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Shout out to Horn Sports contributor Justin Wells (@justinwells2424 on Twitter) for long nights and a lot of hard work on this. The Horn Sports 50 is an objective and (we feel) realistic look at the great talent pool in the state of Texas and ranks according to this. There are many great young men that wear high school football uniforms in Texas and this list looks to acknowledge the top 50 from West to East and North to South.
Enjoy and please comment.
The Horn Sports 50:
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[TD]Rank[/TD]
[TD]Name[/TD]
[TD]Position[/TD]
[TD]Size[/TD]
[TD]School[/TD]
[TD]College[/TD]
[TD]Notes[/TD]
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[TD]1.[/TD]
[TD]Darius James[/TD]
[TD]OL[/TD]
[TD]6'5 320[/TD]
[TD]Harker Heights[/TD]
[TD]Texas commit[/TD]
[TD]#1 because of size AND ability, Total package. Plays both ways in 5A (rare), will play Center at UT.[/TD]
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[TD]2.[/TD]
[TD]Ricky Seals-Jones[/TD]
[TD]WR[/TD]
[TD]6'6, 220 (4.5)[/TD]
[TD]Sealy[/TD]
[TD]Texas, LSU, A&M, SEC, Big12 offers[/TD]
[TD]Most dominant, physical WR in the nation. Size, speed, and basketball hands.[/TD]
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[TD]3.[/TD]
[TD]A'Shawn Robinson[/TD]
[TD]DT[/TD]
[TD]6'5, 305[/TD]
[TD]Fort Worth Arlington Heights[/TD]
[TD]Texas commit[/TD]
[TD]Dominating in summer camps, could play both ways D1.Squats 600 lbs.[/TD]
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[TD]4.[/TD]
[TD]Kent Perkins[/TD]
[TD]OT[/TD]
[TD]6'6, 295[/TD]
[TD]Lake Highlands[/TD]
[TD]Texas commit[/TD]
[TD]Natural left tackle, Wrestled in Super Heavyweight class for cardio & toughness.[/TD]
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[TD]5.[/TD]
[TD]Cody Thomas[/TD]
[TD]QB[/TD]
[TD]6'4, 215 (4.6)[/TD]
[TD]Colleyville Heritage[/TD]
[TD]Oklahoma commit[/TD]
[TD]Best pure QB in Texas; arm accuracy/touch, mobility his strengths. Standout baseball player.[/TD]
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[TD]6.[/TD]
[TD]Maurice Smith[/TD]
[TD]CB[/TD]
[TD]6'1, 185 (4.4)[/TD]
[TD]Sugar Land Dulles[/TD]
[TD]Alabama commit[/TD]
[TD]Best DB in Texas. Got the hips, the start/stop, and the speed to excel in Saban's secondary in '13.[/TD]
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[TD]7.[/TD]
[TD]Jake Raulerson[/TD]
[TD]OL[/TD]
[TD]6'4, 265 (4.9)[/TD]
[TD]Celina[/TD]
[TD]Texas commit[/TD]
[TD]All around animal with a motor that doesn't quit, and a heart that doesn't fit under pads.[/TD]
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[TD]8.[/TD]
[TD]Deon Hollins[/TD]
[TD]LB[/TD]
[TD]6'2, 225 (4.6)[/TD]
[TD]Fort Bend Marshall[/TD]
[TD]UCLA commit[/TD]
[TD]Pass rushing terror at DE, will shift to LB in college. Lived in the backfield (13 sacks, 15 TFLs).[/TD]
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[TD]9.[/TD]
[TD]Derrick Griffin[/TD]
[TD]WR/TE[/TD]
[TD]6'6, 215 (4.5)[/TD]
[TD]Rosenberg Terry[/TD]
[TD]Texas A&M commit[/TD]
[TD]Outstanding basketball player, Physically overpowers opponents. Very high ceiling.[/TD]
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[TD]10.[/TD]
[TD]Dontre Wilson[/TD]
[TD]RB[/TD]
[TD]5'11, 180 (4.3)[/TD]
[TD]DeSoto[/TD]
[TD]Oregon commit[/TD]
[TD]Pure blazing speed, comes from a program loaded with 4 Stars yearly, competes at high level.[/TD]
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[TD]11.[/TD]
[TD]Tyrone Swoopes[/TD]
[TD]QB[/TD]
[TD]6'5, 225 (4.5)[/TD]
[TD]Whitewright[/TD]
[TD]Texas commit[/TD]
[TD]Best Dual-threat QB in '13 class. Potential to take over games. Raw mechanically.[/TD]
