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:5'10
- Weight:180 LBS
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Keilan Chavies
DCTF Star Rating
Running Back
Hutto Hippos, Class of 2026
Status: Committed, Signed LOI
- State Rank:NR
- Position Rank:NR
Through eight games in 2024, Chavies totaled 1,158 all-purpose yards and 10 touchdowns, earning first-team all-district 25-6A Honors.
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