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The Longhorns
David
Ash
QUARTERBACK
6-3 • 220 • Jr.-2L
Belton, Texas (Belton)
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Third-year quarterback who has played in 25 games with 18 starts … named to the
preseason watch lists for the 2013 Maxwell Award, Davey O’Brien Award, Manning
Award, Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award and CFPA Offensive Award ... tabbed a
preseason first team All-Big 12 selection by Sporting News and the most accurate
passer in the league by Lindy’s ... has a 12-6 record as a starter with wins in 10 of
his last 13 ... ranks eighth on the UT career passing yards list (3,778) ... needs 957
passing yards to move into seventh (4,735 by Bret Stafford, 1984-87) ... his three 300yard games rank fifth on the UT career list ... his 23 touchdown passes rank ninth on
the Texas career list ... had a streak of 116 straight passes without an interception
(fourth-longest in school history) snapped vs. Oklahoma State (9/29/12) ... set the
school record for the most touchdown passes (four) by a true freshman in 2011 … a
prep All-American who was rated the 11th-best quarterback as a senior by ESPNU …
a member of Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Spring 2012).
SOPHOMORE (2012)
Started 12 of the 13 games ... missed the Kansas State game with an injury ... ranked
15th in the FBS in completion percentage (67.3) and 21st in passing efficiency (153.28
rating) ... helped the Horns rank 10th nationally in passing efficiency (154.38) ...
completed more than 70 percent of his passes in six games, including 80-plus in
three ... had four games with three or more TD passes ... had 13 plays of 40 yards or
more, including one rush ... averaged 26.5 yards per TD pass and 26.8 yards per score
... one of only 10 QBs (also Marcus Mariota, Oregon; Geno Smith, West Virginia;
Taylor Kelly, Arizona State; E.J. Manuel, Florida State; Derek Carr, Fresno State; A.J.
McCarron, Alabama; Aaron Murray, Georgia; Colby Cameron, Louisiana Tech; Jacob
Karam, Memphis) in the FBS on the year to post two games vs. FBS teams with a
passing efficiency of more than 225.0 ... one of only seven QBs in the FBS to have a
touchdown run of at least 45 yards and a TD pass of 75 yards or more ... reached 1,000
passing yards in four games to match a UT single-season record (last time by Colt
McCoy in 2009) ... passing yardage total (2,699) ranks No. 8 on the UT single-season
list and his total offense tally (2,840) is ninth ... had three 300-yard passing games
which is tied for fourth on the UT single-season chart ... completion percentage
(.741/20 of 27) in the Wyoming game was the fourth highest of his career ... passed
for 221 yards against New Mexico by completing 16 of 22 passes... scored a rushing
TD vs. the Lobos on a career-long 49-yard run ... completed 19 of 23 passes for 326
yards and a career-best four TDs in the win over Ole Miss ... completed 15 straight
passes at one point, tied for the third-best mark in school history ... his career-high
passing efficiency rating of 259.06 in that game ranked eighth among FBS quarterbacks on the season and the fifth-best mark against a BCS team ... named the Big 12
Conference Offensive Player of the Week, Davey O’Brien QB of the Week and the
College Football Performance Awards (CFPA) National Quarterback of the Week ...
also nominated for the Manning Award QB of the Week ... completed a career-high
30 passes in 37 attempts for 304 yards and three TDs against Oklahoma State ... had
his consecutive passes without an interception snapped at 116 vs. the 22nd-ranked
Cowboys (previous interception vs. K-State in 2011) ... one of four QBs in school
history to throw for 300 or more yards in back-to-back games ... went 4-for-5 for 70
yards, including a 29-yard connection with D.J. Grant on a fourth-and-6 play, on the
game-winning drive ... honored nationally for his performance against OSU - CFPA
honorable mention Quarterback of the Week, honorable mention Davey O’Brien QB
of the Week and one of eight finalists for Manning Award Player of the Week ... also
named the co-offensive player of the Oklahoma State game by the coaching staff ...
completed 22 of 29 passes (75.9 percent) for 269 yards with one TD and no picks vs.
West Virginia ... tabbed the offensive player of the game by the coaching staff ... completed 13 of 29 passes for 113 yards with interceptions vs. Oklahoma before leaving
in the second half with a wrist injury ... rebounded the following week vs. Baylor by
completing 19 of 31 passes for 274 yards and one TD in directing eight touchdown
scoring drives ... had a 67-yard pass to Mike Davis to set up a touchdown ... completed
8 of 16 passes for 63 yards with two interceptions vs. Kansas ... completed 11 of 19
passes for 264 yards and three TDs vs. No. 20 Texas Tech ... his passing efficiency
rating of 226.72 was the second highest of his career ... went over 3,000 career passing
yards vs. the Red Raiders and had a career-long 75-yard TD pass to Davis ... completed 25 of 31 passes (80.6 percent) for a career-high 364 yards and two touchdowns
vs. Iowa State ... completed his first 11 passes of the game ... also had a career-high
385 yards of total offense (No. 18 on the UT single-game list) and a passer rating of
200.57 ... completed 10 of 21 passes for 104 yards with two interceptions against TCU
... suffered a rib injury vs. the Horned Frogs ... sat out vs. Kansas State ... started in
Alamo Bowl vs. Oregon State and completed 21 of 33 passes for 241 yards and two
touchdowns ... also added 22 rushing yards on seven carries, including an 11-yard
touchdown run which helped spark the comeback vs. the Beavers ... completed 14 of
20 passes for 188 yards in the second half, including the game-winning 36-yard TD
to Marquise Goodwin.
FRESHMAN (2011)
Played in all 13 games with six starts … those starts came against Oklahoma State,
Kansas, Texas Tech, Missouri, Kansas State and California in the Holiday Bowl …
had four touchdown passes which were the most by a true freshman in school history … threw five completions of 40 or more yards … one of five players to throw
a touchdown pass on the season … also caught a 4-yard touchdown pass … in the
Holiday Bowl he completed 14 of 23 passes for 142 yards and one touchdown while
also catching a 4-yard touchdown pass from Jaxon Shipley ... made his collegiate
starting debut against Oklahoma State, throwing for 139 yards on 22 of 40 passing
with two interceptions to go with 21 rushing yards on 15 attempts … he was the first
true freshman quarterback to start at Texas since Chris Simms in 1999 at Texas A&M
… passed for a season-high 158 yards on 13 of 29 passing with one interception at
Missouri … completed 14 of 18 pass for 145 yards against Kansas while scoring his
first career rushing touchdown with 15 yards on eight carries … his completion percentage (.778) was a season best ... attempted just seven passes, completing four for
125 yards against Texas Tech while rushing for a season-high 59 yards on four runs
including a 47-yard gain … rushed for 36 yards on nine carries against BYU while
also catching a 23-yard pass and completing 2 of 3 passes for 35 yards … threw for
145 yards and two touchdowns on 7 of 12 passing vs. Iowa State … passed for 107
yards and one touchdown, completing 11 of 20 against Oklahoma.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Rodney Southern at Belton H.S. … a prep All-American, three-time alldistrict, two-time all-state and three-year starter at quarterback and punter … named
an Old Spice Player of the Year … played in the 2011 Offense-Defense All-American
Bowl, scoring on a 25-yard rushing TD and was named ‘Most Accurate’ passer at the
end of the week … ranked as the 11th-best quarterback by ESPNU … rated as the
fifth-best quarterback by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … three-year starter who
set 13 school records, passed for 7,944 yards and 80 TDs while rushing for 815 yards
and 22 TDs … named second-team 5A all-state at QB and punter by the Texas Sports
Writers Association as a senior … earned AP first-team all-state honors at punter and
second-team honors at QB … named Offensive MVP of the Killeen Daily Herald’s AllArea Football Team … tabbed the class 5A/4A Player of the Year by the Temple Daily
Telegram … a unanimous first-team all-district 12-5A selection at QB and punter …
completed 243 of 395 passes (61.5%) for 3,453 yards (fourth-best in class 5A) and 41
TDs while rushing for 333 yards and eight TDs as a senior … also punted 20 times
for an average of 43.1 yards per punt with a long of 62 … ESPN RISE Regional High
School Player of the Week in week two after passing for 446 yards and six TDs and
rushing for 69 yards and two TDs against Austin … named to Tom Lemming’s Junior
All-American team … earned honorable mention all-state honors as a punter by the
Associated Press … tabbed the district 12-5A Offensive MVP … helped lead Belton to
a 10-2 record and an appearance in the second round of the state playoffs … passed
for 2,002 yards and 23 TDs while rushing for 229 yards and five TDs … also punted
18 times for an average of 41.0 yards per punt … tabbed the district 12-5A Offensive
Newcomer of the Year while earning first team honors as a sophomore … also earned
second-team all-district honors as a punter … tallied 2,489 passing yards and 16 TDs
while rushing for 253 yards and nine TDs … also punted 28 times for an average of
41.9 yards per punt … also lettered in track and basketball, averaging over 10 points
per game in two seasons on varsity.
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PERSONAL
Born in Houston, Texas … participated in Fellowship of Christian Athletes …
a second-team academic all-state selection by the Texas High School Coaches
Association as a senior … enjoys hunting and fishing ... earned a spot on the Big 12
Commissioner’s Honor Roll in the spring of 2012 ... served as a camp counselor at the
2013 Manning Passing Academy.
THE ASH FILE
Nickname: Dash
During pregame, I like to: Take a shower, sleep and go over the game plan
Favorite TV show: Raising Hope
Favorite music artist: Josh Turner
Favorite movie(s): Remember the Titans, Nacho Libre, How the Grinch Stole
Christmas
Favorite actor/actress: Jim Carrey, Gwyneth Paltrow
Sports hero: Colt McCoy
Nobody knows how much I like to: Read
I can’t believe I watch: The Disney Channel
I came to Texas because: The winning tradition and I love the people
ASH’S CAREER STATISTICS
PASSING/RUSHING
Year G/GS Comp-Att
2011 13/6 99-174
2012 12/12214-318
Career 25/18 313-492
Pct. Yds Rating
56.91,079107.4
67.3 2,699 153.3
63.6 3,778 137.0
TDINTLong Rush/TD Long
4 8 48/2x 73-103/1 47/TT
19 8 75/TT51-237/249/NM
23 16 75/TT 124-244/349/NM
RUSHING/RECEIVING
YearG/GSRush-YdsYPC TD LongRec-Yds
YPC
TD Long
2011 13/6 73-103 1.4 1 47/TT 2-2713.5123/BYU
201212/12 51-237 2.8 2 49/NM 0-0 0.0 0 --Career25/18 124-244 2.0
3 49/NM 2-27 13.5 1 23/BYU
FG in the season opener vs. New Mexico and served as the backup at that spot the
rest of the season.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Dean De-Atley at Brazoswood High School … three-year letterman ...
earned first team all-state academic as a senior ... helped the Buccaneers go 18-16
... went into the fourth round of Texas High School Football playoffs his sophomore
year ... two-year letterman in wrestling ... second in district for wrestling his junior
year.
PERSONAL
Born in Beaumont, Texas ... majoring in petroleum engineering ... was involved with
his church youth group ... enjoys fishing ... spent most of childhood in Longview,
Texas before moving to Lake Jackson ... son of Kevin and Betty Ann Ashby ... sibling
to Katy (10).
THE ASHBY FILE
Favorite thing about Texas football: Its legacy and all of the traditions
After my football career is over, I hope to: Be a petroleum engineer
The biggest influence on me as a football player: My father
If I were to play another sport it would be: Baseball, its an “American Pastime”
During pregame, I like to: Listen to music
Favorite movie(s): The Muppets Movie
Worst movie: Twilight
Favorite sports movie(s):Blindside
Favorite TV show: The Big Bang Theory
Favorite music group/singer: Casting Crowns
Favorite vehicle: 1987 GMC Sierra 1500 Pickup Truck
Favorite cartoon character: Scooby-Doo
Aaron
Benson
CAREER HIGHS
Completions: 30 at Oklahoma State (So.)
Attempts: 40 vs. Oklahoma State (Fr.)
Passing Yards: 364 vs. Iowa State (So.)
Completion Percentage (min 12 attempts): 82.6 (19 of 23) vs. Ole Miss (So.)
Passing Efficiency (min 12 attempts): 259.1 rating vs. Ole Miss (So.)
Long Pass: 75t at Texas Tech (So.)
TD Passes: 4 vs. Ole Miss (So.)
Total Offense: 385 vs. Iowa State (So.)
Rushing Attempts: 15 vs. Oklahoma State (Fr.)
Rushing Yards: 59 vs. Texas Tech (Fr.)
Rushing TDs: 1, three times, last vs. Oregon State (So.)
