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THE BOOK OF ELI: Lake Creek's Morcos on the verge of recruiting revival
Eli Morcos of Lake Creek High School has a quiet confidence that a QB1 must possess.
After compiling over 2,000 yards of offense and 29 scores in his first year as the Lions’ starter, the junior has become a sleeper quarterback recruit that is starting to gain some serious traction.
The 6-foot-2 signal-caller led Lake Creek to a 12-1 record and three rounds deep in the playoffs, before falling to eventual State Champ Port Neches-Groves.
So, big season, big arm, no offers.
In early February, Appalachian State pulled the trigger on Morcos. All it takes is one, sometimes. Then came Navy, Sam Houston State, Louisiana Lafayette and Illinois State, who all would offer.
“That first offer was pretty cool and a great feeling,” he said. “I wasn’t really stressed or relieved to get the first one, because I knew I was capable of playing in college. But, I finally felt respected.”
He is now entrenched in 7-on-7 football these days and honing his craft with his quarterback coach and trainer.
“I’m working on the details,” he said. “Working on the mechanics and the little things with intention makes a big difference.”
So does experience. As a sophomore, Morcos played some QB but really starred at WR.
“Being the starting QB is a great feeling,” he said. “Having already played varsity at receiver really helped me have success last year. I just understood the speed of the game coming into my junior year. Last year, I was able to work on consistency and preparation. I understood the game so much more and could read defenses and what they were trying to do. I was just more confident, too.”
As the “Morcos momentum” continues to ramp up over the offseason, college recruiters are going to fall in love with this hyper-focused leader of the Lions.
Some already have.
And, what does he do with his free-time?
“Well, I’m on the way lead a Bible study at my church,” he said.
Thank me later.
ELITE TALENT: VYPE's Top Performers From Endzone 7v7 Tournament
This past weekend some of the nation's top talent from Texas, Florida, Tennessee and Louisiana gathered in the Woodlands, Texas for the Endzone 7-on-7 tournament.
After watching the games this past weekend and evaluating the talent, here are VYPE’s Top 5 performers of the weekend and who the potential leaders in their recruitment are.
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2025 5-Star WR Jaime Ffrench Jr., Mandarin High School (FL)
2025 WR Jaime Ffrench at Endzone 7v7
Photo by Jackson DiPasquale
Ffrench was the player of the tournament throughout the weekend. He's a fluid route runner with elite speed and hands. It was easy to see why he is the top wide receiver recruit in the country.
Ffrench mentioned Florida State, LSU, Ohio State, Tennessee and Miami’s as the schools to beat as of right now. He has upcoming unofficial visits coming up to Ohio State on March 3rd, Texas on April 6th and Tennessee on April 18th.
“I'm really excited to see what the atmosphere is like. I hear everything is big in Texas,” he said. “First time on campus, I’m really looking forward to it."
With Ffrench wanting to commit in August before his senior season, expect a late push by contending schools the next three months.
2026 5-Star QB Jared Curtis, Nashville Christian School (TN)
2026 5-Star QB Jared Curtis dropping back for a pass at Endzone 7v7.
By Jackson DiPasquale
The No. 1 quarterback prospect in the country for 2026 made the trip down to the Greater Houston Area to compete in the Endzone 7v7 tournament.
Curtis was very impressive seeing him for the first time in person. He has a big-time arm, with velocity behind his throws, and also is able to push the ball down the field effortlessly.
He dropped his top six schools in December consisting of Ohio State, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Florida State and Texas A&M. Curtis mentioned at the tournament that he will be visiting Auburn, Texas, Notre Dame and Georgia this Spring along with some other schools he hasn't gotten a chance to check out.
2025 4-Star WR Andrew Marsh, Katy Jordan High School (TX)
2025 4-Star WR Andrew Marsh rocking the Texas gloves out at Endzone 7v7.
By Jackson DiPasquale
One of the top wide receiver prospects in the state and in the country is Andrew Marsh, who showed out at the tournament this past weekend.
His route-running ability against some very talented DB prospects throughout the weekend was impressive. He was able to break defenders down and made tough contended catches.
He mentioned Oklahoma, Texas, USC, Michigan, Alabama, Kentucky and Texas A&M have been some of the leaders at this point in his recruitment.
Marsh has unofficial visits to Texas, Washington and Louisville lined up and also has scheduled official visits to USC June 7th-9th and Texas June 14th-16th.
2025 4-Star WR Taz Williams Jr., Red Oak High School (TX)
Taz Williams Jr. (2025 Red Oak WR) was back on the 7v7 circuit playing with True Buzz at the Endzone tournament this past weekend.
Williams dropped his Top 10 schools last week consisting of Alabama, Baylor, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State, SMU, Texas and Texas A&M.
"Coach Moore and Coach Bellamy are two coaches at Michigan I've been talking to a lot lately. Being able to talk with Coach Moore before he was the head coach has made that relationship strong" he said. "Also Texas A&M Coach Elko, Coach Wiggins and Coach Klein, have been talking to a lot since they've been hired."
Williams plans to take official visits to USC, Ohio State, Michigan and Texas A&M as of now but will visit a few others once he hears back from them.
2026 DB Jermaine Bishop Jr., Willis High School (TX)
2026 DB Jermaine bishop Jr. with the Florida gloves on at Endzone 7v7.
By Jackson DiPasquale
With the 'Mayor of Willis' 5-star QB Derek Lagway Jr. already enrolled to Florida, all eyes point towards the new sheriff in town - 2026 ATH Jermaine Bishop Jr.
Bishop was fantastic in coverage this past weekend coming up with some big interceptions at safety and then making some plays on the offensive side of the ball as well.
The two-way elite prospect mentioned he plans on visiting Oklahoma, USC, TCU and Texas in the next few months along with more once he figures out his schedule for this summer.
Bishop, one of the top athletes in the country, should see a boost in his ranking and offer list once camp season comes along.
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Other Standout Performers
- 2025 5-Star WR Marcus Harris, Mater Dei High School (CA)
- 2025 4-Star DB Jaboree Anotine, Westgate High School (LA)
- 2026 WR Kayden Dixon-Wyatt, Mater Dei High School (CA)
- 2025 4-Star QB Tramell Jones Jr., Mandarin High School (FL)
- 2026 DB Chace Calicut, North Shore High School (TX)
- 2025 QB Eli Morcos, Lake Creek High School (TX)
- 2025 WR Romel Stevens, Willis High School (TX)
- 2025 3-Star WR Muizz Tounkara, Clear Springs High School (TX)
- 2026 4-Star WR Keisean Henderson, Legacy SSS (TX)
- 2025 4-Star DB Courtland Guillory, Klein Oak High School (TX)
- 2025 ATH Keilan Sweeny, Needville High School (TX)
- 2026 WR Case Messer, Highland Park High School (TX)
- 2025 ATH Erion Wilkins, Atascocita High School (TX)