The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
12.18.2019 | Football
Keep up with the Longhorns' 2020 signees as they become official.
AUSTIN, Texas - The Texas Football program will officially welcome the first wave of its 2020 signing class on Wednesday, the first day that prospective student-athletes are allowed to sign their National Letters of Intent during the early signing period. Signings will be announced here as they become official, as well as on Texas Football's social media channels. Fans can get the latest information by following @TexasFootball on Twitter and Instagram.
Welcome to the family, Xavion Alford! 🤘
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) December 18, 2019
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Xavion Alford
(ZAY-vee-ahn AL-ford)
DEFENSIVE BACK
6-0 • 180 • Fr.-HS
Pearland, Texas (Shadow Creek)
HS Coach: Brad Butler
An All-America and all-state honoree … selected to participate in the 2020 All-American Bowl … injured in the first game of 2019 and missed the remainder of his senior season … selected for the Class Act award by a local television station … ranked No. 137 nationally overall, No. 9 at safety and No. 14 overall in Texas by Rivals … No. 145 nationally, No. 9 at safety, and No. 21 overall in Texas according to 247Sports … rated No. 202 on the ESPN300, No. 9 at safety and No. 32 overall in Texas by ESPN … listed at No. 19 on the Austin American-Statesman's Fab 55 … ranked No. 5 in the Houston Top 100 by the Houston Chronicle … named first-team 2019 Super Team and to the Texas Top 300 by Dave Campbell's Texas Football … named to the Touchdown Club of Houston's 2019 UIL High School Preseason Team … earned first-team 5A All-State honors from the Texas Sports Writers Association and honorable mention from the Associated Press in 2018 … tabbed first-team All-District 10-5A Division 1 … played in all 16 games, recording 70 tackles (58 solo), six interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown, and 21 passes defended as a junior … also returned two kickoffs … part of a defense that allowed just 16.1 points per game, including two shutouts … posted at least four tackles in 10 games and at least six tackles five times … returned an interception 45 yards for a touchdown against Texas City … registered six tackles and an interception against Angleton … collected a season-high nine tackles (seven solo) against Friendswood … pulled in two interceptions against Terry … logged a season-high five passes defended against Cedar Park … helped Shadow Creek to a 15-1 overall record, a 7-0 district mark and title, and an appearance in the 5A Division 1 state title game in 2018 … Shadow Creek debuted varsity football in 2018 … also played basketball in high school.
Welcome to the family, Vernon Broughton II! 🤘
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) December 18, 2019
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Vernon Broughton
(BRAWT-un)
DEFENSIVE LINEMAN
6-5 • 285 • Fr.-HS
Houston, Texas (Cypress Ridge)
HS Coach: Andrew Shanle
An All-American and two-time all-district honoree … selected to participate in the 2020 Under Armour All-America Game … rated No. 80 on the ESPN300, No. 10 at defensive end and No. 14 overall in Texas by ESPN … ranked No. 134 nationally overall, No. 10 at defensive tackle and No. 13 overall in Texas by Rivals … No. 172 nationally, No. 12 at defensive tackle, and No. 28 overall in Texas according to 247Sports … listed at No. 9 on the Austin American-Statesman's Fab 55 … ranked No. 3 in the Houston Top 100 by the Houston Chronicle … selected second-team All-District 17-6A in 2019 … recorded 36 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, three sacks, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries as a senior … collected eight tackles with 1.5 tackles for loss and a forced fumble in a shutout against Morton Ranch … posted seven tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and a forced fumble against Cypress Creek … notched six tackles, three tackles for loss, one sack and a fumble recovery against Memorial … helped Cypress Ridge to a 5-5 overall record in 2019 … named first-team 2019 Super Team and to the Texas Top 300 by Dave Campbell's Texas Football … named to the Touchdown Club of Houston's 2019 UIL High School Preseason Team … tabbed first-team All-District 17-6A in 2018 … recorded 92 tackles, including 25 tackles for loss and six sacks, along with three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries as a junior … part of a defense that allowed 18.2 points per game, including two shutouts … posted eight tackles (five solo), one tackle for loss and one forced fumble against Morton Ranch … helped Cypress Ridge to a 7-3 overall record, including a 5-3 district mark, in 2018 … played his sophomore season at Houston Spring Woods as a defensive tackle and tight end … primarily played basketball in high school until his sophomore year.
Welcome to the family, Hudson Card! 🤘
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) December 18, 2019
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Hudson Card
QUARTERBACK
6-2 • 185 • Fr.-HS
Austin, Texas (Lake Travis)
HS Coach: Hank Carter
An All-America and two-time all-state honoree … selected to participate in the 2020 Under Armour All-America Game … No. 67 nationally, No. 3 at dual threat quarterback, and No. 11 overall in Texas according to 247Sports … rated No. 84 on the ESPN300, No. 4 at dual threat quarterback and No. 9 overall in Texas by ESPN … ranked No. 112 nationally overall, No. 3 at dual threat quarterback and No. 10 overall in Texas by Rivals … listed at No. 12 on the Austin American-Statesman's Fab 55 … earned honorable mention 6A Academic All-State honors in 2019 … District 25-6A honors were not released prior to signing day … played in the first seven games before missing six due to a foot injury … returned in time for the 6A quarterfinals … completed 144-of-219 passes (65.8%) for 2,288 yards and 24 touchdowns, while throwing just five interceptions as a senior … also fourth on the team in rushing with 281 yards and five touchdowns and punted 17 times for 586 yards (34.5 ypp) with a long of 53 … threw at least two touchdown passes in all nine games … returned five punts for 156 yards (31.2 ypr) against Martin … passed for 266 yards and four touchdowns, and rushed for 82 yards and a 67-yard touchdown against Mansfield Timberview … completed 18-of-21 passes (85.7%) for 274 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for a touchdown against Bowie … connected on 20-of-24 passes (83.3%) for 366 yards and four touchdowns against Austin … came back from injury to pass for 342 yards and three touchdowns on 19-of-27 passes (70.4%) and rush for a touchdown against Judson in the state quarterfinals … helped Lake Travis to a 13-2 overall record, including an 8-0 district mark and title, and an appearance in the 6A Division 1 state semifinals in 2019 … named to the 2019 Texas Top 300 by Dave Campbell's Texas Football … earned third-team 6A All-State honors from the Texas Sports Writers Association and honorable mention from the Associated Press in 2018 … tabbed first-team All-District 25-6A … completed 250-of-369 passes (67.8%) for 3,543 yards and 50 touchdowns with just four interceptions as a junior … also ranked second on the team in rushing with 619 yards and nine touchdowns and punted 22 times for 753 yards (34.2 ypp) … passed for at least three touchdowns in 10 games and at least four in eight games … led an offense that averaged 43.1 points per game with seven game of 50 or more … recorded the first of four-straight games with four passing touchdowns by completing 16-of-21 passes (76.2%) for 334 yards, along with 57 rushing yards and one touchdown against Bowie … connected on 20-of-22 attempts (90.9%) for 275 yards and six touchdowns, while rushing for 67 yards and a touchdown against Del Valle … threw for 362 yards and seven touchdowns on 18-of-22 passing (81.8%) against Weslaco … helped Lake Travis to a 13-2 overall record, including a 7-1 district mark, and an appearance in the 6A state semifinals in 2018 … selected first-team 6A All-State as an all-purpose player by the Texas Sports Writers Association in 2017 … named offensive newcomer of the year for District 25-6A and first-team all-district … complied 2,225 total yards with 1,137 receiving , 491 rushing and 597 passing, while accounting for 25 touchdowns with 13 receiving, six rushing and six passing as a sophomore … registered 69 receptions (16.5 ypr), 64 rushes (7.7 ypc) and completed 57-of-84 passes (67.9%) … caught at least five passes in nine games and posted six 100-yard receiving games … opened the season with six receptions for 142 yards (23.7 ypr) and two touchdowns, while rushing five times for 55 yards (11.0 ypc) and one touchdown against Judson … caught three touchdown passes against Hays … pulled in seven receptions for 145 yards and one touchdown against Leander … rushed 12 times for 190 yards and two touchdowns, while completing 12-of-18 passes for 143 yards and three touchdowns against Madison … gathered nine receptions for 92 yards and one touchdown against Katy … helped Lake Travis to a 13-3 overall record, including a 5-1, and an appearance in the 6A Division 1 state title game in 2017 … also played basketball in high school.
