There is a certain type of defensive back that college staffs stop calling a “prospect” and start treating like a priority. Four-star cornerback Blake Jenkins has entered that territory. The Katy Tompkins standout — ranked as the No. 30 cornerback in the nation per Industry Rankings — is no longer navigating the early noise of recruitment. This is now the phase where contenders separate themselves by fit, vision, development, and trust. And as the smoke begins to clear, Houston has positioned itself firmly inside the final six alongside Texas, Alabama, Michigan, SMU, and Vanderbilt. That…
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H-Town Heat Check: Houston Makes the Final Cut as Blake Jenkins’ Recruitment Enters Closing Time
The race for one of Texas’ most polished defensive backs is shifting from wide open to high-stakes chess match

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