“Some people are born talented.” Enter Klein Oak’s five-star running back, who’s not just emerging as an exceptional player but setting the bar so high it might as well be in space. Dude’s already collecting big-time offers like they’re candy, and his recruitment isn’t even till 2028. So, think of him as Spider-Man, but on the football field—he evades tackles with superhuman agility. Future NFL star, just like Ashton Jeanty? or Heisman contender. Well, at this point, it’s all possible.

 Well, Micah Rhodes is the freshman who’s not just starting at varsity—he’s straight-out dominating. The 2028 recruit is already cementing himself as one of the top prospects of his cycle, and it’s not even close. His first offer? Baylor, back in February 2024, long before he even stepped into high school. Since then, this ‘Freshman Phenom’ boasts an impressive 17 offers from major programs, and his recruitment is only beginning. The level of his talent is so high that he’s not just reshaping the future of college football; he’s essentially writing his own rules.

Now one thing’s for sure: Micah Rhodes shows some serious talent. It’s not everyone’s cup of tea to land offers from elite programs like Oregon, Penn State, Ole Miss, and, most notably, Ohio State, especially with plenty of time remaining before he commits to any of them. But for Rhodes? It’s all part of the ride. With top programs expressing significant interest, things have changed dramatically for him.

And let’s be real, it’s not every day you see a freshman dominating 6A Texas high school football and racking up offers like he’s been playing at this level for years. Even Rhodes is in shock while discussing it, especially since some offers come from programs that may become national champions this season. That’s pretty huge. Talking about it, Micah says, “I “got the Ohio State, Penn State, and Ole Miss offers during the athletic period, and it was crazy after I got the news. Then to top it off, it was game day! Moreover, Rhodes has always aspired to catch the interest of top-rated programs on their bucket list.

Micah Rhodes early plan for success

If everyone’s talking about this guy, there’s sure to be a reason behind it. Now if we talk about Micah Rhodes’s performance on the field, he is a pure beast. Imagine this rushing for 786 yards on 153 carries with eight touchdowns in only nine games; that’s enough to justify the kind of buzz Micah is creating around the football world. Plus, on top of that, he is also a District Newcomer of the Year who rushed for 934 yards and 10 touchdowns last season. Now his parallel with Ashton Jeanty doesn’t seem like a vague claim, right?

Talking about this massive recruiting rally going around Micah Rhodes, well, it’s not something that came out of the blue. The recruiting process is starting early for Rhodes, but it’s always been a part of the plan. Talking about the kind of plan Rhodes has for his recruitment and what kind of effort he has put in to make it a massive success, he says, “I have been in contact with all the coaches that offered me and even the ones who haven’t offered me. Building relationships with the coaches has been exciting and interesting at the same time.” That’s called the winner move.

Imagine getting your first college football offer when you are in the eighth grade. That’s pretty huge, and Micah Rhodes has worked pretty hard to gain that kind of attention not just on the field but off that too. Now this guy is becoming one of the hottest names in recruitment already as a freshman. He’s a player to watch over the next three years.