10 Names to Know in DI

2026 ATH Jermaine Bishop Jr. (Willis): The four-star makes eye-pooping plays on both sides of the ball (wide receiver/cornerback). Bishop, who is known for his quick-twitch and fearless attitude, boasts offers from Texas, Texas A&M, Florida, Oklahoma and more. 

2027 WR Ethan Feaster (DeSoto): Although only a sophomore, the DCTF five-star is the highest-rated prospect at this year's tournament. His 40+ offers make him the most heavily recruited prospect as well.

2026 S Markel Ford (Mesquite Horn): Ford is one of the five most offered 2026 prospects in the state, including offers from SMU, TCU, Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, LSU, Michigan, Oklahoma, Oregon, USC and more. The DCTF four-star is a defensive leader who possesses tremendous range.

2025 WR Daylan McCutcheon (Lovejoy): The DCTF four-star is not just one of the most productive receivers in the state but also one of the most sought-after. With over 1,400 yards in 2023, he's caught the attention of top schools like Texas, SMU, Florida State, Ohio State, and USC, all of which he's officially visited.

2025 RB Tiger Riden (DeSoto): The Texas A&M commitment is rated as the No. 1 RB in the state in the 2025 cycle and has helped lead the Eagles to back-to-back state title wins at the 6A Division II level.

2025 CB Cobey Sellers (Shadow Creek): The Texas A&M commit checks in as the No. 3 CB in the state, making him a four-star prospect. Sellers will lock down one-half of the field with his rangy skills.

2026 WR Chris Stewart (Shadow Creek): Stewart is considered one of the nation's elite Class of 2026 prospects with nearly 20 scholarship offers, including Texas, Texas A&M, Alabama, Florida, Michigan, Oklahoma, Tennessee, USC and more.

2025 ATH Michael Terry III (Alamo Heights): The state's No. 1 ATH is in the discussion for five-star status. Can a strong showing elevate him up the ratings board? Terry is considering offers from Texas, Texas A&M, Nebraska, Oregon, and more.

2027 RB Landen Williams-Callis (Richmond Randle): You had better get to know this elite 2027 running back because his emergence has helped Randle become a state title contender, and he still has three years left to star. Reggie Bush comparisons are being made, and he already has 35+ offers.

2025 WR Adrian Wilson (Pflugerville Weiss): The Arizona State commit checks in as a DCTF four-star and the No. 27 prospect in the state. Wilson is a human highlight machine known for pulling down impressive catches in the deep passing game.

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2026 WR Xzavier Barnett (Yoakum): He's already been rated as a DCTF four-star and has offers from Houston, SMU, UTSA and Mississippi State, but he hears from a who's who of nationally rated programs. He is a two-way standout (wide receiver/safety).

2025 QB Lloyd Jones III (Hitchcock): The Texas Tech commit is the No. 4 QB in the 2025 Hot 100. His leadership has powered Hitchcock to back to back state 7v7 title wins and they are a favorite to win it all again this year.

2025 ATH Kelshaun Johnson (Hitchcock): The four-star could significantly impact either side of the ball at the next level, but his 10.49 100-meter speed makes us most intrigued about his offensive upside. Texas, Texas A&M, Arkansas and USC are in the mix for his pledge.

2026 WR Jalen Lott (Frisco Panther Creek): The DCTF four-star is one of Texas's five most heavily offered prospects in 2026. He played at Lovejoy in 2022 and 2023 but has settled nicely as a premier playmaker in Clint Surratt's high-powered 4A offense.

2025 S Jayden Sanders (Kilgore): One of the top-rated players in East Texas in 2025, Sanders has collected nearly 20 scholarship opportunities with Baylor, Texas Tech, Oklahoma State and Vanderbilt sticking out at this point in the race.

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2026 ATH/RB Ryelan Morris (Honey Grove): The pride of Honey Grove, has already received 20+ scholarship offers, including Baylor, TCU, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Oregon, and USC. Morris is slippery in the open field and a dangerous weapon as a pass-catcher out of the backfield.

2025 S Colin Peacock (Gunter): The Baylor commitment is rated as one of the state's Top 10 safety safeties. He will likely provide Gunter reps on both sides of the football when the situation calls for it, but he will be a defensive dynamo in college.

2026 WR/DB Mason Williams (Daingerfield): Williams is the next man up at the East Texas small-school power that has become a hotbed for talent. Williams boasts a tremendous catch-radius on offense, but we are interested to see if he also plays in the secondary. Miami (FL) and UTSA are his first two offers.