Kyle
Ashby
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Fourth-year linebacker who has appeared in 12 career games … redshirted and
gained valuable experience with the scout team in 2010 … a prep-All American who
played in the 2010 Under Armour All-America Game and was a member of ESPNU’s
Top 150 national prospects as a prepster … named to the Big 12 Commissioner’s
Honor Roll (Spring 2011).
LONG SNAPPER
6-1 • 235 • So.-1L
Lake Jackson, Texas
(Brazoswood)
SOPHOMORE (2012)
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REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2011)
Saw action as a reserve linebacker and special teams in five games ... played on
defense in the first three games ... also saw time on special teams vs. New Mexico and
Wyoming ... did not suit up for the Oklahoma game due to an illness ... played on
special teams vs. Kansas State.
Appeared in seven games with defensive snaps in three contests … registered one
tackle in the season-opener against Rice … recorded one stop at Iowa State.
Second-year long snapper … three-year player at left tackle and center at Brazoswood
High School.
FRESHMAN (2010)
Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL
FRESHMAN (2012)
Played in all 13 games as the long snapper on punts ... helped the team average 40.84
yards in net punting which ranked No. 4 in the FBS ... also handled snaps on PAT/
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LINEBACKER
6-2 • 233 • Jr.-SQ
Cedar Hill, Texas
(Cedar Hill)
Coached by Joey McGuire at Cedar Hill H.S. … a prep-All-American and all-district
performer at linebacker … played in the 2010 Under Armour All-America Game … a
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member of Rivals’ top 250 and ESPNU’s top 150 national prospects … ranked as the
ninth-best outside linebacker by ESPNU and 13th-best outside linebacker by Rivals
… rated as the state’s sixth-best linebacker by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football …
posted 295 tackles, 12 sacks, 22 TFL, three INTs, eight forced fumbles, five fumble
recoveries and two TDs during his final three seasons, helping Cedar Hill post a 32-7
record … named second-team Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Super Team as a
senior … recorded 70 tackles, five sacks, five TFL, four forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries despite missing five games due to injury … helped lead Cedar Hill to a
12-1 record, a district title and an appearance in the 5A Div. II regional semifinals …
tabbed Dallas Morning News honorable mention Player of the Week after recording
16 tackles, three TFL and a sack in a 23-14 win over Euless Trinity … also an honorable mention selection after recording 14 tackles and a forced fumble in a 50-23 win
over Duncanville … tabbed honorable mention all-state and first-team all-district as
a junior … recorded 155 tackles, seven sacks, 12 TFL, two INTs, three forced fumbles,
three fumble recoveries and two TDs … led Cedar Hill to a 12-2 record, a district
championship and an appearance in the state quarterfinals … tallied 16 tackles,
three sacks and a TD in a 14-0 win over South Grand Prairie … earned second-team
all-district honors as a sophomore … recorded 60 tackles, two sacks, four TFL and a
forced fumble … contributed to the Longhorns’ 8-4 record and an appearance in the
second round of the state playoffs … was a member of Cedar Hill’s state championship team as a freshman … tallied 10 tackles and a TFL … also competed in track and
field and was a member of the powerlifting team for three years.
PERSONAL
Born in Dallas, Texas … named to the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Spring
2011) … cousin, Cedric Benson, played running back at Texas (2001-04) and in the
NFL with the Chicago Bears (2005-07), Cincinnati Bengals (2008-11), Green Bay
(2012) and is currently a free agent.
THE BENSON FILE
Nickname: A.B.
During pregame, I like to: Be alone
Favorite movie: Boyz n the Hood
Favorite actor: Gucci Mane
Favorite superhero: Superman
Favorite music artist: Z-Ro
I came to Texas because: The academics and the coaching staff
BENSON’S CAREER STATISTICS
DEFENSE
Year G/GS TT (Solo) Sacks
TFL QBP INT PBU FF
2010 DNP- Redshirted
2011 7/0
2 (1) 0.0 (0)
0 (0)
0
0
0
0
2012 5/0
0 (0) 0.0 (0)
0 (0)
0
0
0
0
Career 12/0 2 (1) 0.0 (0)
0 (0)
0
0
0
0
SPECIAL TEAMS
Year
G TT (Solo) FF FR PBLK KBLK
2010DNP - Redshirted
2011 7 1 (0) 000 0
2012 4 0 (0) 000 0
Career
111 (0) 000 0
CAREER HIGHS
Tackles: 1, two times, last vs. Iowa State (Fr.)
FR
High
0
0
0
1/2x
1/2x
Joe
Bergeron
(BER-jer-on)
RUNNING BACK
6-1 • 230 • Jr.-2L
Mesquite, Texas (North Mesquite)
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Third-year running back who has seen action in 24 career games … has four career
100-yard rushing games ... ranks 45th on the Texas career rushing yards list (1,030)
... his five rushing TDs in 2011 rank tied for ninth by a Texas freshman ... named
to the 2013 CFPA Offensive Awards watch list ... was on the 2012 College Football
Performance Awards National Freshman Performer of the Year watch list … was the
top-rated fullback in his class according to ESPNU … played for the U.S. Under-19
National Team in the 2011 Team USA vs. The World game.
SOPHOMORE (2012)
Played in all 13 games at tailback with six starts (Wyoming, New Mexico, Ole Miss,
West Virginia, Oklahoma and Iowa State) ... his 16 rushing touchdowns ranked
second in the Big 12 and tied for 15th in the FBS ... that mark also ranks seventh
on the Texas single-season list ... ranked tied for 11th in the Big 12 and tied for 71st
in the FBS in scoring (7.4 ppg) ... had 567 rushing yards (43.6 ypg) which ranked
second on the team ... had two 100-yard rushing games ... made his first career
start vs. Wyoming, posting a team-high 110 yards on 15 carries ... had a career long
54-yard run in the game ... it marked the second time he and Malcolm Brown (105)
both rushed for more than 100 yards in the same game (also Kansas, 2011) ... had a
career-long 22-yard reception in New Mexico game ... rushed for 48 yards on 11 carries against Ole Miss ... had two rushing touchdowns, including the game-winning
2-yarder with 29 seconds left, and 48 rushing yards vs. Oklahoma State ... posted four
rushing touchdowns vs. West Virginia ... that ranks tied for seventh on the Texas
single-game list ... became the first Texas player to post four or more rushing TDs in
a game since Vince Young (also four) vs. Michigan in the 2005 Rose Bowl ... rushed
for a career-high five touchdowns and 117 yards (19 carries) vs. Baylor ... became the
fourth player in school history to post four or more rushing touchdowns in multiple
games (also Ricky Williams, 5; Cedric Benson, 2; Vince Young, 2) and third to post
five or more in one game (Williams had a school-record six twice during the 1998
season [vs. Rice and New Mexico State]; Benson - five rushing TDs vs. Oklahoma
State in 2004) ... named an honorable mention RB of the Week by the College Football
Performance Awards and earned the team’s offensive player of the week ... had 32
rushing yards on seven carries, including a 3-yard TD run, vs. Kansas ... had 14
rushing yards on five carries, including a 2-yard TD run, vs. Texas Tech ... started in
the Wishbone backfield vs. Iowa State and posted 86 rushing yards on 12 carries to
become the 47th player in school history to post more than 1,000 career rushing yards
... rushed for 12 yards on five carries, and one reception for 7 yards against TCU ...
had one carry for 3 yards and made one tackle on special teams against Kansas State
... left the game against the Wildcats with a shoulder injury early in the second half.
FRESHMAN (2011)
Played in 11 games at running back ... ranked second on the team in rushing yards
(463) and tied for second in rushing touchdowns (five) … his five rushing touchdowns rank tied for ninth most by a freshman in school history ... averaged 6.4 yards
per rushing attempt … helped the Texas offense rank 21st in the nation in rushing
offense (202.62 ypg) and average 392.54 yards in total offense … recorded five special teams tackles … tied a school freshman record with three rushing touchdowns
against Texas Tech … carried the ball 29 times for a 191 yards against the Red Raiders
with his rushing total ranking second most in a single game by a UT freshman … his
total included a 51-yard run and he had five carries of 10 or more yards in the game
which helped him earn the Capital One Cup Impact Performance of the Week, honorable mention CFPA Running Back of the Week and the team Offensive Player of the
Week honor … had a breakout game against Kansas, rushing for a team-high 136
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yards and two touchdowns on just 13 carries … joined Malcolm Brown to become
the first freshmen duo in school history to each rush for over 100 yards in the same
game … the 136 yards are the 15th most in a single game by a Texas freshman … his
touchdowns against the Jayhawks came on runs of 4 and 35 yards … five of his 13 carries in the Kansas game were for over 10 yards, including two of 20 or more … had 40
yards on nine carries against Kansas State … made his college debut against Rice with
26 yards on six carries … at UCLA he recorded a 27-yard rush as part of his 36 yards
on five attempts … tallied four carries for 28 yards with a 16-yard rush at Iowa State
in his first Big 12 action … in the Holiday Bowl he carried the ball three times for
9 yards ... had one special teams tackle against BYU, Oklahoma State and Missouri.
CAREER HIGHS
Rushing attempts: 29 vs. Texas Tech (Fr.)
Rushing yards: 191 vs. Texas Tech (Fr.)
Rushing TDs: 5 vs. Baylor (So.)
Long Rush: 54 vs. Wyoming (So.)
Receptions: 3 vs. Oklahoma St. (So.)
Receiving yards: 24 vs. Oklahoma St. (So.)
Long reception: 22 vs. New Mexico (So.)
All-purpose yards: 191 vs. Texas Tech (Fr.)
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Mike Robinson at North Mesquite High School … two-time first-team
all-district performer at running back … played for the U.S. Under-19 National Team
in the 2011 Team USA vs. The World game, earning game MVP honors after rushing
for 118 yards and one TD and catching one pass for 13 yards and a TD … ranked as
the best fullback by ESPNU … a member of the Austin American-Statesman’s Fab
55, recognizing the state’s top prospects … three-year starter who recorded 2,724
yards and 30 TDs while catching 28 passes for 405 yards … named the district 11-5A
Offensive MVP as a senior … tabbed North Mesquite’s Team MVP … rushed for
1,579 yards and 19 TDs while catching three passes for 26 yards … named Dallas
Morning News honorable mention Player of the Week after rushing for 120 yards and
five TDs in a 49-11 win over Mesquite … also earned Dallas Morning News honorable mention Player of the Week honors after rushing for 203 yards and one TD in a
17-7 win over North Garland … tallied 275 yards rushing versus Rowlett … rushed
for 191 yards and two TDs in a 24-14 win over Longview … rushed for 229 yards and
three TDs in a 30-20 loss to DeSoto … tabbed first-team all-district 11-5A as a junior
… named North Mesquite’s Team MVP … rushed for 729 yards and five TDs while
catching 13 passes for 221 yards … tallied 416 yards rushing and six TDs while catching 12 passes for 158 yards as a sophomore … two-year letterman in powerlifting …
placed third in regionals in powerlifting as a sophomore and junior.
(BLU-eht)
DEFENSIVE END
6-3 • 255 • Fr.-RS
Beaumont, Texas (West Brook)
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A second-year defensive lineman ... entered Texas as a defensive end, but moved
to tight end in the 2012 preseason ... moved back to defensive end heading into the
spring of 2013 ... ranked as the No. 25 defensive end in the nation by ESPNU coming
out of high school.
PERSONAL
FRESHMAN (2012)
Mentored kids at the Mesquite ISD Leadership Conference … was a referee for youth
football games at the YMCA.
HIGH SCHOOL
THE BERGERON FILE
Nickname: Big Joe
Three things I can’t live without: Cell phone, football and my mom
If I were to play another sport, it would be: Tennis, just to try something different
Childhood sports hero: Jerome Bettis
Favorite movie(s): 300, All About the Benjamins, Avatar, Happy Feet
Favorite sports movie(s): Remember the Titans, Gridiron Gang, The Longest Yard
Favorite actor(s): Nicolas Cage, Paul Walker
Favorite actress: Gabrielle Union
Nobody knows how much I like to: Play the piano and draw
Favorite TV show(s): Family Guy, Jersey Shore
Favorite musician(s): Lil Wayne, Drake
Favorite song: “Throw it Up” by Lil Wayne
Favorite video game: Halo
Favorite vehicle: Dodge Charger
Favorite cartoon character: Tom and Jerry
Pet(s): Dogs (Brownie, Booker)
BERGERON’S CAREER STATISTICS
RUSHING/RECEIVING
Year
G/GS Rush-Yds
2011 11/0 72-463
2012
13/6 127-567
Career 24/6 199-1,030
SPECIAL TEAMS
Year
2011
2012
Career
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Caleb
Bluiett
G
11
13
24
TT (Solo)
3 (2)
1 (1)
4 (3)
YPC TD Long Rec-Yds YPCTD Long
6.4 551/TT 0-0 0.0 0 -4.5 16 54/WY 9-84 9.3 022/NM
5.2 21 54/WY 9-84 9.3 022/NM
FF
0
0
0
FR
0
0
0
PBLK
0
0
0
KBLK
0
0
0
Redshirted as a tight end.