Welcome to the Longhorn family @alfredcollins99! 🤘#ThisIsTexas #HookEm #CloUT2020 pic.twitter.com/SmPkHGRBm3
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) February 5, 2020
Alfred Collins
DEFENSIVE LINEMAN
6-5 • 285 • Fr.-HS
Bastrop, Texas (Cedar Creek)
HS Coach: Jon Edwards
An All-America, all-state and three-time all-district honoree who was twice named his district's Defensive Lineman of the Year … selected to participate in the 2020 All-American Bowl … rated as the No. 8 defensive lineman (No. 2 SDE) in this year's recruiting class by 247 Sports … ranked as the No. 5 player coming out of the state of Texas and the No. 32 player nationally … ESPN lists him at No. 7 among his position, No. 10 in the state of Texas and at No. 52 in the ESPN300 … Rivals ranks him at No. 7 for his position in the 2020 class and at No. 18 in the state of Texas and No. 146 nationally … amassed 253 total tackles (180 solo), 74.0 tackles for loss and 18.0 sacks in his final three seasons at Cedar Creek … chosen first-team All-District 13-5A Division 2 and district Defensive Lineman of the Year in 2019 … logged 86 tackles (53 solo), 35.0 tackles for loss and 8.0 sacks as a senior … also defended three passes, forced four fumbles and recovered three … part of a defense that allowed just 17.4 points per game … made four tackles, including three for a loss, and one sack in the 2019 season opener against Northeast Early College … posted eight tackles, two TFLs, one sack, three quarterback hurries and two pass breakups against Akins … tallied 11 tackles, including nine solo stops, four tackles for loss, one sack and three quarterback hurries in a win over Fredericksburg … recorded eight tackles, four tackles for loss and three quarterback hurries against Brenham … notched nine tackles, four tackles for loss and one sack against Bastrop … logged nine tackles, including four for a loss, and one quarterback hurry against Glenn … recorded 11 tackles and two sacks against Elgin … made 10 tackles, including seven solo stops, six tackles for loss and two sacks against East View … posted 13 tackles, including 10 solo stops, six tackles for loss and two quarterback hurries in his final high school game … named second-team 2019 Super Team and to the Texas Top 300 by Dave Campbell's Texas Football … earned honorable mention 5A All-State honors from the Associated Press and Texas Sports Writers Association in 2018 … tabbed first-team All-District 13-5A Division 2 and district Defensive Lineman of the Year … logged 92 total tackles (73 solo), 25.0 tackles for loss, 6.0 sacks, 19 quarterback hurries and two pass breakups as a junior … notched nine tackles, including seven solo stops, five tackles for loss, three sacks and three quarterback hurries against Northeast Early College … recorded 16 tackles (13 solo), six tackles for loss, one sack and two quarterback hurries against Akins … posted nine tackles and one sack against Fredericksburg … made three solo tackles and pressured the quarterback three times against Brenham … logged six tackles, one tackle for loss and a quarterback hurry against Bastrop … racked up nine tackles, including six solo stops, against Glenn … posted eight tackles, including seven solo stops, two tackles for loss and three quarterback hurries against Weiss … notched 10 tackles, eight solo stops, three tackles for loss and four quarterback hurries against Elgin … recorded 12 tackles, nine solo stops, and three tackles for loss against East View … logged his third-straight game with double-digit tackles with 10 tackles, four tackles for loss and one sack in the season finale against Marble Falls … named first-team All-District 5A-19 in 2017 … made 75 tackles (54 solo), 14.0 tackles for loss, 4.0 sacks and forced three fumbles as a sophomore … posted nine tackles (seven solo), two tackles for loss and four quarterback hurries in his sophomore season opener against Marble Falls … notched 10 tackles against Smithville … recorded nine tackles, including seven solo stops, against Elgin … made seven tackles and two tackles for loss against Bastrop … racked up six tackles, four of which were unassisted, one tackle for loss and a quarterback hurry against East View … bagged 12 total tackles, including 10 solo stops, and two tackles for loss against Rouse … made three solo tackles and pressured the quarterback three times against Cedar Park … posted six tackles, including five solo stops, against Georgetown … logged eight tackles (six solo), five tackles for loss, four sacks and four quarterback hurries against Pflugerville Connally … notched five tackles and two tackles for loss against Hutto … a member of the National Honor Society … his mother, Benita Pollard, was a Women's Basketball letter winner at Texas from 1990-94.
