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.
Measurements
- Height:6'1
- Weight:205 LBS
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Martrell Harris Jr.
DCTF Star Rating
Outside Linebacker
The Woodlands Highlanders, Class of 2022
Status: Verbal Commit
- State Rank:#36
- Position Rank:#2
Harris missed the 2019 season due to transfer rules but has quickly been established as one of the state's top outside linebacker prospects. He runs like a safety in the open field with the downhill and lateral speed you look for in a stud backer.
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