The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
Football adds 19 during early signing period
12.23.2017 | Football
Tom Herman and staff welcomed 19 new Longhorns to the program during the early signing period.
VIDEO: Herman Press Conference
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The 2018 early signing period featured 19 newcomers to The University of Texas Football program.
| Name | Pos. | Class | Height | Weight | Hometown (Previous School/High School) |
| Ayodele Adeoye* | LB | Fr.-HS | 6-1 | 231 | St. Louis, Mo. (IMG Academy [Fla.]) |
| Junior Angilau | OL | Fr.-HS | 6-6 | 297 | Salt Lake City, Utah (East) |
| Ryan Bujcevski* | P | Fr.-HS | 6-0 | 180 | Sydney, Australia (Marist Catholic College Penshurst) |
| Anthony Cook* | DB | Fr.-HS | 6-0 | 173 | Houston, Texas (Lamar) |
| Cameron Dicker | K | Fr.-HS | 6-0 | 185 | Austin, Texas (Lake Travis) |
| Brennan Eagles* | WR | Fr.-HS | 6-4 | 214 | Houston, Texas (Alief Taylor) |
| Malcolm Epps | TE | Fr.-HS | 6-7 | 225 | Houston, Texas (Dekaney) |
| B.J. Foster* | DB | Fr.-HS | 6-1 | 192 | Angleton, Texas (Angleton) |
| Rafiti Ghirmai | OL | Fr.-HS | 6-4 | 294 | Frisco, Texas (Wakeland) |
| Mikey Grandy* | OL | So.-TR | 6-5 | 305 | San Jose, Calif. (College of San Mateo/Palo Alto) |
| Jalen Green | DB | Fr.-HS | 6-1 | 174 | Houston, Texas (Heights) |
| Byron Hobbs | LB | Fr.-HS | 6-4 | 209 | Fort Worth, Texas (Eastern Hills) |
| D'Shawn Jamison | DB | Fr.-HS | 5-10 | 174 | Houston, Texas (Lamar) |
| Reese Moore | OL | Fr.-HS | 6-6 | 260 | Seminole, Texas (Seminole) |
| DeMarvion Overshown | DB | Fr.-HS | 6-3 | 195 | Arp, Texas (Arp) |
| Cameron Rising* | QB | Fr.-HS | 6-2 | 209 | Newbury Park, Calif. (Newbury Park) |
| Caden Sterns* | DB | Fr.-HS | 6-1 | 192 | Cibolo, Texas (Steele) |
| Casey Thompson* | QB | Fr.-HS | 6-1 | 189 | Newcastle, Okla. (Newcastle) |
| Al'Vonte Woodard | WR | Fr.-HS | 6-1 | 193 | Houston, Texas (Lamar) |
*Anticipated Early Enrollee
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 All-America, all-state and two-time all-conference honoree … selected to play in the 2018 Under Armour All-America Game … named to the 2017 High School Butkus Award watch list … ranked No. 86 nationally (No. 3 ILB) and No. 11 overall in Florida by ESPN … rated No. 97 nationally (No. 5 ILB) and No. 21 overall in Florida by 247Sports … ranked No. 235 nationally (No. 11 ILB) and No. 41 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.
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 also played defensive tackle in high school … selected to participate 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. 160 nationally (No. 13 OT) and No. 2 overall in Utah by 247Sports … ranked No. 170 nationally (No. 12 OT) and No. 3 overall in Utah by Rivals … rated No. 200 nationally (No. 16 OT) and No. 4 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.
Ryan Bujcevski
(boo-CHEV-ski)
PUNTER
6-0 • 180 • Fr.-HS
Sydney, Australia (Marist Catholic College Penshurst)
Previously played Australian rules football until 17 years old then moved to Melbourne, Australia, to train in American football … cousin of current Texas punter Michael Dickson … 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.
