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Jalen Kitna moves into Burleson High School. His fourth school in four years
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"I don't remember that much of his NFL career because he retired when I was like six-year old," he said. "But football has always been a central part of my life."
Kitna has already had quite the football journey, following his father. His high school career started at Waxahachie High School, where his dad was the head coach. As a sophomore, he moved with his family to Brophy College Prep in Arizona, before coming back to Frisco Reedy as a junior. His dad was on the Dallas Cowboy coaching staff.
After the firing of Cowboy coach Jason Garrett and his staff, Kitna was named the head coach of Burleson High School, where he will have a 6-foot-4 senior QB in Jalen.
"Yep, four high schools in four years," he said. "I really don't mind. I've moved eight times in 17 years of being alive. It's always something new for me. I get to know a lot of people. The down side is that it's hard to build chemistry with my receivers but I feel like I make up for it in leadership."
The Kitnas know football. His brother Jordan plays QB at Colorado State-Pueblo and his sister is the equipment manager at Arizona State. His younger brother will be in the eighth grade. But it all started with dad.
Jon Kitna played 17 seasons in the NFL
"We really don't have a big problem separating coach and dad relationship," he said. "It's really beneficial for me to have him coach me. I love to hear his point of view, I mean he knows the game better than anyone I know."
Does he feel like he has lofty expectations to live up to?
"I don't care what people say about me," he said. "I hold myself to a very high standard and just focus on my team and what we are doing. I don't focus on the comparisons."
So, what's the scouting report on the senior?
"The past few years, the deep-ball has been high-percentage for me," he said. "I can make plays from the pocket. I've gotten bigger over the past few years so I'm more comfortable getting out of the pocket and taking off too."
So, who does he watch on tape?
"I like Drew Brees because he's so technical and consistent," he said. "I also like Aaron Rodgers because he must makes plays when they need them."
Hey, what about dear ole' dad?
K'Lavon Chaisson, North Shore, LSU
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No. 1 K'Lavon Chaisson, LSU, OLB, North Shore
The former North Shore product won a Class 6A Title and an NCAA National Title. He is an outside linebacker with tremendous rangy and speed.
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No. 2 CeeDee Lamb, Oklahoma, WR, Foster
This Falcon checks every box. The size, speed, and hands. He's hungry and will be a first-rounder.
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No. 3 Grant Delpit, LSU, S, St. Thomas
Delpit transferred to IMG after his junior year at St. Thomas, but he's another product of "DBU" who can hit and cover.
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No. 4 Josh Jones, Houston, OL, FB Bush
Has athletic, basketball feet for a big man. He played hoops at Bush, pass-blocked at UH and will be a 10-year vet in the NFL.
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No. 5 Kenneth Murray, Oklahoma, LB, Elkins
Heat-seeking missile on defense. Was a beast in Big 12 with Freshman of the Year and First-Team All-Big 12 accolades.
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No. 6 Jalen Hurts, Oklahoma, QB, Channelview
Can't count this guy out. QBs at a premium.
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No. 7 Ross Blacklock, TCU, DT, Elkins
Big man (6-4, 305-pounds) in the middle. Big 12 Co-Defensive Freshman of the Year. Will anchor at DL for years.
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CeeDee Lamb, Foster, OU
No. 8 Jordan Elliott, Missouri, DT, Westside
At 6-foot-4, 315-pounds, the Westside product had signed with Texas then transferred to Mizzou. He was All-SEC selection.
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No. 9 Jordyn Brooks, Texas Tech, LB, Stratford
At 6-foot-1, 210-pounds, Brooks is a tackling machine
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No. 10 Antoine Winfield Jr., Minnesota, DB, The Woodlands
Undersized safety but plays BIG like his NFL father. Made huge plays at Minnesota over three years of playing.
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No. 11 Patrick Taylor, Jr. Memphis, RB, Atascocita
With Titan's Derrick Henry driving Tennessee to the AFC Championship, it helps Taylor's stock. At 6-foot-3, 230-pounds, Taylor is a beast and doesn't have much tread on the tires.
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No. 12 Quartney Davis, Texas A&M, WR, Langham Creek
Slot WR had good career for Aggies. Great footwork, pretty good size. Great mid-round pick.
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No. 13 Darius Anderson, TCU, RB, George Ranch
A versatile RB, who is a sleeper pick. Carried the Frogs in several games and helped himself in the Senior Bowl.
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No. 14 Tyrie Cleveland, Florida, WR, Westfield
Great size. Not used that much at Florida. More as a decoy or blocker. Could catch on with special teams.
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No. 15 Debione Renfro, Texas A&M, DB, Pearland
Long-shot, but had pretty good tape as a freshman. Has solid size.
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No. 16 Braden Mann, Texas A&M, P, Cy-Fair
He had one of the greatest collegiate punting seasons of all time, Ray Guy Award Winner...how early will he go?
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Who Stayed? Who are Top Prospects in 2021
LSU OL Austin Deculus from Cy-Fair (Stayed)
Northwestern LB Paddy Fisher of Katy (Stayed)
Stanford OL Walker Little from Episcopal (Stayed)
Alabama WR Jaylen Waddle from Episcopal (Sophomore)
Florida State DT Marvin Wilson from Episcopal (Stayed)