Ranking and ratings for the upcoming sophomore class of 2028 in Texas high school football have started to emerge for some of the top prospects across the Lone Star State. After getting some film on tape, several sophomore recruits have started to gain recognition for their talents. 247Sports has rated some top prospects and awarded them star rankings. So, who made the cut to be a star-rated player?
Quarterbacks
Carter Zingelmann , QB , Coppell , 6-5 / 215, 3-star
Offers: five Division I offers.
Tristin “TK” Gaines , QB , Waller , 6-1 / 175, 3-star
Offers: several Division I offers from schools like Baylor, Houston, TCU, and others.
Running backs
Micah Rhodes , RB , Klein Oak , 5-10, 178, 4-star
Offers:19 Division I offers and ranked number one in the state and nation at any position.
Sean Simon , RB , La Porte , 5-10 / 185, 4-star
Offers: 12 Division I offers.
Wide Receivers
Jaylen Addai , WR , Shadow Creek , 6-1 / 155, 4-star
Offers: 8 Division I offers.
Damarion Mays , WR / ATH , North Crowley , 6-3 / 184, 4-star
Offers: 28 Division I offers, and a nationally ranked prospect.
Brendyn Jackson , WR , Midlothian , 5-11 / 170, 4-star
Offers: 8 Division I offers.
Jaden Hurdon , WR , Longview , 6-1 / 185, 4-star
Offers: 7 Division I offers.
Carter St. Junious , WR , Manvel , 6-3 / 185, 4-star
Offers: 11 Division I offers.
Dillon Mitchell , WR , CE King , 5-8 / 155, 3-star
Offers: 19 Division I offers.
JD Edwards , WR , Carthage , 5-9 / 150, 3-star
Offers: 2 Division I offers.
Tano Wooten , WR , Shoemaker , 6-0 / 180, 3-star
Offers: 2 Division I offers.
Defensive backs
James Foster III , S , Lancaster , 6-1 / 175, 4-star
Offers: 19 Division I offers, nationally ranked 4th and ranked by us on our class of 2028 rankings.
Isaiah Taylor CB Keller Central 6-2 / 160, 3-star
Offers: five Division I offers.
Some notable positions, like the offensive line, defensive line, edges, and linebackers, were not given star ratings as of yet. Still, there are talented recruits at these positions that have already emerged, which we have identified on our watchlist and class of 2028 rankings.
(Note: this article has been updated since first publication to reflect current star ratings and offers for players listed)
