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:6-6
- Weight:295 LBS
- Forty Time:3.00 s
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Arkansas Razorbacks (offered)
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TCU Horned Frogs (offered)
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Texas Tech Red Raiders (offered)
Garrett Hayes
DCTF Star Rating
Offensive Tackle
Athens Hornets, Class of 2020
Status: Verbal Commit
- State Rank:#22
- Position Rank:#1
The secret is finally out on this East Texas monster. Hayes is a long-armed offensive tackle who plays in a run-heavy scheme. Strong upper body. Fires off the ball and drives defenders back.
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