The 2026 Texas High School Football Program Rankings
Every UIL Texas high school football program, ranked.
Measurements
- Height:6'4
- Weight:230 LBS
Schools of Interest
Stanford Cardinal (offered)
Texas A&M Aggies (offered)
Jaden Platt
DCTF Star Rating
Tight End
Haslet Eaton Eagles, Class of 2023
Status: Verbal Commit
- State Rank:#44
- Position Rank:#1
A former quarterback, Platt is a big-bodied tight end with the athleticism to flex out and the physicality to be an in-line option. As a receiver, his big, soft hands and large catch radius make him a tough match-up.
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