1. DL Ezekiel Ayangbile (Langham Creek) - MIAMI (FL)

An extremely versatile defensive lineman from the Houston area who has the quickness to get reps at defensive end and the power a nd size to slide inside. 

Ayangbile is rated as a DCTX four-star, checking in as the No. 3 DT prospect in Texas. 

2. DL Amari Vickerson (Cypress Ranch) - SMU

The son of a former NFL defensive lineman (Kevin Vickerson). Vickerson plays on a loaded roster of elite prospects and SMU fans should be aware of a pair of top prospects in 2028: RB Khristian White and OL R'Monie Edwards. 

Vickerson is rated as a DCTX four-star, checking in as the No. 4 DT prospect in Texas. 

3. WR Julian Cromartie (The Woodlands College Park) - CLEMSON

The son of former NFL DB Antonio Cromartie. Cromartie plays for an up-and-coming powerhouse in the Houston footprint that boasts a lot of top-end talent, including 2028 DT RJ Wyms. 

Cromartie is rated as a DCTX four-star, checking in as the No. 6 WR prospect in Texas. 

4. ILB Braylon Williams (Arlington Lamar) - SMU

Williams may miss his senior season due to injury, but has established himself as one of the most offered prospects in the state. Keep an eye on his younger brother, 2029 QB BJ Williams, this season.  

Williams is rated as a DCTX four-star, checking in as the No. 1 ILB prospect in Texas. 

5. OL Qua Ford (Texas High) - SMU

Ford is a multi-year starter with plenty of experience. Texas High is one of the powerhouses in East Texas and consistently produces top prospects. It was the home of former SMU linebacker Anthony Rhone. 

Ford is rated as a DCTX four-star, checking in as the No. 3 OG prospect in Texas. 

The Next Five

• 6. S Isaiah Udom (South Oak Cliff) - SMU
• 7. WR Trey Haralson (Tyler) - SMU
• 8. DE Brayden Booth (South San Antonio) - NORTH CAROLINA
• 9. RB Javian Jones-Priest (Arlington Martin) - VIRGINIA TECH
• 10. DT DeMarco Jenkins (Pearland) - MIAMI (FL)