State 7-on-7 Explained: What It Is, How It Works and Why It Matters
The 2026 Texas 7-on-7 State Tournament kicks off Thursday in College Station. Dave Campbell's Texas Football editor-in-chief Greg Tepper explains why it matters.
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Bryan Allen Jr.
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Safety
Aledo Bearcats, Class of 2022
Status: Verbal Commit
- State Rank:#12
- Position Rank:#2
Allen has established himself as one of the top safety prospects in the country. The state champion is a sure tackler who is also an asset in coverage because he's athletic enough to match up in man-to-man coverage.
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