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Texas Recruiting Notes 2026: They Can't Keep Getting Away With This


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48 minutes ago, BurntOrange&White said:

Gerry Hamilton

 

The Texas Longhorns have offered what I believe may be the No. 1 ranked  RB in the 2026 class.

Derrek Cooper, 6-0 and 195’ish, Hollywood (Fla.) Chaminade-Madonna 

 

https://247sports.com/player/derrek-cooper-46147129/

Interesting that 247 lists him as a safety. Mack Brown running the show over there now?

To be fair though, his player rating/national ranking falls under the ATH designation.

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23 minutes ago, MuellerHorn said:

Interesting that 247 lists him as a safety. Mack Brown running the show over there now?

To be fair though, his player rating/national ranking falls under the ATH designation.

 

He looks like a great between the tackles RB.

Derrek Cooper - Junior Season Highlights - HUDL

247sports - H.S. Scouting Report:

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Jack of all trades that some schools view as a back-seven defender at the next level while others think he’s a running back long term. Owns a favorable athletic profile for a mid-skill with green speed and explosiones scores. Displays advanced IQ on the defensive side of the ball as he’s quick to read and react. Will charge downhill with authority and has proven to be a solid open-field tackler. As a ball carrier, runs with impressive tempo as he mixes together agility and physicaility. Can also elevate a passing attack with his hands and route running. One of the more unique evaluations in the class given the position ambiguity coming out of his junior campaign, but should be viewed as one of the top overall prospects in the Sunshine State given how he can impact games in a variety of different ways.

Multi-sport athlete that also competes in track & field events.
State qualifier as a sophomore in the 100, 200 and LJ.
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2024: Transferred into Chaminade-Madonna Prep ahead of junior season where he played on both sides of the ball.
2023: Two-way player as a sophomore at Cardinal Gibbons getting snaps at SAF, LB and RB. Totaled 49 tackles and 4 INT per MaxPreps.
 

 

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3 minutes ago, texifornia said:

I'm not feeling well today so I may not be understanding. He is a 2026 recruit. The 247 link says:

 

Greg Biggins
Greg Biggins National Recruiting Analyst

 

Katoanga is an intriguing defensive line prospect with a very high ceiling. He played primarily as an edge rusher as a sophomore but has the frame to bulk up and move inside at the college level. He’s all of 6-5, 250 pounds with an 80” wingspan and we can see him packing on another 40 pounds or so with ease and not losing any of his natural athleticism. He’s a high motor player who’s relentless pursuing the football. He shows some pass rush ability coming off the edge or as a tackle and is physical in run support. He can take on blocks, hold his ground and still get a push up the field. Right now, he has shown more potential than on-field production but the traits are there and he looks set to have a breakout junior season in the fall.

 

 

Does this mean that the report was from before last season when he was only a sophomore? So as a sophomore he was more potential than production?

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5 minutes ago, SL Xpress said:

Explain its origin so I can be thoroughly annoyed as well. Sounds like something I can quickly and easily get on board with. 

Turning the excellent name of Junipero Serra High School into the meaningless word salad of "JSerra," not even as a nickname but as the official name

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