TA's Scouting Scoop!: 2017

Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Cibolo Steele, Always in a Tough Place on the Field!

Cibolo Steele indeed has the hardest schedule in Texas and play in one of the toughest district in Texas.

Saturday, August 5, 2017

CenTex Legend Tomlinson Enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame!

Congrats to CenTex running back legend Ladanian Tomlinson (Waco University, '97) on being enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame today. WAY TO GO!

Friday, August 4, 2017

Franklin's Pedraza ('19) Selected to the Preseason All-Junior Team!

CenTex defensive back prospect Jared Pedraza ('19, Franklin) was selected to TA's Preseason All-CenTex/SoTex Team for the 2019 class in the Fall 2017 edition of Lone Star Football Recruiting Magazine.

Pre-orders for our upcoming online Fall 2017 magazine can be done at: http://www.tascoutingscoop.com/magazine-subscribers/

The Lone Star Football Recruiting magazine is scheduled to be published online on Monday, August 28, 2017, in digital format.

Wednesday, August 2, 2017

South Texas Legend, Hart Lee Dykes!

In 1985, South Texas area WR prospect Hart Lee Dykes (Bay City) was rated as the nation's #1 overall high school football prospect. He would later earn All-American honors at Oklahoma State University.

Thursday, July 20, 2017

Attn: CenTex & SoTex 2020 and 2021 Prospects!

If you are a 2020 or 2021 prospect (an upcoming sophomore or an incoming freshman in high school) in the Central Texas area and are fortunate enough to earn a starting spot on the varsity, this would be a very good time to establish yourself as a prospect to watch. It can possibly save you the stress of wondering whether or not you will be recruited as an upperclassman. Here are a few tips to help you get yourselves better noticed as an underclassman on the gridiron.

Make the "Honor Roll" part of your daily language and character.
"Point 1" means no grades lower than B's, but preferably more A's than anything else.
Start studying for your SAT and ACT tests early.
Take either test at least once at the conclusion of your sophomore year and as often as needed after that.
REFRAIN FROM ALL FORMS OF FOOLISHNESS BOTH ON AND OFF THE FIELD!
Be careful with the content of your posts on social media.
YOU MUST BE DOMINANT AND CONSISTENT AT YOUR RESPECTIVE POSITION ON THE FIELD (a big play machine)!
Get a starting position on the varsity early on and Show up BIG, in BIG games!
Keep your film updated online where they can be viewed publicly (ie. Hudl, YouTube, etc.). Let your film sell you more than any "t-shirt warrior" events in the Spring and Summer. Your film will prove how much of a true baller you really are!
Regularly posts your highlight film link on various social media outlets in order to get college coaches' attention.
Remember you'll mostly be seen as the "rookie" or "scrub" (because you are young) by most upperclassmen, so use that to further fuel your fire to outwork everyone on the field.

Former Austin St. Michael's offensive lineman, Mitch Morse (#75)

(photo courtesy of USA Today HS Sports)

Mitch Morse ('10) is a former CenTex prospect from Austin St. Michael's who made a big name for himself early on. Blessed with ideal size for a young prospect, Morse dominated from the time he walked on the varsity field as a sophomore where he had his way against opposing defensive linemen. He regularly made pancake blocks and easily moved defenders out of the way for his teammates carrying the football. Another great attribute of his is that he could play any position on the line of scrimmage. College coaches soon jumped on his bandwagon and he chose to attend the University of Missouri.

ALWAYS KNOW THAT IT IS NEVER TOO EARLY TO BECOME A STANDOUT PROSPECT SO USE YOUR TIME WISELY IN ORDER TO CAPTIVATE EVERY OPPORTUNITY!

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Attn: CenTex & SoTex 2019 Prospects!

