Markis Deal

Football season is here, and the action is about to heat up on the field. Though that doesn’t mean things will slow down on the recruiting trails. It is time to take a look at the latest news and notes from the recruiting front.

Texas A&M CommitsDT Samu Taumanupepe, Humble (TX) AtascocitaAtascocita (1-0) 37 Dickinson (0-1) 0Other Top Texas A&M Targets: Atascocita - OL Nate Kibble (2024), RB Tory Blaylock (2025)https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13235642/63084696b3d2af0f108394b7LB Anthony Hill, Denton (TX) RyanDenton Ryan (0-1) 33 New Braunfels (1-0) 34Stats: Several tackles and pressures, 1 FF, 1 FR, and 71-yard TD runAnthony Hill in on the tackle@thegoatanthony1 #GigEm pic.twitter.com/JwkdTah9Ip— Jason Howell (@Jason_Howell) August 26, 2022 4th and 1, give it to Anthony Hill, TDRyan 26-14 over New Braunfels, 1:31 2nd Q @thegoatanthony1 | @RyanRaiderFB | @TA_Recruiting #txhsfb pic.twitter.com/aiu7NcNiDN— Jason Howell (@Jason_Howell) August 26, 2022 OL Chase Bisontis, Ramsey (NJ) Don Bosco PrepDon Bosco Prep (1-0) 48 Severn (MD) Archbishop Spalding (0-1) 28 https://www.hudl.com/video/3/12871572/630a93c064df5c0aa0e2773aLB Daymion Sanford, Katy (TX) PaetowKaty Paetow (1-0) 14 Conroe (0-1) 3Other Top Texas A&M Targets: Paetow - DL David Hicks, CB Deyjhon Pettaway (2025) 2023 Katy Paetow LB and Texas A&M commit Daymion Sanford had a impressive performance in their 14-3 win over Conroe.Sanford set the tone on the first play of the game with a big tackle for loss. He played fast and physical and was around the ball all game. @TA_Recruiting pic.twitter.com/uh1TAFrqMl— Walker Lott (@walker_lott) August 27, 2022 That didn’t take long for the vaunted @PaetowFootball defense. First play from scrimmage is a @Daymionsanford sack for a loss of seven yards. #txhsfb @PaetowHS @PaetowAthletics pic.twitter.com/qLjcbye3dm— Dennis Silva II (@densilva02) August 26, 2022 2023 Katy Paetow 5 Star DL DJ Hicks had a fantastic game tonight in the 14-3 win over Conroe.Hicks had multiple sacks, a fumble recovery, and multiple highlight plays showing why he’s one of the best in Texas and the country. @TA_Recruiting | #txhsfb pic.twitter.com/bpwTavTY4j— Walker Lott (@walker_lott) August 27, 2022 There goes that man.5 Star Katy Paetow DL DJ Hicks gets the big sack to stop the Conroe drive. @DJ2g23 | #txhsfb pic.twitter.com/g0J1ySWOTp— Walker Lott (@walker_lott) August 26, 2022 That’s right folks, @DJ2g23 gets a TOUCHDOWN! Panthers up 14-3 with 7:04 left in fourth. @PaetowFootball @PaetowHS @densilva02 @TylerTyre @joeagleason pic.twitter.com/EjDmE7e4P9— Paetow_Press (@PaetowPress) August 27, 2022 https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13042078/630a1c4ddfe35606b4224794https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16591503/630a7fd7d4684c069c96f551ATH Dalton Brooks, Shiner (TX)Shiner (0-1) 7 Hallettsville (0-1) 14Dalton Brooks punches in the first touchdown of