Rivals.com national recruiting analyst Cole Patterson makes his predictions for the top uncommitted prospects in the Mid-South region.
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Texas Tech has been the leader in the clubhouse for the five-star wide receiver since, at least, the late spring. While the Red Raiders’ season-opening loss to Wyoming doesn’t help things, Texas Tech remains the team to beat for the top-ranked uncommitted prospect in the region.
Prediction: Texas Tech
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Texas remains in best position to add the elite defensive back out of Waco with Terry Joseph leading the charge. But keep an eye on Texas A&M as the process continues.
Prediction: Texas
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Texas A&M is the favorite to land the electric, do-it-all weapon in Bussey, who can play either side of the ball on the next level. Bussey has a commitment date set for later this month.
Prediction: Texas A&M
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Oklahoma looks to be in best position to add the four-star defensive lineman out of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Smith is announcing his commitment at the end of this week.
Prediction: Oklahoma
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Oklahoma hosted the in-state prospect for an official this weekend, and it’s easy to see that the Sooners have made a move. Okoye is ranked as the No. 1 prospect in Oklahoma.
Prediction: Oklahoma
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Texas has battled Texas A&M and Oklahoma for the pass rusher out of DFW powerhouse Allen. The Longhorns inked Umeozulu’s older brother, Neto, in the 2022 cycle.
Prediction: Texas
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Alabama has long been the dream program for the four-star back out of Mississippi. Hill was expected to announce his decision in August but has opted to push things back. South Carolina is also heavily in the mix.
Prediction: Alabama
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A teammate of Bussey, Howard is another dynamic weapon that can play all over the field. Duke and Vanderbilt are battling it out for the Lone Star State athlete, and I give a slight edge to the Blue Devils.
Prediction: Duke
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Once a Texas commit, Moddon backed off his Longhorns pledge, making the four-star a top available prospect in the region. Houston is the team to watch for the Greater Houston Area recruit.
Prediction: Houston
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The Tulsa native is in the midst of a recruiting battle among Oklahoma, TCU and Oklahoma State, with the former two leading the race. The edge goes to Brent Venables and the in-state Sooners.
Prediction: Oklahoma
