What are the Best Programs in Texas High School Football?
All about Dave Campbell's Texas Football's 2026 6-Year TXHSFB Program Rankings, a comprehensive measure of every UIL Texas high school football program.
Measurements
- Height:6'4
- Weight:325 LBS
Schools of Interest
Alabama Crimson Tide (offered)
Florida Gators (offered)
Florida State Seminoles (offered)
LSU Tigers (offered)
Miami Hurricanes (offered)
Ohio State Buckeyes (offered)
Stanford Cardinal (offered)
Texas A&M Aggies (offered)
Texas Longhorns (offered)
TJ Shanahan
DCTF Star Rating
Offensive Guard
Austin Westlake Chaparrals, Class of 2023
Status: Verbal Commit
- State Rank:#33
- Position Rank:#1
Shanahan was already a known name in recruiting circles when he transferred to Westlake from Orlando, Fla. He is a road-grating offensive lineman who easily tosses defenders out of the way.
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