Tepper: 10 Texas High School Football Teams I Got Wrong in 2025
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Measurements
- Height:5'11
- Weight:200 LBS
Links & Media
Schools of Interest
Georgia Bulldogs (offered)
Michigan Wolverines (offered)
Ohio State Buckeyes (offered)
Oklahoma Sooners (offered)
Texas A&M Aggies (offered)
Texas Longhorns (offered)
USC Trojans (offered)
Taylor Tatum
DCTF Star Rating
Running Back
Longview Lobos, Class of 2024
Status: Committed, Signed LOI
- State Rank:#11
- Position Rank:#1
Honors / Accolades
As a junior, Tatum rushed for 1,891 yards and 33 touchdowns, earning 7-5A Division I Offensive MVP honors.
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