Coached by Craig Stump at West Brook High School ... two-time all-district and
all-area performer at multiple positions … played defensive end, defensive tackle,
middle linebacker, outside linebacker, tight end and long snapper, along with kickoff
return and coverage during his high school career … selected to play in the 2012
International Bowl while being named team captain … ranked as the 26th-best
defensive end ESPNU … a member of the Houston Chronicle’s The Houston 100
(top prospects in greater Houston area) and the Austin American-Statesman’s Fab
55 (state’s top prospects) … three-year letterman who tallied 134 tackles, 15 TFL,
eight sacks, 10 QBH, two blocked kicks and one INT, helping West Brook post a
14-9 record over his final two seasons … an All-Greater Houston first-team selection
(Houston Chronicle) as a senior … named to the Beaumont Enterprise Super Gold
Football Team … named to the Port Arthur News Super Team … named the Save
Our Children, Children in Motion Inc. Defensive MVP … named the district 21-5A
Defensive MVP … served as team captain … helped lead West Brook to a 6-5 record
and an appearance in the first round of the playoffs … recorded 74 tackles, 8 TFL,
three sacks,10 QBH, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and two blocked kicks
while returning five kicks for 95 yards … named to the Beaumont Enterprise Super
Gold Football Team as a junior … named to the Port Arthur News Futures Team …
named first-team all-district 21-5A … helped lead West Brook to a 8-4 record and an
appearance in the second round of the state playoffs … tallied 60 tackles, seven TFL,
five sacks, one INT and returned two kicks for 40 yards … also lettered in baseball
and track and field … a first-team all-district 21-5A selection in baseball as a junior.
PERSONAL
Started playing football at the age of 13 … uncle, Talmadge Bluiett, was recruited
to play football at Texas in 1969 before finishing his collegiate career at Howard
Payne … uncle, Billy Coleman Jr., ran track at Fresno State (1988-89) … lived in the
Urdaneta City in the Philippines from 1999-2000 … active in community service
… participated in his church choir … served as a cameraman at his church … participated in the Cookie Crew working with special needs students … has spent time
coaching and umpiring in little league … helped feed the homeless on Thanksgiving.
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THE BLUIETT FILE
THE BOYER FILE
Nickname: Blu
My dream as a college football player: Become a leader and make a difference
During pregame, I like to: Pray and stay focused
If I were to play another sport it would be: Baseball
Nobody knows how much I like to: Listen to old music
Favorite vehicle: 1968 Mustang and 1969 Camaro
Favorite show: Criminal Minds
I can’t believe I watch: Backyardigans
Favorite movie: Phantom of the Opera
Favorite sports movie: Facing the Giants
Favorite actor and actress: Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie
Sports hero: Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera
Favorite superhero: Flash
Favorite video game: NCAA Football 2012
Favorite cartoon characters: Bugs Bunny
I came to Texas because: I love the opportunities in education and sports.
Nickname(s): Old Man, Grandpa, Army, America
During pregame, I like to: Encourage my brothers
Favorite TV channel: ESPN
Favorite TV show: Eastbound and Down
I can’t believe I watch: SportsNation
Favorite movie: Legends of the Fall
Favorite actor: George Clooney
Sports hero: Pat Tillman
Favorite superhero: Captain America
Favorite CD: “The Last Waltz” by The Band
Nobody knows I can: Dance to “Billie Jean” like Michael Jackson
Pets: Dogs (Belle, Rose)
Favorite video game: Double Dragon
Favorite cartoon character: Peter Griffin (Family Guy)
Paul
Boyette Jr.
Nate
Boyer
(boy-EHT)
DEFENSIVE TACKLE
6-4 • 297 • Fr.-RS
Humble, Texas (Humble)
LONG SNAPPER
5-11 • 190 • Jr.-1L
Dublin, Calif.
(Valley Christian)
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A second-year defensive lineman ... ranked as the No. 21 defensive tackle in the
nation by ESPNU coming out of high school.
Fourth-year player who served as the No. 1 long snapper on PAT/FGs during 2012
... a former walk-on who was placed on scholarship before both the 2012 and 2013
seasons ... has played in 13 career games ... served in the Green Berets Special Forces
unit before coming to Texas ... still serves in the Texas National Guard during summers ... named 2012-13 Big 12 Sportsperson of the Year ... named to the Darrell K
Royal-Memorial Stadium Veterans Committee by UT President Bill Powers in Oct.,
2012 ... selected as the recipient of the 2012 Disney Spirit Award, given annually by
Disney Sports to college football’s most inspirational figure ... received the award in
Orlando during the 2012 College Football Awards ceremony ... participated in relief
work in the Darfur region of Africa ... part of a group of Longhorns that makes regular
visits to the Dell Children’s Medical Center.
FRESHMAN (2012)
Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL
Played in one game on special teams .. saw action vs. Texas Tech on kickoff coverage.
Coached by Walt Beasley at Humble High School ... A two-time all-district and
all-area performer on the defensive line … played in the 2012 Semper Fidelis AllAmerican Bowl … ranked as the 21st-best defensive tackle by ESPNU … a member
of the Houston Chronicle’s The Houston 100 (top prospects in greater Houston area)
… recorded 172 tackles, 43 TFL, 15 sacks and one INT while helping lead Humble
to a 26-18 record in four seasons … an All-Greater Houston first-team selection
(Houston Chronicle) as a senior … a second-team Preseason Super Team selection by
Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … named second-team all-district 18-4A … named
the Greater Houston Honda Dealers Player of the Week in week three … named the
Gatorade Performer of the Week in week 13 … tallied 52 tackles, 14 TFL, eight sacks,
three forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and one blocked FG … a unanimous firstteam all-district 18-4A selection as a junior … helped lead Humble to a 11-2 record
and an appearance in the third round of the state playoffs … tallied 61 tackles, 19
TFL, five sacks and one INT … tallied 55 tackles, to TFL and three sacks … tallied
four tackles and one sack as a freshman … helped lead humble to a 8-3 record and an
appearance in the second round of the state playoffs … also lettered in basketball …
two-time second-team academic all-district selection.
FRESHMAN (2010)
PERSONAL
SOPHOMORE (2012)
Played in the final 12 games as the snapper on PAT/FGs ... first team Academic
All-Big 12 choice ... earned a scholarship prior to the season ... honored as 2012-13
Big 12 Sportsperson of the Year (also K-State golfer Whitney Pyle) which recognizes
student-athletes who displayed an extraordinary degree of sportsmanship and/or
community service during the academic year ... third Longhorn football player to
earn the accolade (also DE Sam Acho, 2010-11; FB Ahmard Hall, 2004-05).
Redshirted
PERSONAL
Born in Oak Ridge, Tenn. ... member of the Green Berets Special Forces unit ... has lived
in California, Colorado, North Carolina, Okinawa, Japan, Iraq and Israel before moving
to Texas ... majoring in Physical Culture and Sports ... participated in relief work in
the Darfur region of Africa ... part of a group of Longhorns that made regular visits to
the Dell Children’s Medical Center ... six-time member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s
Honor Roll (spring 2010; fall 2010; spring 2011; fall 2011; spring 2012; fall 2012).
Began playing football at the age of 4 … uncle, Garland Boyette, played linebacker
and ran track at Grambling State before playing with the St. Louis Cardinals (NFL;
1962-63) and becoming a Pro Bowler with the Houston Oilers (AFL; 1966-72) …
uncle, Ernie Ladd, played on the defensive line at Grambling State before being
becoming an All-Pro defensive tackle, being drafted by the San Diego Chargers
(1961-65) and also playing for the Houston Oilers (1966-67) and Kansas City Chiefs
(1967-68) … named second-team all-district in basketball as a junior … mentored
students at Humble Elementary School … coached little league football … worked at
Winter Haven Nursing Home … active in his church … enjoys cooking and fishing.
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THE BOYETTE FILE
FRESHMAN (2011)
Nickname: P.B.J.
My dream as a college football player: Be an All-American
During pregame, I like to: Listen to music and pray
If I were to play another sport it would be: Basketball
Nobody knows how much I like to: Fish and Cook
Favorite vehicle: Tahoe
Favorite show: Martin
Favorite movie: House Party, Houst Party 2
Favorite sports movie: Varsity Blues and Friday Night Lights
Favorite actor and actress: Martin Lawrence and Meagan Good
Favorite song: Before I Let Go, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly
Sports hero: Marcus Tubbs
Favorite superhero: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Favorite video game: 2K12, Madden
Favorite cartoon characters: Scooby Doo
I came to Texas because: It’s the best football program in the country.
Started in seven games and played in 10 contests … named second-team Freshman
All-America by Yahoo! Sports … named the Big 12 Newcomer of the Year (AP,
Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News, Fort Worth Star-Telegram) and the
Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year (Kansas City Star) … ranked second among
true freshmen in the NCAA and was eighth overall in the Big 12 with 74.2 rushing
yards per game … led the team in rushing with 742 yards and five touchdowns on
172 carries … he was the first true freshman to lead Texas in rushing since Cedric
Benson in 2001 ... his 742 yards rank seventh most on the Texas freshmen rushing list
while his five touchdowns are tied for ninth … he caught three passes for 17 yards on
the year … rushed for at least 100 yards in three games to rank tied for third among
all-time Texas freshmen ... helped the Texas offense rank 21st in the nation in rushing offense (202.62 ypg) and average 392.54 yards in total offense … team’s leading
rusher in eight of the 13 games … four rushes of 20 or more yards … rushed for a
career-high 135 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries against Oklahoma State …
his touchdowns against the Cowboys came on runs of 15 and 24 yards as he received
CFPA honorable mention Running Back of the Week and the team Offensive Player
of the Week honors … tallied 119 yards and two touchdowns on 28 attempts against
Kansas … joined Joe Bergeron to become the first Texas freshmen duo to each rush
for over 100 yards in the same game … notched his first career 100-yard rushing
performance in his first collegiate start at UCLA, finishing with 110 yards and one
touchdown on 16 attempts … his first rushing touchdown came on a 16-yard run …
made his college debut against Rice with 86 yards on 16 carries … followed with 14
attempts for 68 yards against BYU … tallied 63 yards on 15 rushes at Iowa State in
his first Big 12 game … recorded 54 rushing yards on 17 carries against Oklahoma
while also catching a 19-yard pass … returned to the lineup against Kansas State and
had 11 carries for 33 yards and career highs in receptions (6) and receiving yards (43)
after missing the Texas Tech and Missouri games with a foot injury ... carried the ball
13 times for 35 yards in the Holiday Bowl against California.
Malcolm
Brown
RUNNING BACK
6-0 • 225 • Jr.-2L
Cibolo, Texas
(Steele)
HIGH SCHOOL
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Third-year running back who has played in 18 games with eight starts … has five
career 100-yard rushing games ... ranks 41st on the Texas career rushing yards list
(1,066) ... selected to the 2012 Maxwell Award watch list … named second-team
Freshman All-America by Yahoo! Sports … named the 2011 Big 12 Newcomer of
the Year (AP, Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News, Fort Worth StarTelegram) and the Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year (Kansas City Star) … one
of 13 Texas freshmen to rush for over 500 yards in a season … ranks seventh on the
single season rushing yards (742) list for freshmen and tied for ninth for rushing
touchdowns (5) … has three career 100-yard rushing performances, tied for third
most by Longhorn freshmen … was on the College Football Performance Awards
National Freshman Performer of the Year watch list … prep All-American who
played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl … an ESPNU top 150 national prospect
… ranked as the seventh-best prospect in his class by ESPNU.
