Spring quarterback joins ACU's massive 2026 recruiting class

Former Klein Collins High School player among dozens of Texans signing with Abilene Christian University

Feb. 5, 2026 at 4:31am

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A former quarterback from Spring's Klein Collins High School is among the dozens of players joining Abilene Christian University's unusually large 2026 football recruiting class. Head coach Keith Patterson rebuilt the roster with 40 signees, including many from Texas, as the program navigates transfer portal challenges and playoff demands.

Why it matters

ACU's ability to assemble such a large and talented recruiting class, especially with so many players from the Houston area, signals the program's growing prominence and its ability to attract top high school talent from across the state.

The details

The 2026 recruiting class at Abilene Christian University includes a former quarterback from Spring's Klein Collins High School, part of a group of 40 signees that head coach Keith Patterson assembled to rebuild the roster. The class features many players from Texas, as the program navigates the challenges of the transfer portal and playoff demands.

  • ACU announced the 2026 recruiting class on February 5, 2026.

The players

Keith Patterson

The head football coach at Abilene Christian University who rebuilt the roster with a large 2026 recruiting class.

Klein Collins High School

A high school in Spring, Texas that produced a quarterback now joining ACU's 2026 recruiting class.

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The takeaway

ACU's ability to assemble such a large and talented recruiting class, especially with so many players from the Houston area, demonstrates the program's growing prominence and its success in attracting top high school talent from across Texas.