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[TD]12.[/TD]
[TD]Torodney Prevot[/TD]
[TD]DE/LB[/TD]
[TD]6'3, 200 (4.5)[/TD]
[TD]Alief Taylor[/TD]
[TD]USC commit[/TD]
[TD]Multi-athletic pass rusher is super quick, needs weight but has frame. Will flourish in right system.[/TD]
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[TD]13.[/TD]
[TD]Justin Manning[/TD]
[TD]DT[/TD]
[TD]6'3, 275[/TD]
[TD]Dallas Kimball[/TD]
[TD]OU, Baylor, Ok. State, other offers[/TD]
[TD]Just makes plays, double team nightmare, with great burst. Has 42 TFLs in HS career already.[/TD]
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[TD]14.[/TD]
[TD]Robbie Rhodes[/TD]
[TD]WR[/TD]
[TD]6'2, 190 (4.4)[/TD]
[TD]Fort Worth Southwest[/TD]
[TD]Baylor commit[/TD]
[TD]Really came on in summer camps. Blazing speed to go with leaping ability and good hands. Huge upside.[/TD]
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[TD]15.[/TD]
[TD]Durham Smythe[/TD]
[TD]TE[/TD]
[TD]6'6, 230 (4.7)[/TD]
[TD]Belton[/TD]
[TD]Texas commit[/TD]
[TD]Hard working thoroughbred, Top TE in a class with some good ones.[/TD]
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[TD]16.[/TD]
[TD]Isaiah Golden[/TD]
[TD]DT[/TD]
[TD]6'2, 320[/TD]
[TD]Carthage[/TD]
[TD]Texas A&M commit[/TD]
[TD]Can't coach size and he's got plenty. Dominated 2A for Elysian Fields last fall. Playing for loaded Carthage squad now.[/TD]
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[TD]17.[/TD]
[TD]Antwuan Davis[/TD]
[TD]CB[/TD]
[TD]5'11, 180[/TD]
[TD]Bastrop[/TD]
[TD]Texas commit[/TD]
[TD]When "speed", "smart," and " coachable" are used to describe you a lot, you'll be special.[/TD]
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[TD]18.[/TD]
[TD]Reggie Chevis[/TD]
[TD]LB[/TD]
[TD]6'2, 245 (4.6)[/TD]
[TD]Houston Sharpstown[/TD]
[TD]Texas A&M commit[/TD]
[TD]Body of an NFL LB right now. Anchors a district leading defense; don't be shocked if he lands in the SEC.[/TD]
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[TD]19.[/TD]
[TD]Christian Morgan[/TD]
[TD]LB[/TD]
[TD]6'5, 250 (4.7)[/TD]
[TD]Prestonwood Christian (Plano)[/TD]
[TD]Florida State commit[/TD]
[TD]Best overall player in TAPPS, Plays w/ fellow Horn Sports 50 star Mike Mitchell. Matchup nightmare in Red zone.[/TD]
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[TD]20.[/TD]
[TD]Deoundrei Davis[/TD]
[TD]LB[/TD]
[TD]6'2, 210 (4.6)[/TD]
[TD]Cypress Woods[/TD]
[TD]Texas commit[/TD]
[TD]Athletic LB who covers sideline to sideline "fiercely" as coaches tend to say. Top notch closing speed.[/TD]
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[TD]21.[/TD]
[TD]Keith Ford[/TD]
[TD]RB[/TD]
[TD]5'11, 203 (4.5)[/TD]
[TD]Cypress Ranch[/TD]
[TD]Oklahoma commit[/TD]
[TD]#1 pure RB in class, downhill runner, strong. Decent numbers before injuries finished his season. (12 TDs)[/TD]
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[TD]22.[/TD]
[TD]Devante Kincaid[/TD]
[TD]QB[/TD]
[TD]6'2, 180 (4.5)[/TD]
[TD]Dallas Skyline[/TD]
[TD]Ole Miss commit[/TD]
[TD]Dual threat playmaker leading a loaded Skyline program. Threw 33 TDs as a junior, legit threat per play.[/TD]
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[TD]23.[/TD]
[TD]Brett Wade[/TD]
[TD]LB[/TD]
[TD]6'1, 220 (4.7)[/TD]
[TD]Kennedale[/TD]
[TD]Texas A&M commit[/TD]
[TD]Throwback tackler with a motor that doesn't stop. Zach Thomas clone.[/TD]
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[TD]24.[/TD]
[TD]Kameron Miles[/TD]
[TD]CB/S[/TD]
[TD]6'2, 210 (4.6)[/TD]
[TD]West Mesquite[/TD]
[TD]Tennessee commit[/TD]
[TD]Long, rangy CB who'll play safety in the SEC.[/TD]