Anthony Cook
DEFENSIVE BACK
6-0 • 173 • Fr.-HS
Houston, Texas (Lamar)
HS Coach: Tom Nolen
An All-America and three-time all-district honoree … selected to participate in the 2018 U.S. Army All-American Bowl … ranked 8th nationally (No. 2 CB) and No. 1 in Texas by Rivals … rated 45th nationally (No. 8 CB) and No. 4 in Texas by ESPN … ranked 103rd nationally (No. 13 CB) and No. 9 in Texas by 247Sports … listed No. 4 on the Austin American Statesman's Fab 55 … 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 … cousin of current Longhorn defensive back Eric Cuffee.
Cameron Dicker
KICKER
6-0 • 185 • Fr.-HS
Austin, Texas (Lake Travis)
HS Coach: Hank Carter
A two-time all-state selection who has served as Lake Travis' primary kicker for the last three seasons … has accumulated 322 career points, making 32-of-41 FG attempts and 226-of-229 PATs … also handled kickoff duties with 131 touchbacks on 322 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. 5 kicker nationally and No. 280 overall in Texas by 247Sports … ranked the No. 15 kicker nationally and No. 154 overall in Texas by ESPN … has converted 12-of-16 FG attempts as a senior with a long of 53 yards, along with 64-of-66 PATs for 100 points as a senior … has notched 49 touchbacks on 99 kickoffs and averaged 39.8 yards per punt on 30 attempts … scored in double figures in four games … has helped Lake Travis to a 13-2 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.
Brennan Eagles
WIDE RECEIVER
6-4 • 214 • Fr.-HS
Houston, Texas (Alief Taylor)
HS Coach: Brian Randle
An All-America and all-state honoree … selected to participate 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. 7 in the Austin American-Statesman's Fab 55 … ranked No. 44 nationally (No. 9 WR) and No. 3 overall in Texas by Rivals … rated No. 66 nationally (No. 11 WR) and No. 6 overall in Texas by 247Sports … rated No. 107 nationally (No. 17 WR) and No. 15 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 … also competed in the 100m, 200m, high jump and long jump in track in high school.
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 … selected to play 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 … chosen to the 2017 Super Team by Dave Campbell's Texas Football … listed No. 14 in the Austin American-Statesman's Fab 55 … rated No. 144 nationally (No. 4 TE) and No. 22 overall in Texas by ESPN … ranked the No. 12 TE nationally and No. 29 overall in Texas by Rivals … rated No. 367 nationally (No. 16 TE) and No. 44 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.
B.J. Foster
DEFENSIVE BACK
6-1 • 192 • Fr.-HS
Angleton, Texas (Angleton)
HS Coach: Ryan Roark
An All-America and two-time all-state honoree … selected to play 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 … rated No. 24 nationally (No. 1 safety) and No. 1 overall in Texas by ESPN … ranked No. 28 nationally (No. 2 safety) and No. 2 overall in Texas by 247Sports … rated No. 41 nationally (No. 4 safety) and No. 2 overall in Texas by Rivals … listed No. 3 in the Austin American-Statesman's Fab 55 … 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.
Rafiti Ghirmai
(GER-meye)
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN
6-4 • 294 • Fr.-HS
Frisco, Texas (Wakeland)
HS Coach: Marty Secord
A two-time all-district honoree on the offensive line who 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. 203 nationally (No. 17 OT) and No. 27 overall in Texas by ESPN … ranked No. 332 nationally (No. 23 OT) and No. 38 overall in Texas by 247Sports … rated the No. 42 OT nationally and No. 61 overall in Texas by Rivals … listed No. 33 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.
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
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. 28 nationally among JUCO players (No. 4 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.
Jalen Green
DEFENSIVE BACK
6-1 • 174 • Fr.-HS
Houston, Texas (Heights)
HS Coach: Stephen Dixon
An All-America and three-time all-district honoree … selected to participate 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. 1 in the Austin American-Statesman's Fab 55 … rated No. 37 nationally (No. 4 CB) and No. 3 overall in Texas by 247Sports … ranked No. 51 nationally (No. 8 CB) and No. 4 overall in Texas by Rivals … rated No. 128 nationally (No. 16 CB) and No. 18 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 two-time all-district honoree … chosen to the 2017 Super Team by Dave Campbell's Texas Football … listed No. 37 in the Austin American-Statesman's Fab 55 … named unanimous first-team All-District 8-5A in 2017 … rated No. 343 nationally (No. 25 OLB) and No. 40 overall in Texas by 247Sports … rated the No. 26 OLB nationally and No. 69 overall in Texas by ESPN … ranked the No. 37 OLB nationally and No. 65 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.