If you are a 2019 prospect (an upcoming junior in high school) in the Central & South Texas areas, there is no better time to act with a sense of urgency to get yourself recruited to attend college as a student-athlete. Traditionally and historically, a prospect's junior year is what sets him apart from other prospects to college football coaches and scouts alike. Here are a few tips to help you get yourselves better noticed both during and following your junior year on the gridiron:

Shoot for nothing below Honor Roll status in the classroom.
If you have made any C's or lower in any of your core courses, try and retake them ASAP. You will not be able to do so in your senior year (new NCAA academic rule). Remember the saying, you cannot "C" your way to a Division 1 scholarship.
Get a new copy of your unofficial transcript from your high school counselor every semester and hold on to it!
Register to take your SAT/ACT tests as many times as you need to.
REFRAIN FROM ALL FORMS OF FOOLISHNESS BOTH ON AND OFF THE FIELD!
Be careful with the content of your posts on social media.
YOU MUST BE DOMINANT AND CONSISTENT AT YOUR RESPECTIVE POSITION ON THE FIELD (a big play machine)!
It doesn't hurt if your team makes a deep run in the playoffs, if not win a state championship. The longer you play, the more your name can possibly be mentioned as a serious prospect.
Keep your film updated online where they can be viewed publicly (i.e. Hudl, YouTube, etc.).
Let your "Fall season" film sell you more than any "t-shirt warrior" events that take place in the Spring and Summer. Your film will prove how much of a true baller you really are!
Regularly post your highlight film link on various social media outlets in order to get more college coaches' attention.
SHOW UP BIG, IN BIG GAMES!
NEVER CEASE TO WORK HARD, ESPECIALLY OUTSIDE OF TEAM ACTIVITIES!

Former Brenham defensive lineman Malcolm Brown

(photo courtesy of si.com)

Former CenTex big time defensive tackle Malcolm Brown ('12, Brenham) had no problems making sure that opponents and sportswriters knew that he was someone to be reckoned with in a huge way on the football field. Early on, he developed a reputation of being unblockable, many times attracting double and (sometimes) triple-teams in the trenches. His massive size and strength along with his speed both off the ball and to the ball caused many college football coaches to salivate early about his skills. In addition, he was invited to play in both the Under Armour All-American and the USA vs. The World bowl games. Brown had his pick of the litter on what college to attend before finally settling on the University of Texas.

Brown's high school highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRTqQi_lTLk

Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Attn: CenTex 2018 Prospects!

If you are a 2018 prospect in Central Texas that has yet to be offered a scholarship, fret not. Here are some things for you to do to meet such a goal no matter if you end up playing Division 1-A (FBS), Division 1-AA (FCS), Division 2, Division 3, NAIA, or JUCO football.

Stay on top of your books to ensure that you will qualify academically.
Make sure that your SAT's and ACT's are taken care of.
Get a copy of your unofficial transcript from your high school counselor and hold on to it!
Register with the NCAA and/or NAIA Eligibility Centers.
REFRAIN FROM ALL ASPECTS OF FOOLISHNESS!
Keep your film updated online where they can be viewed publicly (ie. Hudl, YouTube, etc.)
During the season, post your highlight film link (weekly) on various social media outlets in order to get more college coaches' attention.
It helps to have a very strong, consistent September (the first 4 to 5 games) in a dominating fashion on the field at your respective position to make noise early in the season, but be consistent all season long.
SHOW UP BIG, IN BIG GAMES!

Recently graduated CenTex running back standout Davion Ford (Rockdale, '17) was once an overlooked prospect after having had a good junior year on the field while also running on the school's state champion 4x100 and 4x200 relay teams later in the Spring. Ford only used the recruiting slights to further fuel his inner drive and topped his junior year with a stellar senior campaign. He rushed for 1,600 yards and 31 TD's while adding 300 more yards in the receiving game with 2 more TD's. However, it wasn't about the stats he accumulated but the fact that he displayed the innate ability to always make big plays that it eventually earned him several scholarship offers late in the recruiting process leading him to sign a National Letter of Intent to the University of Houston.

2017 UH signee Davion Ford

REMEMBER, YOU STILL HAVE TIME! YOU JUST HAVE TO WANT IT BAD ENOUGH AND EXECUTE YOUR GOALS IN ORDER FOR BIG THINGS TO HAPPEN FOR YOU IN RECRUITING!

Thursday, March 9, 2017

Yes! We Will Now Be Covering Both Central and South Texas!

Yes! We are now covering both Central and South Texas football prospects! Stay tuned for more blog posts on a new blog page!

