Nathan Valencia

Nathan Valencia | C/o 2029 | 6’1 215lbs | 📱(432-215-8311) | TE/DE | Midland Christian Highschool | Squat 295 5x , Bench 225 5x

[Nathan Valencia @29_Nathan_V]

First season loading…

#freshmanseason

@Coach_Matt_R @phil_dawson_4 @Dru_Dawson4 @bobbythompson72 @MCSMustangFB @Jparker1738 @CoachStrahan

[Nathan Valencia @29_Nathan_V]

Had a great camp at ACU! Definitely looking forward to coming back next year. Thanks @Coach_Keane7 for the great work.@ACUFootball @Coach_GHarrell

[Texas Private School Media @TXPSMedia]

The 2025 TXPS Retreat CB MVP is Caleb Cruz (@calebcruz2027) of Midland Christian (@MCSMustangFB) 🏆

@apranchftw | #2025TXPSRetreat | #txhsfb

[Texas Private School Football @TXPrivateFBGuy]

🚨 2025 Season Preview 🚨

Midland Christian
TAPPS D2, District 1

HC: @phil_dawson_4
Team: @MCSMustangFB

@RowdyPearce_71 @_BY_2 @FrancoJaxon @JaretStockstil4 @CadynBishop @isaiah34math @CoyHayes9 @CutterS092007 @calebcruz2027 @Cesar_gutierr19 @reidlarson_13 @Isaaclujan24552 @AngelVilla30646 @C_Rod003 @XCuellar5 @JansenGree37196 @JonesMStacy @rossboys3

Midland Christian remains one of the most storied programs in TXPSFB history. However, despite consistent playoff appearances in recent seasons, the Mustangs haven’t quite reached the championship-caliber standard they’ve set in decades past. That’s where newly hired head coach Phil Dawson comes in. After a strong rebuilding run at Hyde Park, Dawson has been brought in to restore the Mustangs to title contention.

Fortunately for Dawson, he inherits a roster loaded with talent and experience. Leading the way is Utah commit Rowdy Pearce, regarded as the top offensive lineman in TXPSFB. Pearce will anchor a crucial offensive line unit tasked with protecting freshman quarterback Jaxon Franco, a promising lefty who will be thrown into the fire early.

Franco will have reliable targets to work with in Jaret Stockstill, Callaway Rodriguez, Jaxon Jones and Stacy Jones, giving the Mustangs a solid receiving corps. A key player to watch is junior Caleb Cruz, a dynamic two-way athlete with a D1 offer from UTEP. Cruz is expected to make an impact at both wide receiver and in the secondary.

Defensively, the Mustangs could field one of the best units in the state. The front line features Isaiah Matthew and Angel Villarreal, while the linebacker group of Brady Young, Cadyn Bishop, Coy Hayes and Reid Larson is among the strongest and most experienced in Texas private school football. In the secondary, Cesar Gutierrez and Cutter Smith join Cruz to round out a deep and athletic group.

Overall, Midland Christian is poised to take a step forward this season, especially considering how strong they are on the defensive side of the ball. However, questions remain about the offense's explosiveness, particularly in the skill positions. With a freshman at quarterback and a lack of proven big-play threats, the Mustangs may struggle to keep pace with more balanced teams.

For now, Fort Worth Christian and All Saints hold the edge in the district, but don’t be surprised if Midland Christian turns a few heads this fall.

[LT2FBA Global @LT2FBA]

2029’s On The Rise Vol 46 👇🏾 🔗
https://t.co/fynCbRjOaG
@DaBlanket_Cal24 @ColeC2029 @im2effective @Heir_Hunter1 @judahpotts29 @JayceonStovall @berrios_j1 @Beckett_Nied @corey_en @LaJ38073 @BlackBrailey @BradyLee2029 @TMoody2029 @29_Nathan_V @tristonwaller5 @SukoraC

[Logan Tuley-Tillman @LoganTillman]

