Lone Star Recruiting's Top 100 (2013)

The state’s No. 1 prospect. He has a big arm, he has the size, he has speed. He has a ton of upside. He may not be the most polished QB prospect in the 2013 class, but he has that size, speed, potential that will have people making comparisons to some of the top dual-threat QBs that have come through college football. He has been a threat on the ground and through the air for Whitewright. He needs to improve his accuracy in the passing game and putting touch on the ball, but he has the tools to be a prospect people talk about in years to come. (Howell)
OB In Person: Whitewright vs. Celeste (scrimmage) - August, 13, 2011

When I saw Perkins he had his hands full with Dallas Skyline. I love what I saw though. He was pushed and pulled and it was a frustrating night for him, but he never quit or lost his cool and did a really good job of handling his business. He showed some really nice feet. He kept a good power base. He had a good punch. The one thing I did notice was he had some problems with hand position with quicker guys. He was reaching outside and that’s a hold usually. The best part about it is he has really trimmed up and re-shaped his body. He needs to spend some time in the weight room, but with some offseason this year we could be looking at a completely different player in 2012 which is a scary thought. I think he could be the top OL in the class and I give him a top 5 grade. (Howell)
OB in Person: Dallas Lake Highlands @ Dallas Skyline - October 28, 2011

If you had the chance to build a prototype for what a young offensive tackle should look like, Perkins wouldn’t be far from the perfect sketch. Like most young linemen, he needs to get stronger, but Perkins shows outstanding, quick feet to go along with polished technique with good bend at offensive tackle. He has the makings to emerge as a premier left tackle prospect. At 6-5, 300 pounds there isn’t much bad weight at all on Perkins good looking frame.(McComas)
OB In Person: Lake Highlands vs. Garland - September 8, 2011

When A’Shawn turns it on, it can be ugly. When he doesn’t it can also be ugly. There is no doubt Robinson has some big time potential. He has the feet and size to play offensive tackle and the strength to manhandle. He has a great build and potential that remains untapped. He has said he prefers defense and he is a solid performer on that side, but I see his highest potential at OT. The biggest knock on him is he gets what appears to be bored at times especially against inferior competition or in blowouts. He’s a top 10 guy with No. 1 potential. (Howell)
OB in Person: Fort Worth Arlington Heights vs. Fort Worth Trimble Tech - September 22, 2011

There are questions as to which side of the ball he plays on the college level. He could play either defensive tackle or offensive guard/center. He played both ways for Harker Heights and is a mover. He moves the pile. He is also really good at pulling and getting to the second level. On defense he has played defensive end and defensive tackle. He sometimes appears a little slow coming off the ball but that probably has more to do with him going both ways. (Howell)
OB in Person: Harker Heights vs. Temple - October 6, 2011; Harker Heights vs. Copperas Cove - November 3, 2011

When it comes to having all the measurable, Davis is the guy. He has the great athleticism and speed, he has the size, he has the hips. He was injured for the majority of the season but he tests off the charts and turned a lot of heads on the college summer camp circuit. He needs to show he can be a bit more physical and work on his technique, but he has tools that will draw college coaches from across the country. (Howell)
OB in Person: Bastrop two-a-days - August 17, 2011

I love Wilson. The only question I have is how many carries he can handle. I’ve seen him run between the tackles, I’ve seen him return punts and kickoffs, I’ve seen him in space and in the passing game. He is quick, with great vision, has elite top end speed, and is one of the most explosive players in the state. He doesn’t dance much. He makes quick subtle moves. They’re not big moves but they’re just enough to get by defenders a lot like Johnathan Gray. I see him as a top 5-10 ball player. His size will hurt him a bit in some eyes and he has not been an every down back for DeSoto. He’s a versatile weapon who can line up at receiver, running back, return man, and he is also known to be a heavy hitter at safety. (Howell)
OB in Person DeSoto vs. Oklahoma City (Okla.) Douglass - September 5, 2011

There might not be a more electric player with the football in his hands amongst the 2013 class than Wilson. At this point in his young career, he doesn’t have a true position on offense. That being said, he excels at running back, slot receiver, and is absolutely someone no team should kick to as a returner. Even though he’s a speed running back right now with the wiggle and change of direction to make anyone miss, Wilson does a great job of not overusing that skill. Instead, he gets up the field quickly with his pads pointed straight ahead, and does a great job of not having to slow down to cut while also waiting until the last possible moment to do so. Simply put he’s a home run threat each time he touches the football and is one of the elite play makers in the country. (McComas)

