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University of Texas Class of 2002 bios
02.06.2002 | Football
Justin Blalock
Offensive Lineman * 6-4 * 340 * Fr.-HS
Plano, Texas (East)
H.S. Coach: Scott Phillips
A three-year starter at offensive guard who has earned all-state honors in both football and track & field ... earned first-team All-America honors from USA Today as a senior ... also a first-team all-state, all-area and all-district selection ... rated as the 15th-best high school prospect by The Sporting News ...posted 134 pancakes, did not allow a sack and opened holes for an offense that averaged nearly 300 rushing yards per game in 2001 ... top game of season was a 21-pancake performance against Plano ... played in the 2002 U.S Army All-American Game in San Antonio ... earned all-district and all-area honors as a junior after registering 130 pancakes ... a second-team all-district performer as a sophomore ... recorded 151 pancakes and helped lead Plano East to an 11-3 record and the Texas 5A Division II state quarterfinals that season ... also saw action at defensive tackle during his career ... threw the shot put and discus for the track & field team ... placed fifth in the shot (61-6) at the 1999 Texas 5A Championships ... born 12/20/83 in Dallas ... cousin, Justin Goodwin, played offensive line at Michigan from 1999-2001 ... a prep honors student ... listed in Who's Who Among American High School Students ... active in community service projects in Plano ... enjoys playing the guitar, fixing electronics and other things and hanging out with his friends in his spare time.
Larry Dibbles
Defensive End * 6-4 * 280 * Fr.-HS
Lancaster, Texas (Lancaster)
H.S. Coach: Doug Black
A three-year starter at defensive end who has earned all-state honors in both football and track & field ... registered 228 tackles and 67 sacks during his career ... earned first-team All-America honors from USA Today as a senior ... rated as the eighth-best high school prospect by The Sporting News and among the nation's top 10 defensive line prospects by Student Sports ... also a first-team all-state, all-area and all-district selection ... had 103 tackles, 28 sacks, eight forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries as a senior ... had an eight-sack performance against Grapevine that year ... added three other games with at least six sacks ... played in the 2002 U.S. Army All-American Game ... tabbed all-state, all-area and all-district as a junior ... posted 142 tackles, 22 sacks, eight forced fumbles and six fumble recoveries that year ... earned all-district honors as a sophomore after recording 17 sacks ... also a member of the track & field team for four years (shot put, discus) ... placed fourth at the Texas 4A Championships in the shot put as a junior (55-11 1/2) ... born 11/23/83 in Dallas ... nickname is "Dibs" ... father, Larry, played defensive line at TCU (1970) and New Mexico (1971-72) and was selected in the 1973 NFL Draft (ninth round) by the Minnesota Vikings ... a prep honors student ... has worked at day camp the last two summers and is an active member of PALS (Peer Assistance & Leadership Service) ... spends as much time as he can with his family and watches TV in his free time.
Clint Haney
Athlete * 5-11 * 190 * Fr.-HS Bulverde, Texas (Smithson Valley)
H.S. Coach: Larry Hill
Three-year letterwinner and two-year starter at running back ... returned kickoffs all three years ... earned first-team all-state, all-city and all-district honors as a senior ... helped lead team to a 14-1 record in 2001 ... squad's only loss was a 42-35 overtime defeat against Denton Ryan in the Texas 4A Division I State Championship Game ... ran for 2,046 yards (on 289 carries) and 28 touchdowns in 2001 ... also caught two TD passes and averaged 24 yards per punt return that year ... posted 270 rushing yards and three TDs in an overtime victory at Fredricksburg as a senior ... added 230 yards and five TDs in a playoffs victory against San Antonio Roosevelt that season ... rushed for 135 yards and scored three TDs in the 2001 State Championship loss to Denton Ryan ... played in the 2002 U.S. Army All-American Game in San Antonio ... an all-city and all-district selection as a junior ... rushed for 1,655 yards (on 266 attempts) and 19 TDs that year ... added four TD receptions ... rushed for 363 yards (on 66 carries) and three TDs as a sophomore ... also lettered in track & field (long jump, high jump, 100 meters) and baseball during prep his career ... born 9/22/83 in San Antonio ... uncles, Rusty Fuller (SMU) and Kenny Fuller (Texas Tech), played college football ... a prep honor roll student ... an academic all-state selection as a senior and three-year academic all-district choice ... active in community service efforts ... lists hunting, fishing and camping among his hobbies.