2029’s On The Rise Vol 46 👇🏾 🔗
https://t.co/qPP3NgLKf5
@DaBlanket_Cal24 @ColeC2029 @im2effective @Heir_Hunter1 @judahpotts29 @JayceonStovall @berrios_j1 @Beckett_Nied @corey_en @LaJ38073 @BlackBrailey @BradyLee2029 @TMoody2029 @29_Nathan_V @tristonwaller5 @SukoraC @Jonathanpenaorr @FrancoJaxon @ChrisPhillipsII @KolinW_2029 @its_trae5 @connor5chapman @CadeMiller_29 @bransonBzb @DavisMart1n @StevenHarperJr @cobewilson03 @SacKingPredator @treybraddy2029 @JDHuey_19 @ChanceSmith7qb1

[Nathan Valencia @29_Nathan_V]

Amazing day at @UTSAFTBL ! Great work with @HunterRittimann. Loved the coaching and competition here. Can’t wait for our connections to grow!

@MCSMustangFB @phil_dawson_4
@PrepRedzoneNext @UAFuturesGame @dctf @FBUcamp @806hsscmedia @TXPSMedia @TXPrivateFBGuy @WRHitList @CoachZackWells @CoachMohns @_CoachElliott @Jake_Pittman11 @Bdrumm_Rivals @TrustMyEyesO @JGonzalesJr10 @Hunter_DeNote @PlayBookAthlete @LT2FBA @LoganTillman @HunterRittimann @CoachTraylor @ODFBall @JT44251369

[PLAYBOOK ATHLETE @PlayBookAthlete]

The Grind Is Real!

[Matthew Ruiz @Coach_Matt_R]

👏🏽✌🏽 let’s go!!!

[Branson Brown @bransonBzb]

Loved the intensity today @GarretMcGuire. Had me fired up throughout camp.🟥⬛️

[Nathan Valencia @29_Nathan_V]

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[Ryder Roberts C/O ‘29 @Ryder5Roberts]

Loved the work @TexasTechFB Camp today!!! Thanks @GarretMcGuire and @JoeyMcGuireTTU for putting on the best camp with the best facilities in the nation!!! @DrewBridges1299 @D1MidlandTX @Coach_Rod73 @CoachWilke7 @Hartman3Clint @LutherNPID #GunsUp

[Nathan Valencia @29_Nathan_V]

Great camp today @TexasTechFB ! Thank you to all the coaches and players that helped out today. Can’t wait for these next few years. @CoachCochranTTU @JoeyMcGuireTTU @BnanceTTU @drobalwayzopen @MCSMustangFB @phil_dawson_4
@PrepRedzoneNext @UAFuturesGame @dctf @FBUcamp @806hsscmedia @TXPSMedia @TXPrivateFBGuy @WRHitList @CoachZackWells @CoachMohns @_CoachElliott @Coach_BHamilton @Jake_Pittman11 @Bdrumm_Rivals @TrustMyEyesO @JGonzalesJr10 @Coach_JDiBiaso @Hunter_DeNote @PlayBookAthlete @Coach__OMalley @LT2FBA @LoganTillman @Coach_Matt_R

[Cadyn Bishop @CadynBishop]

#AGTG After a great camp and conversation with @coachmccraw and @CoachKelleyLee, and @KadenMerrell…
I am blessed to say that I have received my FIRST offer to play college football at @ENMUFootball!

#audienceofONE✝️

@MCSMustangFB @StonedaleChris @phil_dawson_4 @Dru_Dawson4 @Coach_Matt_R @CoachZackWells @bobbythompson72

[Rowdy Pearce @RowdyPearce_71]

TAPPS 5A Athlete of the Year for all sports! Thank you for this honor, @TAPPSbiz .

[Jaxon Franco @FrancoJaxon]

Good day at @UTSAFTBL camp! Enjoyed working with @Coach_DrP. Thank you for the conversation and feedback. Looking forward to coming back for a game day visit in the fall. @CoachBurkeJ @JGonzalesJr10 @CoachDanny10 @Hunter_DeNote @BuckFitz @806hsscmedia @QBHitList @TXPrivateFBGuy @MCSMustangFB @Dru_Dawson4 @utsafbrecruit

[Nathan Valencia @29_Nathan_V]

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[Texas Private School Football @TXPrivateFBGuy]

We have never really covered incoming freshman, but this class seems to be pretty special! Here are a list of guys who are hoping and looking to make an impact on Friday nights in the fall!

