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FEBRUARY SIGNEES
Joseph Ossai
(oh-SIGH)
LINEBACKER
6-4 • 217 • Fr.-HS
Conroe, Texas (Oak Ridge)
HS Coach: Dereck Rush
A two-time all-district and academic all-district honoree … named a finalist for Defensive Player of the Year by the Touchdown Club of Houston in 2017 … chosen first-team All-Greater Houston by the Houston Chronicle … selected first-team All-District 12-6A and Academic All-District … named first-team "Tops in Texas," and chosen to the 2017 Super Team by Dave Campbell's Texas Football … rated No. 140 nationally (No. 15 DE) and No. 14 overall in Texas by ESPN … ranked No. 191 nationally (No. 12 WDE) and No. 18 overall in Texas by 247Sports … rated the No. 14 weakside defensive end nationally and No. 31 overall in Texas by Rivals … ranked No. 15 on the Houston Top 100 by the Houston Chronicle … rated No. 25 in the Fab 55 by the Austin American-Statesman … registered 58 tackles, eight sacks, 15 tackles for loss and three forced fumbles as a senior … part of a defense that allowed 25.7 points per game, including just 9.8 points per game during the first six contests … helped Oak Ridge to a 6-4 overall record, including a 3-3 district mark, and an appearance in the 6A Division I bi-district playoffs in 2017 … tabbed first-team All-District 12-6A and Academic All-District in 2016 … recorded 46 tackles, 8.5 sacks, 10 tackles for loss, three forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries, including one for a touchdown as a junior … part of a defense that allowed 23.8 points per game … played safety as a freshman at Conroe High School … transferred to Oak Ridge prior to his sophomore year … competed in soccer and track in his youth … first saw the game of football at age 10 on television after arriving to the United States from Nigeria.
Christian Jones
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN
6-5 • 280 • Fr.-HS
Cypress, Texas (Cypress Woods)
HS Coach: Trent Faith
An all-district and academic all-district honoree … was a team captain his senior season … two-way player on both the offensive and defensive lines in high school … played primarily offensive line as a senior … ranked No. 136 in the state of Texas by ESPN … ranked as the No. 44 OT and No. 76 player in the state of Texas by 247Sports … selected first-team All-District 17-6A as an offensive lineman in 2017 … named Academic All-District … ranked in the Houston Top 100 area recruits by the Houston Chronicle … part of an offense that rushed for 2,129 yards for an average of 236.6 yards per game and 4.6 yards per carry as a senior … the offense featured six different players who rushed for at least 200 yards … earned Academic All-District 17-6A honors in 2016 … recorded 17 tackles at defensive end as a junior, including a season high of five against Jersey Village … did not begin playing football until his junior year in high school … played soccer during his youth and in his first two years of high school … volunteered to help victims during and after Hurricane Harvey.
Keaontay Ingram
(kee-AHN-tay)
RUNNING BACK
6-1 • 187 • Fr.-HS
Carthage, Texas (Carthage)
HS Coach: Scott Surratt
An All-America, all-state and two-time all-district honoree … played in the 2018 Under Armour All-America Game … one of three finalists for the Mr. Texas Football High School Player of the Year Award … set the Carthage school record with 76 career rushing touchdowns … one of three Carthage backs to rush for over 5,000 career yards, and one of two to have back-to-back 2,000-yard seasons … named first-team "Tops in Texas," and chosen to the 2017 Super Team by Dave Campbell's Texas Football … rated No. 110 nationally (No. 7 RB) and No. 15 overall in Texas by ESPN … ranked No. 198 nationally (No. 7 RB) and No. 22 overall in Texas by 247Sports … rated No. 218 nationally (No. 7 RB) and No. 23 overall in Texas by Rivals … listed No. 13 in the Austin American-Statesman's Fab 55 … named first team All-USA Texas by USA Today … named second-team All-State by the Associated Press … rushed for 2,327 yards (145.4 ypg) and 37 touchdowns on 238 attempts (9.8 ypc) … added 284 yards and two touchdowns receiving … part of an offense that averaged 46.6 points per game with a high of 64 and low of 35 … scored between 41-50 points in 14-of-16 games … helped Carthage to a 16-0 overall record, including a 6-0 district mark, a district title, and a 49-21 win over Kennedale in the 4A Division I state title game in 2017… selected Offensive Player of the Year by the East Texas Football Super Team … named East Texas High School Football Preseason Dream Team and Offensive MVP … tabbed first-team 4A All-State and 4A co-Offensive Player of the Year by the Texas Sports Writers Association, and second-team by the Associated Press in 2016 … selected first-team All-District 9-4A Division I … chosen Offensive MVP of the All-East Texas team by the Longview News-Journal … rushed for 2,244 yards (146.1 ypg) and 32 touchdowns on 320 carries (7.0 ypc), while catching 47 passes for 492 yards (10.5 ypr) and four touchdowns … part of an offense that averaged 33.9 points per game and 156.3 rushing yards per game … helped Carthage to a 13-2 overall record, including a 4-2 district mark, and the 4A Division I state title in 2016, while being named Offensive MVP of the championship game … chosen second-team All-District 9-4A Division I in 2015 … rushed for 637 yards and seven touchdowns on 74 carries (8.6 ypc), and caught 14 passes for 189 yards and two touchdowns as a sophomore … part of an offense that averaged 34.2 points per game, including back-to-back 50-point performances during the playoffs … helped Carthage to an 11-4 overall record, including a 4-1 district mark, a share of the district title, and an appearance in the 4A Division I state semifinals in 2015.
