In preparation for the upcoming 2024 season, we’ve compiled a list of highly promising junior recruits from Texas High Schools, all part of the graduating Class of 2026. We expect these talented individuals to make a significant impact and establish their presence on the field. Stay tuned for updates to this list as we approach and progress through the fall season.
| Name | POS | School | HT/WT |
| Manny Holmes | QB | Katy Tompkins | 5-10,160 |
| Ziondre Williams | | QB | Anna | 6, 195 |
| Nelson Peterson Jr. | QB | Sunnyvale | 6-2 / 185 |
| Kaeden Johnson | | QB | Fort Bend Marshall | 6-3 / 215 |
| Jacob Swain | QB | Cy Ranch | 6-1 / 185 |
| Travis Brock | QB | Paradise | 6-2/185 |
| Josh Greek | QB | Heritage | 6-5 / 215 |
| Peyton Ewing | | RB | Abilene Cooper | 5-9,168 |
| Devon Wallace | RB | Grand Oaks | TBD |
| Samaritan Cunningham | RB | Dekaney | 5-9 / 185 |
| Dionne Sims | RB | C.E. King | |
| Davis Penn | RB |
Southlake Carroll
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| Levon Morton | RB | Mesquite Horn | |
| Cameron Matthews | RB | Dobie | |
| Kohen Brown | WR | Waxahachie | 5-11 / 175 |
| Malachi Augustus | WR | Aldine Nimitz | 6-0 / 185 |
| Brodie Clark | WR | Azle Christian | 5-9 / 150 |
| Aiden Mackey | WR | Azle | 5-10 / 155 |
| Christian Mendoza | WR | Azle | 5-10 / 170 |
| Cooper Reid | WR | Dripping Springs | 6-4 / 180 |
| Brock Schlef | OL | Plano | 6-3/285 |
| Marques Uini | OL | Copperas Cove | 6-4 / 300 |
| Noah Best | OL | Midlothian | 6-3 / 290 |
| Pupunagatoa Katoa | OL | Trinity | 6-5 / 389 |
| Jacob McRae | OL | Allen | 6-4 / 260 |
| Hugh Smith | OL | Ridge Point | 6-4 / 250 |
| Michael Milson | OL | Port Arthur Memorial | 6-4 / 270 |
| Chaz Oliver | OL | Fort Bend Marshall | 6-4 / 300 |
| Foard Polley | OL | Stratford | 6-4 / 275 |
| Errol West | Edge | Denton Ryan | |
| Jayson Cannon | Edge | Denison | |
| Carter Buck | Edge | Lake Travis | |
| Tucker Ashford | DL |
Fort Worth Christian
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| DeMorey Beasley | DL |
Southwest Christian
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| Carson Dempsey | DL | Aledo | |
| Kory Thomas | DL |
First Baptist Academy
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| DeMorey Beasley | DL | North Crowley | |
| Cash Williams | | LB , | Anna | 5-11,195 |
| Joaquin Martinez | LB | Waco University | 5-10 / 190 |
| Jarone Bell | LB | Shadow Creek | 6-1 / 190 |
| Kingston Hurst | LB | Brewer | 5-11 / 175 |
| Alonzo Welch | LB | Horn | 6-2 / 180 |
| Jeremy Garner | | CB | Iowa Colony | 5-10 / 150 |
| Keylan Lemen | | CB | All Saints | 5-8 / 153 | |
| Daniel Sawyer| | CB | Stony Point | 6-2 / 165 |
| Karson Tutwiler| | CB | Shoemaker | 6-2 / 185 |
| Tre Burton Jr.| | CB | The Colony | 5-9 / 170 |
| Dylan Davis| | CB | Lewisville | 6-0 / 170 |
| Parker Stewart| | CB | The Woodlands | 5-9 / 155 |
| Ja’Darius Isom| | CB | Denison | 5-9 / 165 |
| Jeremy Alo-Perry| | CB | Katy | 5-10 / 180 |
| Braylen Griffin| | CB | Lake Travis | 5-10 / 160 |
Let us know who else should be on this list in the comments below! Thanks
(featured photo credit, Dallas Morning News)
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Kevin Joiner Jr 2026 QB 5’10 170
Mesquite Poteet
Jaden Vaughn. Cy-Fair CB
5’11 – 176; 4.50 (40); 11.0 (100M); 4.18 (shuttle)
Offers – Washington State; University of North Texas
QB Bodey Weaver Colleyville Heritage
LB Dax Hebeisen Colleyville Heritage
S Hayden West Collleyville Heritage