Watching his sophomore tape you see a special, special talent. He is quick, fast, powerful, a bull in a china shop. He plays offensive guard , tight end, defensive tackle and end. He looked like a top 5 to 10 talent. This spring I saw a guy who was a bit out of shape. He missed some games with an injury this fall, and quite honestly I didn’t feel I could put him top 20 with what I saw. Then I saw his latest tape from 2011. He is lined up at DE and overwhelms is an understatement. I would like to see more, but the power, burst, and dominance is there. (Howell)

I like White a lot. He’s a hard running, big back with speed. He sometimes tries to force the hole and takes some solid hits. He is definitely a hard charger though. He is a good receiver out of the backfield. He does run a bit too high for my liking but he is one of the top backs in the state. (Howell)
OB in Person: Pearland Dawson vs. League City Clear Springs - August 26, 2011

When it comes to slippery guys there may not be a better guy out there than Gonzalez. He just seems like he has a greased up uniform. He is the toughest to contain of any prospect I’ve seen all season. Just when you think he is caught he finds a way to slip through a crack or juke and double back. I don’t even know if I would call it quickness. He is quick don’t get me wrong but slippery is the best adjective I’ve found to describe him. He could bulk up a bit and add some strength to his frame and he does have the frame to hold some more pounds. He is built like former Cedar Hill standout William Cole but may be a little taller at this point. His speed is a bit deceptive and he can change direction on a dime. Gonzalez is a guy who can be a game breaker as a return man on special teams, as a slot receiver, or taking the handoff out of the backfield. Throw him in a set where he’s a wildcat QB and he can get the job done. (Howell)
OB in Person: Cedar Hill vs. Denton Guyer @ Cowboys Stadium - September 5, 2011; Cedar Hill @ Mansfield - October 21, 2011

It is easy to see what college coaches love about Barrett. The Wichita Falls Rider signal caller has advanced footwork and mechanics. On the run he does a good job of keeping his eyes downfield and the ball in position to throw. He can certainly spin the ball and put some velocity on it, but he also knows when to take something off the throw and place it where only his receiver can get to it. The accuracy and the ability to throw from the pocket and on the run are big pluses in Barrett’s favor. Then there is the fact he can run and does a good job of knowing when to get up field and make a play. His decision making improved over the course of the year and I also like how he performed in tight games over the course of the season. Barrett has a solid build. At 6-2 he has the size and is a solid 205. There is definitely a lot to like. (Howell)
OB in Person: Wichita Falls Rider vs. El Paso Chapin - November 19, 2011

John Tyler’s offense is wild and crazy and Greg Ward likes to sling it around. The guy who has been the biggest of his big play guys is Fred Ross. He is a solid 6-1, 185 with legitimate 4.5 speed. He is a big play threat anytime he touches the ball and does a great job of catching the ball in traffic or breaking away down the sideline. At times he does lose concentration and has dropped a few balls, but it happens when you get so many thrown your way. He could improve on his concentration in catching the ball and running his routes a little more. He’s a breakaway guy with a college body and big hands. (Howell)
OB in Person: Tyler John Tyler vs. Longview - September 3, 2011; Tyler John Tyler vs. Pflugerville Hendrickson - November 18, 2011

I was able to see Davis in the spring and he has a frame college coaches are going to love. He has long arms and broad shoulders and has played safety and outside linebacker for Rockwall-Heath. He does a great job of shedding blockers and makes quick reads. His nose for the ball and instincts for the position are strong and he does a great job of sniffing things out in a pile. (Howell)

This big offensive lineman plays with a mean streak and loves to get physical. At 6-6, 250 pounds Gustafson has a good looking frame that should be able to take some more good weight. Already, he has a stronger lower half that is a little ahead of his upper body. In his battle against Udeh, he was the winner. Bull rushes against him usually end in Gustafson holding his ground or pushing the lineman backwards. He needs to improve on his foot quickness. (McComas)
OB In Person: Dallas Jesuit vs. Coppell - September 9, 2011

In a deep class of big bodied receivers, Ateman is one of the best. He does a great job of getting position to make the catch and in a jump ball situation is one of the best at high pointing the ball. His speed is solid, but is something he could work on in the future. He does a great job of catching the ball away from his body and shows good body control. He is one of the few guys I was not able to see in person this year that I was really hoping to get a chance to watch. (Howell)

The big knock on Barrows is his size, but he does such a great job of getting position on receivers. He is not afraid of contact and can play off or get in the face of even the biggest receiver. He is a lot like Bryson Echols in that way. He also has long arms for his size and great hips. He has been a starter the last two years on one of the best teams in Texas. (Howell)
OB in Person: Dallas Skyline vs. Cocoa, Fla. - September 5, 2011; Dallas Skyline vs. Dallas Lake Highlands - October 27, 2011; Dallas Skyline vs. The Woodlands - December 3, 2011