Welcome to the family, Kitan Crawford! 🤘
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) December 18, 2019
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Kitan Crawford
(KEE-tuhn)
DEFENSIVE BACK
5-11 • 190 • Fr.-HS
Tyler, Texas (John Tyler)
HS Coach: Ricklan Holmes
An All-American and two-time all-district honoree … selected to participate in the 2020 Under Armour All-America Game … rated No. 102 on the ESPN300, No. 8 at athlete and No. 19 overall in Texas by ESPN … No. 180 nationally, No. 11 at cornerback, and No. 24 overall in Texas according to 247Sports … ranked No. 3 at cornerback and No. 43 overall in Texas by Rivals … listed at No. 38 on the Austin American-Statesman's Fab 55 … earned first-team All-District 7-5A Division 1 honors at both running back and cornerback in 2019 … rushed for 1,065 yards and 12 touchdowns on 120 carries (8.9 ypc) and caught 21 passes for 287 yards and one touchdown on offense, while recording 33 tackles (24 solo), three interceptions, one fumble recovery and one blocked punt on defense as a senior … posted four 100-yard rushing games … opened the season with eight carries for 125 yards (15.6 ypc) and one touchdown with three receptions for 45 yards and two tackles against Horn … registered six tackles and an interception against Longview … returned an interception 56 yards for a touchdown and had a receiving touchdown against Wylie East … rushed for 175 yards and two touchdowns on 15 carries (11.7 ypc) against West Mesquite … ran for 310 yards and four touchdowns on 29 carries (10.7 ypc) against McKinney North … carried the ball 13 times for 125 yards (9.6 ypc) and two touchdowns, while collecting a season-high seven tackles (six solo) against Sherman … helped John Tyler to an appearance in the 5A Division 1 bi-district playoffs in 2019 … named third-team 2019 Super Team and to the Texas Top 300 by Dave Campbell's Texas Football … rushed for 269 yards and two touchdowns on 21 carries (12.8 ypc) with three receptions for 78 yards and one touchdown on offense, while recording 30 tackles, two interceptions and 12 passes defended on defense as a junior … posted a 71-yard rushing touchdown and a 68-yard receiving touchdown again Wylie East … helped John Tyler to a 10-3 overall record, including a 6-0 district mark and title, and an appearance in the 5A Division one quarterfinals in 2018 … chosen second-team All-District 11-6A as a running back in 2017 … rushed for 297 yards on 40 carries (7.4 ypc) with four receptions for 81 yards as a sophomore.
Welcome to the Longhorn family @kelvontay3! 🤘#ThisIsTexas #HookEm #CloUT2020 pic.twitter.com/lk2z0BV72z
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) February 5, 2020
Kelvontay Dixon
WIDE RECEIVER
6-0 • 180 • Fr.-HS
Carthage, Texas (Carthage)
HS Coach: Scott Surratt
A two-time all-state and all-district honoree who helped Carthage to a state championship in 2019 … rated as the No. 12 athlete in this year's signing class by 247Sports … also ranked at No. 19 by ESPN, and No. 22 by Rivals at his position … 247Sports lists him as the No. 37 prospect in the state of Texas this year, while ESPN has him at No. 45, and Rivals at No. 47 … slotted at No. 270 nationally by 247Sports and is listed at No. 290 in the ESPN300 … placed No. 52 on the Austin American-Statesman's Fab 55 … selected honorable mention 4A All-State by the Associated Press in 2019 … tabbed overall MVP of District 10-4A Division I and first-team all-district … caught 74 passes for 1,240 yards and 20 touchdowns as a senior … also rushed for 232 yards and three touchdowns on 34 carries, and returned one punt for a touchdown in his final season … caught three passes for 100 yards and two touchdowns against Liberty-Eylau … followed it up with five catches for 103 yards and three scores the following week against Marshall … totaled 130 yards of offense against Pleasant Grove, rushing seven times for 67 yards, and catching five passes for 63 yards and a touchdown … selected Offensive MVP of the state title game, catching seven passes for 120 yards and three touchdowns … helped Carthage to a 16-0 overall record, a district title and the 4A Division 1 state championship in 2019 … named to the 2019 Texas Top 300 by Dave Campbell's Texas Football … chosen third-team 4A All-State by the Texas Sports Writers Association and honorable mention by the Associated Press in 2018 … tabbed Offensive MVP of District 10-4A Division 1 and first-team all-district … caught 78 passes for 1,184 yards and nine touchdowns in 13 games as a junior … also rushed for 217 yards on 22 carries and scored three rushing touchdowns … recorded at least one receiving touchdown in six-straight games … hauled in eight passes for a season-high 164 yards and two scores against Marshall in the second game of that stretch … caught five passes for 157 yards and one touchdown in a win over Pleasant Grove … made seven catches for 154 yards and a touchdown in a 46-0 victory over Hargrave … recorded a season-high 11 catches for 139 yards against Midlothian Heritage in the state quarterfinals … helped Carthage to a 14-1 overall record, including a 5-0 district mark and title, and an appearance in the 4A Division 1 semifinals … made his varsity debut as a sophomore, but suffered a season-ending ankle injury in the second game of the year … participated in track and field, competing as a sprinter and triple jumper … finished second in the Texas Class 4A triple jump (46-10.75) in 2019, and placed sixth in the 100-meter dash (10.81) … also posted personal-bests of 47-6 in the triple jump and 10.71 in the 100 meters as a junior … ran the first leg of Carthage's Texas Class 4A third-place 4x100-meter relay team (41.44) in May 2018 … his brother, Keaontay Ingram, is a junior running back at Texas.
Welcome to the family, Prince Dorbah! 🤘
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) December 18, 2019
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Prince Dorbah
(DORE-bah)
LINEBACKER
6-4 • 215 • Fr.-HS
Dallas, Texas (Highland Park)
HS Coach: Randy Allen
An All-America, all-state and three-time all-district honoree who won two state championships with Highland Park and helped it to a 42-3 record the last three seasons … selected to participate in the 2020 All-American Bowl … rated No. 190 on the ESPN300, No. 16 at outside linebacker and No. 30 overall in Texas by ESPN … No. 123 nationally, No. 10 at outside linebacker, and No. 18 overall in Texas according to 247Sports … ranked No. 164 nationally, No. 12 at outside linebacker and No. 23 overall in Texas by Rivals … listed at No. 17 on the Austin American-Statesman's Fab 55 … ranked No. 6 in the SportsDay's Top 100 Recruits by the Dallas Morning News … selected unanimous Defensive MVP and first-team All-District of district 6-5A Division 1 in 2019 … as a senior, part of a defense that allowed just 19.5 points per game as a senior, including a five-game stretch with three shutouts and two other games allowing just six points each … registered seven tackles (five solo) with one interception against Rockwall … collected five tackles, one sack and three pressures against Horn … recorded a sack and two tackles for loss against Magnolia … helped Highland Park to an 11-2 overall record, including a 7-0 district mark and title, and an appearance in the 5A Division 1 regional playoffs in 2019 … named first-team 2019 Super Team and to the Texas Top 300 by Dave Campbell's Texas Football … tabbed the Dallas area preseason Defensive Player of the Year by the Dallas Morning News … chosen the 5A defensive player of the year by the Texas Sports Writers Association in 2018 … earned second-team 5A All-State honors from the Associated Press … tabbed first-team All-District 6-5A Division 1 … recorded 86 tackles, including 16 sacks and 12 tackles for loss as a junior … posted at least six tackles in eight games … part of a defense that allowed just 12.6 points per game, including seven games of seven points or fewer and four shutouts … recorded eight tackles (five solo) with four sacks and a safety against Horn … logged eight tackles, including three sacks and four tackles for loss against Lancaster … collected six tackles, including three sacks and three tackles for loss against Mansfield Timberview … claimed 11 tackles (seven solo) with two sacks and five pressures against College Station … notched 11 tackles (seven solo) against John Tyler … recorded four sacks and six tackles and was named defensive MVP of the state title game against Shadow Creek … helped Highland Park to a perfect 16-0 overall record, including a 7-0 district mark and title, and the 5A Division 1 state title in 2018 … named the District 15-5A defensive newcomer of the year in 2017 … recorded 84 tackles, 10 sacks and 12 tackles for loss as a sophomore … part of a defense that allowed 26.5 points per game … posted at least six tackles in eight games … recorded nine tackles (five solo) and one tackle for loss against Mansfield Timberview … registered eight tackles (seven solo) and three sacks against Poteet … collected three tackles for loss against Royse City … gathered three sacks against Texas … amasses a season-high 10 tackles (eight solo) with one sack and five pressures against Lake Ridge … helped Highland Park to a perfect 15-1 overall record, including a 7-0 district mark and title, and the 5A Division 1 state title in 2017 … originally from the Ivory Coast and came to the United States at age 3 … also played basketball in high school.
