Houston entered the race Sunday for one of the more intriguing fall-flip candidates in the state of Texas: Charles Egbo, a 6-foot-5, 280-pound defensive lineman out of Iowa Colony currently committed to Texas State. TCU also made a move for Egbo over the weekend, setting up a Big 12 tug-of-war over an in-state prospect whose recruitment has accelerated fast in recent weeks. The basics Position: DL (has also taken reps at right tackle this fall) School: Iowa Colony (Iowa Colony, Texas) Class: 2027 Current commitment: Texas State New programs in the mix: Houston, TCU Also engaged: Texas A&M…
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Fall Flip Watch: Houston Crashes the Charles Egbo Sweepstakes as Iowa Colony's Trench Prospect Heats Up
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