Thomas Foote

I’m excited to announce my commitment to @MinesFootball and begin my adventure to become a #HelluvaEngineer at @coschoolofmines. ⚒️ Thank you to my coaches, teammates, friends and family for supporting me on my journey and to the Oredigger coaching staff for believing in my potential. @CoachYonBoone @CoachBobStitt @TimBrandon5 @CoachAMakransky @KuntzOwen @coachCwilson02 @RyanLewis_38 @trevor_florendo @MinesAthletics @VHSFootball @RecruitVandyFB @CoachGriff_Nate @coach_tspradlin @Athletics_FPMS @REPFootballRec @REPCoachMorgan @D2Football @RMAC_SPORTS @RMAC_Insider @var_austin @dctf @ASJSportsATX @TXRecruits @TXTopTalent @TX_MAXPREPS @MaxPrepsTX @MaxPreps @PrepRedzoneTX @LoneStarPrepsTX @NCSA_Football @BallCoachHP @UltraPreps @PRZVicCastillo @247Sports @MrBowtie1982 @JohnGarcia_Jr @ChadSimmons_ @TFloss32 @TopPreps @Rivals @sixstarfootball @texashsfootball @Coach__OMalley @Tyler_NPreps @FNStandouts @iam_alinedouard @SchwartzAthlete @CoachS_Nelson

Recruiting is all about relationships!

After a great in-person conversation with @CoachAJones I am honored to receive an offer from @LCPiosFB to pursue my collegiate football and academic future in the PacNW! #RollPios @VHSFootball @RecruitVandyFB @REPFootballRec @TXTopTalent @TXRecruits @LoneStarPrepsTX @TX_MAXPREPS @MaxPreps @TX_MAXPREPS @UltraPreps @NCSA_Football @ncsa @PrepRedzone @PrepRedzoneTX @MrBowtie1982 @texashsfootball @Coach__OMalley @SchwartzAthlete @JohnGarcia_Jr @BallCoachHP @sixstarfootball @ChadSimmons_ @TFloss32 @TopPreps @PRZVicCastillo @iam_alinedouard @ASJSportsATX @on3 @247Sports @d3football

Congrats to our Defensive Players of the game against Brandeis! 🐍🔥

Congrats to our Defense and Special Teams Players of the game against San Marcos! 🔥🐍

Congrats to our Defensive Players of the game against Dripping Springs! 🐍🔥

Congrats to our Defensive Players on the THSCA Academic All-State Honorable Mention! 🐍🔥

Did I mention we're STILL playing in December? On to the 5th round... Final 4 Semifinals at Baylor! #MORE Highlights vs. Dripping Springs: hudl.com/video/3/148716… @VHSFootball @RecruitVandyFB @REPFootballRec @coach_tspradlin @var_austin @dctf @ASJSportsATX @TXRecruits @TXTopTalent @TX_MAXPREPS @MaxPrepsTX @MaxPreps @TXTopTalent @PrepRedzoneTX @LoneStarPrepsTX @NCSA_Football @BallCoachHP @UltraPreps @247Sports @JohnGarcia_Jr @ChadSimmons_ @TFloss32 @TopPreps @Rivals @Rivals_HS @sixstarfootball @texashsfootball @gobigrecruiting @Coach__OMalley @Tyler_NPreps @CoSchwartz08 @FNStandouts @iam_alinedouard @One11Recruiting

Great Round 3 victory this week over San Marcos. It's Ring Season and we're playing in December... back to the Alamadome! #MORE hudl.com/v/2SvZkW @VHSFootball @RecruitVandyFB @REPFootballRec @coach_tspradlin @var_austin @dctf @ASJSportsATX @TXRecruits @TXTopTalent @TX_MAXPREPS @MaxPrepsTX @MaxPreps @TXTopTalent @PrepRedzoneTX @LoneStarPrepsTX @NCSA_Football @BallCoachHP @UltraPreps @PRZVicCastillo @247Sports @JohnGarcia_Jr @ChadSimmons_ @TFloss32 @TopPreps @Rivals @Rivals_HS @sixstarfootball @texashsfootball @gobigrecruiting @Coach__OMalley @Tyler_NPreps @CoSchwartz08 @FNStandouts @iam_alinedouard

