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BREAKING: 2026 Pearland LB Credit commits to Kansas
Three-star linebacker Joseph Credit, a standout from Pearland High School, has narrowed down his college choices and made his commitment. After taking official visits and weighing his options, the 6’0", 205-pound defender has committed to the Kansas Jayhawks, choosing them over Arizona State, UCLA, and several others.
For Credit, the Jayhawks’ consistency throughout his recruitment was the deciding factor.
“From the first day after they offered me at their camp last June, they never stopped showing interest,” said Credit. “Coach Leipold and the whole coaching staff reached out every day and showed me love. That really stuck with me. You can see what they’re building in the 2026 class—the guys they’re targeting and the commits they already have. It’s something I wanted to be a part of.”
Credit took his official visit to Kansas in early April, and the trip further solidified his decision beyond the strong relationships he’d built.
“When I visited, I got to see the new facilities and the stadium renovations,” he added. “Seeing the future of the program and the upgrades really got me excited. It made me feel like this is the place I want to play.”
With his decision made, Credit becomes the third Pearland defender to commit to a college program. Now locked in ahead of his senior season, he’s turning his focus to helping the Oilers make a deep run in 2025.
“I feel like our 2026 class is one of the best to ever come out of Pearland,” he said. “We’ve set a great example for the younger players, and I think we’re ready for a big season. I believe we can go undefeated in the regular season and make a deep playoff run.”
Although the recruiting process is now behind him, Credit had some advice for younger athletes navigating their own journeys.
“It was overwhelming at times—taking constant calls from coaches and trying to narrow down my list,” he said. “Having a support system was huge. My dad, my mom, and my trainer Donnie Baggs really helped guide me. My biggest advice to young recruits is to take things step by step. Don’t overthink it or try to do too much. Just stay grounded, and it’ll help you manage the chaos.”
Joseph Credit of Pearland is narrowing list
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.