Cameron Yoe's 2016 RB prospect, Traion Smith has a huge chip on his shoulder as an underrated prospect and may become CenTex's all-time leading rusher in his pursuit to prove that he belongs among the best at his respective position, while trying to help his team win a fourth consecutive state championship.
Tweener - the prospect either shows flashes of being an FBS prospect or lacks the ideal size but could be more suited for an FCS program.
(listed in alphabetical order)
Johnny Alexander, DB (Cameron Yoe) 5'9" 157, 4.58
(FCS) A ball-hawking menace that lines up at safety and comes up hard in run support.
Donovan Armstrong, CB (Round Rock) 5'8" 165, 4.5
(FBS) Has displayed super glue cover skills against some big time receivers and is well respected in run support. Plays much bigger than his size.
Kae'ron Baker, WR (Navasota) 6'1" 165, 4.6
(FCS) Kind of the forgotten guy in one of the nation's top passing offenses who makes his share of plays on offense and defense.
Jordan Batson, ATH (San Antonio Wagner) 6'1" 173, 4.49
(FBS) Lines up at QB but makes so many plays with his feet that he could most likely end up playing another position in college.
Michael Berry, TE (Leander) 6'4" 230, 4.78
(FBS) A precise route runner with soft hands and displays the upper body strength to block on the line of scrimmage.
Quemasi Brown, WR (Killeen) 6'2" 196, 4.44
(Tweener) A big target that stretches the field with his speed and appetite to get open.
Jarett Carpenter, ATH (Fairfield) 6'5" 200, 4.6
(FBS) A tall prospect that can either play receiver, tight end, or outside linebacker and be very effective in all areas.
D'Anthony Carter, CB (San Antonio Stevens) 5'10" 185, 4.45
(Tweener) Carter has very good ball skills by amassing 6 INT's thus far this season.
Charles Chapman, RB (East Bernard)* 5'7" 175, 4.67
(Small school) A tough, hard-nosed runner that displays great vision and strength.
Carlos Chester, Jr., DL (Manor) 6'0" 240, 4.77
(Tweener) Seriously, he may be the toughest defensive lineman in all of CenTex and definitely has FBS skills, but his size may play against him.
Jamall Collins, DB (Manor) 5'11" 205, 4.55
(FBS) Could easily be classified as an "athlete" with his ability to be a force in the secondary at safety along with his display of running the football with audacity.
Kameron Coe, QB (China Spring) 6'1" 175, 4.98
(FCS) Has continued to improve on his skills as a passer and decision maker while also helping his team to a current high ranking in the state.
Shaft Cubit, ATH (Luling) 5'10" 165, 4.4
(FBS) One of the fastest on-the-field prospects in Central Texas who does a great job of displaying such speed on both the offensive and defensive sides of the football.
Kristian Drake, WR (New Braunfels Canyon) 6'1" 188, 4.47
(FBS) This long-striding, two-stepper has been the victim of a heavily run-oriented offense but still uses his all-state hurdler speed to make big plays when he does get his hands on the ball.
Jaylon Dukes, RB (San Antonio Brandeis) 5'5" 150, 4.45
(Tweener) Dukes has joystick like movements and his small stature makes it tough for defenders to see him running between the tackles.
Cade Dyal, QB (Kerrville Tivy) 6'0" 189, 4.9
(FBS) Can can make all the throws and puts a hard touch on his spirals. Kind of in the mode of what former CenTex standout Drew Brees was when he was coming out of Austin Westlake.
Elijah Earls, DE (San Antonio Stevens) 5'11" 224, 4.6
(FCS) Probably more of an outside linebacker at the next level but uses his high football IQ to find himself in the right place at the right time.
Isaiah Fields, CB (Cibolo Steele) 5'8" 156, 4.4
(FBS) Plays the ball well and has closing speed to keep receivers in check on downfield passes.
Demetri Freeman, DT (Mexia) 6'1" 270, 5.0
(Tweener) Penetrates the line of scrimmage with authority and seems to have a strong nose for the ball.
Matron Gerald, ATH (Mexia) 5'9" 165, 4.5
(FBS) A killer in space with his fancy footwork and could be the perfect slot receiver for any pass-heavy offenses.
Darren Harris, OT (Temple) 6'6" 250, 4.9
(FBS) Developed a mean streak this season and has used his new found aggression to dominate defenders.
Adrian Hunter, LB (Manor) 5'11" 230, 4.7
(FBS) This extremely underrated prospect is like a bowling ball knocking down any pins in his way when pursuing ball carriers.
Cristian Lara, WR/TE (Rockdale) 6'6" 210, 4.58
(FBS) A mismatch nightmare that has done nothing but visit the end zone numerous times this season already.
Christian Mallard, RB (San Antonio Taft) 5'9" 208, 4.45
(FBS) A muscular built runner with great deceptive speed who also catches the ball well out of the backfield.
Zech Nash-Kelly, WR (Round Rock) 6'2" 190, 4.46
(FBS) Another prospect that plays in an offense that is geared toward the run but has his way with cornerbacks when the ball is thrown his way.