Albert Hardy
Running Back * 5-11 * 215 * Fr.-HS Houston, Texas (Galena Park)
H.S. Coach: Mike Coker
A three-year letterwinner and two-year starter at running back ... finished his career with 4,001 rushing yards ... a third-team all-state and first-team, All-Greater Houston and all-district selection as a senior ... had 1,536 rushing yards (on 236 carries) and ran for 10 touchdowns that year ... ran for a career-high 296 yards (on 36 carries) against Crosby as a senior ... carried the ball a season-high 39 times for 243 yards and scored four TDs (3 rush/1 rec) against Channelview in 2001 ... played in the 2002 U.S. Army All-American Game ... earned first-team all-state and District MVP honors after rushing for 1,855 yards (on 285 carries) and 18 TDs as a junior ... led all Houston-area Class 4A performers in rushing yards and points (118) that year ... had a career-high 48 carries for 279 yards and three TDs against C.E. King in 2000 ... ran for 530 yards and two TDs on only 93 carries as a sophomore ... also participated in track & field during his prep career (400-meter relay, discus) ... born 10/15/83 in Houston ... nickname is "Brano" (mother gave to him when he was younger) ... an AB honor roll student ... active in community service efforts in the Houston area ... enjoys playing pool, listening to music and dancing in his free time.
Aaron Harris
Linebacker * 6-0 * 230 * Fr.-HS
Mesquite, Texas (North Mesquite)
H.S. Coach: Steve Bragg
A three-year starter at linebacker ... named a second-team All-American by USA Today as a senior ... rated among the nation's top 10 linebacker prospects by Student Sports ... also tabbed the Texas 5A Defensive Player of the Year ... added first-team all-state, all-area and all-district honors in 2001 ... racked up 135 tackles, four interceptions, four forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries as a senior ... had two 20-tackle games (22 vs. North Garland/20 vs. Texas 5A Division I State Champion Mesquite) that season ... played in the 2002 U.S. Army All-American Game and registered seven tackles, two QB pressures and a safety in the West's 26-6 victory ... selected the District Defensive Player of the Year as a junior ... posted 188 tackles, five sacks, three INTs, five forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries in helping lead team to state quarterfinals in 2000 ... had 25 tackles and 55-yard INT return for a touchdown against DeSoto that year ... earned first-team all-district honors and was named the District Sophomore of the Year after recording 90 tackles, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in 1999 ... also played baseball (third base/shortstop) during his prep career ... born 1/30/84 in Dallas ... nickname is "Big A" (youth soccer coach gave to him because he was bigger than everyone else on the team) ... an AB honor roll student ... an active member of the Business Professionals of America (BPA) ... lists taking care of dogs, using computers and playing video games among his hobbies.
Tully Janszen (tull-EE JAN-sin)
Defensive Lineman * 6-4 * 250 * Fr.-HS
Keller, Texas (Keller)
H.S. Coach: Ken Mizell
A four-year letterwinner and three-year starter on the defensive line (last two years) and tight end (sophomore) ... served as the team's deep snapper as a junior and senior ... earned first-team all-state, all-area and all-district honors as a senior ... posted 72 tackles, seven sacks and a fumble recovery that year ... top game of his season came against Weatherford (10 tackles, 5 TFLs, 3 sacks) ... played in the 2002 Coca-Cola Big Brothers/Big Sisters All-Star Game in Fort Worth ... a first-team all-district and second-team all-area selection as a junior ... recorded 86 tackles, 12 sacks and two fumble recoveries that year ... had 15 tackles and three TFLs against Coppell in 2000 ... primarily played tight end as a sophomore ... also a member of the track & field and powerlifting squads ... born 1/22/83 in Fort Worth, Texas ... nickname is "Ice Man" ... father, Mike, played linebacker and defensive tackle at SMU in the 1960s ... a prep honor roll student ... very active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes ... lists wakeboarding, snowboarding and hunting as hobbies.
Marquis Johnson (mar-KEYS)
Wide Receiver * 6-4 * 200 * Fr.-HS
Champaign, Ill. (Centennial)
H.S. Coach: Mike McDonnell
A two-year starter at wide receiver ... a two-sport star who did not begin playing competitive football until his junior year ... a Parade All-America selection as a senior ... also earned first-team all-state and Area Player of the Year honors ... rated as the 23rd-best high school prospect by The Sporting News ...caught 42 passes for 907 yards and 11 touchdowns and averaged 20 yards on three reverses ... had a two-reception, 170-yard performance against Danville as a senior (both catches were TDs) ... played in the 2002 U.S Army All-American Game ... a second-team all-state and first-team all-area choice as a junior, his first season playing football ... posted 45 receptions for 865 yards and 12 TDs that season ... had a career-high 10 receptions for 210 yards and four scores against Normal Community as a junior ... also a standout basketball player who played shooting guard/small forward for three years on the varsity ... averaged 17 points per game as a senior ... earned second-team all-league honors after averaging 14 points per contest as a junior ... born 3/6/84 in Urbana, Ill. ... nickname is "Quis" ... lists playing basketball, playing video games and shopping among his hobbies.
