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Top Talent Shines at Under Armour Camp in Houston
Planet Ford Stadium played host to some of the best football talent in the state as Under Armour and ESPN rolled into Houston for their annual Under Armour Next Camp this past weekend.
Elite players from the Houston area and beyond showcased their skills, competing for MVP honors and coveted invites to the Under Armour All-American Game or the Future 50 showcase.
From the trenches to the perimeter, here are the standout performers from Sunday’s loaded camp.
IN THE TRENCHES: OL / DL
Starting in the trenches, 2026 Pasadena Memorial’s Devan Robison dominated in one-on-one reps and walked away with OL MVP honors. Robison has official visits coming up with TCU, Texas Tech, Stanford, Houston, and Baylor.
Another headliner was 2027 Kingwood OL Kennedy Brown, who earned his Under Armour All-American Game invite, following last week's Navy All-American Game selection. Joining him was Texas-commit Nicolas Robertson (Klein), who also earned an All-American invite after a strong day.
Other top OL standouts:
- Jamarios Canton (2028, Center)
- Noah Abebe (2026, Friendswood)
- Avery Morcho (2026, Ridge Point, 4-star)
- Jordan Burnett (2026, Ridge Point, TCU-commit)
- Eddie Lartigue (Klein Collins)
On the defensive side, 2026 Allen DL Joshua Shaw was a force and claimed DL MVP.
2027 Jalen Brewster (Cedar Hill) earned a Future 50 invite, capping off a strong camp season.
Other top DLs included:
- Jarvis Spires (2026, Cy Springs)
- Isaiah Broughton (2026, Cypress Ridge)
- Jaylen Stewart (2026, Pearland, Oklahoma State-commit)
- Kaden McCarty (2027, Cy Falls)
- Xavier Muhammad (2027, South Houston)
- Amari Vickerson (2027, Cy Ranch)
BACKFIELD TALENT: RB / LB
CJ Chizer Jr. (2028, Dekaney) stole the spotlight in the running back group, earning RB MVP. Though young, the explosive back already holds three offers.
Jonathan Hatton Jr. (2026, Cibolo Steele, Texas A&M-commit) added to his résumé with an Under Armour All-American Game invite, while Myson Johnson-Cook (2027, DeSoto) earned a Future 50 invite.
Other standout RBs:
- John Hebert (2026, Strake Jesuit)
- Nicholas Trimble II (2026, Aldine Davis)
- Edward Kelly Jr. (2026, Klein)
- Cardae Mack (2026, Atascocita)
- Tanner West (2026, Katy Jordan)
- Tristan Willis (2027, Shadow Creek)
- Micah Rhodes (2028, Klein Oak)
At linebacker, Davon Smith (2027, Westfield) was flying around during drills and one-on-ones which earned him LB MVP honors. Smith is a player who's recruitment should see movement in the coming months with more strong performances at camps.
Other top LBs:
- Kosi Okpala (2026, Mayde Creek)
- Reilarean Phillips (2026, Elsik)
- Caleb Mooring (2026, Vandegrift)
- Malcolm Graham (2026, Fort Bend Travis)
- Preston Hall (2026, Ridge Point)
- Preston Pitts (2026, Clear Falls)
- Jordin Jones (2027, Westfield)
- Jeremiah Smith (2027, Westfield)
- Brayden Bonik (2028, Ridge Point)
AIR ATTACK: QBs / WRs / DBs
Jack Daulton (2026, The Woodlands, TCU-commit) put on a clinic and took home the QB MVP after a solid showing, adding to a hot run that included a strong Elite 11 performance.
Other notable QBs:
- Kaleb Maryland (2026, North Shore)
- Kyden Barker (2026, Clear Falls)
- Corey Dailey (2026, Seguin)
- Brady Barrier (2026, Barbers Hill)
- Grant Smith (2026, Grand Oaks)
- Carson White (2027, Iowa Colony)
- Tammeron Anderson (2027, West Brook)
- Braden Baker (2027, Cy Ranch)
- Julian Navarrette (2027, Boerne Champion)
- Donovan Warren (2028, Episcopal)
At wide receiver, Robert Haynes IV (2026, Ridge Point) earned WR MVP honors and is quickly rising in the rankings.
