The Class of 2026 takes shape as 10 more prospects earn four-star status, joining the highest-rated players in Texas.
DE Landon Barnes (6-3, 220) – Duncanville
A physical freak who can turn and run with running backs out of the backfield. Holds offers from Baylor, Houston, Texas Tech, Georgia and more.
LB Daquives Beck (6-1, 210) – Carthage
The state title game Defensive MVP is weighing offers from Baylor, Texas A&M, SMU and others.
S Chace Calicut (6-3, 190) – North Shore
A long, rangy safety with elite ball skills and a loaded offer list featuring Alabama, Texas, Texas A&M, LSU, Oklahoma, Oregon and more.
QB Jake Fette (6-0, 190) – El Paso Del Valle
The No. 1 prospect in El Paso’s 2026 class is committed to Arizona State.
OT Bryce Gilmore (6-4, 270) – Prosper
A high-ceiling lineman with more than 35 offers, including Arkansas and Texas Tech.
ATH Paris Melvin Jr. (5-11, 170) – Cypress Springs
Melvin has trimmed his 30-plus offers to a top 10: Arizona, Arizona State, Baylor, Florida, Florida State, Houston, Michigan, Oklahoma, SMU and Texas A&M.
LB Kosi Okpala (6-2, 215) – Katy Mayde Creek
Mayde Creek has produced a four-star defender for the second straight year. Baylor, Texas and Texas A&M are in the thick of his recruitment.
WR Zion Robinson (6-4, 180) – Mansfield
Robinson combines elite length with 4.42 speed. SMU, TCU, Texas, Notre Dame and Stanford are in the hunt.
TE/WR Zachery Turner (6-3, 215) – Duncanville
A highly productive touchdown machine with an elite frame. He has official visits set with SMU, Miami and Florida State.
WR Jayden Warren (6-2, 185) – Iowa Colony
Legit 10.59 100-meter speed, a huge catch radius, and spatial awareness make him one of the state’s best. He has official visits scheduled with Houston, SMU and Arizona.
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