Marco Martin
Defensive Lineman * 6-4 * 331 * Fr.-HS
Mesquite, Texas (Mesquite)
H.S. Coach: Steve Halpin
A three-year starter who played both defensive tackle and running back during his prep career ... a Parade All-America selection as a senior ... rated among the nation's top five defensive line prospects by Student Sports ... earned second-team all-state and first-team all-area and all-district honors ... helped lead Mesquite to its first-ever Texas 5A Division I State Championship, a No. 16 national ranking from USA Today and a perfect 15-0 record last season ... recorded 96 tackles, 11 TFLs and eight sacks for a defense that allowed only 188 points in 2001 (12.5 ppg) ... posted nine tackles and two sacks against Plano East and led the defense to a 12-0 shutout against intra-city rival North Mesquite ... rushed for 592 yards on just 89 carries as a junior ... also threw the shot put for the track & field team as a sophomore and junior ... born 4/6/83 in Dallas ... enjoys playing video games and relaxing in his free time.
Edorian McCullough (ee-DOOR-ee-ann)
Defensive Back * 5-11 * 175 * Fr.-HS
Garland, Texas (North Garland)
H.S. Coach: David Farris
A two-sport star who was an all-state performer in both football and track & field ... a three-year starter at cornerback and two-year starter at running back ... rated among the nation's top five cornerback prospects by Student Sports ... earned third-team all-state honors after rushing for 1,756 yards and 16 touchdowns as a senior ... also was the District Offensive Player of the Year and a first-team all-area selection ... top game of his senior year was a career-high 342-yard, four-TD effort against South Garland ... added 36 tackles and an interception on defense ... an all-state selection and tabbed the District MVP as a junior ... rushed for 1,250 yards and 20 TDs and led the team with 24 receptions for 349 yards that year ... also posted 40 tackles and a pair of INTs on the season ... top game of his junior year came against Plano in the state playoffs (190 yards, 3 TDs) ... recorded four INTs as a sophomore ... also a standout in track & field ... the high point scorer (22 points) at the Texas 5A Track & Field Championships ... won the 100 meters (10.32), placed second in the 200 (21.00) and was a member of North Garland's second-place 400-meter relay team that clocked a school-record 40.54 ... born 1/6/82 in Dallas... lists playing video games, watching movies and hanging out with friends among his hobbies.
Matt Melton
Defensive Back * 6-0 * 195 * Fr.-HS
Flint, Texas (Tyler John Tyler)
H.S. Coach: Allen Wilson
A three-year letterwinner and two-year starter at safety ... also saw action at wide receiver ... a first-team All-East Texas, all-region and all-district selection as a senior ... registered 60 tackles, 14 pass breakups, three interceptions and two fumble recoveries a year ago ... also rushed six times for 112 yards and had a TD reception as a wideout ... earned honorable mention All-East Texas honors as a junior ... also a second-team all-region and all-district choice ... helped lead team to a 12-4 record and a runner-up finish in the 2000 Texas 5A Division II state playoffs (vs. Katy) ... recorded 92 tackles, five INTs (one returned for a TD) and five fumble recoveries (one TD) in 2000 ... added seven receptions for 89 yards and rushed for a pair of scores that year ... posted 40 stops and an interception as a sophomore ... also ran track (hurdles/400-meter relay) ... placed third in the district in both the 110 and 300-meter hurdles as a junior ... born 9/5/83 in Tyler, Texas ... grandfather, Elmer Redd, was an All-America running back at Prairie View A&M and the offensive coordinator at the University of Houston (1970-86) ... an honorable mention academic all-state honoree the last two years ... a prep honor roll student who is on pace to graduate in the top 20 of his class ... also a member of National Honor Society and International Baccalaureate Program ... very active in community service programs ... an active volunteer for Meals on Wheels and the YMCA ... also has helped coordinate three Special Olympics events ... lists reading, working with computers and working out as hobbies.
