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DBU: Conroe's Harmon is next up for Tigers' secondary
Conroe High School has quietly built a reputation as today’s DBU of Houston high school football.
From Marcus Scott II (Cal), Devondre McGee (TCU), and Tice Williams (Texas State), to most recently four-star Oregon signee and Navy All-American Dorian Brew, the Tigers have become a defensive back factory.
So, who’s the next man up?
Introducing Xavier Harmon, a 6-foot-2, 183-pound long corner who already holds 25 offers and recently dropped his Top 8 schools.
For Harmon, being part of Conroe’s secondary is more than just playing a position—it’s continuing a legacy.
“Conroe is for sure DBU in Houston,” he said. “We’ve been producing and building guys from freshman to seniors consistently. It’s something our secondary group takes pride in.”
Harmon revealed his Top 8 schools earlier in March, a list that includes Arkansas, Kansas State, Oklahoma State, Pitt, SMU, Stanford, TCU, and Utah.
“I chose those eight because I like the culture they’ve built,” Harmon said. “I like how the coach-to-player relationships feel more like family than just being on a team. That’s the type of program I want to be a part of.”
As Harmon heads into his senior season, he’ll be focusing on these eight schools for his official visits, but two have emerged as standouts.
“Arkansas and TCU have been pushing for me a lot,” he said. “They’ve really shown the most interest in me as of right now.”
With an ideal commitment date set for July, Harmon knows his official visits will be crucial in making the final call.
“Two of the biggest factors for me are the ability to have an opportunity as a freshman and life after football,” he said. “I want to go somewhere that’s going to put me in a successful position beyond college ball as well.”
Can The War Eagles Remain The Kings Of Conroe ISD?
Oak Ridge reclaimed the District 13-6A crown last spring, finishing 14-2 against a tough slate that included teams like Grand Oaks, The Woodlands, and Willis.
Though they were eliminated by Klein Oak in the second round of the postseason, it’s unlikely that coach JJ Peirce and company experience a similar result in the coming months.
Texas A&M-commit Jacob Evans (Sr. RHP) returns as the team’s ace, after going 8-3 and securing first-team, all-district honors last spring. If needed, senior lefty Reed Roberts (Redlands CC) will provide reliable support on the mound.
Offensively, the War Eagles boast a formidable lineup, led by first-teamers Mikey Grayson (Sr. OF/Angelina College) and Dereck Hernandez (Jr. IF). Seniors Tyson Robertson (1B/Redlands CC), Lars Richel (C), and Josh Matte (3B) also add significant depth to the batting order.