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:190 LBS
Schools of Interest
Arizona State Sun Devils (offered)
Colorado Buffaloes (offered)
Houston Cougars (offered)
Kansas Jayhawks (offered)
Louisiana Monroe Warhawks (offered)
North Texas Mean Green (offered)
Oklahoma State Cowboys (offered)
Ole Miss Rebels (offered)
TCU Horned Frogs (offered)
Texas Tech Red Raiders (offered)
UTEP Miners (offered)
UTSA Roadrunners (offered)
Washington Huskies (offered)
Brandon Jones
DCTF Star Rating
Outside Linebacker
South Oak Cliff Golden Bears, Class of 2024
Status: Committed, Signed LOI
- State Rank:NR
- Position Rank:#9
Honors / Accolades
Collected 199 tackles, 20 TFLs, and eight sacks to earn unanimous first-team all-district honors. Helped lead the Golden Bears to a 5A Division II state championship.
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