Davian Groce, one of the top running backs/wide receivers in Texas in the Class of 2026, is the Dallas Cowboys representative for Nike’s The Next Ones combine during Super Bowl LIX weekend in New Orleans.
The Next Ones combine features 33 players, who will showcase their talents and receive guidance from NFL Legends and elite mentors. At last year’s event in Las Vegas, Pro Football Hall of Fame running back LaDainian Tomlinson and Michael Vick were part of the VIP experience.
Each National Football League team, plus Europe’s NFL Academy, selects a high school player, who will take part in the event.
Last season, Groce average 11.8 yards per carry while rushing for 687 yards and seven touchdowns for Lone Star, which finished No. 221 in the High School Football America 300 national rankings, powered by NFL Play Football. Groce also caught 43 balls, averaging 16.3 yards per catch. He had five receiving touchdowns.
Groce currently has 24 college scholarship offers as the No. 28 overall prospect, according to 247Sports Composite Rankings.
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Lone Star High School Running Back Davian Groce was selected to represent the Cowboys at Nike's The Next Ones program for Super Bowl week in New Orleans. This is the second year of The Next One program which highlights football players across… pic.twitter.com/FTerz57Jgc
