Highest-Rated: OT Felix Ojo (6'6, 285), Mansfield Lake Ridge

The Texas Tech commit is the second in-state five-star to choose the Red Raiders in the past three cycles, proving Joey McGuire's staff can succeed in chasing elite TXHSFB talent. Ojo is the No. 2 prospect in the 2026 DCTF Rising Hot 100 and earned DCTF Whataburger Super Team, Navy All-American and Under Armour All-American honors.

Top Underclassman: OT Kennedy Brown (6'5, 285), Kingwood

Brown is the consensus No. 1 in-state prospect and his versatility makes him special. He is powerful at the point of attack, overwhelms defenders with his strength and size, and has the wingspan to remain at tackle, though he could slide inside as well. His roster flexibility pairs with elite athletic upside. Brown holds 50 Division I offers, with every major program chasing him.

Breakout Candidate: WR Jaden Hurndon (6'1, 170), Longview

Hurndon already has seven offers, including SMU, TCU, Texas A&M, Texas Tech and Oregon, but he projects as a 30-plus offer prospect in a loaded wide receiver class. Alongside Damarion Mays and Carter St. Junious (listed below), the 2026 group could feature three top-five in-state prospects at the position. Longview is known for a power run game, but expect a more dynamic offense built to maximize Hurndon's talent. He should remind Lobos fans of Alabama's Jalen Hale.

10 More Names to Know

• 2026 ATH Jermaine Bishop (5'11, 160) - Willis
• 2028 OT R'Monie Edwards (6'5, 310) - Cy-Ranch
• 2026 WR Ethan Feaster (6'2, 180) - DeSoto
• 2028 ATH James Foster (6'1, 195) - Lancaster
• 2028 WR Damarion Mays (6'2, 180) - North Crowley
• 2027 DB John Meredith (6'2, 175) - Euless Trinity
• 2027 OL Kaeden Scott (6'7, 290) - San Antonio Roosevelt
• 2027 S Jayquan Snell (6'3, 200) - Waxahachie
• 2028 WR Carter St. Junious (6'3, 185) - Manvel
• 2026 OL John Turntine III (6'4, 285) - North Crowley