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[TD]25.[/TD]
[TD]Ishmael Wilson[/TD]
[TD]OT[/TD]
[TD]6'5, 290[/TD]
[TD]Dallas Bishop Dunne[/TD]
[TD]Texas A&M commit[/TD]
[TD]Gifted left tackle with footwork and ginormus wing span. Could grow into future NFL Left Tackle.[/TD]
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[TD]26.[/TD]
[TD]Fred Ross[/TD]
[TD]WR[/TD]
[TD]6'2, 210 (4.5)[/TD]
[TD]Tyler John Tyler[/TD]
[TD]Oklahoma State commit[/TD]
[TD]Top possession WR in Texas. Grabbed 100 balls,w/1300+ yds, 15 TDs. Part of most explosive offense in East Texas.[/TD]
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[TD]27.[/TD]
[TD]Jake Oliver[/TD]
[TD]WR[/TD]
[TD]6'4, 200 (4.6)[/TD]
[TD]Dallas Jesuit[/TD]
[TD]Texas commit[/TD]
[TD]Big kid, with hands like glue (108 catches). Could set a number of state and national records this fall.[/TD]
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[TD]28.[/TD]
[TD]Celeb Benenoch[/TD]
[TD]OL[/TD]
[TD]6'6, 320[/TD]
[TD]Katy Seven Lakes[/TD]
[TD]Texas, OU, Baylor, Texas Tech, other offers[/TD]
[TD]Massive body, but feet that make him special. Could be NFL Guard with right technique/sysytem.[/TD]
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[TD]29.[/TD]
[TD]Vincent Taylor[/TD]
[TD]DT[/TD]
[TD]6'3, 275[/TD]
[TD]San Antonio Madison[/TD]
[TD]Oklahoma State commit[/TD]
[TD]Best player in San Antonio with '13 class. Extremely versatile, plays nose to three technique.[/TD]
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[TD]30.[/TD]
[TD]JT Barrett[/TD]
[TD]QB[/TD]
[TD]6'2, 210 (4.5)[/TD]
[TD]Wichita Fallas Rider[/TD]
[TD]Ohio State commit[/TD]
[TD]Athletic QB that can run and pass. Another yearly stud QB from the state of Texas, could be special.[/TD]
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[TD]31.[/TD]
[TD]Maurice Porter[/TD]
[TD]OT[/TD]
[TD]6'6, 285[/TD]
[TD]Fort Bend Marshall[/TD]
[TD]Texas Tech commit[/TD]
[TD]Wide load, came on late last season. Part of a great offensive line, fits Tuberville style.[/TD]
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[TD]32.[/TD]
[TD]James White[/TD]
[TD]RB[/TD]
[TD]6'0, 200[/TD]
[TD]Pearland Dawson[/TD]
[TD]Texas A&M commit[/TD]
[TD]Compact and strong; this tailback is a load to bring down, and can run by you as well.[/TD]
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[TD]33.[/TD]
[TD]George Baltimore[/TD]
[TD]S[/TD]
[TD]5'11, 190 (4.5)[/TD]
[TD]Mansfield[/TD]
[TD]TCU commit[/TD]
[TD]Nasty, physical, and a big time hitter at safety; Patterson got himself a gem here.[/TD]
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[TD]34.[/TD]
[TD]Tavares Garner[/TD]
[TD]CB[/TD]
[TD]6'0, 175 (4.3)[/TD]
[TD]Manvel[/TD]
[TD]Texas A&M commit[/TD]
[TD]Lots of speed here, and the knack & ability to turn a pick into 6. Still think LSU gets him.[/TD]
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[TD]35.[/TD]
[TD]Mike Mitchell[/TD]
[TD]LB[/TD]
[TD]6'4, 220 (4.5)[/TD]
[TD]Prestonwood Christian (Plano)[/TD]
[TD]Baylor, SMU, TCU, Florida, Florida St., Texas Tech, USC, other offers[/TD]
[TD]Combine freak; this private school stud has all the tools you need to thrive, must produce on field.[/TD]
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[TD]36.[/TD]
[TD]Jay Arnold[/TD]
[TD]DE/LB[/TD]
[TD]6'4, 250 (4.9)[/TD]
[TD]Rockwall-Heath[/TD]
[TD]Texas A&M commit[/TD]
[TD]Wrestling is part of his pass rushing prowess training. Uses hands/moves well, will produce in College Station.[/TD]
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[TD]37.[/TD]
[TD]Paul Whitmill[/TD]
[TD]MLB[/TD]
[TD]5'11, 220 (4.5)[/TD]
[TD]Bastrop[/TD]
[TD]TCU commit[/TD]