Joshua Moore
ATHLETE
6-1 • 171 • Fr.-HS
Yoakum, Texas (Yoakum)
HS Coach: Bo Robinson
An All-America and three-time all-district selection … played in the 2018 Under Armour All-America Game … participated in Nike's The Opening … recorded over 1,000 yards both rushing and receiving during his career … named first-team All-District 14-3A in 2017 … named second-team "Tops in Texas" by Dave Campbell's Texas Football… rated No. 12 in the Fab 55 by the Austin American-Statesman … rated No. 45 nationally (No. 5 ATH) and No. 5 overall in Texas by ESPN … ranked No. 147 nationally (No. 22 WR) and No. 14 overall in Texas by 247Sports … rated No. 150 nationally (No. 26 WR) and No. 14 overall in Texas by Rivals … registered 492 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns on 36 carries (13.7 ypc), while catching 28 passes for 431 yards (15.4 ypr) and seven touchdowns as a senior … also completed four passes for 130 yards and two touchdowns … part of an offense that averaged 40.3 points per game … helped Yoakum to a 13-2 overall record, including a 6-0 district mark with a district title, and an appearance in the 3A state semifinals in 2017 … tabbed first-team All-District 14-3A in 2016 … pulled in 25 receptions for 516 yards (20.6 ypr) and eight touchdowns, while rushing 35 times for 323 yards (9.2 ypc) and four touchdowns and throwing one touchdown pass as a junior … helped Yoakum to an 11-5 overall record, including a 4-2 district mark, with an appearance in the 3A Division 1 state title game in 2016 … selected first-team All-District 15-4A as a cornerback and second-team as a wide receiver in 2015 … totaled 368 receiving yards with four touchdown receptions, 203 rushing yards with one rushing touchdown and 196 passing yards with one passing touchdown as a sophomore … spent limited time on defense and as a kick/punt retuner during his high school career … also played basketball at Yoakum.
Moro Ojomo
(OH-juh-mo)
DEFENSIVE LINE
6-3 • 260 • Fr.-HS
Katy, Texas (Katy)
HS Coach: Gary Joseph
A two-time all-district player who is just 16 years old … ranked No. 43 in Texas (No. 24 DT) by ESPN … ranked No. 70 in Texas (No. 41 DT) by Rivals … ranked No. 298 nationally (No. 25 DT) and No. 36 in Texas by 247Sports … ranked No. 50 on the Austin American Statesman's Fab 55 … ranked No. 29 in the Houston Chronicle's Top 100 … a finalist for Defensive Player of the Year by the Touchdown Club of Houston … named Defensive Most Valuable Player of District 19-6A in 2017 … was a unanimous selection for first team All-District 19-6A … helped Katy to a 12-1 record overall, including a 7-0 mark in the district … led team to appearance in the 6A state semifinals, a loss to Lake Travis … part of a defense that allowed just 7.7 points per game with four shutouts … led a defensive unit which compiled 34 sacks and 93 tackles for loss … had eight sacks, 15 tackles for loss, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries … named second team All-District 19-6A at defensive line in 2016 as a junior … helped Katy to a 10-3 overall record and a 7-0 mark in District 19-6A during his first varsity season … lost in the third round of the playoffs to North Shore … had three sacks and four tackles for loss as a junior … was born in Nigeria before moving to California when he was seven years old … moved to Texas when he was in the seventh grade.
Keondre Coburn
(kee-AHN-dray)
DEFENSIVE Line
6-3 • 334 • Fr.-HS
Houston, Texas (Westfield)
HS Coach: Matt Meekins
An All-America and three-time all-district honoree … played in the 2018 Under Armour All-America Game … earned Defensive Player of the Year honors from the Touchdown Club of Houston in 2017 … named District 16-6A Defensive MVP and first-team all-district … named first-team "Tops in Texas," and chosen to the 2017 Super Team by Dave Campbell's Texas Football … listed No. 9 in the Austin American-Statesman's Fab 55 and No. 10 in the Houston Chronicle's Top 100 … rated No. 47 nationally (No. 2 DT) and No. 6 overall in Texas by ESPN … ranked No. 167 nationally (No. 12 DT) and No. 16 overall in Texas by Rivals … rated No. 194 nationally (No. 19 DT) and No. 20 overall in Texas by 247Sports … named honorable mention All-State in 2017 … recorded 56 tackles, including 20 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, four pressures and two passes batted down as a senior … part of a defense that allowed just 101 points (8.4 ppg) all season, including a five-game stretch with a total of nine points allowed that included three shutouts … helped Westfield to an 11-1 overall record, including a 7-1 district mark, a district title and an appearance in the 6A Division II regional playoffs in 2017 … named to the Touchdown Club of Houston's 2017 Preseason Team … tabbed honorable mention 6A All-State by the Texas Sports Writers Association in 2016 … selected first-team All-District 16-6A … chosen first-team All-Greater Houston by the Houston Chronicle … part of a defense that allowed 13.2 points per game, and just 7.5 points per game over its last 11 … helped Westfield to a 10-4 overall record, including a 7-0 district mark, a district title, and an appearance in 6A Division II state quarterfinals in 2016 … unanimously chosen Defensive Newcomer of the Year in District 16-5A in 2015 … collected 26 tackles, two tackles for loss, one sack and five pressures as a sophomore … part of a defense that allowed just 16.5 points per game … helped Westfield to a 10-2 overall record, including a 6-1 district mark, a share of the district title, and an appearance in the 6A Division II area playoffs in 2015 … transferred to Westfield after playing his freshman season at Oak Ridge.