the game. Shiner 7, Hallettsville 0 pic.twitter.com/bnWkGK9AhN— Jeremiah Sosa (@JeremiahSosa_) August 27, 2022 Shiner’s Dalton Brooks (@king_brooks25) on the loss. pic.twitter.com/SKnvNWaqnb— Jeremiah Sosa (@JeremiahSosa_) August 27, 2022 P Tyler White, Southlake (TX) CarrollStats: 9 of 9 PATs, a 58-yd punt, a 38-yd FG, 8-10 kickoffs out of endzoneSouthlake Carroll (1-0) 66 El Paso Eastwood (0-1) 14Other Top Texas A&M Targets: Carroll - P Tyler White: 9 of 9 PATs, a 58-yd punt, a 38-yd FG, 8-10 kickoffs out of endzone, TE Jack VanDorselaer (2025) receiving: 2 receptions, 16 yardsDL Dealyn Evans, Longview (TX) Pine Tree (2024)Longview Pine Tree (0-1) 14 Van (1-0) 28WR Winston Watkins, Fort Myers, FL/IMG Academy (FL) (2025)IMG Academy (1-1) 14 Miami Central (1-0) 20 OL Colton Thomasson, Spring Branch (TX) Smithson ValleySmithson Valley (1-0) 14 San Antonio Reagan (0-1) 13Other Top Texas A&M Targets: Smithson Valley - WR Freddie Dubose (2024) 5 rec for 39 yards and 4 carries for 59 yards and a TD, blocked a PAT⭐️ Touchdown @SV_RangerFB ⭐️ Smithson Valley scores for the first time since their opening drive of the game and retakes the lead on this one yard scoring run by QB Chase Senelick. Smithson Valley 14SA Reagan 139:38 | 4th#TXHSFB pic.twitter.com/XuAIxox0Ry— Ryan Brauninger (@R_Brauninger) August 27, 2022 Freddie Dubose is having a nice day. He springs free again for another big gainer on a pop pass to start the 3rd quarter. @Freddiejr9 | @SV_RangerFB pic.twitter.com/VYYG6fnzBD— Ryan Brauninger (@R_Brauninger) August 27, 2022 Another big gainer for 2024 WR Freddie Dubose on the reverse as Smithson Valley looks to get into scoring range before the half. @Freddiejr9 | @SV_RangerFB pic.twitter.com/l0DbW1vbE1— Ryan Brauninger (@R_Brauninger) August 27, 2022 ⭐️ Touchdown @SV_RangerFB ⭐️ A little razzle dazzle on the opening drive for the Rangers as they pitch it to Freddie Dubose on the reverse, and the super talented junior finds his way to paydirt. Smithson Valley 7SA Reagan 05:27 | 1st#TXHSFB pic.twitter.com/QTxfWZ1CTs— Ryan Brauninger (@R_Brauninger) August 27, 2022 OL Naquil Betrand, Philadelphia (PA) NortheastPhiladelphia Northeast (1-0) 34 Atco (NJ) Winslow Township (0-1) 14https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15725602/630b83c7e984c908541c3c2bCB Jayvon Thomas, Dallas (TX) South Oak Cliff - out with a hamstring injurySouth Oak Cliff (0-1) 10 Duncanville (1-0) 23Other Top Texas A&M Targets: SOC - CB Malik Muhammad (Texas), ATH Jamyri Cauley (2024), LB Kelvion Riggins (2025); Duncanville - LB Colin Simmons (2024), WR Dakorien Moore (2025)More Games of InterestIn-StateAustin Westlake (1-0) 44 Fort Bend Ridge Point (0-1) 14 - Westlake: OL TJ Shanahan - several punishing blocks TJ Shanahan doing TJ Shanahan things@TShanahan66 | @TA_Recruiting pic.twitter.com/CMKDK8oMyq— Jason Howell (@Jason_Howell) August 27, 2022 Giving the people what they want, so here’s more TJ Shanahan@TShanahan66 | @TA_Recruiting pic.twitter.com/0nYXl2MYqj— Jason Howell (@Jason_Howell) August 27, 2022 TJ Shanahan puts him on skates and Jack Kayser adds more points. Westlake 44Ridge Point 142:36 3rd Q@TShanahan66 | @jackkayser21 | @Westlake_Nation | @TA_Recruiting #txhsfb pic.twitter.com/OhceUSygiD— Jason Howell (@Jason_Howell) August 27, 2022 Cypress Ranch (0-1) 23 Katy Tompkins (1-0) 31 - Tompkins: OL Ashton Funk (2024)Ashton Funk (75) is moving people in this 4th quarter as Katy Tompkins looks to run out the clock and secure a win. @AshtonFunk2024 | @othsfalconfb pic.twitter.com/HVhlzUiRs6— Ryan Brauninger (@R_Brauninger) August 26, 2022 2024 Katy Tompkins OL Ashton Funk (75) showing why he’s one of the top junior offensive prospects in Texas. Check out the skip pull and finish on the counter. @AshtonFunk2024 | @othsfalconfb pic.twitter.com/1bZSE0oClJ— Ryan Brauninger (@R_Brauninger) August 26, 2022 Good rep here at left tackle from 2024 Katy Tompkins OL Ashton Funk (75). @AshtonFunk2024 | @othsfalconfb pic.twitter.com/CimZvAuJ6g— Ryan Brauninger (@R_Brauninger) August 26, 2022 La Grange (0-1) 14 Bellville (1-0) 24 - La Grange: ATH Bravion RogersLaGrange ATH and Texas A&M target Bravion Rogers showing his elite athleticism here as he skies for this pass break up which nearly results in an interception. @Bravion1 | @LaGrangeFB pic.twitter.com/np3BCu9Cr7— Ryan Brauninger (@R_Brauninger) August 27, 2022 Arlington Martin (1-0) 39 Lake Travis (0-1) 31 (ESPNU) - Martin: CB Javien Toviano, OL Makai Saina (2024)Klein Forest (1-0) 42 Alief Taylor (0-1) 21 - Forest: WR Jelani Watkins (2024)Katy Seven Lakes (0-1) 13 Houston Memorial (1-0) 17 - Seven Lakes: LB Dakyus Brinkley (2024)https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13402850/6308d0eef56a8b08c823dcaaDenton Guyer (1-0) 47 Rockwall-Heath 14 - Guyer: S Peyton Bowen (Notre Dame) 2 receptions for 25 yards, INT return for TD4:12, Q2 — Lmao. Peyton Bowen. @PeytonBowen10, a five-star Notre Dame commit, jumps the route perfectly, picks off a pass and take it back 75 yards for Guyer’s third pick six of the night. Guyer 33, Heath 7. @SportsDayHS @DentonGuyer_FB pic.twitter.com/SPr7C2LsKV— Shawn McFarland (@McFarland_Shawn) August 26, 2022 North Richland Hills Richland (1-0) 49 Mansfield Legacy (0-1) 31 - Richland: OL Daniel Cruz (2024)https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15061296/6308e57764deca08e8c504a2The Woodlands (0-1) 21 Galena Park North Shore (1-0) 49 - The Woodlands: OL Warren Nolen (2025)Timpson (1-0) 53 Beckville (0-1) 22 - Timpson: ATH Terry Bussey (2024)https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14911589/630928ffe9855205dc904a48DeSoto (1-0) 35 New Orleans St. Augustine (0-1) 10 - DeSoto: RB Deondrae Riden (2025), WR Johntay Cook (Texas) 68-yd TD rec, 17-yd rec, RB Tre Wisner (Texas) TD run; St. Augustine: OL Tyree Adams (LSU)https://www.hudl.com/video/2/658/630a22e7f31d100268193754Allen (0-1) 14 Bellflower (CA) St. John Bosco (1-0) 52 - Allen: DE Zina Umeozulu (2024), TE Davon Mitchell (2025)Garland Naaman Forest (0-1) 6 Lewisville (1-0) 28 - Naaman Forest: OL/DL Markis Deal; Lewisville: S Jaydan Hardy (2024)Dallas Parish Episcopal (1-0) 24 Aledo (0-1) 17 - Parish Episcopal: DL Caleb Mitchell Irving (2024); Aledo: LB Davhon Keys (2024)Frisco Centennial (1-0) 31 Richardson (0-1) 0 - Centennial: RB Harry Stewart (2024) 19 carries, 150 yards, 2 TDs; 4 receptions for 36 yards.@JacePatton10 @hstewartiii @Cen10TitansFB W 31-0 pic.twitter.com/jODBwfqs5F— Morgan Stone (@moleemo) August 27, 2022 https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14940346/630ad116f31d10026819fb4cFrisco Reedy (1-0) 69 Azle (0-1) 27 - Reedy: OL Max Anderson (2024)https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14920776/630a6e5edfe35606b422b0e3Prosper Rock Hill (0-1) 14 Justin Northwest (1-0) 44 - Rock Hill: QB Kevin Sperry (2025) 15 of 24 for 154 yards, 1 TD, and an INT; 9 carries for 15 yardsTemple Lake Belton (1-0) 47 Leander Rouse (0-1) 21 - Lake Belton: WR Micah Hudson (2024)First offensive play of the season for @LBBroncoFB. Micah Hudson. 80 yards. Crib. 💨💨💨Lake Belton leads Leander Rouse 20-0 at the half. #txhsfb @iammike1x pic.twitter.com/iBk63Hivjv— Adam Rossow (@AdamJRossow) August 27, 2022 Lake Belton QB Connor Crews finds 2024 5 ⭐️ WR Micah Hudson (@iammike1x) on a TD pass.Lake Belton now leads Leander Rouse 27-0 in the third quarter.@HornSports | #txhsfb pic.twitter.com/ZEKr8Rabrp— Devon Messinger (@devonmessinger) August 27, 2022 Longview (1-0) 36 McKinney Boyd (0-1) 10 - Longview: WR Jalen Hale - 6 rec, 127 yds, 2 TDs, RB Taylor Tatum (2024) 17 carries, 145 yds, 3 TDs; 2 rec, 11 ydshttps://www.hudl.com/video/2/31551/6309fd26dfe35606b4221c03Austin Vandegrift (0-1) 20 Dripping Springs (1-0) 23 - Vandegrift: OL Blake Frazier (2024), OL Ian Reed (Clemson); Dripping Springs: QB Austin Novosad (Baylor)https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11772879/63099c217bdd2006304e0ac7Conroe Oak Ridge (1-0) 23 Brenham (0-1) 13 - Oak Ridge: LB Justin Williams (2024)Beaumont West Brook (0-1) 22 Houston Lamar (1-0) 56 - West Brook: QB Roy Thomas Jenkins (2025)Copperas Cove (0-1) 14 Georgetown (1-0) - Copperas Cove: OL Michael Uini (2024)https://www.hudl.com/video/2/16996/630a804264df5c0aa0e26c94Argyle (1-0) 37 Melissa (0-1) 18 - Melissa: DL Nigel Smith II (2024), OL Trevor Goosby (Texas)Tyler High (0-1) 29 Marshall (1-0) 40 - Tyler: RB Derrick McFall (2024)Lancaster (1-0 25 Dallas Skyline (0-1) 0 - Lancaster: CB Corian Gipson (2024)Red Oak (1-0) 51 The Colony (0-1) 43 - Red Oak: WR Taz Williams (2025) 3 rec, 90 ydshttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/16087370/630a09127bdd2006304e7f06Willis (1-0) 73 Bryan Rudder (0-1) 14 - Willis: QB Derek (DJ) Lagway (2024) 21 of 28 for 336 yards and 6 TDs; 10 carries for 68 yards and 1 TDMissouri City Fort Bend Hightower (1-0) 29 Pearland Dawson (0-1) 17 - Hightower: RB Jeremy Payne (2024) out with an arm injury, WR Zion Kearney (2024)Waco Connally (1-0) 65 Mexia (0-1) 20 - Connally: CB Kobe Black (2024)TD .. Kobe Black @lilkb2xx best in the nation for a reason. Connally 29-0 pic.twitter.com/oKNV6S92aV— Case Adair (@4L_CAdair) August 27, 2022 Silsbee (1-0) 48 Vidor (0-1) 7 - Silsbee: ATH Drelon Miller (2024)https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11835471/6309a3ce64deca08e8c5eb77El Campo (0-1) 14 Cuero (1-0) 43 - El Campo: RB Rueben Owens (Louisville) - rushing: 22 carries, 152 yards 11-yd TD runConverse Judson (1-0) 46 San Antonio Johnson (0-1) 43 - WR Anthony Evans (Oklahoma), DL Johnny Bowens Texas A&M target Johnny Bowens (9) blows up this 4th & 1 play, and Converse Judson gets off the field inside their own red zone. @D1Bowens | @JudsonFootball pic.twitter.com/PVtT89aUSu— Ryan Brauninger (@R_Brauninger) August 27, 2022 Johnny Bowens is a wrecking ball. @D1Bowens | @JudsonFootball pic.twitter.com/Ur7WikWC4w— Ryan Brauninger (@R_Brauninger) August 27, 2022 McKinney (0-1) 10 Temple (1-0) 17 - McKinney: RB Bryan Jackson (2024) 22 carries, 110 yards, 1 TD, and a 2-yd receptionCollege Station (0-1) 27 Lucas Lovejoy (1-0) 52 - Lovejoy: LB Payton Pierce (2024), WR Daylan McCutcheon (2024) 6 receptions for 58 yards and a TDOut of StateFort Lauderdale (FL) Stranahan (0-1) 6 Chester (VA) Life Christian Academy (1-0) 21 - Stranahan: WR Hykeem Williams New Orleans (LA) De La Salle vs. New Orleans (LA) Isadore Newman (Jamboree), 7 pm CT - De La Salle: OL Caden Jones St. Louis (MO) Christian Brothers (1-0) 41 Milton (GA) (0-2) 27 - Christian Brothers: RB Jeremiyah Love; Milton: WR Debron Gatling (2024)Jacksonville (FL) Mandarin (1-0) 27 Jacksonville (FL) Fletcher (0-1) 20 - Mandarin: WR Jaime Ffrench (2025)1️⃣+ 2️⃣= 6️⃣ points!Tramell Jones Jr. (@TramellJonesJr) and Jaime Ffrench Jr (@jaimeffrenchjr) connect for a big play for @Mandarin_HS_FB #v4rsity I @Sports4Jax pic.twitter.com/NuFSmhmu8w— Jamal St. Cyr (@JStCyrTV) August 27, 2022 Austintown (OH) Fitch (2-0) 38 Canton (OH) McKinley (1-1) 14 - Fitch: DL Brian Robinson (2024)Who God Calls He Qualifies Now back to work 💪🏽 for the next @CoachTJ_Parker @FitchFootball @FeetHipsHands @rawtalentsport1 @CAT_TAKEOVER @Training_A1 @BCollierPPI @AllenTrieu @SWiltfong247 @CraigHaubert @Rivals_Clint pic.twitter.com/B8S4g0HdsC— Brian Robinson AKA B Rob (@BRob_2323) August 27, 2022 Chesapeake (VA) Oscar Smith (1-0) 47 Chesapeake (VA) Deep Creek (0-1) 15 - Oscar Smith: CB Asaad Brown (2024)Too Easy #FILMSTUDY 💙💛💙💛 pic.twitter.com/d77BbcIW2I— Asaad “BJ” Brown II (@AsaadJr) August 27, 2022 Lakeland (FL) (1-0) 42 Clearwater (FL) (0-1) 6 - Lakeland: WR Tyler Williams Qb2 ??? 