Round 2 Area Championship vs. Brandeis results in another gold ball! Our defense is crushing it and I'm averaging 11 tackles per game over our last 3 games with multiple pass breakups, pressures and fumble recoveries. Next Friday in the Alamodome. #MORE hudl.com/v/2SvZkW @VHSFootball @RecruitVandyFB @REPFootballRec @coach_tspradlin @var_austin @dctf @ASJSportsATX @TXRecruits @TXTopTalent @TX_MAXPREPS @MaxPrepsTX @MaxPreps @TXTopTalent @PrepRedzoneTX @LoneStarPrepsTX @NCSA_Football @BallCoachHP @UltraPreps @PRZVicCastillo @247Sports @JohnGarcia_Jr @ChadSimmons_ @TFloss32 @TopPreps @Rivals @Rivals_HS @sixstarfootball @texashsfootball @gobigrecruiting @Coach__OMalley @Tyler_NPreps @CoSchwartz08 @FNStandouts @iam_alinedouard

Congrats to our Defensive Players of the game against Westlake! 🔥🐍

Round 1 Bi-District Playoff in the books with a walk-off FG… our first victory vs. Westlake in school history! 15 tackles (10 solo), 2 TFLs, a fumble recovery and a couple of good QB pressures. #MORE @VHSFootball @RecruitVandyFB @REPFootballRec @coach_tspradlin @var_austin @dctf @ASJSportsATX @TXRecruits @TXTopTalent @TX_MAXPREPS @MaxPrepsTX @MaxPreps @TXTopTalent @PrepRedzoneTX @LoneStarPrepsTX @NCSA_Football @BallCoachHP @UltraPreps @PRZVicCastillo @247Sports @JohnGarcia_Jr @ChadSimmons_ @TFloss32 @TopPreps @Rivals @Rivals_HS @sixstarfootball @texashsfootball @gobigrecruiting @Coach__OMalley @Tyler_NPreps @CoSchwartz08 @FNStandouts @iam_alinedouard

I am grateful to receive an official offer from @HPUFootball. Many thanks to @CoachFujiwara @CoachSnyde and @CoachRCollins and the rest of the Howard Payne Football program for this opportunity! #StingEm #TearOffTheRoof @VHSFootball @RecruitVandyFB @REPFootballRec @TXRecruits @ASJSportsATX @TXTopTalent @Rivals @247Sports @on3 @MaxPrepsTX @UltraPreps @LoneStarPreps @NCSA_Football @PrepRedzoneTX @gobigrecruiting @texashsfootball @Coach__OMalley @Tyler_NPreps @CoSchwartz08 @JohnGarcia_Jr @BallCoachHP @sixstarfootball @ChadSimmons_ @TFloss32 @TopPreps @PRZVicCastillo @iam_alinedouard

Finished our regular season with a crazy OT win over Round Rock to retain our District Champion title. I had 11 tackles (2TFLs), 4 QB hurries (1 resulting in an INT) and a pass break up, in one of our most physical battles. hudl.com/v/2SvZkW @VHSFootball @RecruitVandyFB @REPFootballRec @var_austin @dctf @ASJSportsATX @TXRecruits @TXTopTalent @TX_MAXPREPS @MaxPrepsTX @MaxPreps @TXTopTalent @PrepRedzoneTX @LoneStarPrepsTX @NCSA_Football @BallCoachHP @UltraPreps @PRZVicCastillo @247Sports @JohnGarcia_Jr @ChadSimmons_ @TFloss32 @TopPreps @Rivals @Rivals_HS @sixstarfootball @texashsfootball @gobigrecruiting @Coach__OMalley @Tyler_NPreps @CoSchwartz08 @FNStandouts @iam_alinedouard

Thank you @Coach_Brace for today’s game day visit. Loved the energy of the coaching staff during your victory over Hardin-Simmons. I appreciate the time that @Coach_LHarmon @coachmcarey @myamannka and the rest of @CruFootball invested throughout the day! #GoCru

