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RECRUIT SCOOP: Iowa Colony WR Warren’s Recruitment Heating Up
Iowa Colony is one of the rising football programs, not only in Houston, but Texas high school football. The Pioneers have some of the top prospects in the state.
One of those top prospects is 2026 four-star wide receiver Jayden Warren.
I caught up with Warren about his recruitment as of late... what schools are standing out and his upcoming senior season?
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As a junior this past fall, Warren tallied 26 receptions for 613 yards and 14 touchdowns.
The talented wide receiver also had a big performance at the Navy National Combine, which has helped boost his recruitment picking up four offers this month from Stanford, Kansas State, Illinois and Texas A&M.
“The recruiting process is going great,” he said. “Many schools are looking at my film, showing interest and I’m just grateful to have the opportunity to show off my talent to coaches.”
Now at 14 offers from Division 1 programs across the country, many other have started to show interest including Arizona, Colorado, Mizzou, LSU and Notre Dame.
When asked about what schools stand out to him in his recruitment so far, Warren mentioned Oklahoma, SMU, Wisconsin, Kansas, Kansas State, Houston, and Texas A&M.
Warren also mentioned he is working on what schools he plans on taking official visits to this offseason but now he’s focused on getting ready for his senior year.
“I want to work on my consistency and become more of route-runner as well,” Warren said.
The 2026 wide receiver will be one to keep an eye on this offseason with a commitment expected before his senior year.
Roberts, Watson headline No. 12 Iowa Colony as they move to Class 5A
No. 12 — IOWA COLONY PIONEERS
Iowa Colony, under third-year coach Brandi Justice, has already made some noise. Last year, the Pioneers went an impressive 26-9 overall and 12-0 in district play.
Iowa Colony returns four starters off that team which will seek a third- straight playoff trip in 2025 as they move up to Class 5A. Sophomore Eryn Roberts averaged 12 points and five steals per game as a freshman in 26 games played. Roberts earned District 24-4A Newcomer of the Year. She was also named TABC All-Region and holds one offer from Lamar University.
Junior Payton Watson was named the 26-4A Utility Player of the Year. Others to watch include seniors Aaliiyah Rogers and Kenadie Francis.
The key to success for Justice’s squad is to play “Iowa Colony Basketball” -- trusting each other for 32 minutes.
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