Kansas strikes first with Beall
No matter where Tatum, Texas linebacker/safety Bryce Beall lines up in college, he's going to make a statement.
Describing himself as a fast linebacker arrives "mad" when he gets to the ball carrier, Beall has picked up his first scholarship offer. The all-state selection and district MVP found out this past week that his first offer was coming from the Big 12.
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"I got it from Kansas this last week," Beall said. "It was cool and pretty interesting. It's the first one. I expected it because they've been showing a lot of interest."
Oklahoma State, Oklahoma, and Texas A&M are also showing interest in Beall. He says that one of those teams stands out early.
"Oklahoma State is (my favorite)," Beall said. "I just loved it when I visited there. Everything seems like a family atmosphere. I went there for one of their junior days and I spoke with coach Joe Wickline about an offer. He says they're going to watch me in spring and we'll talk about it then."
Despite the loss of last year's Division I stars Lennon Creer and Darnius Moore, Beall says this year's Tatum team will be strong once again.
"Well, we've got a couple of Division I recruits with Cashas Pollard and Chance Blackmon coming back," Beall said. "So, we should be pretty good."
Beall describes himself as a guy that reacts quickly to developing plays and loves to get to the ball fast. He had two interceptions as a junior.