Dustin Miksch (MISHK)
Wide Receiver * 6-0 * 170 * Fr.-HS
Austin, Texas (Westwood)
H.S. Coach: Mike Spradlin
A three-year starter at wide receiver ... earned second-team all-district honors as a senior after recording 29 receptions for 400 yards and three touchdowns ... had a season-high eight catches for 160 yards and two TDs against Austin Crockett that season ... a first-team all-district selection as a junior ... named Westwood's Receiver of the Year after catching 47 passes for 676 yards and five TDs ... had a five-catch, 147-yard, 2-TD performance against Austin Bowie ... a second-team all-district choice as a sophomore ... had 17 receptions for 280 yards in 1999 ... also a member of the track & field squad (100 meters, 300-meter hurdles, long jump) ... regional qualifier who placed fifth (37.6) in the 300-meter hurdles as a junior ... born 3/4/84 in Austin, Texas ... father, Ronnie, was a wide receiver at UT who lettered in 1977-78 and his uncle, Randy, lettered in 1977 ... grandfather, Leroy, lettered in basketball at Texas A&M from 1951-53 and was a two-year starter at forward for the Aggies ... a prep honor roll student ... participates in Young Life and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes ... plays video games and hangs out with friends in his spare time.
Marcus Myers
Linebacker * 6-3 * 220 * Fr.-HS
Austin, Texas (Connally)
H.S. Coach: Matt Monzingo
A three-year letterwinner and two-year starter at linebacker ... three-year team captain who also saw limited action at fullback during his career ... an honorable mention all-district selection as a senior ... registered 69 tackles, a sack, an interception and one fumble recovery in 2001 ... also rushed 25 times for 102 yards and caught four passes for 39 yards and a TD ... posted 15 tackles against Georgetown and 12 stops, a sack, an INT and a TD catch on offense against Austin Anderson that year ... a first-team all-district choice as a junior ... also named the Connally Defensive MVP in 2000 ... recorded 88 tackles, four sacks, an INT and four pass breakups ... leader of a defense that allowed only 201 yards per game in 2000 ... saw limited action on special teams as a sophomore ... also played basketball (power forward), two-years of baseball (outfielder) and ran track (sprints) ... born 5/30/84 in Austin, Texas ... father, Rufus, played running back at Texas Tech (1973-75) ... a prep honor roll student who is on pace to graduate in the top 30 of his class ... a member of National Honor Society (NHS) who is a two-time academic all-district selection ... involved in community service projects through his church and NHS ... enjoys reading Harry Potter novels (has read all of them), playing video games and hanging out with his friends in his free time.
Bryan Pickryl (PICK-roll)
Defensive End * 6-5 * 210 * Fr.-HS
Tulsa, Okla. (Jenks)
H.S. Coach: Allan Trimble
A three-year letterwinner and two-year starter at defensive end and tight end ... a Parade All-America selection at defensive end as a senior ... first Jenks player in school history to earn Parade All-American honors ... tabbed the nation's top defensive end prospect by Student Sports ... helped lead Jenks to its sixth consecutive Oklahoma 6A State Championship, a No. 2 national ranking from USA Today and a perfect 13-0 record in 2001 ... team won the final 38 games and posted a 40-1 record during his career ... a first-team all-state selection and The Daily Oklahoman Defensive Player of the Year in 2001 ... posted 52 tackles, 15 TFLs and seven sacks for a defense that allowed only 16.2 points per game as a senior ... added five receptions for 170 yards and three touchdowns that season ... top game of year was a four-sack performance against Broken Arrow ... registered 53 tackles, 11 TFLs, seven sacks, 14 QB pressures and two blocked kicks as a junior ... missed four games that season with a finger injury ... moved up from the junior varsity prior to the state playoffs as a sophomore and registered four sacks in the final two games of the season as team went on to win the 1999 Oklahoma 6A State Championship ... also played basketball and was a member of the track & field team (300-meter hurdles, high jump) ... born 9/23/83 in Edmond, Okla. ... nickname is "Pick" ... an honors student who graduated early and enrolled at UT in January 2002 ... an avid outdoorsman who lists fishing and hunting among his hobbies.
