Midseason highlights and stats for Texas 2024, 2025 commits

Inside Texas takes a look at the midseason highlights, numbers, and stats for the Texas commitments from the 2024 and 2025 classes at the midway point in 2023.

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Colin Simmons, EDGE, Duncanville (Texas)

Highlights are from Simmons performance versus Mansfield (Texas) Lake Ridge.

On the season, Simmons has faced an insane amount of double-teams, but that’s what happens when you’re the nation’s No. 2 EDGE prospect. The 2022 District 11-6A Co-MVP has tallied 24 tackles and 2.5 sacks so far this year.

Brandon Baker, OT, Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei

Baker has not released any updated highlights, nor have any other star players on the Monarchs. In 2023, Mater Dei is 7-1 and 2-1 in district and Baker has paved the way for offensive stars Elijah Brown, Jordon Davison, and Marcus Harris.

Jerrick Gibson, RB, IMG Academy via Gainesville (Fla.)

Updated film for Gibson was not available. For the Ascenders, Gibson has notched 554 yards rushing and eight touchdowns on 93 carries at 6.0 yards per carry.

Aeryn Hampton, ATH, Daingerfield (Texas)

The East Texas native has collected over 1,000 total yards playing multiple positions and nine touchdowns so far in 2023.

Daniel Cruz, OL, North Richland Hills (Texas) Richland

Richland moved Cruz, its best OL, to center in 2023 to help him better prepare for his position at the next level.

Santana Wilson, CB, Scottsdale (Ariz.) Desert Mountain

The above is from a game versus Cactus Shadows.

Wilson, son of former NFL All Pro Adrian Wilson, has 14 tackles, one sack, one interception, and one forced fumble in 2023.

Zina Umeozulu, EDGE, Allen (Texas)

Highlights are from Allen versus McKinney Boyd.

Umeozulu, the younger brother of Texas offensive lineman Neto Umeozulu, has notched 43 tackles, two sacks, and eight quarterback pressures.

Freddie Dubose, WR, San Antonio (Texas) Smithson Valley

Highlights were not available for any Smithson Valley player.

Dubose has a number of great games in 2023, but no stats available.

Jordon Johnson-Rubell, DB, IMG Academy via Fort Worth (Texas)

Highlights are from IMG Academy’s contest with St. Johns (Fla.) Bartram Trail.

One of the leaders of the IMG defense, Johnson-Rubell has tallied 19 tackles and three pass breakups, adding to his career totals of 98 tackles, 10 pass breakups, one interception, and one QB hurry.

D’antre Robinson, DL, Orlando (Fla.) Jones

We know Robinson can score, after his one-handed grab last week. he’s tallied 29 tackles, two sacks, one forced fumble, and one blocked field goal in 2023. He has 13 career sacks at Jones High.

Christian Clark, RB, Phoenix (Ariz.) Mountain Pointe

Highlights are from Mountain Pointe’s game versus Tempe (Ariz.) Corona Del Sol.

Clark has 565 yards on 91 carries and five touchdowns in 2023.

Parker Livingstone, WR, Lucas (Texas) Lovejoy

Livingstone had a monster performance versus College Station in the season opener with 252 yards and three scores on 12 catches but suffered an undisclosed injury the next week. He’s week-to-week, per a source.

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Alex January, DL, Duncanville (Texas)

Highlights are from Duncanville’s recent game versus Waxahachie (Texas). January has notched 25 tackles, three sacks, and one pass breakup.

Nate Kibble, OL, Humble (Texas) Atascocita

The above video is from Atascocita’s recent game versus Humble (Texas).

Jordan Washington, TE, Houston (Texas) Langham Creek

A number of highlight plays are made by Washington in the above video.

Washington has notched 205 yards receiving on 12 catches and two touchdowns.

Trey Owens, QB, Cypress (Texas) Cy-Fair

A handful of plays from Owens’ recent game versus Cypress (Texas) Cy-Creek are in the highlight package above, with more available on his Hudl page.

Melvin Hills, DL, Lafayette (La.) Christian Academy

Up to date highlights were not available for Hills. The Texas pledge has 31 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, and nine sacks so far in 2023.

Michael Kern, P/K, Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) St. Thomas Aquinas

KJ Lacey, QB, Saraland (Ala.) – 2025

Lacey continues to thrive in his junior season, going 94-of-133, 1,610 yards passing and 24 touchdowns, and three interceptions midway through the season.