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Measurements
- Height:6'2
- Weight:205 LBS
Schools of Interest
Prairie View A&M Panthers (offered)
UTEP Miners (offered)
Johnny Hamilton III
DCTF Star Rating
Quarterback
Longview Lobos, Class of 2027
Status: Verbal Commit
- State Rank:NR
- Position Rank:NR
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