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RECRUIT SCOOP: Top 5 Houston prospects seeing their recruitments heat up
VYPE takes a look at the Top 5 recruits who are heating up with offers and with schools starting to make a strong push over the past few weeks.
Top 5 Recruits Heating Up
No. 1 - 2028 Shadow Creek WR Jaylen Addai
By Jackson DiPasquale
Jaylen Addai has been a star since he arrived at Shadow Creek and now in his junior season, he is ranked as the number one player in the state of Texas and number one wide receiver in the country. Addai holds 48 total offers to date and has seen his recruitment really heat up as schools are starting to emerge from the pack.
Alabama, LSU, Miami, Ohio State, Texas, Texas A&M and Notre Dame are all schools heavily in the mix for Addai and will all look to take a top position heading into the offseason.
No. 2 - 2028 Waller QB Tristin “TK” Gaines
TK Gaines is the top 2028 quarterback prospect in H-Town and has proven that so far this season leading Waller to a 6-1 record, throwing for 1,999 yards and 24 touchdowns while rushing for 521 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Gaines went into the season holding 23 offers and since August, he has gained 4 more offer from the likes of West Virginia, Missouri, LSU and Florida State. Oregon, Houston and LSU are the teams to watch early on as a commitment could be coming in the near future.
No. 3 - 2029 Klein LB C’Ivion “Cash” Hines
Cash Hines came on to the recruiting scene over the offseason, picking up his first offer in May. He now holds 15 offers and has picked up 5 offers during the season from the likes of Ohio State, Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech and SMU to name a few.
Ranked as the No. 2 linebacker in the country according to 247Sports, Hines will be one of the most sought after recruits in the country and should see his offer list only grow more and will be a player to keep an eye on over the next two years.
No. 4 - 2028 Willis LB Nazeree Guy
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Nazeree Guy is a player that has quickly emerged as one of the top junior prospects in H-Town as prior to his current junior season, he held 3 offers… That is no longer the case as Guy has gained 14 offers since the start of the season and holds 17 offers overall from Texas, Texas Tech, Texas A&M, Ohio State, Nebraska and TCU to name a few.
Is Guy the next big-time star out of Willis high school? That looks to be the case and expect to see more offers roll in for the talented linebacker following a full season of varsity tape.
No. 5 - 2029 Cypress Falls WR Karzell Davis
By Jackson DiPasquale
Karzell Davis saw his recruitment take off this summer as he picked up 20 offers from June to now. Davis holds 24 offers as of today from the likes of Miami, Oregon, LSU, Alabama and Ole Miss and most recently picked up offers from Texas, Baylor, Texas A&M and Arkansas. Davis is emerging as one of the top wide receiver prospects in not only Houston but in the entire state of Texas.
Through the first seven games of his sophomore season, Davis has recorded 695 all purpose yards with 5 touchdowns receiving and his play on the field should only garner more attention from Division One programs. Expect to see his offer list grow over the offseason after an impressive sophomore season.
Manvel's Karnell "Greedy" James (LSU commit)
NO DOUBT: “Greedy” James strives to cement his place among Manvel’s all-time greats
“My journey started when I was five playing flag football and then in little league,” James said. “It’s been a really great journey, and I’ve learned how to work and adjust to playing different positions like linebacker, running back and now defensive back.
Fast forward to today, James has emerged as one of the state’s premier talents, ranked as the No. 10 player in Texas. While much of his focus remains on refining his craft and preparing for the upcoming season, he continues to prioritize the routines that help him stay centered away from the game.
Past the intensity of preparation, James finds clarity in the quieter moments.
“I really just hang out with friends and go fishing,” he said. “Fishing, you get out there for a nice long time and it takes your mind off things. You can put the football stuff to the side and zone out, which is good to balance out your mental health.”
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James’ rise has also brought a new level of attention to his recruitment. This offseason, he made a pivotal decision, changing his commitment from Texas to LSU.
Ultimately, the decision came down to more than a recruiting process — it was about finding the place that felt right.
“What made me flip was just the natural feeling I had when I was there and the connection I built with Coach (Corey) Raymond, knowing the opportunities he can bring to me,” James said. “They’ve sent a lot of guys to the league, and it just felt like home.”
Though Baton Rouge awaits, James understands there is still work to be done in Manvel. Wearing the Mavericks uniform one final time is a responsibility he does not take lightly.
The standard he hopes to leave behind is simple.
“I want people to say I was the best to ever do it at Manvel,” James said. “I want to leave no doubt on the field this year.”
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