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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.
THE FAB 50: Houston’s Top Prospects in the Class of 2028
After breaking down film, attending 7 on 7 events, talking with coaches and evaluating previous performances, VYPE Media breaks down the city of Houston's Top 50 prospects for the Class of 2028.
From Galveston to Katy and North Shore to Willis, here are the Who's Who of seniors-to-be as they enter Spring football. The rankings will fluctuate over the summer and fall, but here is the LIST!
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VYPE FAB 50 2028 HOUSTON RECRUITS
No. 1 - R’Monie Edwards, Cy Ranch, Offensive Tackle
No. 2 - Micah Rhodes, Klein Oak, Running Back, Oklahoma-commit
No. 3 - Jaylen Addai, Shadow Creek, Wide Receiver
No. 4 - Brayden Bonik, Ridge Point, Linebacker
No. 5 - Dillon Mitchell, CE King, Wide Receiver
No. 6 - Trey Finney, Willis, Wide Receiver
No. 7 - Carter St. Junious, Manvel, Wide Receiver
No. 8 - Sean Simon, La Porte, Running Back
No. 9 - Cordey Sherman, College Park, Defensive Back
No. 10 - Tristin Gaines, Waller, Quarterback
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No. 11 - Peyton Smith, La Porte, Wide Receiver
No. 12 - Kalen Simmons, Iowa Colony, Safety
No. 13 - Khristian White, Cy Ranch, Running Back
No. 14 - Royce Bimage, Dickinson, Defensive Back
No. 15 - RJ Wyms, College Park, Defensive Lineman
No. 16 - Jamal Lagway, Willis, Cornerback
No. 17 - Christopher Chizer Jr., Dekaney, Running Back
No. 18 - Jordyn Grant, College Park, Defensive Lineman
No. 19 - Jarvious Owens Jr., Langham Creek, Safety
No. 20 - Cameron Sydnor, CE King, Edge
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No. 21 - Aiden Seales, Stafford, Wide Receiver
No. 22 - Jayden Johnson, North Shore, Defensive Lineman
No. 23 - Brayson Robinson, Manvel, Edge
No. 24 - Tucker Hess, Katy Jordan, Defensive Lineman
No. 25 - Oswald Jacquet, CE King, Defensive Lineman
No. 26 - Ian Thomas, Tomball, Running Back
No. 27 - Deron Simpson, Cy Falls, Running Back
No. 28 - Juan Hernandez III, North Shore, Defensive Back
No. 29 - Antonio Dural, Klein Oak, Defensive Back
No. 30 - Arhiyan Montgomery, CE King, Running Back
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No. 31 - Keino Hopkins, Conroe, Wide Receiver
No. 32 - Jah’Quan Mcafee, La Marque, Defensive Back
No. 33 - Ja’Merce Johnson, Cy Lakes, Linebacker
No. 34 - Denim Steed, Stafford, Wide Receiver
No. 35 - Donovan Warren, Episcopal, Quarterback
No. 36 - Khalen Taylor, Ridge Point, Edge/Linebacker
No. 37 - Jayse Washington, Dickinson, Wide Receiver
No. 38 - Mike Brown, Klein, Wide Receiver
No. 39 - Terrell Stinson Jr., Clear Lake, Defensive Back
No. 40 - Camarre Palmer, Langham Creek, Wide Receiver
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No. 41 - John Arthur-French Jr., Deer Park, Wide Receiver
No. 42 - Ju’Von Smith, Manvel, Defensive Back
No. 43 - Haden LaFrenz, Deer Park, Quarterback
No. 44 - Reed Fowler, Episcopal, Athlete
No. 45 - Regan Fodje, Bridgeland, Defensive End
No. 46 - Kaleb Johnson, Shadow Creek
No. 47 - Zaelen Munoz, La Marque, Offensive Lineman
No. 48 - Jamir Young, Legacy School of Sports Sciences, Defensive Lineman
No. 49 - Deshaun Williams, Legacy School of Sports Sciences, Wide Receiver
No. 50 - Eli Walker, Hitchcock, Defensive Back