SOPHOMORE (2012)
Played in eight games at running back with one start ... missed five contests due to
injury ... averaged 40.5 rushing yards per game (third on the team) ... second on the
team with four rushing touchdowns ... member of the Maxwell Award watch list ...
tabbed preseason first-team All-Big 12 by Athlon, Lindy’s and Phil Steele magazines
… rushed for 105 yards on 15 carries vs. Wyoming ... had a career long 31-yard run
in the game ... it marked the second time he and Joe Bergeron (110) both rushed for
more than 100 yards in the same game. ... had just two carries vs. New Mexico despite
being on the field for 22 offensive snaps ... rushed for 128 yards on 21 carries, including two touchdowns, against Ole Miss ... had a career-high 143 all-purpose yards in
the game ... made his first start of the season vs. Oklahoma State ... had just 7 yards
on three carries before leaving with an ankle injury ... missed the West Virginia,
Oklahoma, Baylor, Kansas and Texas Tech games with the same injury ... posted 10
carries for 31 yards and one reception for 2 yards in his return against Iowa State
... had seven carries for 40 yards and two touchdowns (one rushing, one receiving)
against Kansas State ... posted career-highs in both receptions (6) and receiving yards
(43) against the Wildcats.
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Coached by Mike Jinks at Steele High School … prep All-American, two-time firstteam all-state, three-time first-team all-district and three-year starter at running
back … earned first-team All-America honors from USA Today, CBS College Sports,
RivalsHigh.com, ESPN RISE All-America and Parade Magazine … a second-team
MaxPreps U.S. Air Force All- American … played in the 2011 U.S. Army AllAmerican Bowl … a member of ESPNU’s top 150 national prospects … ranked
as the second-best running back and seventh-best overall prospect by ESPNU …
ranked as the eighth-best overall prospect by the Sporting News … rated as the best
running back by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … a member of the Fort Worth
Star-Telegram’s Elite 11 and the Austin American-Statesman’s Fab 55 (state’s top
prospects) … four-year letterman who finished his career with 6,663 rushing yards
(third-best in San Antonio history), 86 rushing TDs and 9.8 yards per carry … helped
Steele compile a 44-9 record in three years as a starter … named first-team 5A allstate and 5A Offensive Player of the Year by the Texas Sports Writers Association as
a senior … a first-team All-Texas High School selection by Dave Campbell’s Texas
Football … named Class 5A Offensive Player of the Year, while earning first-team AllState honors by the Associated Press … helped lead Steele to a 14-2 record, a district
championship and a state title … tabbed the district 25-5A Offensive MVP … rushed
for 2,637 yards (ninth-best in San Antonio history and third-best in class 5A) and 33
TDs … also returned a kickoff 102 yards for a TD … named a Dave Campbell’s Texas
Football Player of the Week finalist after rushing for 353 yards and four TDs against
Kerrville Tivy … also named a finalist after rushing for 231 yards and three TDs on
eight carries against Converse Wagner … rushed for 242 yards and three TDs in a
state quarterfinals win over MacArthur … named the Offensive Player of the Game
in the Class 5A Division II state championship in a win over Denton Guyer … named
the Sports Illustrated High School Player of the Week on Nov. 2 … named to Tom
Lemming’s Junior All-American team … tabbed first-team all-state by the Associated
Press … also earned first-team all-state honors from the TSWA … tabbed the district
27-4A offensive MVP after recording 2,200 rushing yards and 33 TDs … helped lead
Steele to a 9-3 record and an appearance in the second round of the state playoffs …
rushed for 329 yards and four TDs in a win over Kerrville Tivy … named to Class Acts
by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … selected to San Antonio Express-News’ Sub-5A
All-Area football first team as a sophomore … tabbed first-team all-district 27-4A …
helped lead Steele to a 10-2 record, a co-district championship and an appearance in
the second round of the state playoffs as a sophomore … rushed for 1,352 yards and
17 TDs in seven games before a season-ending ankle injury … named to Class Acts by
The Longhorns
Malcom
Brown
Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … a four-year letterman in track and field and played
basketball as a freshman … state qualifier as a sophomore and regional qualifier as a
junior in the 4x200-meter relay.
PERSONAL
DEFENSIVE TACKLE
6-4 • 305 • So.-1L
Brenham, Texas (Brenham)
Born in Biloxi, Miss., before living in Florida, Turkey, Guam, San Antonio and
Washington, D.C. … moved to Cibolo in 2005 … selected as the National Language
Arts Award Winner and National Leadership and Service Award Winner by the
United States Achievement Academy as a junior … was active in the Fellowship
of Christian Athletes … also active in community service, volunteering time to the
Resurrection Baptist Church, the Under the Bridge Ministry and the Andre Booker
Football Camp, while reading books to elementary students and assisting special
education students at Steele High School … father, Tommy, played wide receiver and
ran track at Northwest Mississippi JUCO (1982-84).
THE BROWN FILE
A second-year player who served as a reserve defensive tackle in 2012 ... an AllAmerican in high school .. rated as the second-best DT in the nation coming out of
high school by ESPNU.
The biggest influence on me as a football player: My brother, Keith
If I were to play another sport it would be: Basketball, because I love the sport
Childhood sports hero: Emmitt Smith
Favorite movie: Life
Favorite sports movie: Remember the Titans
Favorite actor: Derek Luke
Favorite actress: Meagan Good
Nobody knows how much I like to: Sing
Favorite TV show: Family Guy
Favorite music group: Wale
Favorite video game: NCAA Football
Favorite superhero: The Hulk
Favorite cartoon character: Chowder
FRESHMAN (2012)
Played as a reserve defensive tackle in all 13 games ... saw his time increase as the season went along ... posted three or more tackles in five of the last seven games ... had
one tackle vs. Ole Miss and another vs. Oklahoma State ... had a productive game vs.
West Virginia, posting three tackles and his first tackle for loss ... posted two stops vs.
Oklahoma ... had three stops vs. Baylor ... posted a career-high four tackles vs. Kansas
... recorded three stops vs. Texas Tech ... notched three tackles, including one for a
loss, against Iowa State ... had two tackles against Kansas State ... had three tackles,
including two solo stops, against Oregon State in the Alamo Bowl.
HIGH SCHOOL
BROWN’S CAREER STATISTICS
RUSHING/RECEIVING
Year G/GSRush-Yds YPCTD Long Rec-YdsYPCTD Long
2011 10/7172-742 4.3527/OSU 3-17 5.70
19/OU
2012 8/1 61-324 5.3431/WY15-1127.51
23/NM
Career
18/8
233-1,0664.6931/WY18-1297.21
23/NM
CAREER HIGHS
Rushing attempts: 28 vs. Kansas (Fr.)
Rushing yards: 135 vs. Oklahoma State (Fr.)
Rushing TDs: 2, three times, last vs. Ole Miss (So.)
100-yard rushing games: 5, last time
Long rush: 31 vs. Wyoming (So.)
Receptions: 6 vs. Kansas State (So.)
Receiving yards: 43 vs. Kansas State (So.)
Long reception: 23 vs. New Mexico (So.)
All-purpose yards: 143 vs. Ole Miss (So.)
vs.
Ole
Miss
90
(So.)
Coached by Glen West at Brenham ... prep All-American, all-state and three-time
all-district performer on the defensive line … played in the 2012 Under Armour
All-America Game … selected to play in the 2012 International Bowl … a member
of ESPNU’s top 150 national prospects … ranked as the second-best defensive tackle
and 12th-best overall prospect by ESPNU … ranked as the 29th-best overall prospect
by the Sporting News … a member of the Houston Chronicle’s The Houston 100
(top prospects in greater Houston area), the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s Elite 11
and the Austin American-Statesman’s Fab 55 (state’s top prospects) … three-year
starter who tallied 125 tackles, 66 TFL, 91 QBH, 24 sacks, nine forced fumbles and
four fumble recoveries, helping Brenham post a 34-5 record over his final three
seasons … a second-team ESPNHS Football All-American as a senior … a Sports
Illustrated High School All-America honorable mention selection … an All-Greater
Houston first-team selection (Houston Chronicle) … named first-team All-State by
the Texas Sports Writers Association … a preseason first-team selection on Dave
Campbell’s Texas Football Super Team … named the district 17-4A MVP … helped
lead Brenham to a 11-1 record and an appearance in the second round of the state
playoffs … tallied 34 tackles, 16 TFL, 36 QBH, nine sacks, three forced fumbles, two
fumble recoveries and one PBU … a third-team selection on the ESPN RISE Junior
All-American team … an All-Greater Houston second-team selection (Houston
Chronicle) … a first-team All-Texas High School selection by Dave Campbell’s
Texas Football … earned third-team All-State honors by the Texas Sports Writers
Association … named honorable mention All-State by the Associated Press … named
the district 17-4A Defensive MVP … helped lead Brenham to a 10-1 record and an
appearance in the first round of the state playoffs … tallied 48 tackles, 27 TFL, 24
QBH, four sacks, five forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and one PBU … named
first-team all-district 18-4A as a sophomore … helped lead Brenham to a 13-3 record
and an appearance in the fourth round of the state playoffs … tallied 43 tackles, 23
TFL, 31 QBH, 11 sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery …also lettered in
basketball and track and field.
PERSONAL
Began playing football at age 7 … volunteer for Adam’s Angels, an organization for
families who have children with cancer or have lost children to cancer … enjoys fishing, hunting and driving … named to the A Honor Roll as a senior.
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THE MALCOM BROWN FILE
Nickname: Mancom, but I don’t know why.
My dream as a college football player: Become the best defensive lineman I can.
If I were to play another sport it would be: Track and field
Favorite vehicle: Cadillac
Favorite show: Martin
Favorite movie: Friday
Favorite sports movie: The Express
Favorite actor and actress: Martin Lawrence and Jessica Alba
Favorite musical artist: Webbie
Favorite song: Tear It Down
Sports hero: Barry Sanders
Favorite cartoon characters: Spongebob Squarepants
I came to Texas because: It felt like I was home.
BROWN’S CAREER STATISTICS
DEFENSE
2012 13/0 25 (9) 0 (0)
Career 13/0 25 (9) 0 (0)
TFL
2 (-3)
2 (-3)
INT
0
0
PBU FF
0
0
0
0
FR High
0 4/KU
0 4/KU
CAREER HIGHS
Tackles: 4 vs. Kansas (Fr.)
Tackles for loss: 1 vs. West Virginia (Fr.) and vs. Iowa State (Fr.)
Carrington
Byndom
(BINE-DUM)
CORNERBACK
6-0 • 180 • Sr.-3L
Lufkin, Texas (Lufkin)
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Fourth-year defensive back who has appeared in 38 games with 26 career starts … his
26 consecutive starts lead the defense heading into the 2013 season and are tied for
second on the team behind Mason Walters (38) ... named to the 2013 Thorpe Award
and CFPA Defensive Awards watch lists ... a preseason All-Big 12 second-team pick
by Athlon and Lindy’s ... returned two of his five career interceptions for touchdowns
... one of eight players in school history with two or more in a career ... named to
the 2012 Nagurski Trophy and CFPA Defensive Back Trophy watch lists … 2011
first-team All-Big 12 (AP, Kansas City Star, Houston Chronicle, San Antonio ExpressNews) … received second-team (Fort Worth Star-Telegram) and honorable mention
(Coaches) All-Big 12 honors in 2011 … a three-time first-team all-district selection
and three-year starter at defensive back as a prepster … a member of Rivals’ top 250
and ESPNU’s top 150 national prospects … ranked as the 10th-best cornerback by
ESPNU and 12th-best cornerback by Rivals coming out of high school.
JUNIOR (2012)
Started at cornerback in all 13 games ... tied for fourth on the team with 39 solo tackles ... second on the team in interceptions (3) and PBUs (6) ... tied for the team lead
with two blocked kicks ... named to the Nagurski Trophy and CFPA Defensive Back
Trophy watch lists … tabbed preseason second-team All-Big 12 by both Phil Steele
and Lindy’s magazines …posted his third career interception in the second quarter
of the Wyoming game which set up a touchdown... notched four tackles against both
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Wyoming and Ole Miss ... had five stops vs. Oklahoma State ... posted four tackles and
the second blocked kick of his career vs. West Virginia ... his second-quarter blocked
punt set up a touchdown ... posted a career-high 10 tackles and his fourth career pick
(second returned for a TD) vs. Oklahoma ... intercepted Landry Jones in the third
quarter and returned the ball 28 yards for a touchdown, the second of his career ...
had three solo stops, including his first-career-sack, and one PBU vs. Kansas ... had
five stops (all solo) and three pass breakups vs. Texas Tech ... also broke up a twopoint conversion which would have tied the game and blocked a 23-yard field goal
attempt which would have cut into a 31-22 fourth-quarter lead ... named the defensive player of the game and the co-special teams player of the game by the coaching
staff ... posted three tackles, one pass breakup, and one interception , which he carried
for 4 yards, against Iowa State ... recorded three tackles, including two solos, against
TCU ... made four tackles, including three solo stops, against Kansas State ... also
forced a fumble against the Wildcats ... made four tackles, including three solo stops,
against Oregon State in the Alamo Bowl.