Chase Pittman
Defensive End * 6-5 * 265 * Fr.-HS
Shreveport, La. (Evangel Christian)
H.S. Coach: Dennis Dunn
A four-year letterwinner and two-year starter at defensive end and tight end ... earned all-state honors his final two seasons ... helped lead Evangel to the Louisiana 5A State Championship, a No. 12 national ranking from USA Today, and a 14-1 record as a senior ... registered 63 tackles, 14 TFLs and six sacks that year ... earned second-team all-city honors as a junior ... recorded 37 tackles, 10 TFLs and seven sacks while battling through injuries during that season ... had eight tackles and three sacks, recovered a fumble for a touchdown and caught a two-point conversion against Lufkin that year ... born 3/15/83 in Minden, La. ... brother of the late Cole Pittman, who played defensive line for the Longhorns from 1999-2000 ... has bench pressed of 440 pounds, which he says he accomplished in honor of his brother's college jersey number (44) ... graduated early and enrolled at UT in January 2002 ... an active community service volunteer ... enjoys fishing, hunting and spending time with his family in his spare time.
Brian Robison
Linebacker * 6-3 * 240 * Fr.-HS
Splendora, Texas (Splendora)
H.S. Coach: Kevin Weldon
A two-sport star who has earned all-state honors in both football and track & field ... a four-year starter at defensive tackle (sophomore) and linebacker (final three years) ... earned second-team all-state and first-team all-district honors as a senior ... registered 98 tackles, 20 TFLs, eight sacks and four pass breakups that year ... an honorable-mention all-state and first-team all-district selection as a junior ... posted 121 tackles, 14 TFLs, eight sacks, and seven PBUs for a defense that allowed only 101 points in 2000 ... had 125 tackles, 32 TFLs, 12 sacks, 12 PBUs and an interception as a sophomore ... recorded a career-high 20 tackles and an INT against Huffman that year ... also saw action at running back (averaged 11 yards per carry, scored 3 TDs) and tight end during his career ... one of the state's top discus and shot putters in track & field ... won the Texas 3A discus title (184-6) and placed fourth in the shot (55-2 1/4) as a junior ... finished second in the discus at the 2000 state meet ... set the AAU Junior Olympic national record last summer in winning the discus (202-7) ... also finished second in the shot and sixth in the javelin ... earned the Joe Ferrell Most Outstanding Field Athlete for his performance at that meet ... also played basketball (power forward) for four years and baseball (pitcher) for two years ... born 4/28/83 in Houston ... father, Jimmy, played linebacker on Ranger Junior College's National Championship team in the 1970s ... cousin, Casey Jones, played offensive guard at Texas Tech (1994-96) ... nickname is "Freight Train" ... a prep honor roll student ... a four-year academic all-district selection ... earned second-team academic all-state honors as a senior ... helps young track & field athletes and reads to elementary school students in Splendora ... lists working out and hanging out with friends as hobbies.
Aaron Ross
Defensive Back * 6-1 * 180 * Fr.-HS
Tyler, Texas (Tyler)
H.S. Coach: Allen Wilson
A three-sport letterwinner who played cornerback, wide receiver and running back during his career ... tabbed second-team all-state after posting six interceptions, three fumble recoveries, three blocked kicks and allowing just one touchdown catch as a senior ... also returned a fumble and a blocked punt for a score in 2000 ... added 350 rushing yards (on 46 carries) and five TDs and caught five passes for 200 yards and two TDs that year ... posted a career-high 362 all-purpose yards against Katy and registered three INTs and scored a rushing TD against Lufkin as a senior ... recorded four INTs, two fumble recoveries and seven blocked kicks as a junior ... scored seven total TDs (rush & receiving) that year ... had 272 all-purpose yards, rushed for a pair of TDs and had an INT against Marshall in 1999 ... played at San Antonio Fox Tech as a sophomore ... rushed for 486 yards and nine TDs, caught 11 passes for 382 yards and three scores, posted five INTs and blocked 10 kicks that year ... also lettered four times as a sprinter in track & field and twice in basketball ... born 9/15/82 in San Antonio ... also has lived in Chandler, Texas ... served as a summer camp counselor during high school (Camp Tyler Summer Camp) ... enjoys playing video games in his spare time.
