Micah Hudson is one of many all-world caliber prospects from the Lone Star State.Credit: 247SportsNo. 1 by a long shot on this list is Texas. Everything's bigger in that state, including the list of top-tier talent.
While Florida and Georgia have more 5-star prospects than the Lone Star State's four (edge Colin Simmons, receiver Micah Hudson, cornerback Kobe Black and quarterback DJ Lagway) the sheer depth of talent in Texas is mind-boggling.
The state features 18 players in the top 100, 37 4-stars in the top 247 and another 23 players who are rated as 4-star prospects but outside the top group.
Lagway is the star of the bunch who is already committed. The nation's No. 19 overall prospect and third-rated quarterback from Willis is pledged to the Florida Gators. He's a game-changing signal-caller who could kick-start Billy Napier's dormant program in Gainesville.
Simmons is the best player in the state, ranked fifth overall and gaining interest from virtually every top team, as well as Hudson, who is an electric pass-catcher with game-breaking speed. Cornerback Kobe Black is the other 5-star player, and he hasn't committed anywhere, either.
Everybody tries to recruit from the Lone State State, but the SEC and Big 12 are the ones that are most successful, as well as some marquee programs like Ohio State and USC.
If you want prospect diversity, Texas has that, too. Among the top prospects in the state, there are 13 defensive backs, 11 wide receivers, eight edge rushers/defensive linemen, seven receivers, seven linebackers, seven running backs, seven athletes, seven offensive linemen and four quarterbacks.
You could build an elite team by never leaving state borders.
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