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Harold Perkins of Cy Park could have his name called at NFL Draft
NEXT IN LINE: Who could hear their names called at NFL Draft from Houston?
From the front cover of VYPE Magazine to the bright lights of college football, Greater Houston has long been a pipeline for elite talent. Now, a new wave of stars with local roots are positioning themselves as potential 2026 NFL Draft prospects.
They hope to follow the path of Houston products like Jalen Hurts, CeeDee Lamb, Donovan Jackson and Jaylen Waddle — players whose journeys began on the youth and high school fields of the Bayou City before rising to the national stage.
Here are some Greater Houston standouts who could hear their names called next.
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IN ORDER OF DRAFT POTENTIAL
AJ Haulcy – Fort Bend Marshall – LSU
Harold Perkins – Cypress Park – LSU
Jaeden Roberts – North Shore – Alabama
Albert Regis – La Porte – Texas A&M
Caleb Douglas – Hightower – Texas Tech
Noah Thomas – Clear Springs – Georgia
Dillon Bell – Kinkaid – Georgia
PJ Williams – Dickinson – SMU
Bryce Foster – Katy Taylor – Kansas
Kyron Drones – Shadow Creek – Virginia Tech
Ryan Niblett – Eisenhower – Texas
Denver Harris – North Shore – UNLV
Kam Dewberry – Atascocita – Alabama
Malick Sylla – Katy – Mississippi State
Some of the stars of 2025-26 Clear Springs Chargers Softball
BACK FOR MORE: No. 5 Clear Springs seeks to replicate last season's record-setting Austin trip
No. 5 -- Clear Springs Chargers
The campaign Clear Springs put together last season was nothing short of awe-inspiring. Powered by an unmistakable aura—punctuated by a third-round walk-off jaw-dropper against Katy and an ensuing three-game series with Atascocita—the Chargers (26–8) delivered a historic run that culminated in the program’s first appearance in the 6A Division I State Championship.
Some may point to the graduation of standouts such as Erianna Garcia (Abilene Christian), Eryn Polite (Florida A&M), Jenna Hashaw (San Jacinto CC), and Grace Hirst (Lamar State CC–Port Arthur) as potential setbacks. But make no mistake: Clear Springs is here to stay. Head coach Jennifer Knight still fields an exceptionally explosive batting order, retaining nearly all of its top talent.

Sophomore Makenzie Thomas is a bona fide powerhouse, following a freshman showing in which she batted just under .400, hit 15 home runs, and drove in 44 RBIs. Naturally, Thomas earned District 24-6A Newcomer of the Year honors before representing Team USA at the WSBC U-15 World Cup in July.
Senior outfielders and sisters Alana and Emily Strever provide a veteran presence on a relatively young roster and rank among its most consistent hitters. The family dynamic continues with sophomore catcher Elisa Garcia stepping into the role previously held by her older sister Erianna, while sisters Brynley (OF) and Brooke Colianni (IF) are poised to make a strong impact.
The Chargers’ mantra in 2026, “Back For More,” says it all: Clear Springs is primed to remind audiences of exactly what they’re capable of.
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