This Week in 'Crootin!
Diving into the latest Texas high school football recruiting news with three weekly superlatives: Prospect on the Rise, Commit of the Week, and Underclassman of the Week with Greg Powers and Mallory Hartley.
Prospect on the Rise - Carthage 2026 RB KJ Edwards
The 5-foot-9, 175-pounder is the newest DCTX five-star in 2026. Edwards is now rated as the No. 4 prospect in the 2026 DCTX Rising Hot 100.
Commit of the Week - Iowa Colony 2026 WR Jayden Warren
The 6-foot-2, 195-pounder flipped his commitment from Houston to Texas A&M. The DCTX four-star is set to play in the 2026 Navy All-American Bowl.
Underclassman of the Week - Humble Summer Creek 2027 WR Benny Easter Jr.
The 6-foot-2, 190-pounder committed to Texas Tech over offers from Houston, Kansas, Oklahoma State and more. Easter went off in Summer Creek's area championship win, collecting six catches for 250 yards and five touchdowns.
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