Melissa

MelissaWeekly.news — Neighborhood news for a growing North Texas hometown.

Local business? Support local news on MelissaWeekly.news

Back to Sport

Texas Lands Five-Star Recruit Ismael Camara

Texas landed five-star recruit Ismael Camara.

Marlene Keller· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team

July 7, 20261 min read

Football stadium commit - illustration, Jake Team LLC

Melissa, Texas — The Texas Longhorns received a major Fourth of July boost when Gilmer offensive tackle Ismael Camara announced his commitment to the program. The consensus five-star prospect is the No. 20 overall recruit and the No. 3 offensive tackle in the 247Sports Composite rankings for the 2027 class.

Camara, who stands 6-foot-6 and weighs 340 pounds, chose Texas over a list of finalists that included Alabama, Auburn, Kentucky, LSU, Ohio State, Oregon, SMU, Tennessee, and Texas A&M. The native of France moved to East Texas and played his first varsity season last fall, drawing nearly forty scholarship offers.

Despite limited varsity experience, Camara earned his five-star rating through prototypical size, athleticism, and strength. He played left tackle, along the defensive line, and on special teams for Gilmer in 2025 and is expected to take on an expanded role as a senior this fall.

Melissa, a growing Collin County city, is in the Dallas-Fort Worth area where Texas football recruiting is closely tracked.

Sources: Burnt Orange Nation (burntorangenation.com); Gilmer Mirror (gilmermirror.com).

Share

Marlene Keller· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team

Marlene Keller covers Melissa high school and area college sports.

Related Stories

Sport

Longhorns dominate Jackrabbits 93-63 in Austin

Texas extended its winning streak to three with a decisive 93-63 victory over South Dakota State at Moody Center. Jayda Clark scored 24 points as the home team controlled the game from start to finish.

Marlene KellerNovember 12, 20262 min read

More in Weather