There are several "mock drafts" being thrown around right now by various publications. Here's a few of the names of players from Texas who are mentioned as First Rounders in various mocks:
Jamison Taillon, RHP, The Woodlands HS
The unanimous choice to be the top draft pick out of Texas. Mentioned in the Top 5 overall by most analysts.
Michael Choice, OF, UT-Arlington
Power hitting OF from Mansfield listed as high as #6 and as low as #10.
Brandon Workman, RHP, Texas
The big RHP from Bowie has shot up the charts after a slow start. Projected between #13 and #30.
Brett Eibner, RHP/OF, Arkansas
Athlete from The Woodlands is a first round target with raw athleticism and a fresh arm.
Chad Bettis, RHP, Texas Tech
The Red Raiders closer from Lubbock Monterey is projected on the low end of the first roudn.
Tyrell Jenkins, RHP, Henderson HS
Young, athletic RHP from East Texas is linked to the Yankees and Dodgers (who have both picked Texas prep players recently).
Zach Lee, RHP, McKinney HS
The LSU signee has signability questions and is a high-end talent, but has been mentioned in conversations by the Yankees.
Barret Loux, RHP, Texas A&M
The RHP from Houston Stratford had a great spring, answering questions as to how he'd bounce back from offseason surgery.
Chance Ruffin, RHP, Texas
The small statured Longhorns closer is drawing eerily close comparisions to Huston Street with his fearless demeanor and heavy doses of nasty sliders.
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