Daniel Carson
DEFENSIVE LINE
6-5 • 260 • Fr.-HS
Independence, Mo. (Chrisman)
HS Coach: Matthew Perry
A two-time all-state selection … tabbed first-team Class 5 All-State by the Missouri Media and second team by the Missouri Football Coaches Association in 2017 … named second-team All-USA Missouri by USA Today … selected All-District 7 Class 5 by the MFCA … also chosen conference Defensive Player of the Year and first-team all-conference by the conference coaches … ranked No. 649 nationally (No. 23 SDE) and No. 8 overall in Missouri by 247Sports … rated No. 25 SDE nationally and No. 8 overall in Missouri by Rivals … rated No. 35 DT nationally and No. 8 overall in Missouri by ESPN … recorded 73 tackles, including 17 tackles for loss and six sacks, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, both of which he returned for touchdowns, and one blocked field goal as a senior … posted at least three tackles for loss in four games … part of a defense that allowed just 17.2 points per game … helped Chrisman to a 7-4 overall record, including a 3-2 district mark, and an appearance in the third round of the Class 5 playoffs in 2017 … chosen first-team Class 5 All-State by both the Missouri Media and the Missouri Football Coaches Association in 2016 … selected All-District 7 Class 5 … collected 56 tackles, including 11 tackles for loss and 13 sacks, along with two forced fumbles and two recovered fumbles as a junior … part of a defense that allowed just 16.6 points per game … helped Chrisman to an 8-2 overall record, including a 4-1 district mark, and an appearance in the second round of the Class 5 playoffs … notched 33 tackles, including nine tackles for loss and two sacks, with one forced fumble as a sophomore … also played basketball at Chrisman.
Mike Williams
ATHLETE
6-2 • 250 • Fr.-HS
Baton Rouge, La. (Dunham School)
HS Coach: Neil Weiner
A two-time all-state selection … played quarterback, defensive end and linebacker at Dunham … honored as a finalist for the 2017 Warrick Dunn Award, honoring the Louisiana high school player of the year by WAFB-TV … chosen honorable mention 2A All-State by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association in 2017 … named District 7-2A Offensive MVP and first-team all-district … passed for 1,565 yards and 17 touchdowns with a 60-percent completion percentage, while rushing for 849 yards and 13 touchdowns, to go along with six sacks in limited time on defense as a senior … part of an offense that recorded three 50-point games … helped Dunham to a 7-2 overall record, including a 5-0 district mark and district title (its first in 25 years), and an apperance in the 2A Division III quarterfinals in 2017 … tabbed honorable mention 2A All-State by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association in 2016 … selected first-team All-District 6-2A as a quarterback … passed for 1,835 yards with 24 touchdowns and rushed for 636 yards and 12 touchdowns as a junior … led an offense that averaged 45.3 points per game … helped Dunham to a 9-2 overall record, including a 6-1 district mark, and an appearance in the 2A Division III playoffs in 2016 … named second-team All-District 6-2A as a quarterback in 2015 … helped Dunham to a 7-4 overall record, including a 4-3 district mark, and an appearance in the 2A Division III playoffs in 2015 … played his freshman season at Redemptorist High School prior to it closing.
DECEMBER SIGNEES
Reese Moore
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN
6-6 • 260 • Fr.-HS
Seminole, Texas (Seminole)
HS Coach: Kent Jackson
A December signee who was an all-state and two-time all-district honoree … named second-team Academic All-State as a senior … ranked No. 236 nationally (No. 17 OT) and No. 31 player in Texas by ESPN … ranked No. 300 nationally (No. 21 OT) and No. 38 player in the state of Texas by 247Sports … the No. 55 player in Texas (No. 33 OT) according to Rivals … listed No. 44 on the Austin American-Statesman Fab 55 … named second-team All-State by the Associated Press … selected District 2-4A II Offensive Lineman of the Year and first-team all-district in 2017 … chosen to the 2017 Super Team by Dave Campbell's Texas Football … part of an offense that averaged 247.1 rushing yards per game and scored 43 rushing touchdowns as a senior … helped the offense average 37.4 points per game … helped Seminole to an 11-2 overall record, including a 6-0 district mark and a district title, and an appearance in the 4A Division II regional playoffs in 2017 … totaled 14 catches for 372 yards and five touchdowns, playing tight end … also had 11 tackles, two sacks, two quarterback hurries and two pass breakups on defense … tabbed third-team 4A All-State as a tight end and honorable mention as a punter by the Texas Sports Writers Association in 2016 … named District 2-4A Division II first-team honors and was the Odessa American's All-Permian Basin tight end … helped Seminole to a 9-4 record and a 3-3 mark in the district, including a trip to the regional semifinals, the deepest advancement in program history … named honorable mention All-State as a punter by the Texas Sports Writers Association as a sophomore in 2015 … also an all-state basketball player … helped Seminole to four playoff wins before losing in the Class 4A regional final in 2016-17 as a junior … also advanced to the area meet in the discus throw for the track and field team.
D'Shawn Jamison
DEFENSIVE BACK
5-10 • 174 • Fr.-HS
Houston, Texas (Lamar)
HS Coach: Tom Nolen
A December signee who was an All-America and two-time all-district honoree … selected to play in the 2018 Under Armour All-America Game … participated in Nike's The Opening … ranked No. 95 nationally (No. 13 CB) and No. 13 player in Texas by ESPN … ranked No. 103 nationally (No. 11 CB) and No. 9 in the state of Texas by 247Sports … rated No. 205 nationally (No. 22 CB) and No. 19 in the state of Texas by Rivals … listed No. 12 on the Austin American-Statesman Fab 55 … ranked No. 12 on the Houston Chronicle's Top 100 … named honorable mention All-State by the Associated Press in 2017 … chosen first-team All-District 18-6A … named first team All-Greater Houston by the Houston Chronicle … named second-team "Tops in Texas," and chosen to the 2017 Super Team by Dave Campbell's Texas Football … named to the Touchdown Club of Houston's 2017 Preseason Team … helped Lamar to a 9-2 record overall and a 6-0 record in District 18-6A … posted 30 tackles and 4.5 tackles for loss as a senior … totaled five interceptions and eight pass breakups to go along with a forced fumble during his last two seasons … registered seven touchdowns as a senior; four kick returns and one each of interception return, rushing and punt return … part of a defense that registered three shutouts and allowed seven points or less five times throughout the season … chosen second-team All-District 18-6A as a junior … helped Lamar to an 11-2 record overall and 6-0 in District 18-6A … lost to Atascocita in the Regional playoffs … part of a defense that allowed seven or fewer points six times, with two shutouts … named honorable mention All-District 20-6A as a sophomore … helped Lamar to an 11-2 record as a sophomore … finished 7-0 in District 20-6A … part of a defense that allowed just 9.8 points per game with three shutouts.
