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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.”
THE PIONEER: Iowa Colony Soph. QB Becomes Face of Program, Next Big Signal-Caller in Houston
After bursting onto the scene as a freshman, Iowa Colony quarterback Carson White looked to be the next big-time quarterback in Houston.
Now with double-digit offers after a big sophomore year, the Pioneer QB is becoming a hot commodity in the recruiting ranks.
“I feel like I grew a lot this year as a leader,” White said. “As a freshman, I remember walking into the locker room thinking this is big, but now it’s just routine and I feel more mature as a quarterback.”
Carson White had 1,871 passing yards with 30 passing touchdowns, earning him a District Offensive MVP selection. His play on the field helped the talented signal-caller pick up 13 offers from Auburn, Nebraska, K-State, Houston and SMU, to name a few.
“First off, I just want to give thanks to God because, without him, none of this would be possible,” he said. “The recruiting process has been good for me so far. There's a lot of things coming my way, and with my coaches and parents around me supporting me it’s been great.”
White also mentioned that schools like Oregon and Texas A&M have reached out as of late, and he’s looking forward to getting to know the staff at both schools.
“As of right now, Baylor and SMU have been standing out. SMU QB coach D’eriq King is someone I’ve known since I was a baby, he’s like my brother. Baylor is like a family every time I go over there. Those two are definitely in my top right now.”
With quarterbacks as a huge priority for every college program, White is going to have his pick of top programs across the country. Stay tuned.