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Quanell X Farrakhan Jr., 4-star Colorado commit, hauls long TD for nationally ranked North Shore

2-way standout helps Mustangs pull away in Week 2 Texas high school football showdown

Andy Buhler

Quanell X Farrakhan Jr. poses at a workout with Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill in the Houston area on Monday.
Quanell X Farrakhan Jr. poses at a workout with Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill in the Houston area on Monday. / Courtesy of Quanell Farrakhan Jr.

When Quanell X Farrakhan Jr. committed to Colorado in July, the Buffaloes landed a four-star wideout known for home-run plays.

It hasn't taken long for the North Shore (Texas) star wide receiver/corner to back that reputation up for a bonafide Texas high school football power.

On Friday, Farrakhan Jr. hauled in a 67-yard touchdown reception in nationally ranked North Shore's 28-13 win over Crowley at Crowley ISD Stadium in Week 2.

His score helped put North Shore up 28-7 with 6:50 left in the third quarter and pull away. Footage of the play has been shared around on Twitter/X.

Farrakhan played wide receiver, cornerback and return specialist for the Mustangs, sharing a defensive secondary with Devin Sanchez, the nation's No. 1 corner.

He hopes Colorado's watching the positional versatility he's continued to show through two games.

"Coach Sanders says you need to earn your stripes at your position first and he’ll let you get a shot at the other side of the ball," Farrakhan Jr. said in July. "So I feel like I’m going to earn my stripes and be able to play the other side of the ball and showcase my talents like Travis Hunter."

The senior has fit right in at North Shore, the nation's No. 8 ranked team and his third school in four years. He shined at Grand Oaks (Texas) as a freshman, then posted two strong seasons at The Woodlands (Texas).

As a junior, he finished with 809 yards and 12 touchdowns in 13 games and earned UIL 6A District 13 pick.

Though its their first season as high school teammates, Farrakhan Jr. and North Shore QB Kaleb Bailey have known each other since playing youth sports together as "8 or 9-year-olds," Farrakhan recalled. "Quite a minute," in other words.

"I've been seeing what he can do since his freshman year. It's always good to have a quarterback who can get you the ball, Farrakhan Jr., told SBLive in July. "I feel like he's the truth and he'll be able to get me the ball, then I'll do my thing too."

Bailey's bomb to Farrakhan Jr., headlined a tumultous Week 2 for the quarterback. He threw five interceptions.

"I fit in very well," Farrakhan Jr. said about his first impression of the program. "They treated me just like family when I got there."

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-- Andy Buhler | andy@scorebooklive.com | @sblivetx

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Andy Buhler
ANDY BUHLER

Andy Buhler is a Portland, Oregon-based sportswriter with more than nine years of experience covering high school sports across the country. He's covered the likes of Paolo Banchero and Tari Eason, served on state tournament seeding committees and launched the SBLive/Sports Illustrated Power 25 national boys basketball rankings. He has covered everything from the Final Four, MLS in Atlanta to local velodrome before diving into the world of preps. His bylines can be found in The News Tribune (Tacoma, Washington), The Associated Press, The Columbian (Vancouver, Washington), The Oregonian and more. He holds a journalism degree from Gonzaga.

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