
San Antonio’s 2026 Elite 11: New Faces and Familiar Powers
The 2026 Express-News Elite 11 showcases San Antonio’s top high school football players, highlighting newcomers, state champions, and their college commitments.
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Brayden Booth across Football.

The 2026 Express-News Elite 11 showcases San Antonio’s top high school football players, highlighting newcomers, state champions, and their college commitments.

A look at the latest commitments, state‑by‑state breakthroughs and the growing influence of name, image and likeness deals on the next generation of quarterbacks.
Brayden Booth, a 6‑foot‑5, 220‑pound edge rusher from San Antonio, chose the University of North Carolina over 21 other offers, boosting the Tar Heels' 2027 recruiting class to 13 commitments.

Four-star edge rusher Brayden Booth has pledged to the University of North Carolina, a move that elevates the Tar Heels’ 2027 recruiting class to 13 commitments and underscores the program’s growing appeal.