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨 @Ty_Williams04 @polk_way pic.twitter.com/fdIL9NHDiH— Daidren Zipperer 🦍 (@daidrenz) August 27, 2022 Nashville (TN) Ensworth (1-1) 17 Chattanooga (TN) Baylor (2-0) 35 - Ensworth: DL Ethan Utley (2025)Friday, Jackson (LA) East Feliciana vs. Slaughter (LA) Slaughter Community, 7 pm - East Feliciana: TE Trey'Dez Green (2024)Friday, St. Louis (MO) Cardinal Ritter vs. Florissant (MO) McCluer, 7 pm CT - Cardinal Ritter: S Marvin Burks Jr. Lake Cormorant (MS) (0-1) 21 Lewisburg (MS) (1-0) 26 - Lake Cormorant: DL Kamarion Franklin (2024), S Jarcoby Hopson (2025)Lehi (UT) Skyridge (3-0) 43 West Herriman (UT) Herriman (0-3) 0 - Skyridge: LB Tausili Akana Las Vegas (NV) Bishop Gorman (1-1) 21 vs. Santa Ana (CA) Mater Dei (2-0) 24 - Bishop Gorman: WR Zachariah Branch (USC)#USC 5-star WR commit Zachariah Branch (@zachariahb03) with an incredible grab in the end zone to put Bishop Gorman ahead 21-7 on Mater Dei early in third quarter.Everybody knows Branch's elite speed, but he's also got very strong hands and is also great on contested catches. pic.twitter.com/jrAVcermWQ— Ryan Young (@RyanYoungRivals) August 27, 2022 San Diego (CA) Lincoln (1-1) 7 Mission Hills (CA) Alemany (1-1) 14 - Lincoln: RB Roderick Robinson (UCLA)2023 UCLA running back commit Roderick Robinson II is a true playmaker. He did a little bit of everything tonight for San Diego-Lincoln including taking direct snaps and lining up at receiver.@UCLARivals pic.twitter.com/ufq6ZGxHjF— Matt Moreno (@MattRMoreno) August 27, 2022 Milton (FL) (0-1) 31 Andalusia (AL) (2-0) 42 - Milton: WR Raymond Cottrell (Georgia) Tulsa (OK) Booker T Washington (0-1) 7 Bentonville (AR) West (1-0) 28 - Booker T Washington: ATH Micah Tease (Arkansas)Los Alamitos (CA) (1-1) 27 Plantation (FL) American Heritage (2-0) 56 - Los Alamitos: QB Malachi Nelson (USC) 3 passing TDs, ATH Makai Lemon (USC) 3 TD receptions and over 200 yards, DL TA Cunningham (2024)Alabaster (AL) Thompson (0-2) 14 Nashville (TN) Lipscomb Academy (2-0) - Thompson - CB Tony Mitchell (Alabama)Philadelphia (PA) Imhotep (1-0) 19 Harrisburg (PA) Bishop McDevitt (0-1) 14 - Imhotep: S Rahmir Stewart, DE Zahir Mathis (2025); Bishop McDevitt: QB Stone Saunders (2025)Hollywood (FL) Chaminade-Madonna (1-0) 35 Washington (DC) St. Johns (0-1) 28 - Chaminade-Madonna: WR Jeremiah Smith (2024), WR Joshisa Trader (2024), CB Chris Ewald (2025)https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14655592/630b9ecdf5610109c045dd75East St. Louis (IL) (0-1) 13 Baltimore (MD) St. Frances (1-0) 20 - East St. Louis: S Sael Reyes (2025), OL Miles McVay (Alabama); St. Frances: DL Will Norman (Florida), DL James Carrington (2026)Sael Reyes with an interception for @Football_Flyers. They lead St Frances 13-12 with 535 left 4Q. @NateLatsch pic.twitter.com/9lfr3Lh4on— Ryan (@Isley23) August 28, 2022

The high school and college football seasons might be over, but recruiting never stops as camp season and official visits are in full swing. It is time to take a look at the latest happenings on the Lone Star state recruiting front as the offseason rolls on.