Congrats to our Defensive Players of the game against Westwood! 🔥🐍

💡💡💡💡💡 #SAthleteSpotlight 🛫Austin, TX🛬 ‼️‼️STAR 2026 LB/ATH‼️‼️ Thomas Foote👀 @ThomasCFoote 🔥 Vandergrift High School🏫 @VHSFootball🏈 📽️Review📽️ 💡Thomas Foote is a standout athlete out of beautiful Austin, Texas, representing Vandegrift High School in the Class of 2026. Standing 6′2″ and weighing 210 pounds, he’s the kind of athlete every coach wants—strong, fast, and versatile. While he’s competed in other sports, football is clearly where his presence and intensity shine brightest. In my opinion, he’s one of those players who just looks built for the game—focused, physical, and explosive. He’s also played baseball, but I’ll be honest—I’m not a baseball guy, so I’ll stay in my lane here. What I do know is that when you turn on his football tape, it grabs your attention right away. From what I’ve observed, Thomas plays with a level of physicality that jumps off the screen. Whew, buddy—this kid loves some contact. He doesn’t just play hard; he plays with controlled violence and purpose behind every snap. I know it’s easy to call someone a competitor, but some kids just pop different on tape—and Thomas is one of them. His first-step quickness stands out when diagnosing run plays, and his ability to shoot the A and B gaps with force makes him a problem for opposing offenses. He sets the edge extremely well, keeping containment and forcing plays back inside, while showing the strength and balance to hold his ground against bigger blockers. His motor never shuts off, and his effort shows up on every rep. Projection: In my opinion, Thomas is a high-upside Division I linebacker who can make an immediate impact at the next level because of his versatility. He’s a prototype 3–4 outside linebacker with the potential to slide into a 4–3 defensive end role depending on how his frame develops. His explosiveness off the line, flexibility to play in space, and toughness through contact give him the tools to thrive in multiple schemes. The fact that he can stand up or put his hand in the dirt adds real value for any defense. As he continues to polish his technique and add strength, I believe he’ll only get better—and with a 4.6 GPA, he’s clearly got the intelligence and work ethic to match his physical gifts.💡 📼Check the Tape!📼 @247recruiting @On3rivals @On3NIL @On3recruit @On3recruiting @Rivals @rivalshs @MaxPreps @ChadSimmons @AdamGorney @brandonHuffman @CoachHartCU @WarrenSapp @CUBuffsFootball @unc_bearsfb @theyoungcoach @coachpazak @recruit_x #SkoBuffs #BearDown #On3Rivals #On3recruiting #Rivals #247recruiting hudl.com/profile/148716…

Dominant district shutout this week, 43-0 vs. Westwood. Our defensive front held their predominant running game to 4 yards on 21 attempts Updated YTD highlights: 53 tackles (15 solo), 11 TFLs, 4 sacks, 1 FF, 1 FR, 2 pass knock-downs and a tipped pass for an INT hudl.com/v/2SvZkW @VHSFootball @RecruitVandyFB @REPFootballRec @var_austin @dctf @ASJSportsATX @TXRecruits @TXTopTalent @TX_MAXPREPS @MaxPrepsTX @MaxPreps @TXTopTalent @PrepRedzoneTX @LoneStarPrepsTX @NCSA_Football @BallCoachHP @UltraPreps @PRZVicCastillo @247Sports @JohnGarcia_Jr @ChadSimmons_ @TFloss32 @TopPreps @Rivals @rivalshs @sixstarfootball @texashsfootball @gobigrecruiting @Coach__OMalley @Tyler_NPreps @CoSchwartz08

Updated YTD highlights: 48 tackles (13 solo), 10 TFLs, 2 sacks, 1 forced fumble, 2 knock-downs hudl.com/v/2SvZkW @VHSFootball @RecruitVandyFB @REPFootballRec @var_austin @dctf @ASJSportsATX @TXRecruits @TXTopTalent @TX_MAXPREPS @MaxPrepsTX @MaxPreps @TXTopTalent @PrepRedzoneTX @LoneStarPrepsTX @NCSA_Football @BallCoachHP @UltraPreps @PRZVicCastillo @247Sports @JohnGarcia_Jr @ChadSimmons_ @TFloss32 @TopPreps @Rivals @rivalshs @sixstarfootball @texashsfootball @gobigrecruiting @Coach__OMalley @Tyler_NPreps