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.
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Nate Palmer
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Running Back
Decatur Eagles, Class of 2024
Status: Committed, Signed LOI
- State Rank:#73
- Position Rank:#7
As a junior, Palmer rushed for 2,250 yards and scored 33 touchdowns, earning third-team All-State honors.
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