Ryan Mallory brings Texas-tough linebacker juice to Sam Houston
Ryan Mallory is a 2026 linebacker from Randle High School in Richmond, Texas, committed to Sam Houston, and he arrives with a solid recruit profile and a reputation as a physical, productive defender. His key differentiators are size-to-speed balance, recognition from Texas evaluators, and proven winning pedigree, including being named MVP of Randle’s 2024 Class 5A Division state championship game. He was also described as part of one of the top linebacker duos in Class 5A, which hints at instinctive, assignment-sound play rather than empty highlight-chasing. If Sam Houston wanted a tough, competitive LB with championship DNA, this is their kind of fit.