SOPHOMORE (2011)
Started all 13 games at cornerback … first-team All-Big 12 (AP, Kansas City Star,
Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News) … received second-team (Fort
Worth Star-Telegram) and honorable mention (Coaches) All-Big 12 honors … tied
for the team lead with 15 pass breakups to go along with 58 tackles, eight TFL, two
interceptions, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery … ranked tied for 12th
in the NCAA with 17 passes defended … was the team’s Defensive Player of the
Week following Rice, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and Texas A&M … returned an
interception 58 yards for a touchdown while adding seven tackles, one tackle for loss
and three pass breakups at Texas A&M to earn Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week
and CFPA National Defensive Back of the Week … recovered a fumble and had three
solo tackles in the Holiday Bowl against California ... in first career start, posted five
tackles (three solo), two TFL for 11 yards and one PBU versus Rice … registered eight
tackles (five solo) and one TFL for two yards in win against BYU … recorded his
first career interception and added five tackles (four solo), and one PBU in a win at
UCLA … made five solo tackles and two pass breakups at Iowa State … notched five
tackles, one tackle for loss, one PBU and one pressure against Oklahoma … tallied a
career-high four pass breakups to go with two tackles in the Oklahoma State game …
helped lead the defense to a shutout performance against Kansas, allowing only 46
yards of total offense and minus-2 rushing yards … had two pass breakups against
the Jayhawks … made seven tackles with one for a loss and one pass breakup against
Texas Tech … recorded four solo tackles with one for a loss while helping the defense
hold Kansas State to 121 yards of total offense … made four solo stops at Missouri.
FRESHMAN (2010)
Played in all 12 games on special teams and six at defensive back … helped Texas
rank sixth in the nation in total defense (300.2 ypg) and pass defense (161.6 ypg) …
posted 20 tackles (17 solo), one PBU, one forced fumble and one blocked punt … was
the team’s second-leading tackler on special teams with seven, including five solo …
also returned one punt for 13 yards … recorded three solo tackles at Rice … tallied
one tackle versus Wyoming … registered one tackle at Texas Tech … recorded one
tackle against No. 8 Oklahoma … logged one tackle at No. 5/4 Nebraska … recorded
three tackles at Kansas State … notched one tackle and one PBU versus No. 12/11
Oklahoma State … set a season high with five tackles (four solo) against Florida
Atlantic … recorded four tackles (two solo), one forced fumble and one blocked punt,
along with one punt return for 13 yards against No. 17/18 Texas A&M.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by John Outlaw at Lufkin H.S. … a three-time first-team all-district selection
and three-year starter at defensive back … a member of Rivals’ top 250 and ESPNU’s
top 150 national prospects … ranked as the 10th-best cornerback by ESPNU and
12th-best cornerback by Rivals … posted 210 tackles, six INTs, five TFL and a fumble
recovery over his final three seasons, helping Lufkin post a 24-10 record … tabbed
second-team all-state by the Texas Sports Writers Association as a senior … named
second-team Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Super Team … tabbed the district
14-5A co-defensive player of the year … recorded 53 tackles, five TFL and an INT …
helped Lufkin to an 8-3 record and an appearance in the first round of the 5A Div. I
state playoffs … tabbed first-team all-district as a junior … recorded 79 tackles and
3 INTs while helping Lufkin reach the second round of the state playoffs … named
first-team all-district as a sophomore … recorded 78 tackles, two INTs and a fumble
The Longhorns
Demarco
Cobbs
recovery … played baseball as a prepster … named first-team all-district and district
Newcomer of the Year in baseball as a junior … also competed in track and field …
won district titles in the 4x100-meter relay and long jump (22-10.50) and finished
second in the 200m dash (22.02), 4x400-meter relay and triple jump (42-4).
PERSONAL
LINEBACKER
6-2 • 223 • Sr.-2L
Tulsa, Okla.
(Tulsa Central)
Born in Lufkin, Texas … an active participant in UT’s community service program
… is part of a group of Longhorns that regularly visits the Dell Children’s Medical
Center … an honorable mention academic all-state selection by the Texas High
School Coaches Association … tabbed 14-5A academic all-district … earned Lufkin’s
academic excellence award as a freshman and sophomore … was a member of the
Deep East Texas Council of Government club as a prepster … father, C.B., played
defensive back at Houston (1981-84).
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THE BYNDOM FILE
Nickname: C.B.
Favorite channel: ESPN
Favorite show: Everybody Hates Chris
I can’t believe I watch: Phineas and Ferb
Favorite movie: The Longest Yard
Favorite actress: Zoe Saldana
Sports hero: Deion Sanders
Favorite CD: “Savage Life 2” by Webbie
Favorite cartoon character: Stewie (Family Guy)
Pets: Dog (Smokie)
I came to Texas because: I really loved the atmosphere
Fourth-year player who has seen action in 29 games on defense and special teams
… has six career starts ... made the switch to linebacker during the spring of 2011
… missed the first six games of 2011 due to injury, but returned to play in final
seven games … a prep All-American, all-state, all-metro and all-district selection
on offense and defense … a versatile athlete who played quarterback, running back,
wide receiver, safety and kick and punt returner as a prepster … named to PARADE’s
All-America High School Football Team … earned second-team All-USA honors on
offense by USA Today … a 2010 Under Armour All-America selection … a two-time
member of Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll … 2011 second team Academic AllBig 12 selection.
JUNIOR (2012)
BYNDOM’S CAREER STATISTICS
DEFENSE
2010 12/0 20 (17) 0 (0)
2011 13/13 58 (42) 0 (0)
2012 13/13 55 (39) 1 (-3)
Career38/26 133 (98) 1 (-3)
SPECIAL TEAMS
Year
2010
2011
2012
Career
G
12
13
13
38
TT (Solo)
7 (5)
2 (0)
0 (0)
9 (5)
CAREER HIGHS
FF
1
0
0
1
TFL INT(Yds.-TD)QBH PBU
0 (0)
0
0
1
8 (-21) 2 (58-1)
1
15
3 (-7) 3 (34-1)
0
6
11 (-28) 5 (92-2)
1
22
FR
0
0
0
0
PBLK
1
0
1
2
KBLK
0
0
1
1
Tackles: 10 vs. Oklahoma (Jr.)
TFL: 2 vs. Rice (So.)
Sack: 1 at Kansas (Jr.)
PBU: 4 vs. Oklahoma State (So.)
Interceptions: 1, five times, last time vs. Iowa State (Jr.)
Long interception return: 58 at Texas A&M (So.)
Blocked Kicks: 1, three times, last time at Texas Tech (Jr.)
FF
1
1
1
3
FR High
0 5/FA
1 8/BYU
0 10/OU
1 10/OU
Played in the first 11 games before being injured and declared out for the season ...
started at strongside linebacker in the first four contests, as well against Baylor and
Kansas ... made his first career start vs. Wyoming ... posted two QB pressures against
the Cowboys ... had five tackles vs. New Mexico ... had four stops vs. Ole Miss and
three vs. Oklahoma State ... posted a career-high nine tackles vs. Oklahoma and seven
stops, including one TFL, vs. Baylor ... had one stop and one QB pressure against
Iowa State ... recorded two tackles against TCU but suffered a season-ending knee
injury in the game.
SOPHOMORE (2011)
Missed the first six games of the season due to a broken arm … named to the
Academic All-Big 12 second team … three of his four tackles came on special teams
… had one QB pressure in the Holiday Bowl against California ... made his season
debut against Kansas with one tackle for a 5-yard loss … had two solo tackles at
Baylor … recorded one tackle at Texas A&M … also played against Texas Tech,
Missouri and Kansas State.
FRESHMAN (2010)
Appeared in 12 games on special teams and one game at defensive back … registered
five tackles (one solo) on the season … logged two tackles (one solo) versus Iowa
State … registered one tackle against No. 25/24 Baylor, No. 12/11 Oklahoma State
and Florida Atlantic.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Corey Russell at Tulsa Central H.S. … a prep All-American, all-state,
all-metro and all-district selection on offense and defense … a versatile athlete who
played quarterback, running back, wide receiver, safety and kick and punt returner as
a prepster … named to PARADE’s All-America High School Football Team … earned
second-team All-USA honors on offense by USA Today … a 2010 Under Armour AllAmerica selection … a second-team EA SPORTS All-America selection on defense …
a member of Rivals’ top 250 and ESPNU’s top 150 national prospects … ranked as the
third-best athlete and 18th-best overall prospect by ESPNU and ninth-best athlete by
Rivals … tallied 2,556 rushing yards and 41 TDs, 1,673 passing yards and 17 TDs, 213
receiving yards and two TDs, 68 tackles, two INTs and four kickoff return TDs over
his final two seasons … named Gatorade’s Oklahoma high school football Player of
the Year as senior … a first-team all-state selection on defense … tabbed the state’s
Offensive Player of the Year by the Oklahoman … named to the Oklahoma Coaches
Association all-state team as a defensive back … selected as the Tulsa World’s Player
of the Year and an all-metro selection on defense … recipient of the 2009 Ford
Award, given to the top high school football player in eastern Oklahoma … named
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the district 4-5A player of the year … rushed for 1,404 yards (9.8 ypc) and 17 TDs
while passing for 642 yards and seven TDs … recorded 62 tackles, a sack, eight TFL,
an INT and a fumble recovery that was returned for a TD on defense … also returned
four kickoffs for TDs … helped Tulsa Central to an 8-3 record and its first playoff
appearance since 2003 … named the ESPN RISE Southwest Region Player of the
Week and the Tulsa World athlete of the week after rushing for 246 yards and four
TDs, passing for a TD and returning a kickoff 95 yards for a TD in a 48-31 win over
Tahlequah … also named athlete of the week after rushing for 244 yards and three
TDs and recording five tackles and a blocked field goal in a 33-3 win over Stilwell,
helping Tulsa Central clinch a playoff berth … rushed for 1,082 yards and 20 TDs
while passing for 1,012 yards and six TDs as a junior … also caught six passes for
213 yards (35.5 ypc) and two TDs while returning two kickoffs and two punts for
touchdowns … intercepted two passes on defense … recorded 171 rushing yards and
four TDs and 115 passing yards and two TDs, including a two-point conversion, in a
40-28 win over Ada … was a three-year letterman in track and field and lettered in
basketball as a sophomore … posted a career-best of 21.79 in the 200 meters.
PERSONAL
Born in Tulsa, Okla. … actively involved with his church and sang in the church choir
... two-time member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (fall 2010; fall 2012).
THE COBBS FILE
During pregame, I like to: Think about my assignments
Favorite show: Jamie Foxx Show
I can’t believe I watch: Lifetime
Favorite movie: Friday Night Lights
Favorite actor: Derek Luke
Sports hero: Mike Tyson
Favorite superhero: Batman
Favorite music artist: 50 Cent
Favorite video game: NCAA College Football
Nobody knows I can: Sing
I came to Texas because: The Texas tradition and the coaches were trustworthy
COBBS’ CAREER STATISTICS
DEFENSE
Year G/GS TT (Solo) Sacks TFL
2010 12/0 5 (1) 0 (0) 0 (0)
2011 6/0
4 (4) 0 (0) 1 (-5)
2012 11/6 35 (14) 0 (0) 1 (-2)
Career 29/6 44 (19) 0 (0) 2 (-7)
SPECIAL TEAMS
Year
G
2010
12
2011
6
2012
11
Career 29
TT (Solo)
4 (2)
3 (3)
0 (0)
7 (5)
CAREER HIGHS
INT
0
0
0
0
QBH PBU FF
0
0
0
1
0
0
4
0
0
5
0
0
FR
0
0
0
0
High
2/ISU
2/BU
9/OU
9/OU
Josh
Cochran
OFFENSIVE TACKLE
6-6 • 301 • Jr.-2L
Hallsville, Texas (Hallsville)
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Third-year offensive tackle who has played in 25 games with 20 starts (nine at LT/11
at RT) … named first-team Freshman All-America by Yahoo! Sports … prep AllAmerican … played in the 2011 Offense-Defense All-American Bowl … a member of
Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Spring 2012) .