Lyle Sendlein (SEND-line)
Offensive Lineman * 6-5 * 295 * Fr.-HS
Scottsdale, Ariz. (Chaparral)
H.S. Coach: Ron Esthbrook
A four-year letterwinner and three-year starter ... started at defensive tackle and linebacker as a senior, linebacker as a junior and offensive tackle as a sophomore ... helped lead team to back-to-back Arizona 4A State Championships in 1999-2000 and a 28-game winning streak ... a first-team all-state, all-region and all-city selection as a senior ... posted 110 tackles, six sacks, three fumble recoveries (one returned for a TD) and a 29-yard interception return for a TD that year ... had 21 tackles, two sacks and a 29-yard INT return for a TD against Saguaro in 2001 ... earned second-team all-state and first-team all-region and all-city honors as a junior ... also named the Valley's 2000 Defensive Player of the Year ... racked up 157 tackles that year ... top game of junior season was a 19-tackle performance against Saguaro ... a first-team all-region choice at offensive tackle as a sophomore ... born 3/16/84 in Edina, Minn. ... also has lived in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; Elko, Nev., and Las Vegas ... father, Robin, played linebacker at UT (1977-80) and in the NFL for eight years (Minnesota, 1981-85/Miami, 1986-87/Houston, 1988) ... mother, Carrie, also attended UT ... brother, Austin, plays defensive line for the Longhorns ... a prep honor roll student ... very active in community service projects ... enjoys riding dirt bikes, camping and hunting in his spare time.
Garnet Smith
Linebacker *6-3 * 220 * Fr.-HS
Fort Worth, Texas (Arlington Lamar)
H.S. Coach: Eddie Peach
A three-year starter at linebacker ... finished career with 225 tackles (No. 5 in Arlington ISD history) and 23 sacks (No. 4 in AISD history) ... started the final 28 games of his career, which is a school record ... a first-team all-area and all-district selection as a senior ... recorded 73 tackles, 11 sacks, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and an interception that year ... top game of that season was a 27-tackle performance against Arlington Bowie in 2000 ... also rushed for 326 yards (on 71 carries) and seven touchdowns as a senior ... helped lead team to the Texas 5A Division II state semifinals as a junior ... earned first-team all-area and all-district honors that year ... registered 81 tackles, nine sacks, eight forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and two INTs in 2000 ... named the District Sophomore of the Year after racking up 71 tackles and three sacks ... also returned four kicks for TDs that season (3 KR, 1 PR) ... born 4/17/84 in Little Rock, Ark. ... nickname is "Tank" ... got the nickname in youth football because he used to run over people ... cousin, Cedric Cobbs, is a running back at Arkansas ... an honor roll student ... lists boxing, working out and building model cars as hobbies.
Kasey Studdard
Offensive/Defensive Lineman *6-3 * 280 * Fr.-HS
Lone Tree, Colo. (Highlands Ranch)
H.S. Coach: Chuck Puga
A four-year starter on the offensive and defensive lines ... earned first-team all-state, all-county and all-district honors as a junior and a senior ... tallied 130 tackles, eight sacks, four blocked kicks and three fumble recoveries as a senior ... also blocked for an offense that averaged nearly 30 points and more than 400 yards per game ... played in the 2002 U.S. Army All-American Game in San Antonio ... registered 160 tackles, 10 sacks, five fumble recoveries and four blocked kicks as a junior ... blocked for an offense that averaged nearly 500 yards per game that season ... an all-league selection as a sophomore after posting 75 tackles, four sacks, two fumble recoveries and a pair of blocked kicks ... earned four letters in both basketball (power forward) and track & field (shot put, discus) ... born 7/1/84 in Denver ... father, Dave, played offensive tackle at UT (1975-77) and for the Denver Broncos for 10 seasons (1979-88) ... uncle, Les, played OT for the Longhorns (1978-80) and center for the Kansas City Chiefs in 1982 ... mother, Cecilia, also attended UT ... assists elementary school and special education students in his hometown ... lists fishing, hunting and skiing among his hobbies.
David Thomas
Tight End *6-3 * 220 * Fr.-HS
Wolfforth, Texas (Frenship)
H.S. Coach: Bobby Davis
A three-year starter ... started at tight end and linebacker his final two seasons and free safety as a sophomore ... earned first-team all-state honors as a senior ... also named the District Offensive MVP and the South Plains Player of the Year that year ... had 63 receptions for 1,130 yards and 21 total touchdowns (15 rec/6 rush) in 2000 ... all of those marks were school records ... had a career-high 10 catches for 141 yards and a TD in a regional final win against Fort Worth Boswell as a senior ... added 82 tackles, two sacks and an interception on defense in 2001 ... helped lead team to a school-record 11 wins (vs. three losses) and a spot in the Texas 4A Division I state semifinals as a junior ... a first-team all-state and all-district selection that year ... offense set school records for points (593) and passing yards (3,136) in 2000 ... caught 55 passes from current Longhorn Kendal Briles for 1,100 yards and 14 TDs that year ... had 141 tackles, four sacks, and two INTs and fumble recoveries on defense as a junior ... an all-city choice as a sophomore after registering 110 tackles, three fumble recoveries, two sacks and an interception ... also played basketball and ran track ... born 7/5/83 in Plainview, Texas ... a prep honor roll student who is a member of National Honor Society (NHS) ... active in community service projects through NHS ... enjoys working out, rock climbing and hanging out with friends in his spare time.
