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WRECK 'EM: Langham Creek’s Jhaydn Nelson locks in with Red Raiders
Last week, Class of 2027 Langham Creek four-star linebacker Jhadyn Nelson announced his commitment to Texas Tech.
Nelson was one of the hottest recruits in Houston this offseason as he picked up 23 offers from many big time Power Four schools across the country before ultimately deciding to commit to the Red Raiders.
For the four-star linebacker the decision came down to one thing… family.
“Texas Tech was the first school to offer me and see my potential early on,” Nelson said on his commitment. “Later on down the line the coaching staff and I built a really strong connection, but that wasn’t made me want to commit. What made me want to commit was the fact that I get to play with my big brother in college. I got to play with my brother in high school for two years and now I’ll be able to play with him in college. That is huge because I’m a big family guy so that was the icing on the cake.”
Texas Tech is coming off a big season making the College Football Playoff and one of the biggest reasons was the defense led by Butkus award winner LB Jacob Rodriguez.
Seeing the type of year Rodriguez had and playing the same position, Nelson knows defensive coordinator Shiel Wood can develop him into one of the best linebacker in the country.
“Coach Wood has only been there for a year and the numbers literally prove he is one of the best defensive coordinators and linebacker coaches in the country,” he said. “He helped Jacob Rodriguez have the season he did in one year, winning the Butkus Award and potential first round draft pick so I know he can do that with me.”
Now with his commitment out of the way, Nelson is ready to focus in on his senior year.
“Knowing where I’m going already is like a weight lifted off my shoulders,” Nelson said. “I’m looking forward to perfecting my craft at outside linebacker, working on my skills at Edge with pass rushing and also at inside linebacker.”
Nelson mentioned still plans on taking his official visits that he has scheduled but remains a hundred percent locked in with Texas Tech.
Watch out for Langham Creek and Nelson next fall as they try and reach the playoffs in 2026.
PONY UP: Cy Ranch’s Vickerson remains locked in with SMU
2027 Cypress Ranch three-star defensive lineman Amari Vickerson announced his commitment to SMU back on January 18th.
The six-foot-four 290-pound defensive lineman locked in his commitment with the Mustangs came down to how they kept it real with him and his family.
“The reason I chose SMU is because they kept it real with not only me but my family,” Vickerson said. “They painted a picture for me and made promises to me and my family that a lot of other schools didn’t promise me. A bunch of schools who were there at the beginning started to fade away but SMU was always there for me.”

Vickerson will take his official visit to SMU in late May or early June. He also mentioned he might take a few other visits as well but made sure to emphasize he’s still locked in with the Mustangs.
“I might take an official visit to Florida, Florida State and Texas but my mind is focused on SMU,” Vickerson said. “I just need to renew some relationships with them with some of the coaching changes they have but I still believe that’s where I’ll be playing the next couple of years.
As the off-season continues on Vickerson plans to fine tune a few things ahead of his senior year.
“Things I’m working on this offseason is my speed and quickness off the line,” he said. “My strength is my strength but I’m really trying to emphasize on getting stronger and becoming a better leader on and off the field.”
































