Top Texas football prospects in 2027 and 2028 classes

Texas is well-known for its deep pool of talented high school football players, and this year continues that tradition. With the start of the season, USA TODAY Sports released its composite rankings for the 2027 and 2028 recruiting classes. Texas was prominently featured, with numerous standout players in both classes. Here are the top 20 players from the Lone Star State in the 2027 and 2028 classes.

Jaylen Addai (2028, Wide Receiver) from Shadow Creek in Pearland is ranked No. 6 overall and No. 3 at WR. SaRod Baker (2027, Running Back) from DeSoto is ranked No. 86 overall and No. 5 at RB. Kennedy Brown (2027, Offensive Tackle) from Kingwood in Humble has a ranking of No. 33 overall and No. 3 at OT. Kavian Bryant (2027, Quarterback) from Palestine Westwood is ranked No. 71 overall and No. 6 at QB.

Ismael Camara (2027, Interior Offensive Lineman) from Gilmer is ranked No. 21 overall and No. 3 at IOL. Benny Easter Jr. (2027, Wide Receiver) from Humble Summer Creek is ranked No. 72 overall and No. 10 at WR. R Monie Edwards (2028, Offensive Tackle) from Cy Ranch in Cypress is ranked No. 39 overall and No. 5 at OT. James Foster III (2028, Safety) from Lancaster is ranked No. 21 overall, tied for 1 at Safety.

Kendrick Harris (2028, Interior Offensive Lineman) from Duncanville is ranked No. 25 overall and No. 1 at IOL. Damarion Mays (2028, Wide Receiver) from North Crowley in Fort Worth is ranked No. 100 overall and No. 16 at WR. Xavier Muhammad (2027, Defensive Lineman) from South Houston is ranked No. 100 overall and No. 8 at DL. Jhadyn Nelson (2027, Linebacker) from Langham Creek in Houston is ranked No. 51 overall and No. 3 at LB.

Jerry Outhouse (2027, Cornerback) from North Crowley in Fort Worth is ranked No. 100 overall and No. 8 at CB. Sean Simon (2028, Running Back) from La Porte is ranked No. 72 overall and No. 4 at RB. Peyton Smith (2028, Wide Receiver) from La Porte is ranked No. 67 overall and No. 9 at WR. JayQuan Snell (2027, Safety) from Waxahachie is ranked No. 34 overall and No. 2 at Safety.

CJ Whaley (2028, Athlete) from Atlanta is ranked No. 76 overall and No. 3 at ATH. Landen Williams-Callis (2027, Running Back) from Randle in Richmond is ranked No. 28 overall and No. 3 at RB. Cooper Witten (2027, Linebacker) from Liberty Christian in Argyle is ranked No. 28 overall and No. 2 at LB. RJ Wyms (2028, Defensive Lineman) from College Park in The Woodlands is ranked No. 70 overall and No. 7 at DL.