Around Texas: A round-up of recruiting news in the Lone Star State

Decisions have been made, lists have been trimmed and top prospects continue to emerge across the state of Texas, and now, it is time to take a look around at the latest news, notes and headlines from the recruiting trails of Texas.

Big Gets

OL Isendre Ahfua‍ commits to Texas A&M

Headlines

Terry Bussey‍ sets commitment date – Timpson standout athlete Terry Bussey has set his decision date. He narrowed his list to a top five of Alabama, LSU, Oklahoma, Texas and Texas A&M at the end of June. On Sunday evening, he announced his decision date as Bussey will announce his college choice on Sept. 28.

Blake Ivy‍ set to announce – League City Clear Falls standout offensive lineman Blake Ivy is set to announce his college choice on Saturday at 10 a.m. He has received offers from across the country, but Texas A&M, Texas and LSU are thought to be his favorites as he took official visits to each this summer.

Cornerbacks trim their lists – Waco Connally All-American cornerback Kobe Black‍ has trimmed his list with LSU, Ohio State, Oregon, Texas and Texas A&M all making the cut. Denton Guyer DB Eli Bowen‍ has also named his leaders with Oklahoma and Texas forming his top two.

2025 TE narrows his search – Standout 2025 tight end Bear Tenney‍ arrived at Lucas Lovejoy already holding offers from across the country last spring. As the 2023 season approaches, he announced his top schools. Auburn, Colorado, Michigan, Ohio State, Georgia, LSU, Oregon, Penn State, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and USC made his top 12, but he also says he plans to announce a commitment “soon.”

New Name to Know

RB Raycine Guillory‍, Aledo – 2026

At 5-foot-10, 175 pounds, Guillory runs with a unique blend of speed, quickness and burst. Equipped with a 4.43 40-yard-dash time, he can hit top speed in a hurry, shut it down and change directions just as quickly. Along with his quickness, his vision and balance make him a versatile weapon, and he showed it as both a receiver out of the backfield and in the return game. 

As a freshman at Mansfield Lake Ridge, he finished just shy of 1,000 all-purpose yards and 13 touchdowns — 770 rushing yards and nine touchdowns — with no playoffs going against 11-6A competition which included Duncanville, DeSoto and Waxahachie. 

The freshman performance turned the heads of college coaches. SMU was the first to offer last August, and now he also counts scholarship offers from Arkansas, Arkansas State, Grambling, Prairie View A&M, Southern, Texas Tech and UTSA. He is also receiving attention from Arizona State, Baylor, Louisville, Tennessee, Texas, USC and Utah.

In addition to football, Guillory is also a member of the varsity basketball and track teams. He competes in the 100m, 200m, 4x100m, and 4x200m on the track. 

What’s up with the top

Top 2024 QBs
1. DJ Lagway‍, Willis – Florida
2. Michael Hawkins‍, Frisco Emerson – Oklahoma
3. Hauss Hejny‍, Aledo – TCU
4. Trey Owens‍, Cy-Fair – Texas
5. Marcos Davila‍, Midland Legacy – Purdue
6. Will Hammond‍, Hutto – Texas Tech
7. Mabrey Mettauer‍, The Woodlands – Wisconsin

Others to watch
Deuce Adams‍, Vandegrift – Louisville
DJ Bailey‍, DeSoto – Sam Houston State
Drew Devillier‍, Plano East – Rice
Noah Lugo‍, Haslet Eaton – BYU
Arrington Maiden‍, College Station – Memphis
Cash McCollum‍, China Spring – UNT
Kellen Tasby‍, Plano Prestonwood – Tulane
Cole Welliver‍, Argyle Liberty Christian – UConn