Recruiting
Hidden Recruiting Gems: Naaman Forest's D.A. McCartney
Some of the best football stories start with a kid without many stars to his name. We set out to find the state's best under-recruited players and give them the spotlight they deserve.
Garland Naaman Forest’s DA McCartney earned all-district honors at three different positions — wide receiver, cornerback and punt returner — following the 2017 season, and will start for the Rangers for the fourth straight season this fall. Despite an incredible resumé, McCartney holds just a single collegiate offer heading into his senior season.
The speedy McCartney — who has clocked a 4.5 40-yard dash — has posed a threat to opposing defenses as an outside receiver because of his combination of speed and ability to high-point the football.
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