Highest-Rated: 2027 QB Kavian Bryant (6'0, 170), Palestine Westwood

Bryant, with in-state offers from Texas and Texas A&M in both football and basketball, led the Panthers to an 11-1 season, their only loss to state champion Columbus. A two-sport star holding 20+ offers, he accounted for 51 touchdowns as a junior. With another year of development and his connection to WR Kasyn Dial, he could be in for another huge season.

Top Underclassman: 2028 ATH CJ Whaley (6'4, 215), Atlanta

Atlanta’s head coach calls Whaley a “freakish athlete” expected to be nationally recruited by his senior year, though that process is already underway. The son of former Texas Longhorn standout Chris Whaley, he made his mark as a freshman on offense, using his size and speed to create mismatches. Programs such as TCU, Texas A&M, Texas Tech and LSU have already offered.

Breakout Candidate: 2027 WR Braylon Fisher (5'11, 180) – Columbus

Fisher flashed on a loaded Columbus roster in 2024, recording 1,338 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns, highlighted by a strong showing in the state title win over Malakoff. He holds early offers from Houston, TCU, and UTSA, with more expected to follow. Fellow 2027 classmate OL Keyon Hemphill-Woods is another Columbus name to note. Fisher was the WR MVP at the Next Level Athlete Top 100 Showcase in Houston.

5 More Names to Know

• 2027 QB Luke Babin (6'2, 175) - Woodville
• 2026 WR X'zavier Barnett (6'3, 185) - Yoakum
• 2026 WR Camden Capehart (5'9, 155) - Winnsboro
• 2026 QB Kase Evans (6'2, 200) - Lexington
• 2026 RB Ashton Rowden (5'11, 195) - New Boston