Robert Timmons
Wide Receiver *6-2 * 205 * Fr.-HS
Flower Mound, Texas (Marcus)
H.S. Coach: Randy Mayes
A three-year starter at wide receiver (final two years) and quarterback (sophomore) ... an all-district selection as a senior ... caught 46 passes for 651 yards and nine touchdowns in only seven games that year ... averaged 22.8 yards per TD reception and also rushed for a TD ... caught a career-high 13 passes for 153 yards and a two TDs against McKinney in 2001 ... also rushed for a score in that contest ... his other 100-yard game of the season was five-reception, 112-yard effort against Lewisville ... added two TDs in that game ... had an eight-catch, 89-yard, two-TD performance against The Colony as a senior ... posted 13 receptions for 259 yards and five TDs in only two games as a junior after transferring to Marcus ... caught seven passes for 147 yards and three TDs against Carrollton R.L. Turner that year ... had six receptions for 112 yards and two scores against McKinney as a junior ... helped lead Dallas Roosevelt to an 8-5 record and the Texas 4A Region II final as a sophomore ... registered 1,000 passing and rushing yards at quarterback that year ... born 10/31/83 in Dallas.
Neale Tweedie
Offensive Lineman * 6-5 * 255 * Fr.-HS
Lucas, Texas (Allen)
H.S. Coach: Joe Martin
A three-year letterwinner and two-year starter on the offensive and defensive lines ... a first-team all-area and all-district selection as a senior ... helped lead team to a 10-3 record and a spot in the regional finals that year ... registered 81 pancakes for an offense that averaged more than 26 points per game in 2001 ... earned first-team all-district honors on offense and was an honorable mention choice on defense as a junior ... saw limited action on the varsity as a sophomore ... a four-year letterwinner in track & field and three-year letterwinner in wrestling ... a two-time District Champion in the discus ... 2002 District Champion in wrestling (heavyweight) ... born 11/15/83 in Plano, Texas ... a prep honor roll student ... listed in Who's Who Among American High School Students ... likes playing the guitar, ping-pong and swimming in his free time.
Brett Valdez
Offensive Lineman * 6-4 * 310 * Fr.-HS
Brownwood, Texas (Brownwood)
H.S. Coach: Steve Freeman
A three-year starter on the offensive line ... also played nose tackle for two years and defensive end as a senior ... a first-team all-state. All-West Texas and all-district selection as a senior ... averaged eight pancakes a game for an offense that scored nearly 30 points per game ... had a 13-pancake performance in a 56-7 victory against North Crowley that year ... earned second-team all-state and first-team All-West Texas and all-district honors as a junior ... averaged 10 pancakes a game that year ... a second-team all-district choice as a sophomore after averaging seven pancakes a contest ... throws the shot and discus for the track & field team ... a two-time regional qualifier in the discus ... born 6/15/84 in Brownwood, Texas ... father, Danny, was a three-year starter at linebacker for Howard Payne University (1983-85) a prep honor roll student ... an academic all-state selection as a sophomore and three-year academic all-district honoree ... on pace to graduate in the top 25 percent of his class ... an active community service volunteer in Brownwood and a member of Future Farmers of America ... enjoys fishing, hunting, working out and playing video games in his free time.
Mike Williams
Linebacker * 6-4 * 225 * Fr.-HS
Lindale, Texas (Lindale)
H.S. Coach: Greg Owens
A four-year letterwinner and three-year starter at linebacker and defensive end ... an honorable mention all-state selection, a first-team All-East Texas choice and the District Defensive MVP as a senior ... posted 80 tackles, 33 TFLs and 16 sacks that year ... earned honorable mention all-state honors and a first-team All-East Texas and all-district selection as a junior ... helped lead the team to a 10-2 record and a spot in the Texas 3A Division I state quarterfinals that year ... recorded 13 sacks for a defense that allowed 278 yards per game, recovered 22 fumbles and intercepted 19 passes in 2000 ... played basketball as a sophomore and junior (power forward) ... named the District Newcomer of the Year as a sophomore and an all-district selection as a junior in that sport ... also a member of the track & field team ... born 2/19/84 in Monterrey, Calif. ... moved to Texas when he was four years old ... volunteers in the community, reading to elementary school children ... enjoys playing video games and hanging out with his friends in his free time.