[TD]Explosiveness is used alot to describe scrappy, undersized MLB. Will fit system in Ft. Worth to a tee.[/TD]
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[TD]38.[/TD]
[TD]Brad North[/TD]
[TD]OL[/TD]
[TD]6'3, 275[/TD]
[TD]Allen[/TD]
[TD]Northwestern commit[/TD]
[TD]Very techinically sound lineman; smart and savvy.[/TD]
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[TD]39.[/TD]
[TD]Kenny Hill[/TD]
[TD]QB[/TD]
[TD]6'2, 215 (4.7)[/TD]
[TD]Southlake Carroll[/TD]
[TD]Texas A&M commit[/TD]
[TD]Classic, drop back tosser has some nice tools to go with a giant heart and valiant leadership.[/TD]
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[TD]40.[/TD]
[TD]Kyle Hicks[/TD]
[TD]RB[/TD]
[TD]5'11, 195 (4.4)[/TD]
[TD]Arlington Martin[/TD]
[TD]Texas commit[/TD]
[TD]Do it all speedster from DFW, accounted for 26 TDs (carries,catches, and special teams).[/TD]
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[TD]41.[/TD]
[TD]Jacorey Warrick[/TD]
[TD]WR[/TD]
[TD]5'11, 170[/TD]
[TD]Cypress Falls[/TD]
[TD]Texas commit[/TD]
[TD]Quick, natural slot receiver puts up big numbers.[/TD]
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[TD]42.[/TD]
[TD]Tyus Bowser[/TD]
[TD]DE[/TD]
[TD]6'2, 225 (4.7)[/TD]
[TD]Tyler John Tyler[/TD]
[TD]UL Lafayette, Texas Tech, Missouri, other offers[/TD]
[TD]Under the radar until this summer, the athletic DE also plays TE. Ceiling getting higher and higher.[/TD]
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[TD]43.[/TD]
[TD]Corion Webster[/TD]
[TD]RB[/TD]
[TD]6'0, 190 (4.4)[/TD]
[TD]Atlanta[/TD]
[TD]Oklahoma State commit[/TD]
[TD]This guy really came on after monster junior year... expect more offers for the East Texas burner.[/TD]
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[TD]44.[/TD]
[TD]Chevoski Collins[/TD]
[TD]ATH[/TD]
[TD]5'11, 190 (4.5)[/TD]
[TD]Livingston[/TD]
[TD]Texas, OU, Ok. State, Baylor, TCU, other offers[/TD]
[TD]Outstanding athlete who excels at WR as well as team's best defender in the secondary.[/TD]
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[TD]45.[/TD]
[TD]Victor Davis[/TD]
[TD]CB[/TD]
[TD]6'1, 185 (4.4)[/TD]
[TD]Rosenberg Terry[/TD]
[TD]Texas A&M commit[/TD]
[TD]Long, rangy cover corner with great makeup speed to go with prototypical size.[/TD]
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[TD]46.[/TD]
[TD]D.J. Dean[/TD]
[TD]QB/ATH[/TD]
[TD]5'11, 180 (4.5)[/TD]
[TD]Newton[/TD]
[TD]Utah commit[/TD]
[TD]Multi-talented athlete does it all for Newton and will try the same for Utah at the Pac12 in 2013.[/TD]
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[TD]47.[/TD]
[TD]Patrick "Monster" Brown[/TD]
[TD]ATH[/TD]
[TD]5'10, 175 (4.4)[/TD]
[TD]Henderson[/TD]
[TD]UL-Monroe, New Mexico St. offers[/TD]
[TD]Ability to change the game with one play. From option, RB, WR, KR/PR, he literally does it all.[/TD]
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[TD]48.[/TD]
[TD]Baylen Brown[/TD]
[TD]OT[/TD]
[TD]6'5, 290[/TD]
[TD]San Antonio O'Connor[/TD]
[TD]Texas Tech commit[/TD]
[TD]Got the feet, slide, and mobility to play along time.[/TD]
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[TD]49.[/TD]
[TD]Kerrick Huggins[/TD]
[TD]DT[/TD]
[TD]6'4, 289[/TD]
[TD]Dallas Skyline[/TD]
[TD]Texas A&M commit[/TD]
[TD]Can really move up and down line of scrimmage, part of steady pipeline from Skyline.[/TD]
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[TD]50.[/TD]
[TD]Johnny Jefferson[/TD]
[TD]RB[/TD]
[TD]5'9. 170 (4.3)[/TD]
[TD]Killeen Shoemaker[/TD]
[TD]Baylor commit[/TD]
[TD]Lighting quick and fast, small stature doesn't hold this mighty mite back. BU got a steal.[/TD]
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