Texas recruits are leaving the state, but the reasons differ

Defensive tackle Marvin Wilson, the No. 1 ranked prospect in Texas, has been vocal about his desire to leave his hometown of Houston and potentially the state of Texas altogether.

“ … It’s just time for me to expand my wings and do my own thing away from home,” Wilson said.

Anthony Hines has more than 90 offers and is open to going out of state.That mentality represents a growing trend among Texas prospects and has out-of-state schools clamoring at the idea of landing some of the nation’s top football talent.

Wilson has offers from programs across the country, including Alabama, Ohio State, Michigan, Florida State and USC. So, if he truly wants to, Wilson will have no trouble leaving the state.

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