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RECRUITING: Foster's Fatheree II names Top 9, visits Oklahoma State
HOUSTON - Reuben "Deuce" Fatheree II could be one of the more interesting recruits for the Class of 2021.
Fatheree II is listed as a four-star offensive lineman prospect by 24/7 Sports but the 6-foot-8 junior is also a force on the basketball court - leading Foster with 16 points and 10.3 rebounds per game in 32 contests this past year.
Colleges have taken notice of his skill on both the gridiron and the basketball court and have been recruiting him as a dual-sport athlete.
"It's a blessing and I really appreciate them giving me the opportunity to play both," Fatheree II told VYPE. "I will see how my body holds up after the football grind."
Fatheree II recently released his Top 9, which included Notre Dame, Ohio State, Texas Tech, Texas A&M, Oklahoma State, LSU, Oklahoma, Texas and Baylor.
"I was very exited to get it out," Fatheree II said about his Top 9. "I wanted to let those know who I was definitely interested in."
Since releasing his top schools, Fatheree II visited Oklahoma State.
"I'm glad we made the trip, it's a special place and with them giving me the opportunity to play both is awesome," Fatheree II said about his visit to OSU. "My favorite part was the academic support and how hard they work to make sure there athletes are taking care of their grades."
Appreciate Coach Boynton for taking the time to visit with us while at OSU! Best of luck in the Big XII tournament! pic.twitter.com/ATy9Zb1Glj
— Lorraine fatheree (@lexeedeucee) March 10, 2020
Fatheree II the next day visited Lincoln Reily and the Oklahoma Sooners. The junior doesn't have any other visits set up at this time but could take an unofficial visit to LSU at some point.
Fatheree is one of the more interesting dual-sport athletes going into the 2021 recruiting cycle. The biggest question will be if he will decide to play both sports at the next level.
Deuce has a great time watching OU spring practice. Several current and future NFL players were there. Thanks to coach Riley and Annie Hanson for a great visit! pic.twitter.com/bTlc5gtqdi
— Lorraine fatheree (@lexeedeucee) March 11, 2020
Top Austin-Area Football Players Headline Future Recruiting Classes
Recruiting for Class of 2020 football players is winding down, so it's time to look at future groups of top tier athletes. Check out VYPE Austin's top area recruits for the Classes of 2021 and 2022.
No. 1 Latrell McCutchin: The 2021 Alabama defensive back commit from Austin LBJ Early College High School tops the area with 22 college football offers, and will be fired up for his senior season because an injury cost him most of the 2019 campaign.
No. 2 Caleb Burton: The 2022 Del Valle wide receiver prospect has received 17 offers through his sophomore season, including power programs LSU, Oklahoma, Texas and USC.
No. 3 Landyn Watson: The former 2021 LSU commit and current Hutto defensive end has received 16 FBS offers, including Michigan State and Notre Dame.
No. 4 Lake McRee: Lake Travis missed the injured 2021 Texas tight end commit during its 2019 run to the UIL 6A Division I state semifinal, so it's excited for the recruit's return in 2020.
No. 5 Tavierre Dunlap: The 2021 running back recruit from Del Valle has 15 offers, including storied programs Nebraska and USC.
Photo by VYPE Media's Bradley Collier.
No. 6 Cam'Ron Valdez: The running back may play for UIL 3A Division I program Rockdale, but that hasn't prevented 2021 offers from all the Power Five Conferences.
Photo by VYPE Media's Bradley Collier.
No. 7 Andrew Mukuba: Three of the Austin LBJ Early College 2021 recruit's six FBS offers are from Power Five schools.
No. 8 Charles Wright: The Austin High 2021 quarterback recruit currently has offers from Iowa State and UTSA, but more explosive play in his program's high-powered offense could result in more options down the line.
Photo by VYPE Media's Bradley Collier.
No. 9 Nate Yarnell: The 2021 quarterback recruit received offers from Houston and Tulsa before he played significant time at Lake Travis, and his substitute starts for injured 2020 Texas commit Hudson Card during the 2019 season showed that he deserves more.
No. 10 Ace Whitehead: College football programs that need a leader under center, let's have a quick chat about the versatile 2021 Lampasas dual-threat quarterback prospect. He definitely deserves offers after recording 4,982 yards and 75 touchdowns en route to his program's 2019 UIL 4A Division I state semifinal appearance, and has also received interest from Sam Houston State baseball.
Photo by VYPE Media's Bradley Collier.
Others to watch: Kyle Brown (2021 Cedar Park Vista Ridge QB), RJ Martinez (2021 Round Rock Westwood QB), Ryder Hernandez (2021 Cedar Park QB), Jake Chambers (2022 Round Rock Stony Point LB) and Zane Minors (Westlake 2021 RB)
Photo by VYPE Media's Bradley Collier.
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