Fort Worth area top 10 uncommitted football recruits for Class of 2019

By Brian Gosset

December 18, 2018 2:45 PM

Mansfield Legacy’s Jalen Catalon (5) eludes Frisco Lone Star’s Jaylan Ford (45) during a Class 5A state quarterfinal playoff game at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas, Dec. 9, 2017. Max Faulkner mfaulkner@star-telegram.com

Here are the top 10 uncommitted high school football recruits of the Class of 2019 from the Fort Worth area.

1. DB Jalen Catalon

5-9, 180, Mansfield Legacy

Considering TCU, Oklahoma, Texas and Arkansas. Ranked the No. 20 safety in the nation. He’s projected to commit with Texas, per 247Sports. Voted Associated Press Class 5A all-state defensive player of the year when he was just a sophomore. Recorded 297 tackles, 12 INTs as a sophomore and junior.

Mansfield Legacy’s Jalen Catalon (5) out runs Aledo Bearcats cornerback Jake Ford (7) and strong safety Jake Mclendon (6) and the rest of the defense on an 86-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. Max Faulkner mfaulkner@star-telegram.com

2. LB/TE Chance Cover

6-3, 220, Nolan Catholic

Holds 9 offers and is considering Air Force, Army, Abilene Christian, Texas State and more. Has recorded over 100 tackles each of the past three seasons at linebacker while moving to play some tight end this season for the district champion Vikings. Projected to commit with Texas State, per 247.

3. QB Michael Black

6-0, 175, Haltom

Attended multiple camps during the summer including Oklahoma State. Received his first offer from UT-Permian Basin. Passed for 2,500 yards and 26 TDs while rushing for 1,584 yards and 18 TDs this season. Recorded over 2,700 yards total and 30 TDs as 6A all-state junior last year.

Haltom quarterback Michael Black Steve Nurenberg Special to the Star-Telegram

4. WR David Clayton

6-0, 170, Grapevine

Holds 6 offers from ACU, Lamar, Hawaii, Central Arkansas and more. Recorded 122 catches for over 1,800 yards and 25 TDs the past two seasons including 1,000 yards, 13 TDs last year.

Grapevine’s David Clayton should be the featured receiver in the team’s 2017 offense. Steve Nurenberg Special to the Star-Telegram

5. DB/RB Tre Owens

5-11, 180, Aledo

In spot duty last season, rushed for 1,100 yards and 15 TDs and also caught 3 scores. Has played more defensively this season with 60 tackles, 37 solo with 3 INTs including a school-record 103-yard pick six in the state semifinals.

Aledo’s Tre Owens runs in a 9-yard TD run vs. Bentonville, Ark. during Shreveport’s Battle on the Border, Saturday September 8, 2018. Tom Marvin 1st Place Pix

6. QB Will Bowers

6-1, 200, Southlake Carroll

Threw for a career-high 2,556 yards this season along with 20 TDs. He added 555 yards rushing and 8 TDs. Recorded over 5,000 yards passing, 1,400 yards rushing and 66 total TDs the past two seasons.

Southlake Carroll quarterback Will Bowers (14) is brought down by Trinity defensive end Isaiah Munoz during the first half, Friday night, October 6, 2017 played at Pennington Field in Bedford. Steve Nurenberg Special to the Star-Telegram

7. QB Brysen McKinney

6-2, 190, Mansfield Summit

Holds offers from Texas State, New Mexico, Southern Miss, Air Force and more. Recorded over 5,500 yards total and 64 TDs including 25 rushing. Accounted for 31 TDs last season. Projected to commit with Texas State, per 247.