Welcome to the family, Jaylan Ford.
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) December 19, 2019
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Jaylan Ford
LINEBACKER
6-3 • 210 • Fr.-HS
Frisco, Texas (Lone Star)
HS Coach: Jeff Rayburn
A two-time all-state honoree who led Lone Star to the state semifinals this year … ranked No. 112 overall in Texas by Rivals … No. 988 nationally, No. 71 at outside linebacker, and No. 123 overall in Texas according to 247Sports … rated No. 102 at outside linebacker and No. 156 overall in Texas by ESPN … ranked No. 51 in the SportsDay's Top 100 Recruits by the Dallas Morning News … named second-team 5A All-State in 2019 … amassed 142 tackles (115 solo), including 11 tackles for loss, one sack, six pressures, one interception, one pass breakup and one forced fumble as a senior … part of a defense that allowed just 15.7 points per game, including six games of seven points or fewer with two shutouts … helped Lone Star to a 14-1 overall record, including a 7-0 district mark and title, and an appearance in the 5A Division 1 state semifinals in 2019 … named third-team 2019 Super Team and to the Texas Top 300 by Dave Campbell's Texas Football … earned honorable mention 5A All-State honors in 2018 … named Defensive MVP of District 5-5A Division 1 … complied 105 tackles, including eight tackles for loss, with eight pass breakups, three forced fumbles and three interceptions as a junior … part of a defense that allowed just 11.3 points per game, including 31 total points in their first six games, two of which were on a safety, and seven total games of seven points or fewer … helped Lone Star to a 10-3 overall record, including a 6-1 district mark, and an appearance in 5A Division 1 regional playoffs in 2018 … tabbed the District 13-5A Defensive Newcomer of the Year in 2017 … part of a defense that allowed just 13.1 points per game, including four shutouts, as a sophomore … helped Lone Star to a 12-2 overall record, including a 7-0 district mark and title, and an appearance in the 5A Division 2 quarterfinals in 2017.
Welcome to the family, Jaylen Garth! 🤘
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) December 18, 2019
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Jaylen Garth
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN
6-5 • 285 • Fr.-HS
Port Neches, Texas (Port Neches Groves)
HS Coach: Brandon Faircloth
An all-district honoree who missed the 2019 season due to a knee injury … No. 152 nationally, No. 18 at offensive tackle, and No. 23 overall in Texas according to 247Sports … rated No. 193 on the ESPN300, No. 24 at offensive tackle and No. 31 overall in Texas by ESPN … ranked No. 40 at offensive tackle and No. 52 overall in Texas by Rivals … listed at No. 26 on the Austin American-Statesman's Fab 55 … named first-team 2019 Super Team and to the Texas Top 300 by Dave Campbell's Texas Football … tabbed first-team All-District 12-5A Division 2 in 2018 … missed the second half of his junior season with a knee injury … part of an offense that averaged 37.4 points per game in the seven games in which he played, including three games of 48 points or more … helped block for 474 total yards, including 227 rushing and 247 passing against Silsbee … part of a line that paved the way for 518 total yards, including 221 rushing and 297 passing against Baytown Lee … blocked for an offense that amassed 545 total yards, including 382 passing and 163 rushing against Dayton … helped Port Neches Groves to a 9-4 overall record, including a 6-1 district mark and title, and an appearance in the 5A Division 2 region playoffs in 2018 … named to the Port Arthur News Super Team in 2017 … part of an offense that averaged 48.3 points per game, including five games of 50 or more points with a high of 72, and 480 total yards per game as a sophomore … its 579 total points were the second most in school history … helped block for 543 total yards, including 342 passing yards and 201 rushing yards against Baytown Sterling … part of a line that paved the way for 638 total yards, including 336 rushing yards and 302 passing yards against Crosby … blocked for an offense that produced 478 total yards, including 300 rushing yards against College Station … helped Port Neches Groves to a 10-2 overall record, including a 7-1 district mark and title, and an appearance in the 5A Division 2 region playoffs in 2017.
Welcome to the family, Sawyer Goram-Welch! 🤘
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) December 18, 2019
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Sawyer Goram-Welch
DEFENSIVE LINEMAN
6-4 • 289 • Fr.-HS
Longview, Texas (Longview)
HS Coach: John King
An all-district honoree who helped Longview to a 2018 state title … No. 984 nationally, No. 72 at defensive tackle, and No. 131 overall in Texas according to 247Sports … rated No. 78 at defensive tackle and No. 153 overall in Texas by ESPN … ranked No. 110 overall in Texas by Rivals … earned 6A Academic All-State honors in 2019 … District 11-6A honors were not released prior to signing day … registered 64 tackles (41 solo), 15 tackles for loss and eight sacks as a senior … anchored a Longview defense that allowed just 10.2 points per game, holding opponents to 14 points or fewer on nine occasions, including three shutouts … opened the season with six tackles (five solo) and one sack against Lufkin … posted five tackles and one tackle for loss against Marshall … logged six tackles, three tackles for loss and two sacks against John Tyler … notched six tackles against West Monroe … posted five tackles, two tackles for loss and one sack against Horn … registered seven tackles, including one for a loss, against Rockwall-Heath … notched five tackles and one sack against Lee … posted four tackles and two sacks against Mesquite … ended the season with eight tackles (six solo) and two tackles for loss against Dallas Jesuit … helped Longview to an 11-1 overall record, including 6-0 district mark and tile, and an appearance in the 6A Division 2 area playoffs in 2019 … tabbed first-team All-District 11-6A in 2018 … logged 65 total tackles, 15 tackles for loss, five sacks and forced three fumbles as a junior … helped Longview to a 16-0 overall record, including a 6-0 district mark and title, and the 6A Division 2 state title in 2018 … also competed in track and field in discus in high school.
