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Next group of in-state QB's Texas is evaluating (Tuesday 3:09 p.m. CST)

By Gerry Hamilton

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When the spring evaluation period begins in late April, Texas quarterbacks coach A.J. Milwee will be making trips in state and nationally to evaluate the 2026 crop of quarterbacks ahead of June camps. 

These evaluations in person will be critical for Steve Sarkisian and Milwee with the Longhorns yet to extend an offer to a 2026 quarterback as of February 13. 

OnTexasFootball knows of six 2026 quarterback prospects in the state of Texas that Milwee is expected to evaluate throw in person in May. 

Jett Surratt, Carthage (Texas) High
6-1, 180
Offers: Texas Tech, Houston, Louisiana Tech
Sophomore stats: 204 of 308 for 3,046 yards and 34 TD's with 8 INT's. 
Note: Will be one of the most heavily recruited golf prospects in the 2026 cycle. Father is Carthage High head coach Scott Surratt. 

Rees Wise, Austin (Texas) Westlake
6-1, 205
Offers: Oklahoma State, Nebraska, Houston, Texas Tech, SMU and UTEP. 
Sophomore stats: 129 of 212 for 1,848 yards and 21 TD's with 8 INT's. He added 85 rushes for 426 yards and 9 TD's. 

Grant Smith, Spring (Texas) Grand Oaks
6-3, 205
Offers: TCU, Texas A&M, Arkansas, Baylor, California, Texas Tech and Houston. 
Sophomore stats: 77 of 142 for 944 yards passing with 2 TD's
Note: Father played linebacker at Sam Houston State. 

Romin Seymour, Missouri City (Texas) Ridge Point
6-5, 195
Offers: Florida State, Florida, Texas A&M, Houston, Pittsburgh and UTSA
Sophomore stats: 124 of 251 for 1,245 yards with 7 TD"s and 11 INT's
The family tree: father is former Florida State and NFL defensive end Roland Seymour.
Note: Played freshman and sophomore seasons at Manvel High. 

Jake Fette, El Paso (Texas) Del Valle
6-2, 185
Offers: TCU, SMU, Baylor, Texas Tech and UTEP
Sophomore stats: 139 of 225 for 2,465 yards and 27 TD's with 5 INT's. He added 74 rushes for 346 yards and TD on the ground. 

Frans Steyn, San Marcos (Texas) High
6-4, 200
Note: Played Junior Varsity in 2023 due to UIL transfer ruling. 

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    taxsaver

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    8 minutes ago, John Moore said:

    Tampa, FL if anyone thought this was a different kid

    Whoops...my bad...🤷‍♂️🙈

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    1 hour ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

    Rees Wise sophomore HUDL:

    http://www.hudl.com/v/2Mudkf

    You gotta really like this Wise kid.   Big, with somewhat of an Ehlinger type attitude.  Throws a bullet when needed.  Throws on time.  Can throw on the run.  Can run when needed.  Already had good mechanics and I'm sure he'll get better.  

    Another guy I'm sure Sark is monitoring closely.

     

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    2 hours ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

    Sophomore stats: 124 of 251 for 1,245 yards with 7 TD"s and 11 INT's

    😬

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    ryantnelson02

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    Young Surratt loves to sling that ball down the field. Perfect fit in the Sark system!

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    BurntOrangeHorn

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    2 hours ago, goathumper said:

    Would recruiting be easier for Texas this cycle if Sark had elected to take an in state QB?

    Like Trey Owens?

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    1 hour ago, Red Five said:

    I'm sure it would be about impossible to turn down being a QB at a place like Texas.... but man, go make millions playing golf. Talk about living the life.

    With a longer career and far fewer injuries.  Make playing QB even in college make sense.

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    Coachgarcia

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    I know for fact that Corey Dailey out of Seguin TX is high on their list and has major interest from The Longhorns. True 6’5”, 10.75inch hands. I don’t want to give too much away but I know this for a fact

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    Baron

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    3 hours ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

    Jett Suratt ... man he has very high-end accuracy and anticipation in all three levels. 

    I can see your Colt comp from this morning. I just don't think his release is as quick, but then again he's a Junior in waiting. 🤠

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    27 minutes ago, goattalk100 said:

    @Gerry Hamilton how would you rank them as prospects based on what you’ve seen?

     

    Looking forward to Gerry's eval.  But if I was ranking, then

    1)  unseen video of Will Griffen...big, fast, can throw from the pocket AND on the run...wow he good

    1.1)  Rees Wise...his video, like W Griffen, doesn't even look like soph film...barring injury this guy and Griffen are going to be some wild recruitments

    3)  Franz Steyn...another really good prospect

     

    No offense to the others, but that's the way I personally see the top 3.  I'll be interested in Gerry's take.

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    4 hours ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

    Dude ... Pflugerville High has a 2026 TE prospect that will be on a lot of radars

    http://www.hudl.com/v/2LjEBm

    Damn - hard to believe this is a sophomore in the videos.  That is a stud.  You have him and Zach Rowe in the 2026 class, and it’s still early.

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    Lnghrn

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    4 hours ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

    Dude ... Pflugerville High has a 2026 TE prospect that will be on a lot of radars

    http://www.hudl.com/v/2LjEBm

    Damn - hard to believe this is a sophomore in the videos.  That is a stud.  You have him and Zach Rowe in the 2026 class, and it’s still early.

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    HuntFishTexan

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    4 hours ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

    Good stuff! His dad played at Klein Oak prior to Sam Houston State, correct?

    He did.  I believe he graduated in '90 or so?  Great guy...a little nuts, but a great guy.

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    cmk4pres

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    Boerne Champion has a young kid that can sling it. Julian Neverrette I believe. Going to be a soph 

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    Longhornlove

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    17 hours ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

    Jett Suratt ... man he has very high-end accuracy and anticipation in all three levels. 

    Any interest in Texas bringing in the dad(Scott) on staff?

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    Longhornlove

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    16 hours ago, Red Five said:

    .... but man, go make millions playing golf. Talk about living the life.

    Sounds great but it isn't quite that simple.

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    HenryJames

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    21 hours ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

    These evaluations in person will be critical for Steve Sarkisian and Milwee with the Longhorns yet to extend an offer to a 2026 quarterback as of February 13. 

     

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