Al'Vonte Woodard
(al-VON-tay)
WIDE RECEIVER
6-1 • 193 • Fr.-HS
Houston, Texas (Lamar)
HS Coach: Tom Nolen
A December signee who was an All-America, all-state and three-time all-district honoree … played in the 2018 Under Armour All-America Game … participated in Nike's The Opening … ranked No. 92 nationally (No. 17 WR) and No. 8 in Texas by Rivals … rated 89th nationally (No. 15 WR) and No. 11 in Texas by ESPN … ranked No. 197 nationally (No. 30 WR) and No. 21 in Texas by 247Sports … ranked No. 8 in the Houston Chronicle's Top 100 … listed No. 15 on the Austin American-Statesman's Fab 55 … totaled 95 catches for 2,040 yards and 27 touchdowns in his career … tabbed first-team All-District 18-6A in 2017 … chosen to the 2017 Super Team by Dave Campbell's Texas Football … helped Lamar to a 9-2 record, winning nine straight en route to a district championship … had 30 catches for 628 yards and seven touchdowns … was named honorable mention 6A All-State by the Texas Sports Writers Association in 2016 … chosen MVP of District 18-6A … selected first-team All-Greater Houston by the Houston Chronicle … totaled 42 catches for 909 yards and 15 touchdowns … registered 23 catches for 503 yards and five touchdowns as a sophomore … named District 20-6A Newcomer of the Year and first-team All-District 20-6A.
Casey Thompson
QUARTERBACK
6-1 • 189 • Fr.-HS
Newcastle, Okla. (Newcastle)
HS Coach: Jeff Brickman
An early enrollee who signed with Texas in December and began classes in January … an all-state honoree who was invited to participate in the 2018 International Bowl with USA Football … ranked No. 221 nationally (No. 11 dual QB) and No. 5 in Oklahoma by ESPN … ranked No. 438 nationally (No. 15 dual QB) and No. 8 in Oklahoma by 247Sports … rated as the No. 5 player in the state of Oklahoma (No. 14 dual QB) by Rivals … listed No. 8 on The Oklahoman's Super 30 … began his career at Southmoore High School before playing his final year at Newcastle … accumulated 12,840 total yards and 154 total touchdowns during his career … passed for 9,829 yards and 107 touchdowns with only 26 interceptions, while rushing for 3,011 yards and 47 touchdowns on 511 carries … completed 222 passes on 383 attempts for 3,249 yards and 37 touchdowns with nine interceptions, while rushing for 861 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior … guided an offense that averaged 36.9 points per game, despite a 3-7 record … named honorable mention all-state as a junior at Southmoore … scored 49 points or more four times, including 70 points in a loss at Elk City … posted 187 completions on 301 attempts for 2,730 yards and 28 touchdowns with just five interceptions, while rushing for 586 yards and 14 touchdowns on 124 attempts … led the Southmoore SaberCats offense to 37.2 points per game … registered 167 completions on 271 attempts for 2,670 yards and 32 touchdowns with only four interceptions, while rushing for 1,011 yards and 20 touchdowns on 136 carries as a sophomore … helped Southmoore to a 9-2 record and 43.5 points per game … passed for 1,180 yards and 10 touchdowns, while rushing for 553 yards and five touchdowns as a freshman … the son of Kori and Charles Thompson, a former Oklahoma quarterback … younger brother of former Sooners receiver Kendal Thompson.
Cameron Dicker
KICKER
6-0 • 185 • Fr.-HS
Austin, Texas (Lake Travis)
HS Coach: Hank Carter
A December signee who was a two-time all-state selection and served as Lake Travis' primary kicker for his last three seasons … accumulated 331 career points, making 34-of-43 FG attempts and 229-of-232 PATs … also handled kickoff duties with 137 touchbacks on 329 attempts and the team's punting duties as a junior and senior … chosen to the 2017 Super Team by Dave Campbell's Texas Football … rated the No. 4 kicker nationally and No. 230 overall in Texas by 247Sports … ranked the No. 16 kicker nationally and No. 162 overall in Texas by ESPN … named honorable mention All-State by the Associated Press in 2017 …converted 15-of-19 FG attempts as a senior with a long of 53 yards, along with 67-of-69 PATs for 112 points as a senior … has notched 55 touchbacks on 106 kickoffs and averaged 39.5 yards per punt on 31 attempts … scored in double figures in five games … helped Lake Travis to a 13-3 overall record, including a 5-1 district mark, and an appearance in the 6A Division I state title game in 2017… tabbed 2017 first-team Preseason All-America by MaxPreps … tabbed first-team 6A All-State by the Texas Sports Writers Association and honorable mention by the Associated Press in 2016 … a unanimous first-team All-District 25-6A selection … named second-team All-CenTex by the Austin American-Statesman … scored 121 points as a junior on 10-of-14 FGs, including a long of 46, and 91-of-92 PATs … registered 45 touchbacks on 121 kickoffs … helped Lake Travis to the 6A Division I state title with a 15-1 overall record, a 6-0 district mark and ending the season on a 15-game winning streak in 2016 … selected first-team 6A All-State by the Associated Press and second-team by the Texas Sports Writers Association in 2015 … named to the All-CenTex Team by the Austin American-Statesman … converted 7-of-8 FGs with a long of 44 and 46-of-46 PATs to go along with 22 touchbacks on kickoffs as a sophomore … helped Lake Travis to a 15-1 overall record, including a district title with an 8-0 mark, and an appearance in the 6A Division II state championship game in 2015.