Welcome to the family, Dajon Harrison! 🤘
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) December 18, 2019
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DaJon Harrison
(DAY-zhahn)
ATHLETE
5-10 • 178 • Fr.-HS
Hutto, Texas (Hutto)
HS Coach: Brad LaPlante
A two-time all-district honoree who played both ways at Hutto … rated No. 61 at wide receiver and No. 59 overall in Texas by ESPN … No. 830 nationally, No. 132 at wide receiver, and No. 106 overall in Texas according to 247Sports … ranked No. 77 overall in Texas by Rivals … chosen District 11-5A Division 1 Utility Player of the Year in 2019 … played in nine games in 2019, however had his season cut short due to a leg injury … still led Hutto with 34 receptions, 734 receiving yards and eight touchdowns, while rushing 21 times for 235 yards (11.2 ypc) and two touchdowns as a senior … also played on defense and recorded 14 tackles, one interception and one forced fumble … posted four 100-yard receiving games and one 100-yard rushing game … part of an offense that averaged 35.5 points per game … registered 119 yards rushing and one touchdown on just four carries (29.8 ypc) against Liberty Hill … caught five passes for 151 yards (30.2 ypr) and three touchdowns against Del Valle … posted back-to-back three-touchdown games by adding four receptions for 189 yards (47.3 ypr) against Georgetown … collected three receptions for 107 yards (35.7 ypr) against Cedar Park … finished the season with seven receptions for 101 yards and a touchdown against Rouse … helped Hutto to a 9-2 overall record, including a 5-1 district mark, and an appearance in the 5A Division 1 area playoffs in 2019 … named to the 2019 Texas Top 300 by Dave Campbell's Texas Football … tabbed first-team All-District 11-5A Division 1 as a wide receiver and honorable mention as a defensive back in 2018 … caught 49 passes for 695 yards and six touchdowns, while rushing 11 times for 88 yards and one touchdown as a junior … also played defense with 11 tackles, two tackles for loss, two passes defended and one forced fumble … posted four 100-yard receiving games … part of an offense that averaged 50.7 points per game, including three games over 60 points and a high of 78 … caught nine passes for 113 yards and one touchdown against Lamar … pulled in five receptions for 122 yards (24.4 ypr) and two touchdowns against Pflugerville Connally … grabbed eight receptions for 102 yards and one touchdown against Manor … helped Hutto to an 11-1 overall record, including a 6-0 district mark and title, and an appearance in the 5A Division 1 regional playoffs in 2018 … primarily played defense as sophomore with 33 tackles (20 solo), one interception and one fumble recovery … part of a defense that allowed 18.7 points per game … helped Hutto to an 11-2 overall record, including a 7-1 district mark, and an appearance in the 5A Division 2 regional playoffs in 2017 … also competed in track and field in the 100m, 4x100m and 4 x 200m in high school.
Welcome to the family, Jaden Hullaby! 🤘
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) December 18, 2019
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Jaden Hullaby
ATHLETE
6-2 • 210 • Fr.-HS
Dallas, Texas (Mansfield Timberview)
HS Coach: James Brown
An all-state and two-time all-district honoree who attended Mansfield Timberview as a senior and Bishop Dunne as a junior where he won a state title … No. 24 at athlete and No. 64 overall in Texas by Rivals … No. 572 nationally, No. 36 at athlete, and No. 77 overall in Texas according to 247Sports … rated No. 59 at athlete and No. 112 overall in Texas by ESPN … ranked No. 30 in the SportsDay's Top Recruits by the Dallas Morning News … selected first-team All-District 6-5A Division 1 as a quarterback in 2019 … rushed for 864 yards and 11 touchdowns on 96 carries (9.0 ypc), while completing 42-of-80 passes for 836 yards and nine touchdowns with five interceptions as a senior … also caught three passes for 98 yards, including an 80-yard touchdown … part of an offense that averaged 41.2 points per game, including five games of 49 or more points and a high of 84 … posted three 100-yard rushing games … opened the season with 119 yards (13.2 ypc) and two rushing touchdowns against Bixby … rushed for 103 yards against Lake Travis … recorded season highs of 136 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns against Mansfield Legacy … completed 5-of-9 passes for 194 yards and three touchdowns, while rushing three times for 79 yards (26.3 ypc) and two touchdowns against Samuell … helped Mansfield Timberview to a 6-5 overall record, including a 5-2 district mark, and an appearance in the 5A Division 1 bi-district playoffs in 2019 … named to the 2019 Texas Top 300 by Dave Campbell's Texas Football s… played at Dallas Bishop Dunne as a junior … earned first-team TAPPS All-State Division I honors in 2018 … tabbed first-team All-District TAPPS Division I District 2 … rushed 229 times for 1,181 yards and 11 touchdowns, while also catching 39 passes for a 396 yards and five touchdowns … posted four 100-yard rushing games … pulled in a season-high eight receptions against Evangel Christian Academy … registered 15 carries for 187 yards (12.5 ypc) and two touchdowns against Cornerstone Christian … gained 130 yards on 21 carries with two touchdowns against Parish Episcopal … recorded back-to-back 100-yard games with 155 yards and four touchdowns on 15 carries (10.3 ypc) against John Paul II … rushed 24 times for 149 yards and one touchdown, while pulling in five receptions for 69 yards and two touchdowns against Parish Episcopal in the state semifinals … tallied 95 rushing yards against Bishop Lynch in the state title game … helped Bishop Dunne to an 11-3 overall record, including a 4-0 district mark and title, and a TAPPS Division I state title in 2018.
