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NEXT IN LINE: Brian Manuel Emerging as Atascocita’s Next Star
Atascocita High School has seen plenty of next-level talent walk through the Eagles’ locker room.
From standouts like Kenyon Green, Kam Dewberry, Braylon Conley, Jelani Watkins, Tory Blaylock and Cardae Mack, the Eagles have become a pipeline of elite talent in Greater Houston.
So who’s next in line?
Enter rising senior wide receiver Brian Manuel.
Manuel had a breakout campaign last fall, hauling in 57 receptions for 1,059 yards and 16 touchdowns.
“I feel like my junior year went really well,” Manuel said. “It was my first year on varsity as a starter and I feel like I did a good job doing my part. I still feel like there was more I could have done, but overall it was a good season for me.”
His momentum hasn’t slowed during the offseason. Manuel recently went viral on X on the seven-on-seven circuit after making an incredible one-handed catch that has racked up more than 60,000 views.
Coming for everything. @Coach_Coats pic.twitter.com/KFvnQ4Ws1V
— Brian Manuel Jr (@BrianManuelJr1) February 28, 2026
“To be honest, it was just instinct,” Manuel said with a laugh. “I wasn’t planning on going up with one hand, but the closer the ball got, I just reached up with my free hand and came down with it.”
Since the viral moment, Manuel has seen his recruitment start to heat up, picking up offers from Texas State, UNLV and Washburn, with several other schools beginning to show interest.
Manuel might still be one of the more underrated wide receivers in the city of Houston, but he has a clear message for college coaches evaluating his film.
“Anybody recruiting me would be getting a dog,” Manuel said. “A game changer and somebody who’s ready to put in work, earn a spot and just play ball.”
Brian Manuel is a name to watch over the coming months — and don’t be surprised if his recruitment takes off in a big way.
RECRUIT SCOOP: Dickinson 2028 CB Royce Bimage talks recruitment
2028 Dickinson cornerback Royce Bimage is coming off a big sophomore season with the Gators helping them reach the UIL 6A DI Region III final.
For Bimage, his sophomore year was a success but also knows there is more he wants to work on ahead of his big junior season.
"I felt like it was a great year for me," Bimage said on his sophomore year. "I still need to build upon it, working on my communication and technique and trying to become more of a team player next fall."
The sophomore corner currently holds 12 offers from the likes of Ohio State, LSU, Texas, Texas A&M and Miami to name a few with many more schools in contact as of late.
"Texas A&M, Houston and Miami came by the school this past month," Bimage said. "It feels good picking up more offers but the work doesn't stop with me having two more years of high school ball to perform so the work doesn't stop now."
Bimage is the younger brother of Rodney Bimage Jr. who was a Dickinson star and now standout defensive back for Arizona State and having his older brother to go to with advice on the recruiting process has been extremely helpful.
"Having my brother there is just help for me," he said. "He tells me about the process and how to talk with coaches and also what I need to do to get where he is so I feel like its impacted how I go through the recruiting process."
The rising junior also mentioned he plans on running track for the Gators this spring competing in the 4x200m, 4x400m and the Open 200m.
Bimage should see more offers roll in this spring once spring practice gears back up and mentioned he plans on making visits up to Texas and Texas A&M this offseason.