NIKE Opening Top Performers
The Opening came down to Frisco, TX to host the top skill players in the region. Here’s who stood out.
CB, Juju Johnson
Johnson plays primarily as a cornerback but has also demonstrated value on offense as a wide receiver. Standing approximately 5-foot-11 and weighing around 160–165 pounds, he combines speed, agility, and strong football instincts that allow him to impact games on both sides of the ball. Recruiting services have rated him as one of the top defensive back prospects in his class, with offers from several prominent college programs across the country.
WR, Ja’hyde Brown
Standing around 5-foot-10 and weighing approximately 180–186 pounds, Brown plays primarily at wide receiver while also contributing as a kick returner and punt returner. Despite not having prototypical receiver height, he compensates with elite quickness, strong play strength, outstanding route-running ability, and exceptional yards-after-catch production. Recruiting analysts have compared his style of play to dynamic college stars such as Wan'Dale Robinson and Rondale Moore because of his ability to create explosive plays from anywhere on the field.
RB, Sarod Baker
Standing around 5-foot-10 to 5-foot-11 and weighing approximately 190–195 pounds, Baker is known for his combination of power, vision, balance, and explosiveness. Recruiting analysts have praised his patience behind blockers, ability to break tackles, and versatility as both a runner and receiver.
His playoff performances became legendary across Texas. In one regional playoff game, he rushed for 384 yards and seven touchdowns. Over DeSoto's championship playoff run, he amassed more than 1,600 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns in six games.
DB, James Foster III
James Foster III has quickly emerged as one of the most sought-after young football players in the country. Standing approximately 6-foot-2 and 200 pounds, Foster plays safety and is known for his physical style of play, range in coverage, and versatility as a defender. Recruiting analysts have praised his size, athleticism, and football instincts, projecting him as a major national recruit as he continues to develop.
A key turning point in Foster's rise came when he transitioned from wide receiver to the secondary. According to interviews, the position switch helped showcase his natural abilities and accelerated his recruiting momentum. Since then, his offer list has grown rapidly, attracting attention from powerhouse programs across the country.
LB, Braylon Williams
Braylon Williams is one of the top linebacker prospects in Texas and a nationally recruited member of the 2027 football class. Playing for Arlington Lamar Vikings in Arlington, Texas, Williams has built a reputation as a physical, instinctive defender with sideline-to-sideline range and outstanding production.
Standing approximately 6-foot-1 and weighing between 215 and 225 pounds, Williams possesses the size, strength, and athleticism that college coaches covet at the linebacker position. Recruiting services rank him among the top linebackers in Texas, with some listing him as the No. 1 inside linebacker in the state's 2027 class.