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Ja'Quinden Jackson
QUARTERBACK
6-2 • 220 • Fr.-HS
Dallas, Texas (Duncanville)
HS Coach: Reginald Samples
An All-America and all-state honoree who has led Duncanville to two straight state title games … selected to participate in the 2020 Under Armour All-America Game … rated No. 28 on the ESPN300, No. 2 at dual threat quarterback and No. 2 overall in Texas by ESPN … No. 55 nationally, No. 3 at athlete, and No. 10 overall in Texas according to 247Sports … ranked No. 183 nationally, No. 6 at dual threat quarterback and No. 27 overall in Texas by Rivals … listed at No. 5 on the Austin American-Statesman's Fab 55 … ranked No. 1 in the SportsDay's Top 100 Recruits by the Dallas Morning News … District 8-6A honors were not released prior to signing day … completed 100-of-163 (61.4%) passes for 1,711 yards and 21 touchdowns with five interceptions, while rushing for 93 times for 1,030 yards (11.1 ypc) and 16 touchdowns as a senior … has led an offense that has averaged 46.5 points per game, including three games with 59 points and one with 61 … threw for 218 yards and three touchdowns against Lancaster … completed 9-of-12 passes for 170 yards and a season-high five touchdowns against Skyline … rushed four times for 143 yards (35.8 ypc) and one touchdown while completing 8-of-10 passes for 96 yards and two touchdowns against Richardson … recorded five carries for 116 yards (23.2 ypc) and one touchdown, along with completing 5-of-7 passes for 115 yards and two touchdowns against South Grand Prairie … registered 16 carries for 164 yards (10.3 ypc) and three touchdowns, while completing 10-of-15 passes for 135 yards … accounted for five touchdowns on a perfect 8-of-8 passing for 183 yards and two touchdowns with 12 rushes for 129 yards and three touchdowns against Southlake Carroll … suffered a leg injury in the state semifinals game against Rockwall … helped Duncanville to a 15-0 overall record, including a 7-0 district mark and title, and an appearance in the 6A Division 1 state title game in 2019, which will be played after signing day … named first-team 2019 Super Team and the Texas Top 300 by Dave Campbell's Texas Football … tabbed the Dallas area preseason Offensive Player of the Year by the Dallas Morning News … earned honorable mention 6A All-State honors from the Texas Sports Writers Association in 2018 … tabbed unanimous MVP of District 8-6A and first-team all-district … completed 110-of-173 passes (63.6%) for 1,580 yards and 15 touchdowns with just three interceptions, while rushing for 1,497 yards and 23 touchdowns on 147 carries (10.2 ypc) as a junior … posted seven 100-yard rushing games … passed for a season-high 213 yards with two touchdowns, while rushing for 158 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries (8.3 ypc) against Shreveport Evangel … recorded 10 carries for 133 yards and three touchdowns against Skyline … connected on 18-of-23 passes for 211 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 96 yards and two touchdowns on nine carries (10.7 ypc) against Richardson Pearce … registered 23 carries for 181 yards (7.9 ypc) and three touchdowns against South Grand Prairie … passed for 160 yards and one touchdown and rushed for 138 yards and two touchdowns on 15 carries (9.2 ypc) against Arlington Lamar … completed 11-of-15 passes for 124 yards and one touchdown, while rushing for 156 yards and three touchdowns on 19 carries (8.2 ypc) against Southlake Carroll … matched the three rushing touchdowns as part of 16 carries for 173 yards (10.8 ypc) against Allen … amassed 226 rushing yards with one touchdown on 18 carries (12.5 ypc) in the state title game against North Shore … helped Duncanville to a 14-1 overall recording, including a 7-0 district mark and title, and an appearance in the 6A Division 1 state title game in 2018 … named District 7-6A Offensive MVP in 2017 … tallied 766 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns on 93 carries (8.2 ypc), 334 receiving yards and two touchdowns on 18 receptions (18.6 ypr) and 320 passing yards and four touchdowns on 35-of-55 completions … rushed for 114 yards and three touchdowns on 14 carries (8.1 ypc) with two receptions for 45 yards and completed 8-of-11 passes for 62 yards against Arlington Sam Houston … caught four passes for 113 yards (28.3 ypr) and one touchdown against Irving Nimitz … totaled 146 rushing yards and one touchdown on 14 carries (10.4 ypc) and three receptions for 47 yards against DeSoto … threw for two touchdowns and rushed for three against Irving Macarthur … helped Duncanville to an 11-1 overall record, including a 7-0 district mark and title, and an appearance in the 6A Division 1 area playoffs in 2017.
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Andrej Karic
(AHN-dray CAR-ick)
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN
6-5 • 280 • Fr.-HS
Southlake, Texas (Carroll)
HS Coach: Riley Dodge
An All-American and two-time all-district honoree … selected to participate in the 2020 All-American Bowl … No. 161 nationally, No. 17 at offensive tackle, and No. 26 overall in Texas according to 247Sports … ranked No. 37 at offensive tackle and No. 36 overall in Texas by Rivals … rated No. 30 at offensive tackle and No. 56 overall in Texas by ESPN … listed at No. 36 on the Austin American-Statesman's Fab 55… ranked No. 36 in the SportsDay's Top 100 Recruits by the Dallas Morning News … 2019 District 5-6A honors were not released prior to signing day … part of an offense that averaged 49.3 points per game, including a game high of 84 points, and 500.1 yards per game as a senior … anchored an offensive line that helped produced a 4,000-yard passer, three 900-yard receivers, including one 1,100-yard receiver, and a 1,200-yard rusher … blocked for an offense that tallied 592 total yards (308p/284r) against Colleyville Heritage … helped pave the way for 610 total yards (392p/218r) against Permian … part of a line that cleared the way for 694 total yards (328p/366r) and 84 points against Lewisville … helped Carroll to a 13-1 overall record, including a 7-0 district mark and title, and an appearance in the 6A Division 1 quarterfinals in 2019 … named second-team 2019 Super Team and to the Texas Top 300 by Dave Campbell's Texas Football … tabbed first-team All-District 5-6A in 2018 … part of an offense that averaged 39.9 points and 429.9 yards per game as a junior … helped block for a 2,000-yard rusher … helped pave the way for 528 total yards (201p/327r) against Keller … part of a line that cleared the way for 578 total yards (353p/225r) against V.R.. Eaton … blocked for an offense that recorded 563 total yards (305p/258r) against Timber Creek … helped block for 572 total yards (272p/300r) against Coppell … helped Carroll to a 13-1 overall record, including a 7-0 district mark and title, and an appearance in the 6A Division 1 quarterfinals in 2018 … chosen second-team All-District 5-6A in 2017 … part of an offense that averaged 34.1 points per game and 421.6 yards per game as a sophomore … helped pave the way for 541 total yards, including 371 yards rushing against Rockwall … blocked for an offense that registered 656 total yards, including 370 yards rushing, against Flower Mound … part of a line that blocked for 548 total yards, including 397 rushing yards, against McKinney … helped Carroll to a 10-4 overall record, including a 5-2 district mark and an appearance in the 6A Division 2 quarterfinals in 2017.