Rodrique Wright (ROD-rick)
Defensive Lineman 6-5 * 320 * Fr.-HS
Houston, Texas (Alief Hastings)
H.S. Coach: Bobby Stuart
A three-year letterwinner and two-year starter at defensive tackle ... recorded 196 tackles, 15 sacks, three fumble recoveries and three blocked PATs the final two years of his career ... earned first-team All-America honors from USA Today as a senior ... also a Parade All-American ... rated among the nation's top 10 defensive line prospects by Student Sports ... a first-team all-state, All-Greater Houston and all-district selection as a senior ... a finalist for the Greater Houston Touchdown Club Player of the Year award that year ... posted 104 tackles, six sacks, three fumble recoveries and two blocked PATs in 2001 ... helped lead a defense that posted three shutouts in 2001 ... played in the 2002 U.S. Army All-American Game ... a first-team all-district selection as a junior after registering 92 tackles, nine sacks and a blocked PAT ... saw limited action as a sophomore ... also threw the shot put for four years ... born 7/31/84 in Houston ... nickname is "Rod" ... uncle, Elmo, played wide receiver at the University of Houston (1968-70) and is the school record holder for career receiving yards (3,347) and TD receptions (34) ... he was a first-round draft pick of the Kansas City Chiefs (No. 16 overall) in the 1971 NFL Draft and played until '74 ... also a cousin of former Longhorns standout DT/DE Cedric Woodard (1996-99), who is now a member of the Seattle Seahawks ... considers himself a movie buff ... also lists bowling and hanging out with friends among his hobbies.
Selvin Young
Running Back * 6-0 * 195 * Fr.-HS
Houston, Texas (Jersey Village)
H.S. Coach: David Snokhous
A three-year starter at running back ... also returned kicks and saw limited action at cornerback against passing teams ... a third-team all-state and first-team All-Greater Houston and all-district selection as a senior ... named the team's Most Valuable Player after rushing for 1,417 yards and 17 TDs ... earned first-team All-Greater Houston and second-team all-district honors as a junior ... rushed for 960 yards (on 203 carries) and 12 TDs in only seven games ... missed three games due to injury ... a first-team All-Greater Houston and all-district choice as a sophomore ... ran for 2,204 yards (on 308 carries) and 24 TDs in his first season as a starter that year ... second in the Houston area in rushing yards in 1999 ... rushed for 270 yards and scored three TDs in his first varsity game ... also played basketball and ran track for two years ... born 10/1/83 in Houston ... nickname, "Stoney," has been in the family for generations ... a two-year honor roll student ... very active in community service efforts in the Houston area ... helps clean parks, assists with food drives and helped people recover from the floods that struck the city in spring 2001 ... lists working out and hanging out with friends as hobbies.
Vincent Young
Quarterback * 6-5 * 200 * Fr.-HS
Houston, Texas (Madison)
H.S. Coach: Ray Seals
A three-year starter at quarterback who accounted for 7,624 yards from scrimmage during his career ... tabbed Parade's and Student Sports' National Player of the Year after accounting for 3,819 yards and 59 TDs as a senior ... also named the 2001 Texas 5A Offensive Player of the Year ... listed as The Sporting News' top high school prospect ...helped lead team to a 14-1 record, 50.3 points per game and a berth in the Texas 5A Division II state semifinals ... completed 131-of-224 passes for 2,545 yards and 35 TDs (only four INTs) as a senior ... also rushed for 1,274 yards (on 116 carries) and 24 TDs that year ... completed 18-of-30 passes for 400 yards and five TDs and rushed for 92 yards (on 18 carries) and a TD against Austin Westlake in the 2001 state semifinals ... named the District Offensive Player of the Year as a junior ... connected on 78-of-135 passes for 1,309 yards and 16 TDs ... added 760 yards and 14 TDs on the ground ... offense averaged nearly 49 points per game that year ... completed 62 passes for 1,006 yards and 10 TDs as a sophomore ... also netted 730 rushing yards ... a four-year letterwinner (20+ ppg career average) and two-time all-district performer in basketball (guard/forward) ... a three-year letterwinner in track, who was a member of two District Champion 400-meter relay squads ... also played the outfield and pitched for the baseball team for two years ... born 5/18/83 in Houston ... active in community service projects through his church ... also speaks to local elementary school children and at youth football banquets ... likes to play video games and hang out with friends in his spare time.