Malcolm Epps
TIGHT END
6-7 • 225 • Fr.-HS
Houston, Texas (Dekaney)
HS Coach: Anthony Williams
An All-America and three-time all-district honoree who signed with the Longhorns in December … played in the 2018 Under Armour All-America Game … recorded 58 receptions for 999 yards (17.2 ypc) and 12 touchdowns during three seasons on varsity … selected first-team All-District 16-6A in 2017 … named to the Chronicle's All-Greater Houston second team as a senior … chosen to the 2017 Super Team by Dave Campbell's Texas Football … listed No. 18 in the Austin American-Statesman's Fab 55 … ranked No. 13 by the Houston Chronicle … rated No. 147 nationally (No. 4 TE) and No. 22 overall in Texas by ESPN … ranked the No. 13 TE nationally and No. 26 overall in Texas by Rivals … rated No. 227 nationally (No. 10 TE) and No. 29 overall in Texas by 247Sports … caught 27 passes for 506 yards (18.7 ypc) and seven touchdowns as a senior … also made 11 tackles on defense with five sacks, one forced fumble and one recovered fumble … helped Dekaney to a 6-4 overall record, including a 4-3 district mark, and an appearance in the 6A Division II bi-district playoffs in 2017 … named to the Touchdown Club of Houston's 2017 Preseason Team … chosen second-team All-District 16-6A in 2016 … honored as an Academic All-District selection … caught 10 passes for 129 yards and had one rushing TD as a junior … helped Dekaney to a 5-5 regular season, including a 5-2 district mark, en route to an appearance in the 6A Division II bi-district playoffs in 2016 … selected Offensive Newcomer of the Year in District 15-6A in 2015 … pulled in 21 receptions for 364 yards and five TDs as a sophomore … also played basketball at Dekaney.
Ryan Bujcevski
(boo-CHEV-ski)
PUNTER
6-0 • 180 • Fr.-HS
Sydney, Australia (Marist Catholic College Penshurst)
Enrolled at Texas and began classes in January … previously played Australian rules football until 17 years old then moved to Melbourne, Australia, to train in American football … rated as the No. 1 punter in the 2018 class by 247Sports … ranked as the No. 19 punter by ESPN … cousin of former Texas punter Michael Dickson, who trained at the same academy before coming to Austin prior to the 2015 season … plans on studying business at Texas … father is Kire Bujcevski and mother is Suze Bujcevski … has two siblings, older sister Monika and younger sister Amy ... graduated from Marist Catholic College Penshurst High School … born in Sydney, Australia.
Rafiti Ghirmai
(GER-meye)
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN
6-4 • 294 • Fr.-HS
Frisco, Texas (Wakeland)
HS Coach: Marty Secord
A December signee who was a two-time all-district honoree on the offensive line and also played at defensive end in high school … selected first-team All-District 13-5A in 2017 … named first-team "Tops in Texas," and chosen to the 2017 Super Team by Dave Campbell's Texas Football … rated No. 210 nationally (No. 15 OT) and No. 28 overall in Texas by ESPN … ranked No. 364 nationally (No. 26 OT) and No. 56 overall in Texas by 247Sports … rated the No. 42 OT nationally and No. 64 overall in Texas by Rivals … listed No. 39 in the Austin American-Statesman's Fab 55 … ranked the No. 12 prospect in the Dallas area by the Dallas Morning News … part of an offense that averaged 38.9 points per game, 177.7 rushing yards per game and 259.5 passing yards per game as a senior … helped the offense score over 40 points five times, including two games with 60 or more … helped Wakeland to a 7-4 overall record, including a 4-3 district mark, and an appearance in the 5A Division I bi-district playoffs in 2017 … chosen second-team All-District 13-5A in 2016 … part of a line that helped pave the way for a 3,000-yard passer and a 1,000-yard rusher as a junior … helped the offense average 36.3 points per game, 170.4 rushing yards per game, 240.2 passing yards per game … part of an offense that produced four games of at least 50 points, including one with a season-high of 77 … helped Wakeland to an 8-5 overall record, including a 4-3 district mark, and an appearance in the 5A Division I regional playoffs in 2016 … helped Wakeland to an 8-3 overall record, including a 7-1 district mark and a share of the district title, with an appearance in the 5A Division I bi-district playoffs in 2015.
Brennan Eagles
WIDE RECEIVER
6-4 • 214 • Fr.-HS
Houston, Texas (Alief Taylor)
HS Coach: Brian Randle
An early enrollee who signed in December and began classes at UT in January … an All-America and all-state honoree … played in the 2018 U.S. Army All-American Bowl … participated in Nike's The Opening … named first-team "Tops in Texas," and chosen to the 2017 Super Team by Dave Campbell's Texas Football … listed No. 8 in the Austin American-Statesman's Fab 55 … ranked No. 3 in the Houston area by the Houston Chronicle … ranked No. 44 nationally (No. 10 WR) and No. 3 overall in Texas by Rivals … rated No. 77 nationally (No. 11 WR) and No. 6 overall in Texas by 247Sports … rated No. 128 nationally (No. 17 WR) and No. 18 overall in Texas by ESPN … missed a significant portion of his senior season due to injury … caught 15 passes for 230 yards and four TDs as a senior … part of an offense that averaged 28.8 points per game in the games he played … named to the 2017 All-USA Preseason Team by USA Today … named to the Touchdown Club of Houston's 2017 Preseason Team … tabbed honorable mention 6A All-State by the Associated Press and Texas Sports Writers Association in 2016 … chosen unanimous first-team All-District 23-6A … pulled in 55 receptions for 1,069 yards and 15 TDs as a junior … part of an offense that averaged 39.1 points per game, including five games of 40 or more points and two over 60 points … helped Taylor to a 9-2 overall record, including a 5-1 district mark, and an appearance in the 6A Division I bi-district playoffs in 2016 … part of an offense that averaged 30.6 points per game, including four games of 40 or more points, as a sophomore … helped Taylor to an 8-3 record, including a 7-1 district mark, and an appearance in the 6A Division I bi-district playoffs in 2015 … son of Kimberly Eagles … also competed in the 100m, 200m, high jump and long jump in track in high school … born in Baton Rouge, La.
