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Wonderful "Champ" Monds update (Thursday 3:33pm CST)

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Wonderful "Champ" Monds update 

Vero Beach, Fla. - At least two Power 4 head coaches believe top 2028 quarterback prospect in the country is Wonderful "Champ" Monds IV. And that opinion covers any class from 2026 to 2028. 

That type of feedback from college coaches means OnTexasFootball needed to make some time to stop by the High School in old "Dodger Town" to see the 6-foot-2, 219-pounder. 

Monds is currently out with an ankle injury, but is expected back late in the regular season. He was injured in the season-opening win over Melbourne (Fla.) Eau Gallie High. He was 11 of 15 for 127 yards and TD when he went down around halftime. 

While Texas hasn't offered Monds yet, quarterbacks coach A.J. Milwee has been in contact with Vero Beach High head coach Lenny Jankowski. In talking to Monds and his father today at practice, there is a definite interest in the Longhorns if an offer is extended. 

Monds was offered by UCF (first), Florida State, Florida and Miami in June of 2024, prior to playing a high school game. Michigan is the most recent offer, the first week of September. 

Notes on Monds ...
1. Started all season for Vero Beach in 2024 as a 14 year old freshman. Completed 181 of 268 passes for 2,234 yards and 23 TD's (5 INT's), along with 501 yards rushing and 9 scores. 

2. Won't turn 16 until January of 2026.

3. Was an unofficial visitor at the Texas at Ohio State game August 30. 

4. SEC offers: Florida, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Arkansas, Auburn, Ole Miss and South Carolina. 

5. Other offers: Ohio State, FSU, Miami, UCF, Baylor, Illinois, SMU, USF, West Virginia, North Carolina and Wake Forest. 

6. Having known Vero Beach head coach Lenny Jankowski for over a decade, I take him at his word on his players and players he has gone against. Jankowski says Monds is easily the most talented player he has coached or see at 14 years old, and now 15. 

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3 hours ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

Monds freshman video ... 10.5 inch hands @HenryJames

https://access.qwikcut.com/hub/detail/663134b0e505571a16a28213/Champ-Monds

This quarterback is impressive on tape, potentially even more so than Kavian Bryant—which is high praise.

 

On Kavian Bryant His decision next month will likely hinge on his priorities:

Texas Tech: Immediate playing time and a strong NIL offer. downside Current coach may not be there or on the hot seat

Texas: Compete in the SEC, bigger stage, downside he may have to wait 2 yrs behind a deep QB roster.

Florida State: While currently attractive, their NIL prospects and basketball program may not rival those of Texas or Texas Tech.

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