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Recruiting.

Commits, visits, class rankings, and the pipeline shaping the next Cougar roster — filed by the Coogs 365 recruiting desk.

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Editor: L. HERRING-OLVEDOFiled: APR 22MAY 18Desk: NATIONAL

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Houston Offer '28 ATH Keith Williams

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Houston Plants Another Flag in Talent-Rich Manvel with Offer to 2028 ATH Keith Williams.

The explosive Manvel athlete says the love from Houston’s coaching staff immediately stood out as Willie Fritz’s staff continues building momentum across Greater Houston.

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Houston’s latest move into Liberty-Eylau for Class of 2028 edge prospect Luke Baysinger

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Houston Plants Early Flag in Texas With 2028 EDGE Luke Baysinger.

The 6-foot-4 Texas edge prospect brings length, toughness, and developmental upside as Willie Fritz’s staff continues building Houston’s future defensive identity.

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Rontrae Carter | SAF| Archbishop Shaw| LA

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Houston Setting the Stage for June Surge as Rontrae Carter previews Official Visit.

Houston continues its Louisiana recruiting push as Archbishop Shaw safety Rontrae Carter prepares for a potentially program-shifting official visit to Third Ward.

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Houston offers '28 ATH Major Armstrong

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'Houston Is Definitely at the Top': 2028 ATH Major Armstrong Opens Up on Cougar Offer.

The rising Texas athlete discusses Houston’s impact, upcoming visits, and why the Cougars already feel like one of the strongest fits in his recruitment.

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2027 WR Briceson Thrower Jr. North Forney (TX)

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Houston Looking to Flip Momentum in Recruitment of coveted Texas WR Briceson Thrower JR.

The Cougars may have entered the race later than several Power Four programs, but Willie Fritz and Houston are pushing culture, development, and early opportunity as they battle Texas, Texas A&M, and Texas Tech for one of North Texas’ fastest-rising 2027 playmakers.

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Julian Reese II, ATH, Palo Duro

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FROM QB1 TO CHESS PIECE: Julian Reese II’s Recruitment Is Heating H-Town.

Quarterback instincts. Defensive upside. Elite athleticism. Houston believes Julian Reese II could become one of the most unique prospects in the 2027 cycle.

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4 Star Blake Jenkins Final 6

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H-Town Heat Check: Houston Makes the Final Cut as Blake Jenkins’ Recruitment Enters Closing Time.

The race for one of Texas’ most polished defensive backs is shifting from wide open to high-stakes chess match

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Stanley Peters Jr. Top 6

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Stanley Peters Jr.’s Top 6 Sets Up Major Southern Turf War.

The Seminary standout continues to rise as Houston, Ole Miss, Arkansas, Baylor, Tulane, and Mississippi State battle for one of the South’s most versatile defensive backs.

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5 Star PG King Gibson

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King Gibson’s Atlanta Response Showed Why Blue Bloods Are Circling — And Why Houston Is in the Fight.

After a dominant EYBL Atlanta showing, elite 2027 guard King Gibson has surged into a national recruiting battle — and the Houston Cougars must lean into its identity to outlast LSU Tigers , Alabama Crimson Tide, and NC State Wolfpack

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Corey Hadnot II , UH basketball

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Built for the Breakdown: Corey Hadnot II Brings Bucket Power To Houston Cougars men's basketball.

When the offense stalls and the shot clock bleeds, Corey Hadnot II is the answer—plugging into Kelvin Sampson’s system as a fearless shot-maker built to deliver in winning time.

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KJ Porter Commit

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KJ Porter Commits to Houston Cougars, Bringing Elite Speed to Fritz’s System.

With elite speed and natural vision, KJ Porter arrives as a perfect schematic fit for Willie Fritz’s explosive system at Houston.

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