Caden Sterns
DEFENSIVE BACK
6-1 • 192 • Fr.-HS
Cibolo, Texas (Steele)
HS Coach: David Saenz
An early enrollee who signed in December and began classes at UT in January … an All-America, all-state and a two-time all-district honoree … played in the 2018 U.S. Army All-American Bowl earning Defensive MVP honors … participated in Nike's The Opening … ranked No. 32 nationally (No. 2 S) and No. 3 in Texas by 247Sports … rated No. 24 nationally (No. 2 S) and No. 1 in Texas by Rivals … ranked No. 39 nationally (No. 3 S) and No. 3 in Texas by ESPN … listed No. 2 on the Austin American-Statesman's Fab 55 … totaled 235 career tackles with 11 interceptions, three fumble recoveries and a forced fumble … named first-team All-State by the Associated Press in 2017 … chosen unanimous first-team All-District 27-6A … named first-team "Tops in Texas," and chosen to the 2017 Super Team by Dave Campbell's Texas Football … registered 90 tackles with 37 solo stops … helped Steele to the district finals by winning eight of nine after a 1-4 start … had four interceptions, six pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and a forced fumble on defense … also had 15 receptions for 215 yards and two touchdowns … totaled 262 kick return yards with a touchdown and 86 punt return yards with a touchdown … part of a defense that held opponents to just 15.1 ppg in their nine wins … named to the 2017 All-USA Preseason Team by USA Today … tabbed first-team 6A All-State by the Associated Press and honorable mention by the Texas Sports Writers Association in 2016 … named first-team All-District 27-6A … helped Steele to a 14-2 record, a district championship and a state championship game appearance … posted 82 tackles, three interceptions, two INT returns for touchdowns and six pass breakups as a junior … also had 17 receptions for 302 yards and five scores … totaled 203 punt return yards with a touchdown … helped Steele to a 14-1 record and a 6-0 district mark as a sophomore, before losing to Katy in the state semifinals … registered 57 tackles and three interceptions in 2015 … totaled three touchdowns; one interceptions, one receiving and one punt return … son of Brandi Biddy … siblings are Jordan, Josh, Jamison, Jerreth, James and Britanya Sterns … brother Jordan played football at Oklahoma State and is a current member of the Kansas City Chiefs … was born in Dallas, Texas.
DeMarvion Overshown
(deh-MAR-vee-on)
DEFENSIVE BACK
6-3 • 195 • Fr.-HS
Arp, Texas (Arp)
HS Coach: Dale Irwin
A December signee who was an All-America, all-state and two-time all-district honoree … played in the 2018 Under Armour All-America Game … ranked No. 52 nationally (No. 6 S) and No. 5 in Texas by 247Sports … ranked No. 33 nationally (No. 2 S) and No. 2 in Texas by ESPN … rated No. 144 nationally (No. 12 S) and No. 13 in Texas by Rivals …ranked No. 3 on the Austin American-Statesman Fab 55 … named first-team All-State by the Associated Press in 2017 … tabbed Defensive MVP of District 9-3A II and first-team all-district as a senior … named first-team "Tops in Texas," and chosen to the 2017 Super Team as a linebacker by Dave Campbell's Texas Football … totaled 142 tackles, 14 tackles for loss and five sacks … also registered five interceptions, forced four fumbles, recovered two fumbles and had 13 pass breakups … tabbed first-team 3A All-State by the Texas Sports Writers Association in 2016 … helped Arp to a 12-3 record as a junior and a 5-1 district mark … led the Tigers to an appearance in the state semifinals against Boling.
B.J. Foster
DEFENSIVE BACK
6-1 • 192 • Fr.-HS
Angleton, Texas (Angleton)
HS Coach: Ryan Roark
An early enrollee who signed with the Longhorns in December and began classes in January … an All-America and two-time all-state honoree … played in the 2018 Under Armour All-America Game … participated in Nike's The Opening … a two-way player at running back and defensive back who primarily played offense at Angleton … named first-team "Tops in Texas," and chosen to the 2017 Super Team by Dave Campbell's Texas Football … ranked No. 12 nationally (No. 1 safety) and No. 1 overall in Texas by ESPN … ranked No. 37 nationally (No. 3 safety) and No. 4 overall in Texas by 247Sports … rated No. 57 nationally (No. 6 safety) and No. 6 overall in Texas by Rivals … ranked No. 1 in the Austin American-Statesman's Fab 55 … also ranked No. 1 on the Houston Chronicle's Top 100 … missed four of the team's 14 games due to injury as a senior … totaled 100 carries for 952 yards (9.5 ypc) and 18 touchdowns, while catching 24 passes for 520 yards (21.7 ypr) and three touchdowns for 1,472 total yards and 21 touchdowns … recorded five 100-yard rushing games and six multi-touchdown games … part of an offense that averaged 48.9 points per game, including six games of 60 or more points with a season high of 79 … helped Angleton to a 13-1 overall record, including a 6-0 district mark, a district championship, and an appearance in the 5A Division I semifinals in 2017 … tabbed 2017 second-team Preseason All-America by MaxPreps … named to the Touchdown Club of Houston's 2017 Preseason Team … named 2016 First Team All-USA Texas … played in only six games as a junior due to injury … recorded 573 rushing yards and seven touchdowns on 56 carries (10.2 ypc), with nine receptions for 93 yards and two touchdowns as a junior … helped Angleton to a 9-3 overall record, including a 5-1 district mark, and an appearance in the 5A Division I area playoffs in 2016 … selected honorable mention 5A All-State by the Texas Sports Writers Association in 2015 … tabbed District 24-5A Utility Player of the Year, while earning first-team all-district honors as both a running back and safety … rushed for 1,032 yards and 16 touchdowns on 103 carries (10.0 ypc), caught 11 passes for 220 yards and two touchdowns, and pulled in two interceptions as a sophomore … helped Angleton to an 8-6 overall record, including a 3-2 district mark, and an appearance in the 5A Division II quarterfinals in 2015 … son of Yolanda Royston and Billy Foster … has one sister, Ceteria … born in Galveston, Texas … enjoys horseback riding.