Thursday, March 2, 2017

Some CenTex Sophomores of Influence

2019 Athlete prospect Kade Mercer (Comanche) is one of a number of sophomores in CenTex that is an impact player for his team. Below is a random list of impact 2019 prospects in CenTex.

Thursday, February 23, 2017

TA's Central Texas 2019 "Must Be Seen 16!" (Spring Edition)

After a sensational sophomore campaign on the gridiron, Austin Lake Travis receiver Garrett Wilson starts the Central Texas 2019 class rankings at #1.

(photo courtesy of the Austin American Statesman)

Some CenTex 2018 Hidden Gems!

In the game of football, we often times read about the winning teams and the star prospects. Gridiron fans always are eager to find out who are next in line to be mentioned in press clippings. Each year, however countless prospects go unnoticed hoping to gain attention of a college football coaching staff. Below is a 2018 random list of unheralded players that are considered hidden gems in the CenTex region that range from possibly future FBS candidates to Division 3 candidates.

2018 CenTex prospect Jacob Jozwiak (Brenham, #71) is one of many hidden gems located in the central region of the Lone Star state.

http://www.hudl.com/profile/6286239/taunty-tank-motu/videos

Vincent Natalroman, OG (Cibolo Steele)
Highlights are private.

Marquez Perez, Athlete (College Station)
http://www.hudl.com/video/3/3470665/57d4adcb688ec564d88652c3

Jamil Pittman, WR (Cedar Park Vista Ridge)
http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4327731/5855ec4ac124dd3348fdb07d

Kipshawn Washington, CB (Killeen Ellison)
http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4174165/58252b9790f9932bbc315231

Clayton "CJ" Williams, WR (Waco Midway)
http://www.hudl.com/video/3/3379598/57efca25688ec529585289e3

Jeremiah Williams, OT (College Station)
http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4130273/57d8242adfe299aff4b5eca0

Saturday, February 18, 2017

Some CenTex 2018 Best of the Rest Prospects!

CenTex 2018 WR prospect Treveon Johnson (Giddings) is a verbal commit to Texas Tech.

Although the Central Texas Top 30 prospects has already been released, the following is a random list of prospects who are also noteworthy of praise.

(listed in alphabetical order)

D'Yonte Heckstall, WR (Temple)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHmDKcMvxxA

Jalen Hughes, WR (San Antonio O'Connor)
http://www.hudl.com/video/3/5231442/583310755b3cd925e887db0b

Osorachukwu Ifesinachukwu, OLB (Austin Vandegrift)

http://www.hudl.com/video/3/5312494/583c6e72dfd8b72524bdfb9d

Sunday, February 12, 2017

TA's Central Texas 2018 "Surety 30!" (Spring Edition)

Caden Sterns (Cibolo Steele) is CenTex's top ranked overall prospect for the 2018 class.

Online radio show link: http://tobtr.com/s/9806231

1. Caden Sterns, DB 6'2" 187, 4.5 (Cibolo Steele) LSU commit
It is just phenomenal to watch Caden on film who is already ahead of where his older brother (2017 pro prospect Jordan Sterns) was at when he attended Steele. And that is HUGE!

College comparison: Michael Huff, Texas ('02-'05)

Sterns' film link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pM5di1Yk5t4

2. Jordan Moore, Athlete 6'0" 180, 4.4 (Yoakum) Texas A&M commit
Is very remarkable at both running back and safety with over 30 scholarship offers.

College comparison: Eric Reid, LSU ('10-'13)

Moore's film link: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/5047101/57dd75a1688ec25580bdc7f0

3. Trevon Moehrig-Woodard, CB 6'2" 190, 4.49 (Smithson Valley) TAD
A grown man on the island that puts receivers on punishment each game while taking care of business at both receiver and as a return specialist.

College comparison: Chris McAlister, Arizona ('96-'98)

Moehrig-Woodard's film link: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/6963951/57dee197688ec58aa41c803d

4. Tommy Bush, WR 6'5" 187, 4.47 (Schertz Clemens)
Bush gave a lot of defenses fits that dared to cover him man-to-man proving to be a lethal target.

