All defensive commits and targets, with measurements, offers, and fan scouting notes.
**Alphabetical order**
Amiri Barnes “Juice”
CBHeight/Weight: 5’11, 175 GPA: 3.5 100m Dash: 10.6
- Stars/National Rank
- 3★ · 153rd CB nationally (247sports)
- Hometown
- Katy, TX
- High School
- Cy Lakes
- Other offers
- Army Brown Dartmouth Washington State North Texas UTEP
- Source
- Image/Information: player | 247sports | on3 | ESPN
- Social
- @whois_amiri on X
Fan perspective
Amiri is a true two-way player who also makes an impact on special teams as a kick returner. On offense he lines up at wide receiver, which means we’re getting a cornerback with great hands and the ability to track the deep ball. It’s easy to see why they call him “Juice.” He brings energy with his tackling too and delivers hits that ball carriers will remember the next day. He is tough, fights through blocks, and does a great job containing the outside.
Braylon Young
DLHeight/Weight: 6’3, 251 · GPA: 3.5 · Squat: 500 · Bench: 280
- Stars
- 3★ · 215 DL nationally by (on3)
- Hometown
- Denton, TX
- High School
- Denton HS
- Other offers
- Sacramento State Idaho Sam Houston
- Source
- Image/Information: player | 247sports | on3 | ESPN
- Social
- @1_Braylon_Young on X
Fan perspective
Quick off the ball and disruptive in the trenches, Braylon easily splits double teams to blow up plays before they develop. In passing situations he becomes a real problem, either flushing the quarterback from the pocket or bringing him down for the sack. His highlights already show impact as a sophomore and junior, unfortunately his senior season has been cut short due to an ACL injury announced on Sept 8th. Best of wishes on your road to recovery, Braylon! We can’t wait to see you on the field.
Cameron Christian
DLHeight/Weight: 5’11.5″, 275 • Class: 2026
- Stars / Rank
- 3★ · 247Sports| DL #211
- Hometown
- Kilgore, TX
- High School
- Kilgore
- Other Offers
- Houston Arizona Arkansas State Kansas State Lamar Louisiana Tech North Texas Sacramento State SFA Tarleton State Texas Tech Tulsa UTEP UTSA
- Source
- Information: 247Sports | On3 | ESPN
- Social
- @BIGGCAM0805 on X
Fan perspective
Thick, leverage-winning interior defender with a stout lower half. Plays with heavy hands, knocks back blocks at contact, and closes fast in the backfield when he wins first step. Shows anchor vs. double teams and short-area burst to finish. Frame/strength profile projects to early down impact with upside as an interior pass-rusher as technique develops.
Cullen Thompson
EDGEHeight/Weight: 6’3, 215 · 40: 4.48 · Shuttle: 4.06 · Broad: 10’10” · Vert: 11’2″
- Stars / National Ranking
- 3★ · 44th Edge nationally (Highest-ranked TXST recruit ever on 247)
- Hometown
- Spring, TX
- High School
- Grand Oaks HS
- Other offers
- Baylor Oklahoma State San Diego State Pittsburgh UNLV
- Source
- Image/Information: player | 247sports | on3 | ESPN
- Social
- @_Cullenthompson on X
Fan perspective
Cullen joins the Bobcats as the highest-ranked recruit in program history, and you can see why Bobcat Nation is excited. With elite athletic testing numbers, he has the ability to contribute immediately and change the defense from day one. His recruitment is still drawing attention from other programs, but Texas State has landed a true difference-maker.
Darius Davis
LBHeight/Weight: 6’2, 220 · 40-yard dash: 4.6 · Power Clean: 300 lbs
- Stars/Nationally ranked
- 3★ 206 LB according to (on3)
- Hometown
- San Marcos, TX
- High School
- San Marcos HS
- Other offers
- San Diego State UTSA Tulane UTEP New Mexico State
- Source
- Image/Information: player | 247sports | on3 | ESPN
- Social
- @d1ggy_4 on X
Fan perspective
Darius is a hometown kid who brings toughness and physicality to the Bobcats. He’s a versatile athlete, playing both sides of the ball as an outside linebacker/edge and at tight end. That versatility will make him a valuable piece who can line up in multiple spots and contribute in different ways on the field.
Marrel Davis III
CBHeight/Weight: 6’2, 190 · GPA: 3.4 · 100m: 10.89 · 40-yard dash: 4.49
- Stars / National Ranking
- 3★ · 175th CB nationally (247Sports)
- Hometown
- Humble, TX
- High School
- Summer Creek HS
- Other offers
- Louisiana Tech Utah State Sacramento State UTEP
- Source
- Image/Information: player | 247sports | on3 | ESPN
- Social
- @kuttuptwinn on X
Fan perspective
Marrel is a true lockdown corner. He helped his team as a sophomore reach the 2023 UIL 6A DII State Finals. Good luck to any wide receiver trying to create separation against him. With elite size and speed, he brings the kind of physical traits you can’t coach and a huge upside at the position. He also shows strength and toughness on special teams, excelling as a blocker on punt returns. Bobcat fans should be excited about his potential to become a cornerstone in the secondary.
Tavon Bell
DLHeight/Weight: 6’3, 265
- Stars / National Ranking
- 3★ · 93rd DL nationally (247Sports)
- Hometown
- Winnsboro, LA
- High School
- Franklin Parish
- Other offers
- Arizona State Arkansas State Florida State Louisiana Tech ULM North Texas Texas Tech Tulsa Mississippi State Western Kentucky
- Source
- Image/Information: player | 247sports | on3 | ESPN
- Social
- @TavonBell87 on X
Fan perspective
Tavon is the kind of player who can add instant depth to the defensive line. He usually lines up on the edge, where his strong hands allow him to shed blockers with ease. He’s impressive at holding his lane and maintaining contain, making him a reliable force against the run. With so many offers on the table, it’s exciting that he chose to bring his talent to San Marcos.
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