Junior Angilau
(ONG-ee-lau)
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN
6-6 • 297 • Fr.-HS
Salt Lake City, Utah (East)
HS Coach: Brandon Matich
An All-America and all-state offensive lineman who signed with Texas in December … also played defensive tackle in high school … participated in the 2018 U.S. Army All-American Bowl … part of three-straight state title game appearances, including back-to-back championships as a sophomore and junior … selected to the first team of the 2017 Deseret News 6A All-State Team as an offensive lineman as voted on by high school coaches … rated No. 131 nationally (No. 10 OT) and No. 2 overall in Utah by 247Sports … ranked No. 130 nationally (No. 3 OT) and No. 3 overall in Utah by Rivals … rated No. 176 nationally (No. 14 OT) and No. 3 overall in Utah by ESPN … led an offensive line that paved the way for 398.6 rushing yards per game as a senior … part of an offense that averaged 39.8 points per game, including five games of 50 or more points … helped the offense rush for 59 touchdowns during the season, for over 400 yards in eight out of 14 games, and over 500 yards in three contests … helped East to an 11-3 overall record, including a 5-0 mark in the region, a region championship, and an appearance in the 6A state championship game in 2017 … named to the 2017 watch list of the Polynesian High School Player of the Year Award by the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame … tabbed 2017 second-team Preseason All-America by MaxPreps … part of an offense that averaged 51.7 points per game with four games of 60 or more points and two of 70 or more as a junior … part of a line that helped pave the way for Jaylen Warren to break the single-season Utah state record for most rushing yards with 3,099 … helped the offense average 485.5 rushing yards per game while scoring 87 rushing touchdowns … rushed for over 400 yards in 11-of-14 games, and over 500 yards in six contests … helped East to a perfect season with a 14-0 record and the 4A state championship in 2016 … part of an offense that averaged 421.4 rushing yards per game as a sophomore … helped the offense register three games of 500 yards or more rushing … helped East to an 11-2 overall record, including a 5-0 mark in the region, a region championship and the 4A state championship in 2015 … given name is Sione Angilau, Jr., but goes by Junior … did not play football until high school after growing up playing soccer.
Cameron Rising
QUARTERBACK
6-2 • 209 • Fr.-HS
Newbury Park, Calif. (Newbury Park)
HS Coach: Jason Klein
A December signee who was an early enrollee and began classes in January … an All-America, all-state and all-league honoree … ranked No. 149 nationally (No. 8 Pro QB) and No. 23 in California by Rivals … ranked No. 215 nationally (No. 11 Pro QB) and No. 25 in California by ESPN … ranked as the No. 26 Pro QB and No. 86 player in California by 247Sports … named Camino League Offensive Back of the Year in 2017 as a senior … also named first-team All-County by the Ventura County Coaches Association … totaled 1,689 passing yards and 496 rushing yards with 24 total touchdowns (15 passing, 9 rushing) … led an offense that averaged 32.0 points per game and scored 40 points five times and 50 points twice … played in just five games of his junior season due to a season-ending injury … threw for 1,349 yards and rushed for 390 with 18 total touchdowns … named California State Sophomore of the Year by Cal-Hi Sports and a Sophomore All-American by MaxPreps in 2015 … completed 191 of 319 passes for 3,213 yards and had 756 rushing as a sophomore … threw for 40 touchdowns with one interception … also had 11 rushing touchdowns … son of Nicko and Eunice Rising … has two siblings; Jordie and Tyson.
Jalen Green
DEFENSIVE BACK
6-1 • 174 • Fr.-HS
Houston, Texas (Heights)
HS Coach: Stephen Dixon
A December signee who was an All-America and three-time all-district honoree … played in the 2018 U.S. Army All-American Bowl … participated in Nike's The Opening … spent time on offense, defense and special teams during four years with the varsity team … tabbed first-team All-District 18-6A in 2017 … named first-team "Tops in Texas," and chosen to the 2017 Super Team by Dave Campbell's Texas Football … listed No. 4 in the Austin American-Statesman's Fab 55 and the Houston Chronicle's Top 100 … rated No. 17 nationally (No. 3 CB) and No. 1 overall in Texas by 247Sports … ranked No. 52 nationally (No. 7 CB) and No. 4 overall in Texas by Rivals … rated No. 134 nationally (No. 16 CB) and No. 19 overall in Texas by ESPN … totaled 13 tackles, including two tackles for loss, completed nine passes with three touchdowns, rushed 29 times for 347 yards (12.0 ypc) and eight touchdowns, caught three passes for 93 yards and two touchdowns, returned three kickoffs for 137 yards (45.7 ypr), returned one punt for 51 yards, and converted three two-point conversions, while also punting five times with a 38.8-yard average as a senior … helped Houston Heights to a 6-3 overall record, including a 4-2 district mark, and an appearance in the 6A Division II bi-district playoffs in 2017 … named to the Touchdown Club of Houston's 2017 Preseason Team … chosen first-team All-District 18-6A in 2016 … registered 19 tackles, two tackles for loss and one interception, while also playing offense with time at quarterback as a junior … part of a defense that allowed 23.3 points per game, including two shutouts … helped Houston Heights to an appearance in the 6A Division II bi-district playoffs in 2016 …named second-team All-District 20-6A in 2015 … produced 27 tackles, including one tackle for loss, and three interceptions while also spending time on offense and as a kickoff returner as a sophomore … part of a defense that allowed just 12.1 points per game, including two shutouts … helped Houston Heights to a 9-2 overall record, including a 6-1 district mark, and an appearance in the 6A Division II bi-district playoffs in 2015 … also played basketball in high school.