SOPHOMORE (2012)
Started all 13 games, 11 at right tackle and at left tackle vs. Baylor and Kansas ...
helped the Horns post the 23rd-best scoring offense in the country (35.7 ppg) and
rank 40th in total yards (434.6 pg), as well as allowing just 4.1 tackles for loss per
game (No. 3 in the FBS) and 1.23 sacks (22nd in FBS) … the offense posted at least
400 total yards of offense in nine games ... first team Academic All-Big 12 choice ...
tabbed preseason third-team All-Big 12 by Phil Steele magazine … helped the running game post 280 yards on 6.0 ypc and not allow a sack vs. Wyoming … aided the
offense in posting 431 yards of total offense, including 285 in the air, against New
Mexico ... aided the offense in posting 676 total yards vs. Ole Miss, the second-best
output in school history ... the offense posted more than 300 rushing (350) and 300
passing yards (326) for the third time in the school history and first time in a road
game … aided the offense in posting 440 total yards, including 304 in the air from
David Ash, vs. Oklahoma State … assisted the offense in posting 404 total yards
against West Virginia and allowing Ash to be sacked just once ... helped guide the
offense to 525 total yards and not allow a sack against Ash vs. Baylor ... enabled the
offense to post 427 total yards vs. Texas Tech, its seventh game of the season with an
output more than 400 yards ... aided the offense in piling up 609 total yards (tied for
15th in school history), including a career-high 364 passing yards from Ash, vs. Iowa
State ... aided the offense in posting 413 total yards vs. Kansas State, including 314 in
the air ... helped the offense gain 358 total yards, including 241 yards through the air,
in the Alamo Bowl against Oregon State.
FRESHMAN (2011)
FF
0
0
0
0
FR
0
0
0
0
PBLK
0
0
0
0
KBLK
0
0
0
0
Tackles For Loss: 1, two times, vs. Kansas (So.) and Baylor (Jr.)
Played in 12 games with seven starts at left tackle … his seven starts came in the final
eight games … named first-team Freshman All-America by Yahoo! Sports … paved
the way for the offense to average 202.62 rushing yards and 392.54 yards of total
offense per game … the rushing offense ranked 21st in the NCAA … opened holes
for an offense which posted 595 total yards, including 439 rushing, vs. Texas Tech …
contributed to a 441-rushing yard performance against Kansas as the offense finished
with 590 total yards … helped pave the way for 231 rushing yards in his first career
start against Oklahoma State … guided the offense to 557 yards of total offense (201
rushing/356 passing) at Baylor.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by David Plunk at Hallsville High School … prep All-American, two-time
all-area, two-time first-team all-district and first-team all-state performer on the
offensive line … played in the 2011 Offense-Defense All-American Bowl … rated as
the ninth-best offensive lineman by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … allowed no
sacks in three years as a starter … a member of the Austin American-Statesman’s The
Fabulous 55, recognizing the state’s top prospects … named first-team 4A all-state by
the Texas Sports Writers Association as a senior … first-team selection on the Tyler
Morning Telegraph’s All-East Texas Football Team … a first-team All-Texas High
School selection by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … a first-team All-Harrison/
Marion County selection by the Marshall News Messenger … earned first-team
all-state honors from the Associated Press … tabbed the district 14-4A Offensive
Lineman of the Year … named Hallsville’s team MVP and served as a captain …
graded 93 percent, recorded 71 pancakes, 64 knockdowns and allowed no sacks …
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recorded 14 pancakes against Marshall … recorded 14 pancakes versus Whitehouse
… named first-team Dave Campbell’s Texas Football preseason Super Team … a
first-team All-Harrison/Marion County selection by the Marshall News Messenger
as a junior … named to the Longview News-Journal’s all-East Texas second team …
tabbed first-team all-district 13-4A … tabbed Hallsville’s Offensive Lineman of the
Year … an honorable mention All-Harrison/Marion County selection by the Marshall
News Messenger as a sophomore … an honorable mention all-district 13-4A selection … four-year letterman in track and field and also lettered in basketball as a
junior … placed third in the shot put (55- 02) at the state meet as a junior.
PERSONAL
A three-time member of Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2011; Spring 2012;
Fall 2012) … four-time straight-A student and three-year member of the National
Honor Society … serves as president of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, speaking at various FCA events … has participated in mission trips to Belize, Colorado and
Houston … volunteers time to the First Priority organization … father, Steve, played
football at Stephen F. Austin (1976-77) … brother, Chris, played football at Ouachita
Baptist (2000) … brother, Matt, played football at Trinity Valley Community College
(2006).
THE COCHRAN FILE
Three things I can’t live without: God, family and football
After my football career is over, I hope to: Be an offensive line coach
The biggest influence on me as a football player: My high school OL coach, Pat Rippee
If I were to play another sport it would be: Basketball, because that was the sport I
loved first
During pregame, I like to: Pray, read my Bible and go over my assignments in my
head
Childhood sports hero: Roddrick Muckelroy
Favorite movie: Gladiator
Favorite sports movie(s): The Blind Side, Remember the Titans
Favorite actor: Russell Crowe
Nobody knows how much I like to: Listen to Taylor Swift
Favorite TV show: 24
TV show(s) I can’t believe I watch: Walker, Texas Ranger, The Hills
Favorite song: “Take My Life” by Jeremy Camp
Favorite video game(s): Call of Duty: Black Ops, NCAA Football 2011
Favorite superhero: Jack Bauer
Pet(s): Dog (Tuff)
Adrian
Colbert
recoveries, one FG block and four TDs on defense …tallied 580 rushing yards and
10 TDs and 28 catches for 580 yards and six TDs on offense … named first-team alldistrict 7-3A at tight end and return man as a senior … helped Mineral Wells to an
appearance in the first round of the state playoffs … tallied 580 rushing yards and 10
TDs while catching 28 passes for 580 yards and six TDs … also recorded 90 tackles,
four INTs, nine PBUs, one forced fumble and one TD … returned six punts for 172
yards and one TD while returning nine kickoffs for 252 yards and one TD … named
second-team all-district 7-3A at defensive back as a junior … helped Mineral Wells
an appearance in the first round of the state playoffs … tallied 89 tackles, two sacks,
one INT, three PBUs, two fumble recoveries, three forced fumbles, one FG block and
two TDs at safety and kick returner … tallied 49 tackles, two INTs, five PBUs and
one TD at cornerback and kick returner as a sophomore … a four-year letterman in
track and field … 3A state champion in the 400m (48.27) as a junior … also helped
Mineral Wells place eighth in the 4x100m and ninth in the 4x400m as a junior …
district champion in the 4x100m, 4x200m and 4x400m as a sophomore … regional
qualifier in the 4x100m and 4x400m as a freshman … a two-time first-team academic
all-district selection.
PERSONAL
Began playing football at age 5 … born in Wichita Falls and lived there until seventh
grade … volunteered for the Salvation Army and youth football camps … worked at
concession stands at youth football games … enjoys video games, listening to music
and reading.
THE COLBERT FILE
Nickname: Flash, after winning the state 400m
My dream as a college football player: Win the National Championship
During pregame, I like to: Listen to music and stretch
Favorite show: SportsCenter
I can’t believe I watch: Storage Wars
Favorite movie: Friday Night Lights, all Transformers movies
Favorite sports movie: Remember the Titans, The Express
Favorite actor: Will Smith
Favorite musical artist: Drake, Young Jeezy, Lil Boosie
Favorite song: Uptown by Drake
Favorite video game: Madden
Favorite vehicle: Lamborghini
Nobody knows how much I like to: Run
I came to Texas because: It’s where my heart belongs
(COLE-burt)
SAFETY
6-2 • 205 • Fr.-RS
Mineral Wells, Texas (Mineral Wells)
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A second-year defensive back ... rated as one of the top safeties in the nation coming
out of high school ... tabbed the No. 20 safety in the nation by ESPNU.
FRESHMAN (2012)
Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Chuck Lawrence at Mineral Wells ... two-time all-district at multiple
positions … ranked as the 20th-best safety by ESPNU … a member of the Austin
American-Statesman’s Fab 55 (state’s top prospects) … three-year starter who compiled 228 tackles, seven INTs, two sacks, 17 PBUs, four forced fumbles, two fumble
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Timothy
Cole
LINEBACKER
6-2 • 235 • Fr.-RS
Brenham, Texas
(Brenham)
Favorite song: Ambition by Wale
Sports hero: Ray Lewis and Deion Sanders
Favorite superhero: Spider-Man
Favorite cartoon characters: Peter Griffin
I came to Texas because: I just felt it was the right place to be.
Bryce
Cottrell
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DEFENSIVE END
6-3 • 240 • Fr.-RS
Plano, Texas (Plano West)
A second-year linebacker ... a prep All-American ... played in the 2012 U.S. Army
All-American Bowl ... tabbed the No. 27 outside linebacker in the nation by ESPNU.
FRESHMAN (2012)
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Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Glen West at Brenham ... All-American, all-state, all-area and three-time
first-team all-district performer at linebacker … played in the 2012 U.S. Army AllAmerican Bowl, recording one tackle … selected to play in the 2012 International
Bowl … ranked as the 27th-best outside LB by ESPNU … ranked as the 100th-best
overall prospect by the Sporting News … a member of the Houston Chronicle’s The
Houston 100 (top prospects in greater Houston area) and the Austin AmericanStatesman’s Fab 55 (state’s top prospects) … three-year starter who tallied 184
tackles, 75 TFL, 53 QBH, 20 sacks, five forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries and
one INT, helping Brenham post a 34-5 record over his final three seasons … an AllGreater Houston first-team selection (Houston Chronicle) as a senior … a preseason
third-team selection on Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Super Team … named thirdteam All-State by the Texas Sports Writers Association … named the district 17-4A
Defensive MVP … played in the ESPN Champion Gridiron Kings … helped Brenham
to a 11-1 record and an appearance in the second round of the state playoffs … tallied
52 tackles, 24 TFL, 17 QBH, five sacks, two forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries,
one PBU and one INT … named first-team all-district 17-4A as a junior … helped
Brenham to a 10-1 record and an appearance in the first round of the playoffs …
tallied 44 tackles, 20 TFL, eight QBH, three sacks and one forced fumble … tabbed
first-team all-district 18-4A as a sophomore … helped Brenham to a 13-3 record and
an appearance in the fourth round of the state playoffs … tallied 88 tackles, 31 TFL,
28 QBH, 12 sacks, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and two PBUs … also
lettered in basketball and track and field … two-time academic all-district selection.
PERSONAL
Began playing football at age 6 … is cousins with former UT All-American RB
Roosevelt Leaks (1972-74) who went on to play for the Baltimore Colts (1975-79)
and the Buffalo Bills (1980-83) … is also cousins with former Texas A&M QB Jerrod
Johnson (2007-10) who has played with both the Philadelphia Eagels (2011) and
Pittsburgh Steelers (2012) and is currently a free agent … named to the honor roll
all four years … chosen to attend Boy’s State in high school … enjoys singing, dancing and rapping … participated in a high school performance of “Hairspray” … was
named Homecoming King in high school.
A second-year defensive end ... an all-state selection in high school.
FRESHMAN (2012)
Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Mike Hughes at Plano West ... all-state and two-time first-team all-district selection at linebacker and defensive end … was named all-state and all-district
at three different positions (defensive end as a senior, linebacker as a junior and
freshman, and safety as a sophomore) … tallied 198 tackles, 10 sacks, seven PBUs,
three fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and one INT over his final three seasons
… named second-team All-State by the Associated Press as a senior … named firstteam all-district 8-5A … helped lead Plano West to a 6-4 record … recorded 83
tackles, six TFL, 14 QBH, five sacks, five PBUs, one forced fumble and one fumble
recovery … tallied 12 tackles, two sacks, three pass deflections and eight pressures
against North Mesquite … named first-team all-district 8-5A as a junior … tallied 80
tackles, five sacks, one PBU, one INT and one fumble recovery … helped lead Plano
West to an appearance in the first round of the state playoffs as a sophomore …
recorded 35 tackles, one PBU and one fumble recovery … also competed in track and
field running a 10.9 in the 100m and a 21.4 in the 200m … was a regional qualifier
in the shot put as a junior.
PERSONAL
Began playing football at age 7 … father, Kevin Brooks played defensive end at
Michigan and was a first-round draft pick of the Dallas Cowboys (1985-88) in 1985,
he also played for the Detroit Lions (1989-90) … step-father, Comer Cottrell, was
part owner of the Texas Rangers with President George W. Bush … has a cousin who
earned a PhD from Texas … has participated in Habitat for Humanity and worked
with children in special education … enjoys fishing and collecting movies … played
the trumpet when he was younger.
THE COLE FILE
Nickname: Timbo, given to me because I hit hard like Kimbo Slice
My dream as a college football player: To win a National Championship and the
Butkus Award.
During pregame, I like to: Take a nap, listen to my music and get in my zone.