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Jake Majors
OFFENSIVE LINE
6-4 • 284 • Fr.-HS
Prosper, Texas (Prosper)
HS Coach: Shaylon Carter
An All-American and three-time all-district honoree … selected to participate in the 2020 Under Armour All-America Game … rated No. 64 on the ESPN300, No. 1 at offensive guard and No. 11 overall in Texas by ESPN … No. 606 nationally, No. 14 at center, and No. 82 overall in Texas according to 247Sports … ranked No. 162 nationally, No. 5 at offensive guard and No. 22 overall in Texas by Rivals … listed at No. 34 on the Austin American-Statesman's Fab 55 … ranked No. 17 in the SportsDay's Top 100 Recruits by the Dallas Morning News … chosen unanimous first-team All-District 9-6A in 2019 … earned second-team 6A Academic All-State honors … anchored an offensive line that paved the way for 37.6 points per game, including five games of 45 points or more, and 429.9 total yards per game (205.6r/224.3p) as a senior … helped block for a 3,000-yard passer, 1,000-yard receiver and 1,300-yard rusher … opened the season blocking for 423 total yards, including a season-high 317 rushing yards, against Rowlett … part of a line that blocked for 574 total yards (293r/281p) against Flower Mound … caught a five-yard touchdown pass and blocked for an offense that totaled 546 yards (311r/235p) against Plano … helped pave the way for 565 total yards (253r/312p) against The Woodlands … helped protect for a season-high 345 passing yards against Rockwall … helped Prosper to an 11-3 overall record, including a 5-2 district mark, and an appearance in the 6A Division 1 quarterfinals in 2019 … named second-team 2019 Super Team and to the Texas Top 300 by Dave Campbell's Texas Football … tabbed unanimous first-team All-District 9-6A in 2018 … part of an offense that averaged 37.8 points per game, including four games of 45 points or more, and 380.9 yards per game as a junior … helped block for 580 total yards, including a season-high 306 passing yards, against Timber Creek … part of a line that blocked for 460 total yards, including a season-high 278 rushing yards against Jesuit … blocked for an offense that recorded 491 total yards (253r/238p) against McKinney Boyd … helped Prosper to a 9-3 overall record, including a 5-2 district mark, and an appearance in the 6A Division 2 area playoffs in 2018 … chosen second-team All-District 14-5A in 2017 … part of an offense that averaged 37.6 points per game, including five games of 45 points or more, and 417.9 yards per game as a sophomore … helped block for a 1,600-yard rusher … blocked for an offense that registered 513 total yards (328r/184p) against Newman Smith … part of an offensive line that paved the way for season highs of 644 total yards, 385 rushing yards and 259 passing yards against Creekview … helped block for 493 total yards, including 341 rushing yards against Mesquite Poteet … helped Prosper to a 10-3 overall record, including a 6-1 district mark and title, and an appearance in the 5A Division 1 regional playoffs in 2017.
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Troy Omeire
(oh-MEER-ee)
WIDE RECEIVER
6-5 • 202 • Fr.-HS
Sugar Land, Texas (Fort Bend Austin)
HS Coach: Mike Arogbonlo
A three-time all-district honoree and offensive MVP … ranked No. 176 nationally, No. 33 at wide receiver and No. 25 overall in Texas by Rivals … rated No. 181 on the ESPN300, No. 27 at wide receiver and No. 28 overall in Texas by ESPN … No. 557 nationally, No. 97 at wide receiver, and No. 72 overall in Texas according to 247Sports … listed at No. 48 on the Austin American-Statesman's Fab 55 … ranked No. 4 in the Houston Top 100 by the Houston Chronicle … chosen district Offensive MVP and earned first-team All-District 20-6A honors in 2019 … recorded 65 catches for 906 yards (13.9 ypr) and 10 touchdowns, while rushing 57 times for 364 yards (6.4 ypc) and five touchdowns as a senior … also completed six passes for 38 yards to tally 1,308 total yards for the season … posted four consecutive 100-yard receiving games … caught 10 passes for a season-high 212 yards (21.2 ypc) and two touchdowns against Seven Lakes … followed with nine receptions for 140 yards and one touchdown, along with rushing for 50 yards against Fort Bend Dulles … pulled in a season-high 11 catches for 110 yards and one touchdown against Ridge Point … grabbed seven receptions for 107 yards (15.3 ypr) and one touchdown against Fort Bend Travis … rushed 29 times for 218 yards and three touchdowns and completed six passes against Fort Bend Elkins … named second-team 2019 Super Team and to the Texas Top 300 by Dave Campbell's Texas Football … named to the Touchdown Club of Houston's 2019 UIL High School Preseason Team … tabbed first-team All-District 20-6A in 2018 … registered 46 yards for 782 yards (17.0 ypr) and 13 touchdowns as a junior … also returned eight kickoffs for 176 yards … posted four 100-yard receiving games … opened the season with five catches for a season-high 185 yards (37.0 ypr) and two touchdowns against Tompkins … gathered a season-high 11 receptions for 132 yards (12.0 ypr) and one touchdown against Mayde Creek … caught eight passes for a 130 yards (16.3 ypc) and two touchdowns against Seven Lakes … collected three touchdowns on six receptions for 61 yards against Fort Bend Kempner … pulled in five receptions for 108 yards (21.6 ypr) and two touchdowns against Fort Bend Bush … chosen first-team All-District 20-6A in 2017 … totaled 38 receptions for 744 yards (19.6 ypr) and eight touchdowns as a sophomore … posted four consecutive 100-yard receiving games to end the season … grabbed two touchdown receptions on two catches for 85 yards against Fort Bend Kempner … notched six receptions for a season-high 179 yards (29.8 ypr) and three touchdowns against Fort Bend Clements … pulled in a season-high 11 catches for 101 yards against Fort Bend Travis … snagged eight catches for 173 yards (21.6 ypr) and two touchdowns against Fort Bend Dulles … closed the season with seven catches for 136 yards (19.4 ypr) against Fort Bend Bush.
Welcome to the family, Logan Parr! 🤘
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Logan Parr
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN
6-4 • 278 • Fr.-HS
Helotes, Texas (O'Connor)
HS Coach: David Malesky
An all-state and two-time all-district honoree who was a four-year starter at O'Connor … ranked No. 215 nationally, No. 10 at offensive guard, and No. 32 overall in Texas according to 247Sports … rated No. 221 on the ESPN300, No. 8 at offensive guard and No. 34 overall in Texas by ESPN … ranked No. 52 at offensive tackle and No. 63 overall in Texas by Rivals … listed at No. 30 on the Austin American-Statesman's Fab 55 … selected first-team All-District 28-6A in 2019 … earned second-team 6A Academic All-State honors … part of an offense that averaged 33.4 points per game, including three games of 40 or more, and 333.9 yards per game as a senior … anchored a line that blocked for an 1,100-yard rusher … blocked for an offense that produced 437 total yards, including 313 passing yards, against Steele … helped pave the way for 404 total yards, including 220 rushing yards against Holmes … part of a line that blocked for 514 total yards, including 282 passing yards and 232 rushing yards against Clark … helped O'Connor to an 8-3 overall record, including an 8-1 district mark, including an appearance in the 6A Division 1 bi-district playoffs in 2019 … named first-team 2019 Super Team and to the Texas Top 300 by Dave Campbell's Texas Football … earned second-team 6A All-State honors from the Texas Sports Writers Association and honorable mention from the Associated Press in 2018 … selected honorable mention 6A Academic All-State … tabbed unanimous first-team All-District 28-6A … part of an offense that averaged 30 points per game, including three games of 40 or more, and 335.7 total yards per game as a junior … helped block for a 1,000-yard rusher … anchored a line that paved the way for a season-high 520 total yards, including a season-high 301 passing yards against Holmes … blocked for an offense that produced 442 total yards, including a season-high 319 yards against Jay … helped pave the way for 400 total yards against Taft … helped O'Connor to a 10-1 overall record, including a 9-0 district mark and title, and an appearance in the 6A Division 1 bi-district playoffs in 2018 … part of an offense that registered 42.2 points per game, including six games of 45 or more, and 405 total yards per game as a sophomore … helped block for two 1,000-yard rushers and a 1,000-yard receiver … part of a line that paved the way for 512 total yards, including a season-high 341 passing yards against Taft … blocked for an offense that tallied season highs of 563 total yards and 359 rushing yards against Brennan … helped O'Connor to a 13-1 overall record, including a 5-0 district mark and title, and an appearance in the 6A Division 1 quarterfinals in 2017.
