Top Uncommitted Class of 2016 Football Recruits from Texas

Written by Charlie Beuttel

Twitter: @charlie_cds3

Texas produces talented college football recruits every year and the Class of 2016 is no different with high schools athletes from all across the Lone Star State going on to play college football all over the country next season.

The state of Texas has always been a hotbed of football talent just due to its size and the amount of athletes looking to take their talents to the collegiate level. The big-time football programs in the state, Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Baylor, TCU, and Houston, always try their best to keep as much of the talent at home but that is not always the case. For instance, LSU has snagged North Shore (Houston) defensive back Eric Monroe, DeSoto wide receiver Dee Anderson, and Manor linebacker Erick Fowler.

The list continues with Arkansas picking up a commitment from Central (Beaumont) running back Devwah Whaley and Alabama snagging Channelview quarterback Jalen Hurts and Shoemaker (Killeen) defensive tackle Kendell “The Hulk” Jones. Even Oregon State who picked up a commitment from Sealy athlete Christian Wallace and Washington have snuck into the game receiving a commitment from Allen High School defensive end Levi Onwuzurike.

The six big-time in-state programs have done a good job so far in their 2016 recruiting classes as Texas Tech has 26 commits while Baylor, TCU, and Houston all have 20 commitments. Texas A&M has 19 commitments and Texas just has 14. With just under two weeks until National Signing Day on Feb. 3, there is still time to fill the gaps with in-state talent with many top recruits in Texas still weighing all their options before picking their college of choice. These high school stars are being looked at by schools all over the nation so it will be exciting to see where they choose to play their college football.

Top Uncommitted Class of 2016 Recruits – Texas (no particular order)

Brandon Jones

5’11”, 193 pounds

Safety

Nacogdoches High School, Nacogdoches

39 offers: Alabama, Auburn, Baylor, Texas, and Texas A&M

Official Visits: Texas A&M Dec. 11, Texas Jan. 15, Arkansas Jan. 22, and Auburn Jan. 29

2015 Defensive Stats: 124 total tackles, 16 tackles for a loss, and two interceptions

Has tremendous tackling ability and is very physical. Plays with toughness and with good instincts limiting mistakes on the field. Uses his great body control and athleticism to change direction easily and close in on ball carriers to deliver big hits.

Deontay Anderson

6’1”, 192 pounds

Safety

Manvel High School, Manvel

43 offers: Alabama, LSU, Ole Miss, Texas A&M

Official Visits: Texas Jan. 15, LSU Jan. 22, and Ole Miss Jan. 29

Uses his athleticism and body control to be able change directions easily to defend passes. Also does a great job of stopping run plays. Has the size and leaping ability to tip away passes or snag interceptions. Has tremendous speed to keep up receivers and has an eye for the football.

Quartney Davis

6’2.5”, 181 pounds

Wide Receiver

Langham Creek, Houston

30 offers: Texas A&M, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, and Ole Miss

Official Visits: Oklahoma State Jan. 15, Ole Miss Jan. 22, and Texas A&M Jan. 29

2015 Stats: 53 receptions for 961 yards and 10 touchdowns; two kick return touchdowns

Has the talent and athleticism to be a downfield threat and has the size to make tough catches and gain extra yards across the middle. Has good speed posting a 40-yard dash time of 4.57 seconds. Has tremendous blocking ability.

Jeffrey McCulloch

6’2.5”, 230 pounds

Outside Linebacker

Aldine Davis, Houston

41 offers: Texas, Texas A&M, Notre Dame, Stanford

Official Visits: Notre Dame Oct. 17, Stanford Nov. 21, Michigan Nov. 27, Texas Jan. 15, and Texas A&M Jan. 22

Plays with explosiveness and aggressiveness. Has the strength and size to deliver big hits but may need to work a little on his tackling form. Does a great job of shedding blockers and disrupting plays in the backfield. Has the athleticism to make plays all over the field.

Chris Daniels

6’3”, 300 pounds

Defensive Tackle

Trinity High School, Euless

30 offers: Oklahoma, Texas, TCU, Texas A&M, and Arkansas

Decommitted from Oklahoma on Jan. 20

Official Visits: Oklahoma Nov. 20, Texas Jan. 15, Tennessee Jan. 22, and Texas A&M Jan. 29; rumored to be visiting Arkansas before NSD.

2015 Stats: 61 total tackles, nine tackles for a loss

Has the explosiveness and athleticism to play both the interior of the defensive line and on the outside. Has great closing speed to track down ball carriers.

Other Top Texas Division-I Prospects

CB Jared Mayden, 6’0”, 199 pounds, Sachse High School, Sachse

44 offers: Oregon, Texas, Florida State, Ohio State, Baylor

LB Dontavious Jackson, 6’2”, 238 pounds, Alief Elsik High School, Houston

58 offers: Texas, Oklahoma, Florida State, Alabama, Florida, Michigan

RB Kyle Porter, 5’11”, 190 pounds, Katy High School, Katy

12 offers: Texas, TCU, Arkansas, and Oregon

WR Audie Omotosho, 6’2”, 190 pounds, Plano East, Plano

31 offers: Oklahoma State, TCU, UCLA

DB Eric Cuffee, 5’11”, 188 pounds, Waco High School, Waco

35 offers: Texas, TCU, Baylor, Texas A&M, and Arkansas

Photo credit: dailysentinel.com; Nacogdoches safety Brandon Jones escapes past two opponents