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Pearland LB Credit set for crucial visits ahead of May commitment
Class of 2026 Pearland three-star linebacker Joseph Credit dropped his Top 8 schools in February, featuring Arizona State, Baylor, Kansas, Houston, SMU, Texas A&M, and TCU.
Now, with a plan to commit sometime in May, Credit has lined up official visits to four of his finalists. These visits will play a key role in his decision-making process.
The Latest on His Recruitment
The recruiting journey can be a rollercoaster, but Credit has handled the process with maturity and focus.
“The recruiting process has been going good,” Credit said. “I’ve been talking to these coaches and looking at the opportunities I have.”
The 6-foot linebacker has set official visits to Kansas (April 4–6), Arizona State (April 8–10), TCU (April 11–13), and UCLA (May 5–7).
Though his official visits will certainly help him get a feel for each program, Credit emphasizes that the relationships and conversations leading up to them will be the real deciding factors.
“I feel like it’s not going to be the official visit that does it for me,” he said. “It’s going to be everything that led up to that point. That said, what I’m really looking for on my visits is the scheme—and how I would be utilized in it.”
With a May commitment looming, expect programs to make a final push over the next month as they aim to earn the talented linebacker’s pledge.
OILER PRIDE: Pearland Looking To Make It Back To State
After reaching the State Tournament for the second consecutive year – and the seventh time overall – the Pearland Oilers fell just short of claiming their first title since 1980, losing 4-1 to Tomball in Round Rock last spring. With valuable experience gained, this year is about seizing that opportunity.
Coach David Rogers enters his sixth year at the helm, relying on a talented core to reach their goal. Texas A&M-commit Nico Partida is back for his final year in the high school spotlight, after earning District 23-6A MVP and UIL-6A All-Tournament honors a year ago. In addition to his impeccable play on defense and at-bat (.414 BA, 7 HR, 41 RBI), Partida can just as easily make an impact when pitching (5-0), alongside junior Grant Shepherd.
Fellow All-Tournament selection, Walker Hurst, brings senior stability to the outfield, and continues to build his reputation as a collegiate prospect. Southern Mississippi commit Cade Adams (Sr. C) will anchor the defensive side, while all district second-teamer Ashton Arredondo (Jr. 1B/LHP) and Brady Brewer (Jr. DH) add further depth to the batting order.
With the Oilers shifting to District 22-6A in the UIL realignment, there’s a whole new slate of opponents to conquer. But, that will only be the beginning for a group that is aching to make history.