Top Performers Shine at Under Armour Next Football Camp in Texas

Standouts earn positional MVP honors and invitations to prestigious All-America game

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The annual Under Armour Next Football Camp Series made its stop in Texas, showcasing top high school talent from across the state. Several players stood out, earning positional MVP awards and invitations to the prestigious Under Armour Next All-America Game.

Why it matters

The Under Armour Next Camp Series is a key event for high school football players to showcase their skills and earn recognition from college recruiters. Strong performances at these camps can lead to scholarship opportunities and selection for elite all-star games.

The details

At the Texas camp, standouts included offensive lineman Brian Swanson from South Oak Cliff, wide receivers Damarion Mays from North Crowley and Jeremiah Douglas from Crandall, and defensive back James Foster III from Lancaster. These players were named position MVPs by the camp's coaching staff based on their performance in testing, drills, and one-on-one competitions. In addition, Damarion Mays and James Foster III received invitations to the 2027 Under Armour Next All-America Game.

  • The Under Armour Next Football Camp Series made its annual stop in Texas on Sunday, March 4, 2026.

The players

Sarod Baker

A 2027 prospect from DeSoto High School who was named the camp's overall MVP and RB MVP.

Brian Swanson

A 2027 offensive lineman from South Oak Cliff High School who was named the OL MVP.

Damarion Mays

A 2028 wide receiver from North Crowley High School who was named a WR MVP and received an invitation to the Under Armour Next All-America Game.

James Foster III

A 2028 safety from Lancaster High School who was named the Defensive Top Performer and received an invitation to the Under Armour Next All-America Game.

Greg Powers

The author of the original article published on texasfootball.com.

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The takeaway

The Under Armour Next Football Camp Series continues to be a crucial event for top high school talent in Texas to showcase their skills and earn recognition from college recruiters. The standout performances and all-star game invitations from this year's Texas camp highlight the wealth of football talent in the state and the importance of these types of scouting events.