D'Shawn Jamison
DEFENSIVE BACK
5-10 • 174 • Fr.-HS
Houston, Texas (Lamar)
HS Coach: Tom Nolen
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. 87 nationally (No. 11 CB) and No. 12 player in Texas by ESPN … ranked 90th nationally (No. 10 CB) and No. 8 in the state of Texas by 247Sports … rated 194th nationally (No. 21 CB) and No. 20 in the state of Texas by Rivals … listed No. 17 on the Austin American-Statesman Fab 55 … chosen first-team All-District 18-6A in 2017 … 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.
Reese Moore
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN
6-6 • 260 • Fr.-HS
Seminole, Texas (Seminole)
HS Coach: Kent Jackson
An all-state and two-time all-district honoree … named second-team Academic All-State as a senior … rated 228th nationally (No. 19 OT) and No. 31 player in Texas by ESPN … ranked 404th nationally (No. 33 OT) and No. 49 player in the state of Texas by 247Sports … the No. 53 player in Texas (No. 29 OT) according to Rivals … listed No. 46 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.
DeMarvion Overshown
(deh-MAR-vee-on)
DEFENSIVE BACK
6-3 • 195 • Fr.-HS
Arp, Texas (Arp)
HS Coach: Dale Irwin
An All-America, all-state and two-time all-district honoree … selected to play in the 2018 Under Armour All-America Game … ranked 26th nationally (No. 1 S) and No. 1 in Texas by 247Sports … ranked 50th nationally (No. 2 S) and No. 6 in Texas by ESPN … rated 195th nationally (No. 16 S) and No. 21 in Texas by Rivals … listed No. 11 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.
Cameron Rising
QUARTERBACK
6-2 • 209 • Fr.-HS
Newbury Park, Calif. (Newbury Park)
HS Coach: Jason Klein
An All-America, all-state and all-league honoree … ranked 129th nationally (No. 7 Pro QB) and No. 19 in California by Rivals … rated 207th nationally (No. 11 Pro QB) and No. 22 in California by ESPN … ranked 399th nationally (No. 14 Pro QB) and No. 52 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.
?Caden Sterns
DEFENSIVE BACK
6-1 • 192 • Fr.-HS
Cibolo, Texas (Steele)
HS Coach: David Saenz
An All-America, all-state and a two-time all-district honoree … selected to participate in the 2018 U.S. Army All-American Bowl … participated in Nike's The Opening … ranked 41st nationally (No. 4 S) and No. 4 in Texas by 247Sports … rated 56th nationally (No. 6 S) and No. 5 in Texas by Rivals … ranked 71st nationally (No. 4 S) and No. 9 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 … chosen unanimous first-team All-District 27-6A in 2017 … 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.
Casey Thompson
QUARTERBACK
6-1 • 189 • Fr.-HS
Newcastle, Okla. (Newcastle)
HS Coach: Jeff Brickman
An all-state honoree who was invited to participate in the 2018 International Bowl with USA Football … ranked 212th nationally (No. 10 dual QB) and No. 5 in Oklahoma by ESPN … ranked 387th nationally (No. 13 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 former Oklahoma quarterback Charles Thompson and the younger brother of former Sooners receiver Kendal Thompson.
Al'Vonte Woodard
(al-VON-tay)
WIDE RECEIVER
6-1 • 193 • Fr.-HS
Houston, Texas (Lamar)
HS Coach: Tom Nolen
An All-America, all-state and three-time all-district honoree … selected to play in the 2018 Under Armour All-America Game … participated in Nike's The Opening … ranked 70th nationally (No. 12 WR) and No. 6 in Texas by Rivals … rated 86th nationally (No. 15 WR) and No. 11 in Texas by ESPN … ranked 191st nationally (No. 28 WR) and No. 21 in Texas by 247Sports … 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.