Jordan Clay (2026, Madison) lived up to his four-star billing, earning an All-American Game invite after a strong showing.
Other standout WRs:
- James Scott (2026, Oak Ridge)
- Juwaan Woodbury (2026, Galveston Ball)
- Ty Sexton (2026, Bridgeland)
- Mike Brown (2026, Legacy School of Sports, Texas A&M-commit)
- Trey Giametta (2027, Fulshear TE)
- Aden Starling (2027, Shadow Creek, Houston-commit)
- Alvin Mosley (2027, Crawford)
In the secondary, Brandon Sherrad (2027, Shadow Creek) earned DB MVP, showing major upside for the Sharks.
Chace Calicut (2026, North Shore) impressed and left with an All-American Game invite, following a recent Texas visit.
Other DB standouts:
- Isaiah McMillian (2026, Katy)
- Zachary Taylor (2026, Katy Jordan)
- Kingston Richard (2026, Summer Creek)
- Caden Ward (2026, La Marque)
- Kyle Sam (2027, Cy Falls)
- Greedy James (2027, Manvel)
- Mikhail McCreary (2027, Johnson)
- Terrell Stinson (2028, Clear Lake)
Houston brought the heat, and the future of football in Texas looks bright with this group of elite prospects.
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HIS TIME: QB Maryland ready to lead North Shore
Kaleb Maryland has been patient.
After transferring from Clear Springs to North Shore following his freshman season, Maryland has quietly waited for his number to be called—sitting behind Mustang legend Kaleb Bailey. Now, his time has come.
“North Shore is basically a college program, and that’s exactly what I wanted when I came here,” Maryland said. “When I first got here, it was a culture shock. Not everyone is cut out to play here, but it’s going to help me so much in the long run.
“The offseason is where we win. Coach (Willie) Gaston has helped me so much at the QB position—working the pocket, going through my progressions quickly. It’s about being ready.”
Now QB1 heading into next season, Maryland hopes to carry the torch and lead the Mustangs back to State.
“We know what everyone is saying about us on the outside,” he said. “People think North Shore is going to be down, but we just keep our heads down and go to work to prove everyone wrong. The standard is the standard here.”
Maryland still remembers the sting of last year’s loss to Westlake in the State Semis.
“We were devastated,” he said. “I was bawling for like 15 minutes in the locker room, just knowing I wouldn’t be playing with all of those seniors again. It was also a realization that I was the next man up. It would be my team the next year.”
Despite having limited varsity reps, Maryland has already caught the eye of college recruiters. He holds nine offers from programs like Utah, UTSA, UTEP, UNLV, Washington State, and Southern Miss, among others.
“What’s really important to me is coaching stability,” he said. “I want to go somewhere that I know the staff who recruited me will still be there.”
While honing his QB skills this offseason, Maryland is also turning heads on the track. He’s running relays and the 100 meters, looking to improve on his impressive 10.48 time.
“Running track is so important,” he said. “It’s helping me with my speed, but I’m also watching a lot of film and working on my velocity this spring. I’ve always looked up to Tom Brady and Drew Brees for their work ethic. I want to be like them—just 10 times faster. Could you imagine that?”
Off the field, Maryland keeps busy in the studio—his podcast studio. His show, “Keeping it PC,” is a project he’s developed with his dad.
“I love doing it, and I’ve had some pretty good guests so far,” he laughed. “I see myself continuing it in college. I like hearing other athletes’ perspectives.”
And when he’s not working out, watching film, or podcasting? Maryland is exploring his foodie side.
“I’m a foodie,” he grinned. “I love fine food. Of course, I like places like Chipotle, but my favorites are Fuji Ramen and 528 Asian Bistro.”
For the North Shore faithful, there’s hope that Maryland’s appetite carries over to the football field this fall. Because if he’s ready to eat, so are the Mustangs.