By: Nick Gradney (scout)
The first DR7 tournament of 2024 is underway and it started with haymakers in pool play. There were many notable faces from previous seasons but the new blood made their mark in Houston as well. Competing at DR7 brings out the best players and teams from all over the country. You may have a 5 star recruit going up against a newcomer and you’d never be able to tell because there’s so many elite, but yet uncovered talent in today’s game. Here’s a look at a few players to watch.
WR Dash Williams – 2029 Barbers Hill HS
– Playmaker
– High Motor
– Catches Everything
Slot Eli Lancaster – 2026 The Woodlands HS
– Ball magnet
– Great route runner
– His QB trusts him
QB Aiden Martin – 2025 Tomball Memorial
– Reads the field well
– Laser accuracy
-Great mechanics
WR Kairee Williams – 2027 New Caney
– Measurables
– Attacks the ball
– Pure athlete
WR Talan Shavers – 2025 Montgomery HS
– Deceptive Speed
– Nose for the ball
– Hands catcher
QB Hayden Benoit – 2025 Loreauville HS
– Great throwing motion
– Quick Release
– Gunslinger
QB Larry Roberts – 2025 Peabody HS
– Accuracy
– Ball control
– Can fit passes in tight windows
QB Jack Daulton – 2026 The Woodlands HS
– Strong arm
– Can make every throw
– Low risk passer
QB Jayden Diaz Fulshear HS
– Accurate
– Window passer
– Excellent footwork