Despite not being a very large defensive back, Barrows plays with a mean streak and tries to inflict pain each time he hits someone, which is something you rarely see from a corner at the high school level. In addition to that, Barrows has sensational top end speed to go along with strong cover skills. Right now, he can stay stride-for-stride with any receiver on the field, and he can also make an impact in shutting down the running game defensively. He does need to work on fine tuning his technique, but in terms of the complete package as a cornerback prospect, Barrows might be the guy closest to having it in the Lone Star State. It doesn’t take long for him to stand out on the football field. (McComas)

There may not have been a player who improved his stock as much as Ellis over the course of the year in my eyes. I remember the first time I saw him the spring before his sophomore year and there was no question he had a D1 build even then. He definitely passed the eyeball test. The thing was he was still raw and with such a talented roster Guyer didn’t need to rely on him too much as a sophomore. Going into the year the question remained whether or not he could answer the bell when the lights came on and the play was for real. He answered soundly finishing as Guyer’s second leading receiver, behind only Stanford-bound Connor Crane. He showed he had the speed to play outside and stretch the field. He was also a great target for sophomore first-year starting QB Jerrod Heard and was good for plenty of YAC. He is another big target in a great year for receivers and has potential to continue his rise up the charts. (Howell)
OB in Person: Denton Guyer @ Aledo (Scrimmage) - August 19, 2011; Denton Guyer vs. Cedar Hill @ Cowboys Stadium - September 5, 2011

Jefferson is another tall receiver in what seems like a loaded year for that position in the state. At a legit 6-4, the Denton Guyer prospect caught the football away from his body with strong hands. Even though he’s a long strider, Jefferson does show a nice burst and is able to get to top speed quicker than most long striders. Plus, he shows some ability in the open field after the catch with the balance and body awareness to make defenders miss. This is a player that’s not afraid to go across the middle of the field, and knows how to use his big frame with plus ball skills in order to be a dynamic vertical threat. (McComas)
OB In Person: Denton Guyer vs. Garland - August 27, 2011

When I see Whitmill I think of Corey Nelson. He’s not the biggest, but he makes up for it with speed and athleticism. He has great sideline-to-sideline speed and is a striker coming through to the ball. He is hard for opposing linemen and blockers to get a clean block on and he does a great job of shooting gaps and running down plays. He also can come up in passing situations and be a great rusher off the edge for Bastrop. (Howell)
OB in Person: Bastrop two-a-days - August 17, 2011

If I was forced to pick one word to describe Whitmill it would be solid. He’s a little shorter than 6-1, and Whitmill is already a pretty filled out 200 pounds. However, he runs sideline-to-sideline very well, doesn’t miss tackles when he gets to the ball carrier, and shows a very strong understanding for how to play the linebacker position. (McComas)
OB In Person: Bastrop vs. Hendrickson - October 14, 2011

Every time I looked up there seemed to be a big No. 44 around the ball. He is a legit 6-1, 235 and is a prototypical Mike Linebacker. He did a great job of shooting gaps and making reads and taking angles to the ball carrier. Blockers are no problem. He is strong in both his upper and lower body. It also helps has the frame to add and develop in the strength. He is not the quickest but is not what I would call slow and he is full go all the time and has the ability to get sideline to sideline. Pass coverage is a bit of a question mark for me but that’s just something I need to see more of him doing. I do like that he arrives in a bad mood when he gets to the ball carrier. He is a guy who looks the part and plays the part in the Mansfield defense. (Howell)
OB in Person: Mansfield vs. Cedar Hill - October 21, 2011

Big guys his size in high school are not supposed to move as well as Whitener does. With a motor that is full speed all the time, this linebacker ran sideline to sideline extremely well and was in a bad mood when he got to the football. He’s still a raw player in terms of playing the position and making reads, but Whitener is a very toolsy guy that wants to inflict pain with his big frame and strength and make it to the football every play. From his middle linebacker spot, which is where he should project at the next level, he showed the ability to make it over to bubble screens in the spread passing game multiple times because of his quickness. As he gains more and more reps, the ability to play the position more instinctively will allow him to play even faster. (McComas)
OB In Person: Mansfield vs. Duncanville - October 7, 2011

There are some around Texas High who describe Hunt as having potential to possibly the best DT to come through the storied program. I don’t know about that but he is a big big prospect with big, big ability. He plays fullback in the Tigers jumbo set. He has also lined up at nose, DT, and d-end. He stands 6-foot-1 and is built like a block. His height is going to keep him from being at the very tippy top of lists, but he can play. He surprises with his burst off the ball. He has nice explosiveness and a solid punch. I don’t have him in the freak category, but he is in the special category.(Howell)
OB in Person: Texarkana Texas High vs. Jacksonville - September 2, 2011