Lake View Football Standouts Receiving College Offers

Three Chiefs players have garnered interest from multiple schools after a breakout season.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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After a standout 2025 season, several Lake View High School football players are receiving college recruitment interest. Offensive lineman Jay Roman has offers from six schools, while running back Izaiah Rios and wide receiver/defensive back Braylon White have each received their first college offers.

Why it matters

The college recruitment of these Lake View players highlights the success of the Chiefs' football program, which had its best season in 29 years in 2025. The offers demonstrate the talent and potential of these student-athletes, providing them opportunities to continue their athletic and academic careers at the next level.

The details

Offensive lineman Jay Roman, a 6-foot-3, 245-pound second-team all-district selection last season, has received offers from six schools: Nelson University, Southwestern, Mary Hardin Baylor, Ottawa University Arizona, Graceland, and McPherson. Running back Izaiah Rios, the District 3-4A Division I Co-MVP, received his first offer from Schreiner University. Rios had 161 carries for 1,500 yards and 19 touchdowns, averaging 9.3 yards per carry, in addition to 35 receptions for 355 yards and three scores. Wide receiver and defensive back Braylon White, a first-team all-district honoree on both offense and defense, received his first offer from Nelson University. White had 66 catches for 882 yards and 13 touchdowns.

  • The Lake View Chiefs had their winningest season in 29 years in 2025, going 7-4.
  • The Chiefs' offense averaged 43 points per game, making it one of the best in West Texas.

The players

Jay Roman

A 6-foot-3, 245-pound offensive lineman who was a second-team all-district selection for the Lake View Chiefs last season.

Izaiah Rios

The District 3-4A Division I Co-MVP, Rios had 161 carries for 1,500 yards and 19 touchdowns, averaging 9.3 yards per carry, in addition to 35 receptions for 355 yards and three scores.

Braylon White

A dynamic wide receiver and defensive back who earned first-team all-district honors on offense and defense. White had 66 catches for 882 yards and 13 touchdowns.

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The takeaway

The college recruitment of these Lake View football standouts showcases the talent and potential of the program, which had its best season in nearly three decades. The offers provide these student-athletes with opportunities to continue their athletic and academic careers at the next level, highlighting the success of the Chiefs' football team and the hard work of these individual players.