Class of 2029 Watch List! 4 of these dudes already have D1 offers and have never played HS ball! Recruiting has evolved!

Top 7:
@man4man_
@FrancoJaxon
@loganlucero2010
@Isaiah_mills81
@brock13robinson
@black2thamax
@T2WilliamsJr

Disclaimer: We know we likely missed a few studs!

#RecruitTXPSFB

[Nathan Valencia @29_Nathan_V]

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[Camden Yard Singleton @2028_Cam]

NDN Mentality. Locked in and ready to compete.

@AmiyahCarter20 always on 🔥 with the camera.

@drobalwayzopen @coachwvde
@Tolleson20 @CoachReynolds23
@DezBryant @GrandElite3
@CoachVenables @arbuckle_ben @CoachEmmett @coach_bhall @JayValai @ChuckLillie @AndrewLee_CFB @WRHitList @COACHJUICE_ @Bdrumm_Rivals @BenjaminGolan @CoachDBaker81 @coachchadmorris @GJKinne @dctf @TrustMyEyesO @VanceDaKid @JackKingIII2 @PrepRedzoneTX @ScottRapp17 @CoachMXKelly @micahsimon_ @Matt_Stepp817 @CoachSWUTEP @Coach_CPatt @PrepRedzone @CoachCwill @BrooksJair @Coach_Hankton @CoachParkerCCU @Ethan_houser1 @Thamannjr @Coach__OMalley

[Coach O’Malley @Coach__OMalley]

Class of 29 prospects to check out

@Dexterwright2_
@Felip3Maldonado
@tredorsey29
@noahdavison_4
@EstebanChi8436
@DonaldRichards_
@DagoatBxa
@Lamar_Taylorr
@hudson_sisk1
@tyree_noblesjr
@Kevin_jones29
@JamonMiles_
@Markeith_Greer6
@rj4_x95781
@MasonHawk_2
@jamarcus7_
@DerekWhite71044
@RossWhite97
@joshadcock1881
@JacobyThom41041
@TheRealestKatt
@wyatloper77
@abul_barr53327
@Jorriantaylord1
@Tyaungrutel
@JordanBostonD1
@JamichaelF14419
@DarriusNash
@AyronScott1
@llplukinll
@1k_jos3
@Prince_trent24
@DaBlanket_Cal24
@ColeC2029
@im2effective
@Heir_Hunter1
@ElijahWhit10488
@judahpotts29
@JayceonStovall
@berrios_j1
@Beckett_Nied
@corey_en
@LaJ38073
@BlackBrailey
@BradyLee2029
@TMoody2029
@OgunrantiJ3058
@29_Nathan_V
@tristonwaller5

[Coach O’Malley @Coach__OMalley]

Class of 29 prospects to check out

@Dexterwright2_
@Felip3Maldonado
@tredorsey29
@noahdavison_4
@EstebanChi8436
@DonaldRichards_
@DagoatBxa
@Lamar_Taylorr
@hudson_sisk1
@tyree_noblesjr
@Kevin_jones29
@JamonMiles_
@Markeith_Greer6
@rj4_x95781
@MasonHawk_2
@jamarcus7_
@DerekWhite71044
@RossWhite97
@joshadcock1881
@JacobyThom41041
@TheRealestKatt
@wyatloper77
@abul_barr53327
@Jorriantaylord1
@Tyaungrutel
@JordanBostonD1
@JamichaelF14419
@DarriusNash
@AyronScott1
@llplukinll
@1k_jos3
@Prince_trent24
@DaBlanket_Cal24
@ColeC2029
@im2effective
@Heir_Hunter1
@ElijahWhit10488
@judahpotts29
@JayceonStovall
@berrios_j1
@Beckett_Nied
@corey_en
@LaJ38073
@BlackBrailey
@BradyLee2029
@TMoody2029
@OgunrantiJ3058
@29_Nathan_V
@tristonwaller5