The 2026 Texas High School Football Program Rankings
Every UIL Texas high school football program, ranked.
Measurements
- Height:6'5
- Weight:290 LBS
Schools of Interest
Alabama Crimson Tide (offered)
LSU Tigers (offered)
Oklahoma Sooners (offered)
TCU Horned Frogs (offered)
Texas A&M Aggies (offered)
Texas Longhorns (offered)
Markis Deal
DCTF Star Rating
Defensive Tackle
Garland Naaman Forest Rangers, Class of 2023
Status: Verbal Commit
- State Rank:#25
- Position Rank:#1
Deal is an explosive athlete with a nasty disposition in the trenches, a standout at both offensive tackle and on the defensive line. He packs a powerful punch and finishes with authority regardless of the side of the ball.
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