If I were to play another sport it would be: Golf
Favorite show: Family Guy
I can’t believe I watch: Real Housewives of Atlanta
Favorite movie: American Gangster, Boyz N the Hood, Glory Road
Favorite actor and actress: Denzel Washington and Megan Fox
Favorite musical artist: Drake
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THE COTTRELL FILE
Nickname: Baby Jeffcoat
My dream as a college football player: Be an All-American and win a National Title
During pregame, I like to: Listen to music and get in a zone
Favorite vehicle: Tahoe
Favorite show: The Boondocks, That 70’s Show
I can’t believe I watch: Friends
Favorite movie: 30 Minutes or Less, Training Day, Step Brothers
Favorite sports movie: The Longest Yard (Adam Sandler)
Favorite actor: Denzel Washington
Favorite musical artist: 2 Chainz
Favorite song: No Lie, Drake
Sports hero: DeMarcus Ware
Favorite superhero: Green Lantern
Favorite cartoon characters: Riley Freeman
Nobody knows how much I like to: Read about the economy
Greg
Daniels
TIGHT END
6-5 • 252 • Jr.-1L
Houston, Texas
(St. Pius X)
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Rene Ramirez at St. Pius X H.S. … a two-time all-state and two-time
first-team all-district selection at defensive end … ranked as the 25th-best defensive
end by ESPNU and 17th-best strongside defensive end by Rivals … rated as the state’s
fifth-best defensive end by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … named to the Houston
Chronicle’s The Houston 100 … recorded 150 tackles, 20 sacks, 58 pressures, two
INTs and three TDs over his final three seasons … helped St. Pius X to a 27-8 record,
a state championship and two district titles over his final three seasons … named
third-team Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Super Team as a senior … earned TAPPS
Division I first-team all-state honors … tabbed Div. I district 3 defensive MVP …
posted 65 tackles, 10 sacks, 33 pressures, five forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries,
nine PBU, two INTs and two TDs … led the Panthers to a 9-3 record and a district
championship … earned TAPPS Division I second-team all-state honors as a junior
… tabbed first-team all-district Division I-3 … notched 50 tackles, eight sacks, 15
pressures, an INT and a TD … helped St. Pius X to a 7-3 record and a district championship … recorded 20 tackles, three sacks, 10 pressures and a TD in a 22-21 win
over Beaumont Kelly … tallied 35 tackles, two sacks and 10 pressures as a sophomore
… contributed to an 11-2 record and a state championship … also played basketball
as a sophomore.
PERSONAL
Born in Houston, Texas … a member of Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall
2011) … was active in community service during high school … contributed 100
hours to the Houston Food Bank … served as a volunteer coach for three years at
summer basketball camps … father, Greg, played basketball at Prairie View A&M
(1979-82) … sister, Tiffany McGee, ran the 400 meters at Stephen F. Austin (19992002).
THE DANIELS FILE
Fourth-year player who has seen action in 16 career games ... moved from the defensive line to tight end during the 2012 offseason … named to the 2013 CFPA Offensive
Awards watch list ... redshirted and gained valuable experience on the scout team in
2010 … two-time all-state selection … ranked as one the nation’s top 25 defensive
ends by ESPNU as a prepster … a member of Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll
(Fall 2011).
Nickname: Junior
I can’t believe I watch: SpongeBob SquarePants
Favorite movie: Bad Boys 2
Sports hero: Mario Williams
Favorite video game: Call of Duty
Favorite cartoon character: SpongeBob SquarePants
Nobody knows I can: Play guitar
Pets: Dog (Beau)
I came to Texas because: I liked everything about Texas
SOPHOMORE (2012)
DANIELS’ CAREER STATISTICS
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Played in all 13 games at tight end with eight starts ... helped the Horns post the 23rdbest scoring offense in the country (35.7 ppg) and rank 40th in total yards (434.6 pg),
as well as allowing just 4.1 tackles for loss per game (No. 3 in the FBS) and 1.23 sacks
(22nd in FBS) …saw his first-career action at tight end vs. Wyoming ... made his firstcareer start vs. New Mexico .. also started vs. Ole Miss and Oklahoma State ... made
his first-career reception, a 10-yarder, vs. the Sooners ... started the last five regularseason games ... had career highs in both receptions (2) and receiving yards (62) vs.
Iowa State ... made a career-long 47-yard reception against the Cyclones on the first
play of the game ... the play was run out of the Wishbone formation as a tribute to
Darrell Royal ... earned the team’s co-offensive player of the week for his play vs. ISU
... started and had two receptions for 18 yards against TCU.
Saw action in three contests on defense, playing in the Rice, UCLA and Iowa State
games … helped Texas lead the Big 12 and rank 11th in the nation in rushing defense
(103.7 ypg) and 14th in total defense (315.3) … also ranked 14th in pass efficiency
defense (111.9).
DEFENSE
2011 3/0
0 (0) 0 (0)
Career 3/0
0 (0) 0 (0)
TFL
0 (0)
0 (0)
INT
0
0
PBU FF
0
0
0
0
FR High
0
--0
---
RECEIVING
Year G/GS Rec-Yds YPC TD Long Rush-YdsYPC TD Long
201213/8 5-90 18.0 0 47/ISU 0-0 0.0 0 --Career13/8 5-90 18.0 0 47/ISU 0-0 0.0 0 ---
CAREER HIGHS
Receptions: 2, two times, vs. Iowa State (So.) and vs. TCU (So.)
Receiving yards: 62 vs. Iowa State (So.)
Long reception: 47 vs. Iowa State (So.)
FRESHMAN (2010)
Redshirted.
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Mike
Davis
WIDE RECEIVER
6-2 • 195 • Sr.-3L
Dallas, Texas
(Skyline)
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FRESHMAN (2010)
Fourth-year wide receiver who has seen action in 37 games, including 27 starts …
three-time member (2011-13) of the Biletnikoff Award watch list … named to the 2013
CFPA Offensive Awards watch list ... a 2013 preseason All-Big 12 second-team pick
by Athlon and Lindy’s ... a 2012 second team All-Big 12 selection by the San Antonio
Express-News and Dallas Morning News ... ranks seventh on both the Texas career
receptions list (149) and career receiving yards chart (2,026) ... owns seven career 100yard receiving games which is tied for sixth in school history… posted a UT freshman
single-season record 47 receptions for 478 yards (No. 3 on UT freshman single-season
list) and two TDs in 2010 … one of only three players in school history to register
multiple 100-yard receiving games as a freshman … prep All-American, two-time
all-state, two-time first-team all-area and all-district performer at wide receiver … an
EA SPORTS All-American second-team selection … ranked as the second-best wide
receiver and 13th-best overall prospect by ESPNU and fourth-best wide receiver and
34th-best overall prospect by Rivals … rated as the state’s second-best wide receiver
by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … a two-time member of Big 12 Commissioner’s
Honor Roll.
Appeared in 11 games at wide receiver, including five starts … posted a UT freshman
single-season record 47 receptions for 478 yards (No. 3 on UT freshman singleseason list) and two TDs … logged two 100-yard receiving games … tabbed Offensive
Player of the Week by the coaching staff on one occasion … also returned two kickoffs for 46 yards … registered seven receptions for 104 yards, including a 45-yard
TD, versus Wyoming … missed the Oklahoma game with a knee injury … seven
catches against the Cowboys ranks tied for fourth on UT’s freshman single-game list
… logged the 12th 100-yard receiving game by a UT freshman, becoming the ninth
player to accomplish the feat … earned Offensive Player of the Game recognition
from the coaches for his effort against the Cowboys … caught six passes for 45 yards
and one TD at Texas Tech … recorded three receptions for 34 yards versus UCLA …
logged eight receptions for 50 yards against Iowa State … the eight catches against
the Cyclones ranks third on UT’s freshman single-game list … caught three passes
for 38 yards and rushed once for 3 yards versus No. 25/24 Baylor … set a UT freshman record with a career-high 11 receptions for a season-high 109 yards at Kansas
State … became just the third player in school history to record multiple 100-yard
receiving games as a freshman … caught five passes for 70 yards and returned two
kickoffs for 46 yards versus No. 12/11 Oklahoma State … logged two receptions for
14 yards against Florida Atlantic … posted two catches for 14 yards against No. 17/18
Texas A&M.
JUNIOR (2012)
HIGH SCHOOL
Played in all 13 games at wide receiver with 11 starts ... second team All-Big 12 choice
by the San Antonio Express-News and Dallas Morning News ... an honorable mention all-league selection by the Coaches and AP ... a member of the Biletnikoff Award
watch list … led the team in receiving yards (939), receiving TDs (7) and yards per
catch (16.5), and was second on the team in receptions (57) ... ranked third in the
Big 12 and 21st in the FBS in yards per reception (minimum 40 catches) ... ranked
eighth in the Big 12 and 54th in the FBS in receiving yards per game (72.2) ... had
four 100-yard receiving games which is tied for fifth on the school’s single-season
chart ... joined Jaxon Shipley (59 catches) to form the fifth-best receiving tandem in
school history as the two combined for 116 receptions ... had three or more catches
in each game and nine receptions of 35 yards or more, including three of 60-plus
yards ... voted the Darrell K Royal Offensive Team MVP ... had a 22-yard touchdown
catch vs. New Mexico ... posted 124 receiving yards, including a 46-yard touchdown,
against Ole Miss ... had five receptions, including a 32-yarder which helped set up
the game-winning touchdown, against Oklahoma State ... had three catches vs. West
Virginia and five for 89 yards, including a 44-yard TD, vs. Oklahoma ... posted six
receptions for 148 yards and one TD vs. Baylor ... had a 67-yard reception in the
game which set up a third-quarter touchdown .... had four receptions for 59 yards,
including two on the game-winning drive ... 39-yard reception from Case McCoy set
up a first-and-goal ... had four receptions for a career-high 165 yards vs. Texas Tech ...
had a career-best two TD receptions, including a career-long 75-yarder in the second
quarter and a 25-yard one in the fourth quarter ... named the offensive player of the
game by the coaching staff ... also earned the honorable mention WR of the week by
the College Football Performance Awards ... recorded a season-high seven receptions
for 113 yards against Iowa State ... had a 61-yard TD catch in the first quarter ... had
six receptions for 54 yards against TCU ... recorded three receptions for 18 yards
against Kansas State ... had three receptions for 30 yards against Oregon State in the
Alamo Bowl.
SOPHOMORE (2011)
Played in 13 games with 11 starts at wide receiver … named to the Biletnikoff Award
watch list … led the team with 45 receptions for 609 yards and one touchdown … had
five catches of 40 or more yards … recorded his third career 100-receiving yard game
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with 115 yards on three receptions in the season-opener vs. Rice … caught two passes
for over 50 yards (55, 56) … hauled in 10 receptions for 80 yards against Oklahoma
State for his second career double-digit reception game … had three receptions for
77 yards in a win at UCLA, including a 45-yard reception … recorded three catches
for 72 yards and one touchdown at Iowa State … his touchdown against the Cyclones
came on a 48-yard grab … caught six passes for 70 yards versus Oklahoma … had six
grabs for 33 yards against Kansas State … hauled in two passes for 72 yards including
a 48-yarder against Texas Tech … recorded four catches at Missouri to lead the team
… finished with five receptions for 48 yards at Baylor.
Coached by Reginald Samples at Skyline H.S. … prep All-American, two-time allstate, two-time first-team all-area and all-district performer at wide receiver … an EA
SPORTS All-American second-team selection … played in the 2010 Under Armour
All-America Game, finishing as the game’s leading receiver with three catches for
53 yards and a TD … a member of Rivals’ top 100 and ESPNU’s top 150 national
prospects … ranked as the second-best wide receiver and 13th-best overall prospect
by ESPNU and fourth-best wide receiver and 34th-best overall prospect by Rivals …
rated as the state’s second-best wide receiver by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football …
recorded 129 catches for 2,764 yards and 39 TDs over his final three seasons, helping
Skyline post a 37-4 record … earned first-team all-state honors from the Associated
Press and the Texas Sports Writers Association as a senior … a member of the Fort
Worth Star-Telegram’s Elite 11 … named first-team all-area by the Dallas Morning
News … named first-team Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Super Team … tabbed
the district 9-5A Offensive Player of the Year while helping Skyline reach the 5A Div.
I regional semifinals … caught 48 passes for 1,157 yards (24.1 ypc) and 19 TDs …
caught seven passes for 263 yards and four TDs in a 41-36 win over DeSoto in the
second round of the state playoffs … also recorded two INTs in the game to earn
region two Player of the Week honors … named region two co-Player of the Week
after catching six passes for 136 yards and two TDs against Carrollton Creekview
… posted six receptions for 146 yards and three TDs in a 35-27 win over Arlington
Bowie … earned honorable mention all-state honors from the AP as a junior … also
tabbed first-team all-area by the Dallas Morning News … recorded 58 catches for
1,138 yards (19.6 ypc) and 16 TDs while helping Skyline reach the state quarterfinals
… caught 23 passes for 469 yards (20.4 ypc) and 4 TDs as a sophomore … also a
three-year letterman in basketball.
