Houston Lamar features two more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas - No one was worried that Houston (Texas) Lamar was going to have a shortage of talent in the coming years. With at least two Division I prospects in the class of 2007, the 2008 and 2009 groups look stacked as well.

Two top prospects in those classes include 2007 tight end/wide receiver Eric Lair and super sophomore-to-be Dwayne Buggs, a defensive back/linebacker prospect for the future.

Though Lair will have to deal with his recruiting process a little sooner with his junior season just around the corner after jumping onto the scene last year, Buggs may be the one that numerous colleges are waiting for the most. With his 6-foot, 193-pound frame, he could grow into a top DB or a linebacker.

"I think I'm growing more towards linebacker," Buggs said. "I like to hit. If anything moves, I hit it. The team needs that big play, when it comes down to the wire, I'll do it."

Buggs who obviously has a while before his recruiting process starts, says he grew up watching teams like Oklahoma State, Miami, and in-state programs. He's not being picky.

"I don't care who I hear from right now," Buggs said. "I just want it to all come together for me when the time comes."

Being the young guy on the field with top seniors like Demetrius Woods and Eric Eiland, one would think he'd be the guy that was always one step behind.

Buggs showed at the Texas 7-on-7 State Championship tournament this past weekend, that he can hang with the best of them.

"My teammates are real cool with me," he said. "They treat me like the little brother out there. I don't know how to describe it. We may get steamed sometimes out there, but they're kind-hearted guys and they always are there for me."

With his sophomore year coming up, he of course wants to win. However, Buggs knows he has to have a good foundation first.

"I just want to do well in school first and maintain a good average," he said. "Then of course I want to come out on the field and dominate. If I can do those things, everything else will take care of itself."