Byron Hobbs
LINEBACKER
6-4 • 209 • Fr.-HS
Fort Worth, Texas (Eastern Hills)
HS Coach: Tracy Simien
A December signee who was a two-time all-district honoree … chosen to the 2017 Super Team by Dave Campbell's Texas Football … listed No. 41 in the Austin American-Statesman's Fab 55 … named unanimous first-team All-District 8-5A in 2017 … rated No. 361 nationally (No. 26 OLB) and No. 53 overall in Texas by 247Sports … rated the No. 26 OLB nationally and No. 69 overall in Texas by ESPN … ranked the No. 41 OLB nationally and No. 71 overall in Texas by Rivals … played in only five games as a senior due to an injury … despite that, accumulated 51 tackles, eight sacks, 12 tackles for loss, 15 pressures, four forced fumbles, one interception and four passes defended … in the five games in which he played, the defense allowed an average of 14.0 points per game, while in the five he did not, the defense allowed 44.6 points per game … helped Eastern Hills to a 3-2 record while he played versus a 1-4 record without him in 2017 … selected first-team All-District 8-5A in 2016 … posted 27 tackles for loss, nine sacks, six forced fumbles and two interceptions as a junior … also caught five passes for 312 yards (62.4 ypc) and two touchdowns … began his high school career at Arlington Martin … also played basketball in high school.
Ayodele Adeoye
(eye-oh-DEL-ee ah-DAY-oh-way)
LINEBACKER
6-1 • 231 • Fr.-HS
St. Louis, Mo. (IMG Academy [Fla.])
HS Coach: Kevin Wright
An early enrollee who began classes at UT in January … an All-America, all-state and two-time all-conference honoree … played in the 2018 Under Armour All-America Game … named to the 2017 High School Butkus Award watch list … ranked No. 49 nationally (No. 3 ILB) and No. 13 overall in Florida by ESPN … rated No. 104 nationally (No. 6 ILB) and No. 16 overall in Missouri by 247Sports … ranked as the No. 12 ILB and No. 46 overall in Florida by Rivals … part of a defense that allowed just 13.7 points per game, including two shutouts, and did not allow more than 22 points in a game as a senior … credited with 25 tackles in eight games … helped IMG Academy to a 9-0 record against some of the top teams in the nation in 2017 … tabbed second-team Class 6 All-State by the Missouri Football Coaches Association in 2016 … selected first-team Suburban XII South All-Conference … chosen third-team All-Metro by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch … recorded 128 tackles and six sacks as a junior … posted five games of 17 tackles or more … part of a defense that allowed 20.7 points per game, including 33 combined points in four games to open the season … helped Ritenour to a 7-3 overall record, including a 3-2 conference mark, and an appearance in the Class 6 playoffs in 2016 … chosen second-team Suburban XII South All-Conference in 2015 … helped Ritenour to an appearance in the second round of the Class 6 playoffs in 2015 … played at Ritenour High School in Overland, Mo., prior to IMG Academy … has family in Dallas, Arlington and Houston … is the son of Renata Jones and Louis Adeoye … has three siblings; Adewale and Aaron Adeoye and Aryonna Jones … born in St. Louis, Mo. and is Nigerian.
Mikey Grandy
OFFENSIVE LINE
6-5 • 305 • So.-TR
San Jose, Calif. (College of San Mateo/Palo Alto)
CSM Coach: Larry Owens
HS Coach: Danny Sullivan
A junior college transfer who signed with Texas in December and enrolled in January … an all-conference and two-time all-league honoree … attended College of San Mateo Community College as a freshman in 2017 … named to the 2017 Northern California Football Conference (NCFC) All-Bay 6 Team … ranked No. 30 nationally among JUCO players (No. 5 OT) and the No. 5 JUCO player in California by 247Sports … part of an offense that averaged 448.9 yards per game, including 214.5 rushing yards and 234.4 passing yards per game … San Mateo's 5,836 yards of total offense ranked second in the California Community College Athletic Assocication (CCCAA) among 68 teams, while its 2,789 rushing yards were fifth … helped San Mateo to an 11-2 overall record, including a 5-0 record in the National Division Bay 6, a NCFC Championship, and an appearance in the CCCAA title game, falling in the final minute to Fullerton … originally signed with San Jose State out of high school in 2016 … played high school football at Palo Alto High School in California … two-way player as both an offensive and defensive tackle … two-time All-Santa Clara Valley Athletic League DeAnza Division selection by the league coaches as an offensive lineman … earned first-team honors as a junior and second-team honors as a sophomore … tabbed to the first-team All-Daily News Prep Football Team in 2014 … also competed in basketball and shot put in high school.
Anthony Cook
DEFENSIVE BACK
6-0 • 173 • Fr.-HS
Houston, Texas (Lamar)
HS Coach: Tom Nolen
An early enrollee who began classes at UT in January … an All-America and three-time all-district honoree … participated in the 2018 U.S. Army All-American Bowl … ranked No. 54 nationally (No. 9 CB) and No. 5 in Texas by Rivals … ranked No. 80 nationally (No. 11 CB) and No. 10 in Texas by ESPN … ranked No. 120 nationally (No. 13 CB) and No. 10 in Texas by 247Sports … listed No. 5 on the Austin American Statesman's Fab 55 … ranked No. 2 in Houston by the Houston Chronicle … tabbed first-team All-District 18-6A in 2017 … named first-team "Tops in Texas," and chosen to the 2017 Super Team by Dave Campbell's Texas Football … helped Lamar to a record of 9-2, including a 6-0 mark in district action … part of a defense that registered three shutouts and allowed seven points or less five times throughout the season … chosen 2017 second-team Preseason All-America by MaxPreps … named to the 2017 All-USA Preseason Team by USA Today … named to the Touchdown Club of Houston's 2017 Preseason Team … named 2016 Second Team All-USA Texas … named first-team All-District 18-6A … led Lamar to a record of 11-2 overall and 6-0 in District 18-6A … part of a defense that allowed seven or fewer points six times, with two shutouts … named first-team All-District 20-6A as a sophomore … helped Lamar to an 11-2 overall record and a 7-0 mark in District 20-6A play … part of a defense that allowed just 9.8 points per game with three shutouts … son of Tomeka Thomas and Anthony Cook … has three siblings … cousin of current Longhorn defensive back Eric Cuffee.