College comparison: Roy Williams, Texas ('00-'03)

Bush's film link: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4686666/57c20133da50b060c065e3a8

5. Jaquayln Crawford, CB 5'10" 163, 4.3 (Rockdale) TAD
Central Texas' fastest man (BAR NONE!) running an electronic 10.5 in the 100 meter dash and looks for the end zone anytime his hands touch the football on defense, offense, or special teams.

College comparison: Terrell Buckley, Florida State ('89-'91)

Crawford's film link: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/3263308/5839e385dfd8b9282c440761

6. Tanner Mordecai, QB 6'2" 190, 4.6 (Waco Midway)
Midway went on a huge 8-game winning streak when Mordecai returned after missing the first few games of the season. Enough said.

College comparison: Andrew Luck, Stanford ('09-'11)

Mordecai's film link: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/3310101/58251c5cf5605e14b47d832a

7. Julon Williams, ATH 5'10" 188, 4.5 (Converse Judson)
Is not just a good athlete but also has a good arm and a winning pedigree to go with it.

College comparison: Woodrow Dantzler, Clemson ('98-'01)

Williams' film link: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4137959/584ef9f6dfd8b706409390f3

8. Marquise Conchola, DT 6'3" 278, 4.9 (College Station)
Athletic enough to play both end and tackle often causing chaos in the opponent's backfield.

College comparison: Sam Adams, Texas A&M ('91-'93)

Conchola's film link: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/5275202/57d7d9df11fa7f3bb814cde6

9. Ochaun Mathis, DE 6'5" 228, 4.6 (Manor) TCU commit
Made his mark this past season as a premiere pass rusher and has yet to reach his potential.

College comparison: Simeon Rice, Illinois ('92-'95)

Mathis' film link: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/7876820/5823ff12f5605e1cd4c7a69c

10. Kaitori Leveston, Jr., OT 6'5" 290, 5.0 (Waco Midway)
Does a great job of protecting the blind side and driving defenders in the opposite directions.

College comparison: Aaron Taylor, Notre Dame ('90-'93)

Leveston's film link: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/3337289/5849c1d7dfd8b81cb80a976b

11. Cameron Wilkins, ILB 6'2" 230, 4.6 (Austin Del Valle)
A run stuffer that always moves the ball carrier backwards, dominating at the point of attack.

College comparison: Michael Barrow, Miami ('89-'92)

Wilkins' film link: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4740384/57c20431dfe29954184c3153

12. Kolby Peel, FS 6'0" 205, 4.5 (College Station A&M Consolidated)
This young man does everything in his will power to make an impact at or around the football whether on defense or special teams.

College comparison: Tebucky Jones, Syracuse ('94-'97)

Peel's film link: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/7108299/583cbffedfd8b7115c755401

13. Zadock Dinklemann, QB 6'5" 220, 4.8 (Somerset)
Comes from the "Detmer Family Tree" displaying his massive size, athleticism, and strong arm to further create his own brand name.

College comparison: Ryan Mallett, Arkansas ('09-'10)

Dinklemann's film link: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/8254474/57ec08b6bd7520170c1f0390

14. Tyrese Heard, DB 6'1" 185, 4.45 (Teague) UAB commit
Flies down the line of scrimmage to make hard hits and will line up on the island to shut down receivers.

College comparison: Kenny Vaccaro, Texas ('09-'12)

Heard's film link: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4946153/5844a1a5dfd8b7230c0b741c

15. Tyrick James, TE/HB 6'2" 227, 4.7 (China Spring)
Plays TE, HB, RB, and WR that keeps defensive coordinators guessing on how to best contain him.

College comparison: Rufus French, Ole Miss ('96-'98)

James' film link: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4132888/57e287fc11fa7f3054c1b136

16. Jamyhl Jeter, RB 6'0" 215, 4.5 (San Antonio Brennan)
An old-school style ball carrier that runs tough between the tackles and has deceptive speed.

College comparison: Clarence Farmer, Arizona ('00-'03)

Jeter's film link: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4321845/5847a29cff0d1b1338ba7c49

17. Braden Cassity, DE 6'3" 223, 4.84 (Austin Westlake)
Is dangerous no matter where you line him up on the defensive front, constantly finding ways to make big plays.

