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DUAL THREAT: Atascocita's Mack is a problem for defenses; recruiters love his versatility
Atascocita’s Cardae Mack first emerged as a sophomore.
After watching Mack dice up state power Katy in a non-district matchup, it was easy to see the talented RB had a bright future ahead of him.
Going into his junior offseason, Mack is one of the most sought-after recruits in the state, holding 17 offers from Division 1 programs.
As a junior this past fall, Mack was thrown in at the QB position, while also having Oklahoma-signee Tory Blaylock in the backfield.
Mack ended up with 1,864 passing yards with 18 passing touchdowns while rushing for 1,918 yards with 22 touchdowns. For Mack, he was all about doing what the team needed to win.
“I feel like my junior year was great,” Mack said. “Playing quarterback was an adjustment, especially after the Katy game. I realized this was like playing running back, but I can just throw the ball also.”
As he has entered his junior offseason, the heat is on as far as his recruitment goes as many schools are vying to get the star athlete on campus for an official visit.
“It’s just felt like a lot more love from all the schools,” he said. “My biggest thing is relationships... the programs who have built the best relationships with me are the ones I’m rocking with.”
Among the schools going after Mack, six programs have emerged.
“Texas Tech, Oregon, Arizona State, Stanford, Ole Miss, USC, SMU, and Houston are all schools that have stood out so far," he said. "All those schools have watched my film and tell me how they would use my game in their program.”
As February comes and official visit season slowly approaches, Mack mentioned he plans on setting up official visits to Oregon, Arizona State, Texas Tech, and Houston with a timeline of committing before his senior year.
Cardae Mack is one of the most dynamic playmakers in the state of Texas, so expect a big final encore.
“I’m coming for it all this year,” Mack said. “I want to bring a State Championship back to the A (Atascocita), whether it's at running back or quarterback. I want to do my part to get us to Jerry’s World.”
Kaleb Bailey of North Shore is one of the city's best
TD Club Awards name top public school players this week
It's awards season in Greater Houston as the Touchdown Club will host its annual event this Wednesday.
The gala is 7 p.m., Wed., Dec. 13, 2023, at the Bayou City Event Center, 9401 Knight Road. Come and see who the cream of the cream of Greater Houston UIL high school football players are at the UIL High School Awards Dinner.
Past winners include Vince Young of Madison (2001), CeeDee Lamb of Foster (2016), Ed Oliver of Westfield (2015), Alan Faneca of Lamar Consolidated (1993) and Thurman Thomas of Willowridge (1983).
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DEFENSE
Nehemiah Allen, Westfield
Carmello Brooks, Paetow
Kaleb Burns, Cypress Falls
Courtland Guillory, Klein Oak
Tobi Haastrup, Mayde Creek
Parker Johnson, Stratford
Trent Lancaster, Klein Cain
Kade Phillips, Hightower
Landon Rink, Cy-Fair
Devin Sanchez, North Shore
Chance Sims, Randle
Chad Woodfork, Summer Creek
OFFENSE
Kaleb Bailey, North Shore
Tory Blaylock, Atascocita
Chance Bryant, Fulshear
Austin Carlisle, Ridge Point
Zaylen Cormier, Heights
Aaron DeLeon, Stratford
Dramekco Green, Conroe
Max Hendrick, Klein Cain
La’Damion McDowell, Hightower
Jonte Newman, Bridgeland
Clint Rachal, College Park
Tyler Thomas, Dickinson
COACH OF THE YEAR
Kevin Berneathy, La Porte
Chris Brister, Cypress Falls
Jason Brittain, Angleton
Brandon Ellis, Worthing
Ray Garza, Iowa Colony
Cedric Hardeman, Conroe
Lonnie Madison, Bridgeland
Cale Melton, Kingwood
Mike Rabe, Jordan
Brian Randle, Randle
Jim Rapp, The Woodlands
Craig Stump, Atascocita