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THE NEXT BIG THING: VYPE DFW’s FAB 40 Prospects of 2026
Everyone wants to know, who is the next big thing?
The Dallas-Fort Worth area has always been brimming with elite football talent. That talent is scattered across the college football landscape and even the NFL.
While the Class of 2024 has signed and are heading to campus, and the Class of 2025 prospects have all been evaluated and picked over... now we take a look at the rising juniors-to-be.
It's early, but some of the metroplex youngsters are flexing early and picking up offers.
It's the old adage, if you think you are early to offer... you are late.
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No. 1 - John Turntine III, North Crowley, Offensive Lineman
No. 2 - Javian Osborne, Forney, Running Back
No. 3 - Kevin Ford Jr., Duncanville, Defensive End
No. 4 - Davian George, Lone Star, Running Back
No. 5 - Kaydon Finley, Aledo, Wide Receiver
No. 6 - Jalen Lott, Panther Creek, Athlete
No. 7 - Jesse Ford, Arlington Martin, Defensive Lineman
No. 8 - Jordan Deck, Lone Star, Safety
No. 9 - Felix Ojo, Lake Ridge, Offensive Lineman
No. 10 - Brayden Robinson, Red Oak, Wide Receiver
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No. 11 - Cortavious Tisaby, South Oak Cliff, Offensive Lineman
No. 12 - Zaden Krempin, Prosper, Offensive Lineman
No. 13 - Raycine Guillory, Aledo, Running Back, Texas-Commit
No. 14 - Zachery Turner, Duncanville, Tight End
No. 15 - Bryce Gilmore, Prosper, Offensive Lineman
No. 16 - Drew Evers, Mesquite Horn, Safety
No. 17 - Sir Nathanial Young, Cedar Hill, Defensive End
No. 18 - Sean Stover, Prosper, Offensive Lineman
No. 19 - Tatum Bell II, Frisco Heritage, Wide Receiver
No. 20 - Jaylen Pile, Parish Episcopal, Wide Receiver
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No. 21 - Ryan Gilbert, Mesquite horn, Defensive Back
No. 22 - Brock Boyd, Southlake Carroll, Wide Receiver
No. 23 - Caleb Smith, Allen, Wide Receiver
No. 24 - Corbin Glasco, Denton Guyer, Wide Receiver
No. 25 - Ryder Mix, Lone Star, Tight End
No. 26 - Donovan Webb, Panther Creek, Defensive Back
No. 27 - Jamarion Phillips, South Oak Cliff, Linebacker
No. 28 - Braylon Edwards, Duncanville, Safety
No. 29 - Quinn Murphy, Liberty Christian, Quarterback
No. 30 - Dominic Saidu, First Baptist, Wide Receiver
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No. 31 - Noah Schuback, Melissa, Quarterback
No. 32 - Brandon Ford, Crowley, Defensive Back
No. 33 - Victor Lincoln, Lancaster, Defensive Back
No. 34 - Kaedyn Cobbs, Denton Guyer, Linebacker
No. 35 - Ayson Theus, Duncanville, Wide Receiver
No. 36 - Landon Barnes, Duncanville, Defensive end
No. 37 - Keidric Osunde-Brown, Arlington Bowie, Wide Receiver
No. 38 - Jaylon Sterling, Sunnyvale, Athlete
No. 39 - Mikali Trotter, South Oak Cliff, Running Back
No. 40 - Nelson Peterson, Forney, Quarterback
TICKET PUNCHED: Aledo to seek 12th State Title
With a state record of 11 UIL state championships to their name, Aledo is headed back to the biggest stage in Texas high school football. The team will suit up on Friday, December 15th and face off against Comal Smithson Valley in the UIL Class 5A Division 1 State Title game!
On Friday night in Midlothian, Aledo took to the field without any doubt as they prepared to go head-to-head with the Forney Jackrabbits. Led by Hawk Patrick-Daniels (who accounted for 203 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns on the night), Hauss Hejny (who recorded 122 rushing yards and 85 passing yards), Davhon Keys (who accounted for four scores on just seven carries against Forney), and more, Aledo was able to secure a big 43-7 victory in the semifinal against Forney. "We came in ready to get the job done," said Hejny following the game.
Aledo is no stranger to the big stage-- having made 14 state championship appearances, the Bearcats are as poised as ever to take on the challenge. "Our athletes have the confidence it takes to win big games," said head coach Robby Jones. "There will always be pressure when it comes to such a big stage, but we will do whatever we need to do to get it done."
Seeking their fifth state title in six seasons, the team can be expected to put on a show at AT&T Stadium at the end of this week. Kick-off is slated for 7 p.m. in Arlington, Texas.