College comparison: Jared DeVries, Iowa ('95-'98)

Cassity's film link: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4615923/57d8af853bd8155b48a9d49d

18. Juan Henry, OLB 6'3" 225, 4.5 (Cibolo Steele)
Can play with his hand in the dirt or line up as a stand up defensive end and operates sideline to sideline.

College comparison: Lamar Lathon, Houston ('86-'89)

Henry's film link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xodQQVxHzbI&feature=youtu.be

19. Garrison Vaughn, FS 6'1" 180, 4.53 (Belton) TAD
On film, probably the best ball-hawk of this class that is not shy in run support and a good return man.

College comparison: Tracy Saul, Texas Tech ('88-'91)

Vaughn's film link: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/3275047/583a4a0d5b3cb00064f8fa53

20. Brendan Brady, RB 5'11" 190, 4.5 (Cibolo Steele)
A dual threat in both the rushing and receiving games for a school that frequently produces FBS running backs.

College comparison: Onterrio Smith, Oregon ('01-'02)

Brady's film link: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/3275047/583a4a0d5b3cb00064f8fa53

21. Jyaire Shorter, WR 6'3" 210, 4.4 (Killeen Ellison) TAD
The first bona fide FBS prospect at Ellison since running back David Cobb ('11) and will be the first at his position since Brian Berry ('90) to sign to an FBS program out of high school.

College comparison: Carl Pickens, Tennessee ('88-'91)

Shorter's film link: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4149243/582113d4688ec22b50297a0c

22. Antonio Heard, ATH 5'8" 160, 4.5 (Teague) UAB commit
Tony Heard displays a chip on his shoulder that ensured of him having a great junior year.

College comparison: Darian Hagan, Colorado ('88-'91)

Heard's film link: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/5689945/584da78bc124d82f94dc0626

23. Hakeem White, OG 6'3" 275, 5.01 (Waco Midway)
Lines up at tackle but is built more like a guard whose stock is steadily rising.

College comparison: Shawn Andrews, Arkansas ('01-'03)

White's film link: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/3303727/5834ea2bdfd8b71a18c2eede

24. James (Ben) Sims, TE 6'5" 230, 4.75 (San Antonio Clark) TAD
Ben is still growing into his body and has one of the highest ceilings (potential wise) in all of Central Texas.

College comparison: Kyle Brady, Penn State ('92-'95)

Sims' film link: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/5207286/582d04c1dfd8b80bf4ddd3b6

25. Scooter Adams, ATH 5'9" 175, 4.34 (Hallettsville)
An exciting prospect with the football in his hands who is equally dangerous on the defensive side of the field.

College comparison: Kevin Faulk, LSU ('95-'98)/Kevin Williams, Miami ('90-'92)

Adams' film link: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4488614/584dc4745b3cda3118722316

26. David Priebe, TE 6'6" 220, 4.7 (Waco Midway)
Priebe is a tall target often creating mismatches for defensive backs.

College comparison: Kyle Rudolph, Notre Dame ('08-'10)

Priebe's film link: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/3306293/586c6650b5345914286a8bd0

27. Silas Robinson, OT 6'5" 290, 5.0 (Yoakum)
Like most small school prospects, Robinson makes noise on both sides of the football.

College comparison: Zach Weigert, Nebraska ('91-'94)

Robinson's film link: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/6318095/585894c05b3cb02fb4ac15ea

28. Scale Igiehon, DT 6'2" 320, 5.2 (Austin Del Valle)
The main attribute that makes college coaches crave is his ability to eat up space in the trenches.

College comparison: Terrence Cody, Alabama ('08-'09)

Igiehon's film link: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4549787/57d6bd62842eb3728cc39563

29. Jayveon Cardwell, CB 6'0" 175, 4.53 (Cibolo Steele)
Not just a mere product of the system that he plays in but an underrated cover guy that handles his own against legit receivers.

College comparison: Todd Lyght, Notre Dame ('87-'90)

Cardwell's film link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JHcsH_CYUY&feature=youtu.be

30. Floyd Connell, CB 6'2" 170, 4.6 (Copperas Cove) TAD
The true hidden gem of this group that uses his size and athleticism to make it difficult for pass catchers to get open.

College comparison: Ryan McNeil, Miami ('89-'92)

Connell's film link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUQJFF5xME0