Joshua Nowell, TE/WR (Stephenville) 6'5" 200, 4.7
(FBS) Has had to be used at multiple positions this season due to team's lack of depth but has not disappointed with his play making abilities.
Mark Palacios, OG (San Antonio O'Connor) 6'3" 270, 5.3
(Tweener) Has done a great job of driving defenders back while keeping his arms extended.
Raymonte Prime, ATH (San Antonio Sam Houston) 6'1" 170, 4.6
(FCS) A dual threat QB that has not only won games but has been doing a great job of getting the ball in the hands of his playmakers.
Dominique Ramsey, DB (Converse Judson) 5'8" 175, 4.5
(FBS) A force playing safety that also contributes on the offensive side of the ball.
Traion Smith, RB (Cameron Yoe) 5'9" 180, 4.55
(FBS) Worked hard in the offseason improving on his speed tremendously. A poor man's Marshawn Lynch.
Jermaine Thomas, WR (Austin Akins) 6'0" 180, 4.54
(Small School) A guy that is unafraid to catch the ball in traffic and can make some plays after the catch.
Tyree Thomas, WR (Round Rock Stony Point) 5'10" 160, 4.48
(FCS) A reliable receiver that can either play in the slot or on the outside. Stock is still growing.
Jermaine Townsend, OG (Temple) 6'3" 290, 5.1
(FBS) Townsend does nothing but move guys out of the way with his massive upper body strength that makes him look like a bully on the field.
Isaiah Viliare, RB (Cedar Park Vista Ridge) 5'9" 175, 4.22 (hand time)
(FBS) Probably the fastest guy in CenTex in terms of football speed that will play receiver at the next level with his ability to expose defenders in space.
Avery Williams, WR (Mexia) 6'3" 185, 4.6
(FBS) This prospect has great ball awareness in his ability to come down with the football in tight coverage while intercepting multiple passes on defense.
DeBraylon Williams, ATH (Hillsboro) 6'0" 166, 4.65
(FBS) Don't be fooled by his 40 time because this guy is a true 7-11 type of wideout that cannot seemed to be covered and it doesn't hurt that he believes he cannot be covered.
Michael Wilson, OT (Round Rock) 6'9" 320, 5.4
(FBS) Big Mike has done nothing but tremendously improve on his skills and has used his massive, long frame to keep defenders going in the opposite direction of the quarterback.
*denotes a prospect that attends school just outside of the Central Texas area
(FBS) Worked hard in the offseason improving on his speed tremendously. A poor man's Marshawn Lynch.
Jermaine Thomas, WR (Austin Akins) 6'0" 180, 4.54
(Small School) A guy that is unafraid to catch the ball in traffic and can make some plays after the catch.
Tyree Thomas, WR (Round Rock Stony Point) 5'10" 160, 4.48
(FCS) A reliable receiver that can either play in the slot or on the outside. Stock is still growing.
Jermaine Townsend, OG (Temple) 6'3" 290, 5.1
(FBS) Townsend does nothing but move guys out of the way with his massive upper body strength that makes him look like a bully on the field.
Isaiah Viliare, RB (Cedar Park Vista Ridge) 5'9" 175, 4.22 (hand time)
(FBS) Probably the fastest guy in CenTex in terms of football speed that will play receiver at the next level with his ability to expose defenders in space.
Avery Williams, WR (Mexia) 6'3" 185, 4.6
(FBS) This prospect has great ball awareness in his ability to come down with the football in tight coverage while intercepting multiple passes on defense.
DeBraylon Williams, ATH (Hillsboro) 6'0" 166, 4.65
(FBS) Don't be fooled by his 40 time because this guy is a true 7-11 type of wideout that cannot seemed to be covered and it doesn't hurt that he believes he cannot be covered.
Michael Wilson, OT (Round Rock) 6'9" 320, 5.4
(FBS) Big Mike has done nothing but tremendously improve on his skills and has used his massive, long frame to keep defenders going in the opposite direction of the quarterback.
Early candidates for TA's "Mr. Central Texas"
These are the 2016 prospects that are having the most impactful seasons for their respective teams.
(listed in alphabetical order)
Mulbah Car, RB (Austin Reagan)
Parrish Cobb, CB (Waco La Vega)
Eric Cuffee, Jr., CB (Waco)
Tren'Davian Dickson, WR (Navasota)
Jaylon Dukes, RB (San Antonio Brandeis)
Cade Dyal, QB (Kerrville Tivy)
Shelton Eppler, QB (Navasota)
David Hamilton, ATH (San Marcos)
Mark Jackson, DE (Cibolo Steele)
Kendell Jones, Jr., DT (Killeen Shoemaker)
Cristian Lara, WR/TE (Rockdale)
Christian Mallard, RB (San Antonio Taft)
Chuck Oliver, ATH (Fairfield)
Rajah Preciado, CB (College Station)
Alton Robinson, DE (Converse Judson)
Paxton Segina, WR (Austin Vandegrift)
Traion Smith, RB (Cameron Yoe)
Rahssan Thornton, DE (Killeen Shoemaker)
JP Urquidez, OT (Copperas Cove)
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