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ALL-AMERICAN: Cibolo Steele’s Hatton Jr. Gets UA All-American Game Invite
This past weekend, some of the top high school football talent in Texas gathered at Planet Ford Stadiumfor the annual Under Armour Next Camp, and one name stood out above the rest — Jonathan Hatton Jr.
The 2026 Cibolo Steele four-star running back and Texas A&M commit delivered an electric performance, showcasing his elite skillset in drills and during the one-on-one period. His dominant day earned him a coveted invite to the Under Armour All-American Game, a goal he’s been chasing for years.
“I mean, getting that game invite was everything,” Hatton said. “This is something I’ve been working hard for years to earn, and it just showed me the hard work paid off.”
Hatton committed to Texas A&M on March 22, becoming a massive addition to what is shaping up to be a Top 5 national recruiting class for the Aggies in 2026.
“Coach Troop and Coach Elko are great coaches, and they’re building something that’s going to be scary in the future,” Hatton said. “Why not A&M? I know they’re going to develop me on and off the field — that’s why I committed there.”
Now, the San Antonio native is focused on closing out his offseason strong and preparing for a final run with his Steele teammates.
“My biggest thing is just getting ready for A&M, staying healthy, and going out there with my guys one last time and trying to make it to State,” he said.
With his blend of talent, leadership, and vision for the future, Jonathan Hatton Jr. is a name you’ll be hearing a lot more of in the years to come — both in College Station and beyond.
THE RECAP: Liberty Hill falls to Steele Curtain; Now turn attention to Rouse
Not only did 5A powerhouse Liberty Hill schedule one of Central Texas’ strongest 6A programs in Cibolo Steele to open their 2024 season, but they did so on the road.
To their credit, Coach Kent Walker’s Panthers hung in early, battling the Knights to a 14-14 draw midway through the second quarter at Lehnhoff Stadium in Schertz. But then the hosts scored 35 straight points to overwhelm the Panthers en route to a 49-26 win.
True to form, Liberty Hill relied on their vaunted Slot-T ground game to the tune of 416 yards on 61 carries. Junior DJ Seaborn (11-124, 2 TDs) paced the Panthers while junior quarterback Jack Pitchford (12-93, TD) and senior Kyle May (13-83, TD) also notched solid nights.
Liberty Hill (0-1) hosts Rouse in Friday night’s VYPE/ESPN Austin radio Central Texas Game of the Week on 102.7 FM