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CHECK MATE: Fulshear’s Bryant commits to UH; talks senior year
The month of June is here, which means it is officially "visit season" for 2025 recruits looking to find their home for the foreseeable future.
For incoming senior Fulshear defensive lineman Chance Bryant, finding where he would play his collegiate career was right down the road.
Bryant took his official visit this weekend to the University of Houston and proceeded to commit to the Coogs, over Rice and Tulsa.
“I’ve always liked Houston with the new coaching staff,” he said. “Once I got there for the official visit, it was awesome. The coaches and other recruits who were already in the class, just made it feel like home.”
For Bryant, the ability to play Power 4 ball in the city he’s grown up in means everything.
“Obviously with them being in the Power 4 was huge for me, having the ability to play at a high level,” Bryant said. “When you take that, plus it being so close to home in the big city of Houston that I know and love, it was just a perfect fit.”
The star defensive lineman for the Chargers is a football junky, always working on his craft. But, Bryant also prepares for the mental aspect to the game in a unique way.
“I picked up playing chess recently, competing against my brother,” he said. “Chess has a huge learning curve and being able to learn and figure out the mental aspect of the game applies to everything in life.”
With his senior year approaching and Fulshear moving up to 6A, Bryant is looking forward to a big year.
“I plan to get back in double-digit sacks this year and have more tackles for loss,” Bryant said. “I will actually be going both ways this year playing on the O-line as well, so I’m just looking forward to the challenge and getting to State.”
STAYING HOME: Ridge Point QB Carlisle commits to Coogs
The arrival of new Cougars head coach Willie Fritz has many Greater Houston-Area recruits really weighing their options to stay home and play for the University of Houston.
Coach Fritz has hit the recruiting trail running and now has earned a commitment from one of the top 2025 quarterbacks in H-Town.
Class of 2025 Ridge Point (TX) QB Austin Carlisle committed to Houston over UNLV, Rice, ULL, Colorado State and Tulsa.
Carlisle was offered by Houston last Friday and after a talking with the staff decided to commit.
“Being right here in my hometown and playing Big 12 football has always been a dream for my family and I,” Carlisle said. “Having the community that has been cheering me on in my high school career be able to come support me locally is a blessing.
“What Coach Fritz has done with his program in the past it’s undeniable. He knows how to build a winning culture and I’m fully committed to what they’ve got going on.”
Carlisle has been a fast riser this offseason picking up 21 of his 22 offers following his impressive junior year. Though it’s not how the talented quarterback envisioned his recruitment, he trusted the process.
"Coach LaFavers always told me to trust the process and go through it,” Carlisle said. “I just followed those steps, kept grinding and let those offers come to me.”
Now committed, the Ridge Point QB is ready for his senior year and is looking to go out on top.
“Obviously the goal is the State Championship this year,” he said. “We’ve got a lot of young players that will need to step up, but we’re looking to take that next step beating that Humble ISD district and get to State.”