the open field help him outpaces defenses. Scott is a game changer at the position and a player on many radars after a strong sophom*ore season.
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 180
POS ATH
CLASS 2026
State: Texas
School: Legacy School of Sport Science
Henderson is a special talent of the football field. His abilities in and out of the pocket is top tier, and because of that he is a top player nationally in the class. Henderson stands tall in the pocket at 6’4 and delivers dots with pressure in his face. He stays composed, steps up, and has the arm talent to throw at every level. His level of play as a sophom*ore was jaw-dropping and the scary part is that he is only going to get better. The U of H commit is must-watch and he will be a top name for the seasons to follow.
Devon Wallace
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 170
POS RB
CLASS 2026
Devon Wallace
School: Grand Oaks
Wallace is a tough runner who shows great patience and burst. He is a shifty back who reads lanes well and has the agility to make sharp cuts and change of direction. Wallace hits the corners and gets up field in a hurry, picking up chunks of yards with every carry. He shows good strength and power in his runs as well, finishing them with physicality, running through defenders. Wallace is a player with the potential to take off next season so keep eyes on him.
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 215
POS QB
CLASS 2026
State: Texas
School: Aldine Nimitz
Brown knows how to make plays when all seems lost at the quarterback position. He is quick on his reads and hits his targets in stride even in tight coverage. His accuracy is noticeable as well as his touch on his throws. Brown drops the ball in the basket especially outside of the numbers and down the seams. He shows no hesitation and gives his weapons a chance to make plays. Brown also shows dual threat abilities, taking off when the time is right and gaining big yards, keeping drives alive. Brown will look to help lead the Cougars to another success season and develop his game even more heading into his junior campaign.
Below we have players who stepped onto the field and put their skills on display last season, showing the football world that their time is now. The guys listed had stellar sophom*ore seasons and gave us reason to mention them amongst some of the best in the area. These dawgs on the gridiron brought in every game and gained the attention of many and because of that, they have landed on this standout list.
Hayden Drinkard
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 168
POS RB
CLASS 2026
School: George Ranch
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David Brewer
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 184
POS WR
CLASS 2026
David Brewer
School: Fort Bend Travis
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James Scott
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 200
POS WR
CLASS 2026
James Scott
School: Oak Ridge
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HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 180
POS ATH
CLASS 2026
State: Texas
School: Legacy School of Sport Science
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Devon Wallace
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 170
POS RB
CLASS 2026
Devon Wallace
School: Grand Oaks
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HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 215
POS QB
CLASS 2026
State: Texas
School: Aldine Nimitz
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