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:5'11
- Weight:195 LBS
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Schools of Interest
Kansas State Wildcats (offered)
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (offered)
North Texas Mean Green (offered)
Sam Houston Bearkats (offered)
Texas Tech Red Raiders (offered)
UTEP Miners (offered)
Ashton Rowden
DCTF Star Rating
Running Back
New Boston Lions, Class of 2026
Status: Committed, Signed LOI
- State Rank:NR
- Position Rank:NR
Rowden rushed for 1,337 yards and 14 touchdowns, earning Most Outstanding Offensive Player in District 10-4A Division II.
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