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RECRUIT SCOOP: 6 Hot Houston Names In Recruiting Circles

Matt Malatesta
Mar 02, 2020

Jaeden Roberts of North Shore

by Bradley Collier

Recruiting is year-round and things are hot in Houston.

No surprise, right?

Several of the city's top targets are locked up, having verbally committed already. Sure, there will be movement, but here are five prospects getting some serious attention.


Kyron Drones, Shadow Creek QB

Things were quiet for the QB… until winning the state championship. He's popped 15 offers since the beginning of 2020 and things aren't slowing down. TCU has been the most recent to offer. Other recents have included Ole Miss, Auburn, Northwestern, North Texas, Arkansas, Missouri and the list goes on. He's a legit 6-foot-2 coach's son, who is a dual-threat with a great football IQ. Checking many boxes.

LJ Johnson, Cy-Fair, RB

Even though Cy-Fair coach Ed Pustejovsky has retired, new coach Jeff Miller has to be thrilled to have super-back LJ Johnson back in the huddle. Johnson is checking out Baylor and Stanford next and has 38 offers to date. He can go anywhere in the country. He's an LSU legacy (Jonathan Johnson) as his dad played for the Tigers. I've also spotted him wearing a Texas A&M band bracelet. It's too early to tell where he will go, but he's a catch at 5-10, 204-pounds. He's a #BeastMode sort of back with NFL potential.

Bryce Foster, Katy Taylor, OL

While the 6-foot-4 big-man has begun his march to a state track title in throws, he's still one of the most coveted OL in the country. He's narrowed his list to OU, LSU, Texas A&M, Oregon and Texas. His Mustang teammate Hayden Conner is already a Texas-commit. The Aggies seem to be the favorites right now.

Brandon Campbell, Pearland, RB

247Sports

Ok, so Campbell transferred to Lamar Consolidated form Pearland. The Mustangs coach Rick Lafavers just took the Ridge Point HC job. Does Campbell stay or go? Either way, he's one of the top RBs in the state at 5-10, 190-pounds. He has big-league offers like LSU, Bama, Ohio State and Baylor. Does he stay close to home of venture beyond the state likes. Virginia Tech could have the early lead after an unofficial visit. This is going to be a plot twist over the next six months.

Jaeden Roberts, North Shore, OL

Roberts transferred from the state of Kansas a year ago. He enjoyed a run to a state title with North Shore and punished opponents. The 6-foot-5, 300-pound interior lineman is a road-grader. He's went to Bama's Junior Day – where his buddy and teammate Damian George has signed. He's an SEC-type OL who will now be the lead horse on the best team in the state of Texas... again.

Fernando Garza, Katy, TE

Dude had a great Rivals camp and is pulling some offers. Good baseball player also. At 6-foot-6, can block and pass-catch. Must do both at Katy to get on the field. Pretty good athleticism and grades. Offered by Pitt, Iowa State, North Texas, Virginia Tech, SMU and UH recently.

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THE RETURN: Lloyd Banks Heads Back to Where It All Began

Matt Malatesta
16 Jun, 2025

Lloyd Banks has been the face of Greater Houston high school track for more than a decade, leading the Fort Bend Marshall boys and girls programs to UIL gold—again and again and again.

But all dynasties evolve, and Banks’ legendary run at Marshall has come to a close—sending shockwaves throughout the Texas high school track community.

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THE PLAYMAKERS: 2025 Biggest Names in South Houston Baseball, powered by UTMB Health

Matthew Ogle
13 Jun, 2025

Pearland's Nico Partida

Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)

Welcome to the VYPE Playmakers powered by UTMB Health, where we’re highlighting five standouts from this season who stole the headlines.

Here are the UTMB Baseball Players of the 2024-25 season, who left a lasting impression on the southside of Space City!

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THE PLAYMAKERS: 2025 Softball Superstars of the South, powered by UTMB Health

Matthew Ogle
12 Jun, 2025

Clear Creek's Khamari Hall

Doug Brown (VYPE)

The south Houston area is loaded with talented athletes who give it their all in their respective fields of play.

Welcome to the VYPE Playmakers powered by UTMB Health, where we’re highlighting five standouts from this season who stole the headlines.

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GAMES

VYPE Live Lineup - Saturday 5/31/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Saturday 5/31/25

Women: AFHC Royals vs. Lonestar San Antonio

Women: AFHC Royals vs. Lonestar San Antonio

Men: AFHC Royals vs. AC Houston Sur

Men: AFHC Royals vs. AC Houston Sur

7PM | NFHS - 5A D2 BB State Semifinal G1 & G2: Liberty Hill vs. Kingwood Park

7PM | NFHS - 5A D2 BB State Semifinal G1 & G2: Liberty Hill vs. Kingwood Park

4:30PM & 7:30PM | NFHS - 2A D2 BB State Semifinal G1 & G2: Stamford vs. Collinsville

4:30PM & 7:30PM | NFHS - 2A D2 BB State Semifinal G1 & G2: Stamford vs. Collinsville

VYPE Live Lineup - Friday 5/30/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Friday 5/30/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Thursday 5/29/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Thursday 5/29/25

1PM | NFHS - 6A D2 BB State Semifinal G3: Dripping Springs vs. Kingwood

1PM | NFHS - 6A D2 BB State Semifinal G3: Dripping Springs vs. Kingwood

VYPE Live Lineup - Wednesday 5/28/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Wednesday 5/28/25

3PM | NFHS - 3A D2 BB State Semifinal G3: Thrall vs. Orange Grove

3PM | NFHS - 3A D2 BB State Semifinal G3: Thrall vs. Orange Grove

Women: AFHC Royals vs. Athenians SC

Women: AFHC Royals vs. Athenians SC

VYPE Live Lineup - Saturday 5/24/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Saturday 5/24/25

Men: AFHC Royals vs. Houston FC

Men: AFHC Royals vs. Houston FC

KNIGHT MOVES: Regents School of Austin Football plans for 2026 coaching change

KNIGHT MOVES: Regents School of Austin Football plans for 2026 coaching change

VYPE Live Lineup - Friday 5/23/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Friday 5/23/25

7PM | NFHS - 6A D2 Baseball Reg. IV Final G3 (if nec.): Buda Johnson vs. Lake Travis

7PM | NFHS - 6A D2 Baseball Reg. IV Final G3 (if nec.): Buda Johnson vs. Lake Travis

VYPE Live Lineup - Thursday 5/22/25

VYPE Live Lineup - Thursday 5/22/25

7PM | NFHS - 3A D2 Baseball Region III Final G2: Thrall vs. Anderson-Shiro

7PM | NFHS - 3A D2 Baseball Region III Final G2: Thrall vs. Anderson-Shiro

1PM | NFHS - 5A D2 Baseball Region IV Final G2: Liberty Hill vs. Boerne Champion

1PM | NFHS - 5A D2 Baseball Region IV Final G2: Liberty Hill vs. Boerne Champion

6PM | NFHS - 2A D2 Softball State Semifinal G1: Malakoff Cross Roads vs. Shiner

6PM | NFHS - 2A D2 Softball State Semifinal G1: Malakoff Cross Roads vs. Shiner

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