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RECRUIT SCOOP: Waller QB TK Gaines Is Next Up
It’s not every year we see a freshman start on varsity level at a Class 6A Texas high school football program.
For the few who get to see the field as freshmen, a special future is ahead of them.
That was the case this year at Waller High School as 2028 quarterback Tristin “TK” Gaines started as a freshman on varsity.
In just his first year on varsity, Gaines threw for 1,990 passing yards with 18 TDs, finishing as a first-team all-district selection and District Newcomer of the Year.
“It was great getting to come in and start as a freshman,” Gaines said. “I had been working for that ever since the summer, dedicating a lot of time and effort to get that opportunity. I’m just grateful to be able to build a brotherhood with my teammates and compete on Friday nights.”
After a big freshman season, many college coaches started taking notice, which led to Gaines picking up his first offer from UTSA.
“I didn’t even know what to say when I talked with coach and heard I got the offer,” he said. “It’s always been my dream to get an offer from a Division I program so it was special but I’m looking to get more so I’m just going to keep working, keeping my head down, and keep going.”
Since the UTSA offer, Gaines has started receiving interest from other top programs like Houston, Michigan State, Baylor, Texas, and Oklahoma, to name a few.
When asked about what camps and schools he plans to go check out this summer, he mentioned Houston, Texas, and Texas A&M as the three schools he plans to camp at and go talk with the coaches.
Now with a big offseason coming, the rising sophomore plans to work on his craft and improve his game going into next fall.
“I’ll be playing baseball in the spring but plan to work on my pocket awareness and movement in the pocket," he said. "I felt like I did a good job at times during a freshman but that’s something I want to improve on for next fall.”
Stay tuned as TK Gaines continues to build on his resume and offer list over the next three seasons.
RECRUIT SCOOP: Brenham RB Jakoby Dixon Talks Soph. Year and Recruitment
Since bursting onto the scene of the 7 on 7 circuit going into his Freshman year, Jakoby “Man Child” Dixon looked to be the next big recruit in Texas high school football.
Fast forward to now Dixon is one of the top running back recruits in the State with 15 offers from the likes of Ohio State, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, Texas, Texas A&M, and Tennessee to name a few.
I caught up with the Brenham superstar talking about his sophomore year, recruiting process, and one team that already is leading the pack for his recruitment.
As a sophomore this past fall Dixon tallied 249 carries for 2,248 yards and 32 touchdowns, helping lead Brenham to the Regional Quarterfinals before falling to the eventual State Champs, Randle.
“Sophomore year went pretty well,” he said. “Obviously still hungry, I got banged up at the end of the year and wasn’t able to lead my team to where we wanted to go in the playoffs but we still made it far and looking to do more next year.”
His play on the field the past two year’s has garnered a lot of attention from many school’s across the country, and for Dixon he’s just soaking it all up.
“I’m really just blessed to be in this position,” Dixon said. “It can be a lot to take care of sometimes but it’s just a blessing from God to be where I’m at right now.”
As of now in his recruitment, one school seems to be leading the pack having already made an early impact.
“Texas A&M is like family, everytime I step on campus I feel like I’m home back in Brenham,” he said. "Coach Elko and Coach Taylor treat me like an Aggie already not just a recruit and that means a lot to me."
Dixon also mentioned Texas and Tennessee as two other school’s who have stood out to him early.
"Texas is a place where I feel like I could set up my family and myself for the future."
The talented 2027 Brenham RB has a big offseason ahead of him, but as far as unofficial visits go, it's safe to say you'll see him make a few more trips up to College Station.
“A&M....” he said smiling.