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Bijan Robinson
(bih-ZHAHN)
RUNNING BACK
6-1 • 205 • Fr.-HS
Tuscon, Ariz. (Salpointe)
HS Coach: Dennis Bene
An All-American and two-time state player of the year in Arizona … selected to participate in the 2020 All-American Bowl … became the first player in Arizona high school football history to twice win the Ed Doherty Award as the state's top high school football player by the Grand Canyon State Gridiron Club … became Arizona's career all-time touchdown leader with 114 and its leading rusher with 7,036 yards … also became the first running back in Arizona history to top 2,000 yards in three consecutive seasons … ranked No. 14 nationally, No. 1 at all purpose back and No. 2 overall in Arizona by Rivals … rated No. 22 on the ESPN300, No. 4 at running back and No. 2 overall in Arizona by ESPN … No. 23 nationally, No. 2 at running back, and No. 2 overall in Arizona according to 247Sports … rated No. 23 on USA Today's Chosen 25 … named Arizona Gatorade Player of the Year in 2019 … received the Arizona National Football Foundation Frank Kush Player of the Year honor … named 4A Kino Region Player of the Year and Offensive Player of the Year in 2019 … rushed for 2,235 yards and 38 touchdowns on 126 carries (17.7 ypc/203.2 ypg), while also catching 12 passes for 314 yards and three touchdowns as a senior … also returned four kickoffs for 238 yards, including a 94-yard touchdown … posted seven games with at least four rushing touchdowns … part of an offense that averaged 52.0 points per game … recorded 430 rushing yards and six touchdowns on just 13 carries (33.1 ypc) against Desert Edge … rushed for 282 yards and four touchdowns, including a 92-yarder, on eight carries (35.3 ypc) against Tucson High Magnet … carried the ball 16 times for 347 yards (21.7 ypc) and six touchdowns against Casa Grande … registered 263 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 12 carries (21.9 ypc) against Canyon del Oro … helped Salpointe to a 10-1 overall record, including a 5-0 region mark and title, and an appearance in the AIA Open Division state semifinals in 2019 … named 2019 first-team Preseason Arizona All-State by MaxPreps … chosen 4A Conference Offensive Player of the Year in 2018 … selected 4A Kino Region Offensive Player of the Year and first-team all-region … posted 2,400 rushing yards and 35 touchdowns on 170 carries (14.1 ypc), along with 10 catches for 153 yards and one touchdown as a junior … part of an offense that averaged 43.9 points per game … opened the season 301 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 12 carries (25.1 ypc) against Dobson … rushed for 276 yards and five touchdowns on 23 carries (12.0 ypc) against Del Valle … registered 250 rushing yards and four touchdowns on nine carries (27.8 ypc) against Casa Grande … gathered 247 rushing yards and three touchdowns on just four carries (61.8 ypc against Vista Grande … posted 259 rushing yards and four touchdowns on nine carries (28.8 ypc) against Mingus … helped Salpointe to a 13-1 overall record, including a 5-0 region mark and title, and an appearance in the AIA 4A state title game in 2018 … tabbed first-team 4A all-conference in 2017 … named 4A Kino Region Offensive Player of the Year and first-team all-region … rushed for 2,023 yards and 26 touchdowns on 189 carries (10.7 ypc), while catching eight passes for 136 yards and three touchdowns as a sophomore … scored multiple touchdowns in nine games … opened the season with 207 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 14 carries (14.8 ypc), along with a punt return touchdown against St. Mary's … gained 229 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries (12.1 ypc) against Tuscon Magnet … registered 303 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 27 carries (11.2 ypg) against Sunrise Mountain … helped Salpointe to a 12-2 overall record, including a 4-0 region mark and title, and an appearance in the AIA 4A state title game in 2017 … rushed for 378 yards and four touchdowns on 42 carries (9.0 ypc), while catching 12 passes for 233 yards and two touchdowns as a freshman … helped Salpointe to a 10-3 overall record, including a 4-0 region mark and title, and an appearance in the AIA 4A state semifinals in 2016.
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Jerrin Thompson
DEFENSIVE BACK
6-0 • 180 • Fr.-HS
Lufkin, Texas (Lufkin)
HS Coach: Todd Quick
An all-state and three-time all-district honoree … ranked No. 147 nationally, No. 10 at safety and No. 16 overall in Texas by Rivals … rated No. 267 on the ESPN300, No. 14 at safety and No. 43 overall in Texas by ESPN … No. 158 nationally, No. 15 at safety, and No. 25 overall in Texas according to 247Sports … listed at No. 24 on the Austin American-Statesman's Fab 55 … chosen district MVP and earned first-team All-District 8-5A Division 1 honors in 2019 … earned honorable mention 5A Academic All-State honors … recorded 59 tackles, three tackles for loss, two interceptions, two pass breakups, one forced fumble and one defensive touchdown as a senior … part of a defense that allowed just 15.2 points per game, including two shutouts and four games of seven or fewer points … returned an interception 77 yards for a touchdown against Nacogdoches … helped Lufkin to a 9-2 overall record, including a 7-0 district mark and title, and an appearance in the 5A Division 1 bi-district playoffs in 2019 … named second-team 2019 Super Team and to the Texas Top 300 by Dave Campbell's Texas Football … earned honorable mention 5A All-State honors from the Texas Sports Writers Association in 2018 … tabbed district defensive MVP and first-team All-District 8-5A Division 1 … recorded 90 tackles, four tackles four loss, 15 passes defended, a forced fumble and an interception as a junior … part of a defense that allowed just 16.6 points per game, including two shutouts and seven games of seven points or fewer … helped Lufkin to a 10-2 overall record, including a 7-0 district mark and title, and an appearance in the 5A Division 1 area playoffs in 2018 … chosen first-team All-District 12-6A as a safety in 2017 … registered 95 tackles, five tackles for loss, seven passes defended, four forced fumbles and four interceptions as a sophomore … part of a defense that allowed just 20.7 points per game, including five games of seven points or fewer … helped Lufkin to an 11-3 overall record, including a 5-1 district mark, and an appearance in the 6A Division 2 quarterfinals in 2017 … also played basketball in high school.