PERSONAL
Born in Dallas, Texas … a two-time member of Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll
… a member of the A/B honor roll … earned academic all-city award … was active
in community service … served as a mentor to middle school students … cousin,
LaMarcus Reed, played basketball at UT-Arlington.
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THE DAVIS FILE
Nickname(s): Young Money, Mike Dezzy, Mike D.
During pregame, I like to: Listen to Lil Boosie and pray
Favorite movie: Menace II Society
Sports hero: Michael Jordan
Favorite superhero: Spiderman
Favorite video game: NCAA Football ’10
I came to Texas because: The great academics and the atmosphere
DAVIS’ CAREER STATISTICS
RECEIVING
Year G/GS Rec-Yds YPC
2010 11/5 47-478 10.2
201113/11 45-609 13.5
201213/11 57-939 16.5
Career37/27 149-2,026 13.6
TD
2
1
7
10
Long Rush-YdsYPC TD Long
45t/WY3-(-6)-2.0 0 3/BU
56/Rice 0-0 0 0 --75/TT 0-0 0 0 --75/TT 3-(-6) -2.0 0 3/BU
the Nike SPARQ combine with scores of 4.56 (40-yard dash), 4.39 (agility shuttle),
34.2 (vertical jump) and 35 (power ball toss) … named first-team all-district 1-4A
as a junior … tallied 65 tackles and 15 sacks … also lettered in basketball and track
and field.
PERSONAL
Began playing football at age 13 for Brookwood … lists his mother as the biggest
influence on his football career … lived in Shreveport his entire life.
THE S. DAVIS FILE
Nickname: Shiro, it took over my real name
My dream as a college football player: Become a man
During pregame, I like to: Be by myself
Favorite vehicle: Any old car
Favorite cartoon characters: Tom
I came to Texas because: The family atmosphere. It felt like home.
DAVIS’ CAREER STATISTICS
CAREER HIGHS
Receptions: 11 at Kansas State (Fr.)
Receiving yards: 165 at Texas Tech (Jr.)
Receiving TDs: 2 at Texas Tech (Jr.)
Long reception: 75 at Texas Tech (Jr.)
100-yard receiving games: Seven; 7-104 vs. Wyoming (Fr.); 11-109 at Kansas State
(Fr.); 3-115 vs. Rice (So.), 5-124 vs. Ole Miss. (Jr.), 6-148 vs. Baylor (Jr.), 4-165 at
Texas Tech (Jr.), 7-113 vs. Iowa State (Jr.)
Shiro
Davis
DEFENSE
Year G/GS TT (Solo) Sacks TFL
2012 7/0
3 (3) 0 (0) 1 (-5)
Career 7/0
3 (3) 0 (0) 1 (-5)
Played in the final seven games ... saw the first action of his career in the Baylor game,
playing as a reserve defensive end and on special teams ... had one QB pressure vs.
the Bears ... played on special teams vs. Kansas and Texas Tech ... saw action as a
reserve defensive end against Iowa State ... recorded first two career tackles, including
one for a loss, against the Cyclones ... had one tackle and one pass breakup against
Kansas State.
FR High
0 2/IS
0 2/IS
CAREER HIGHS
Alex
De La Torre
(de la TOR-ay)
FULLBACK
6-1 • 233 • So.-1L
Denton, Texas (Ryan)
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FRESHMAN (2012)
QBP PBU FF
1
1
0
1
1
0
Tackles: 2 vs. Iowa State (Fr.)
Tackles For Loss: 1 vs. Iowa State (Fr.)
(SHY-ro)
DEFENSIVE END
6-3 • 249 • So.-1L
Shreveport, La. (Woodlawn)
A second-year player who serves as a reserve defensive end ... an All-American in
high school ... a member of ESPNU’s top 150 national prospects as a senior in high
school.
INT
0
0
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A second-year player who has served as a backup fullback and special teams player ...
a three-time all-state performer in high school ... enrolled in school in the spring of
2012 and began working as a fullback.
FRESHMAN (2012)
Saw action as a reserve fullback and on special teams in seven games ... played in
the first five contests, as well as vs. Texas Tech and Iowa State ... had one special
teams tackle vs. Oklahoma State ... missed the Baylor and Kansas games with an
ankle injury.
HIGH SCHOOL
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by DeCarlos Holmes at Woodlawn ... Prep All-American … played in
the 2012 U.S. Army All-American Bowl … a member of ESPNU’s top 150 national
prospects … ranked as the 12th-best defensive end and 77th-best overall prospect by
ESPNU … a member of The Advocate’s Super Dozen and The Times-Picayune BlueChip List (state’s top prospects) … four-year starter at defensive end … recorded
150 tackles over his last two seasons … named first-team All-State by the Louisiana
Sports Writers Association as a senior … selected to the 2011 Super Southeast 120 by
the Mobile Register … a first-team selection on the Shreveport Times All-City Team
… named first-team all-district 1-4A … posted 85 tackles as a senior … competed in
Coached by Joey Florence at Ryan ... three-time all-state, all-area and three-time firstteam all-district selection at linebacker … ranked as the 11th-best inside linebacker
by ESPNU … three-year starter who tallied 385 tackles, 64 TFL, 20 sacks, four INTs,
five forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries, seven PBUs, one PAT block and four
TDs while helping Denton Ryan post a 39-4 record over his final three seasons …
a member of the Austin American-Statesman’s Fab 55 (state’s top prospects) … a
first-team selection on Dallas Morning News’ All-Area team as a senior … a firstteam Preseason Super Team selection by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … named
first-team All-State by the Texas Sports Writers Association … tabbed second-team
Academic All-State by the Texas High School Coaches Association … named the
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Diggs
district 4-4A co-Defensive Player of the Year … helped lead Denton Ryan to 12-1
record and an appearance in the third round of the state playoffs … tallied 101
tackles, 25 TFL, seven sacks, two INTs, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries,
three PBUs, one PAT block and three TDs … also tallied 18 pancake blocks, three
catches for 18 yards and one TD while rushing for 23 yards and two TDs at tight end
… named first-team All-State by the Texas Sports Writers Association as a junior
… named honorable mention All-State by the Associated Press … named first-team
all-district 4-4A … helped lead Denton Ryan to a 15-1 record and an appearance in
the state championship … recorded 128 tackles, 15 TFL, four sacks, two PBUs, one
forced fumble, one fumble recovery and one TD … named second-team All-State by
the Texas Sports Writers Association as a sophomore … named first-team all-district
5-4A … helped lead Denton Ryan to a 12-2 record and an appearance in the fourth
round of the state playoffs … tallied 156 tackles, 24 TFL, nine sacks, two forced
fumbles, two fumble recoveries, two INTs and two PBUs.
PERSONAL
Began playing football at age 5 … born in Irving, also lived in Nacogdoches and
Denton … father, Aaron, played on the defensive line at Stephen F. Austin (1994-97)
before playing for the Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers and currently coaches
at Denton Ryan … participates in Fellowship of Christian Athletes … enjoys drawing,
music and video games.
THE DE LA TORRE FILE
Nickname: Day-La
My dream as a college player is to: Win a National Championship and be an AllAmerican
During pregame, I like to: Get pumped and get in my zone
If I were to play another sport, it would be: Baseball
Favorite vehicle: Bugatti
Favorite TV show: South Park
I can’t believe I watch: SpongeBob SquarePants
Favorite movie: Inception
Favorite Sports Movie: Major League
Sports hero: Emmitt Smith
Favorite actor: Leonardo DiCaprio
Favorite music artist: Led Zeppelin
Favorite video game: Skyrim
Favorite cartoon character: Goku
I came to Texas because: It felt like home to me.
DE LA TORRE’S CAREER STATISTICS
DEFENSE
2012 7/0
1 (1) 0 (0)
Career 7/0
1 (1) 0 (0)
CAREER HIGHS
Tackles: 1, vs. Oklahoma State (Fr.)
TFL
0 (0)
0 (0)
INT
0
0
PBU FF
0
0
0
0
FR High
0
--0
---
(KWAN-drey)
CORNERBACK
5-10 • 200 • Jr.-2L
Angleton, Texas (Angleton)
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Third-year cornerback who has played in 26 career games with 24 starts … has
started the last 23 games ... a 2013 preseason third team All-America selection by
Athlon and Sporting News ... named to the 2013 Nagurski Trophy, Thorpe Award
and CFPA Defensive Awards watch lists ... a preseason first team All-Big 12 pick by
Sporting News and league media .... a second team all-league choice by Athlon and
Lindy’s ... ranks fourth on the FBS active career interceptions per game list (0.31) ...
named to the 2012 CFPA Punt Returner Trophy watch list … also named secondteam All-Big 12 as a punt returner … 2011 CBSSports.com Freshman All-American
… 2011 Yahoo! Sports Freshman All-America First Team … 2011 FWAA Freshman
All-America Team ... 2011 Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year (Coaches), second
team All-Big 12 (Coaches) and honorable mention (AP) … tied a Texas freshmen
record with four interceptions to go with 51 tackles (33 solo), four tackles for loss, 15
pass breakups and two caused fumbles … he also returned 19 kickoffs for 371 yards
and nine punts for 181 yards … a prep All-American who played in the 2011 Under
Armour All-American game … member of the ESPNU top 150 national recruiting
list … rated the best cornerback and 21st-best prospect overall by ESPNU … brother,
Quentin Jammer, was a three-year starter and All-America defensive back at Texas
(1997-98; 2000-01) who currently plays for the Denver Broncos after spending 11
seasons (2002-12) with the San Diego Chargers.
SOPHOMORE (2012)
Started all 13 games at cornerback ... ranked for tied for sixth in the Big 12 and tied for
39th nationally in interceptions per game (0.31) ... tied for 12th in the league and tied
for 88th in the FBS in passes defended (0.85 pg) ... led the team in interceptions (4)
and was first in pass breakups (7) ... tied for fourth in the team solo stops (39) and tied
for sixth in total tackles (59) ... had seven games with five or more tackles ... named
to the CFPA Punt Returner Trophy watch list … tabbed preseason All-America and
first-team All-Big 12 by Athlon ... made one tackle, returned a punt 14 yards and a
kickoff 21 yards vs. Wyoming ... posted five tackles, one TFL, and had one interception versus New Mexico ... earned the Hart Hat Award from the coaching staff for
the best hit of the Lobos’ game ... notched two tackles and had a career-high two
interceptions against Ole Miss ... both of those picks led to touchdowns ... matched a
career high with three pass breakups and had six tackles vs. Oklahoma State ... named
the defensive player of the game by the coaching staff ... posted three tackles and two
pass breakups vs. West Virginia ... had two tackles and one PBU vs. Oklahoma ... also
scored on a defensive two-point return after Chris Whaley blocked an extra-point
attempt on the game’s first scoring drive ... it marked the first score via defensive
return in 13 years (Lee Jackson vs. Texas A&M in 1999) ... had six tackles vs. Baylor
... posted six tackles, including a career-high tying two for a loss and his first-career
sack, vs. Kansas ... had a career-high nine tackles, including one for a loss, vs. Texas
Tech ... recorded five tackles against Iowa State ... had three tackles and returned two
punts for 20 yards against TCU ... posted four tackles, including three solo stops,
against Kansas State ... made six tackles, including three solo stops, and had one
interception in the Alamo Bowl against Oregon State.
FRESHMAN (2011)
Played in all 13 games with 11 starts on the season … a CBSSports.com Freshman AllAmerican … Yahoo! Sports Freshman All-America First Team … FWAA Freshman
All-American ... Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year (Coaches), second team AllBig 12 (Coaches) and honorable mention (AP) … tied a school freshmen record with
his team-high four interceptions to go with 51 tackles (33 solo), four tackles for loss,
15 pass breakups and two caused fumbles … returned 19 kickoffs for 371 yards and
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nine punts for 181 yards … helped Texas lead the Big 12 and rank sixth in the nation
in rushing defense (96.23 ypg) and 11th in total defense (306.08) … also ranked 10th
in pass efficiency defense (111.0) … intercepted a pass and had two pass breakups
in the Holiday Bowl against California ... registered one interception, four tackles, a
career-high tying three pass breakups and a career-best 180 all-purpose yards with
two punt returns for 95 yards and four kickoff returns for 85 yards at Texas A&M
to earn College Football Performance Awards honorable mention Punt Returner of
the Week … broke up a career-high three passes and had six tackles against Texas
Tech while also returning two punts for 32 yards … recorded four tackles, one tackle
for loss, one interception and one pass breakup in a shutout performance against
Kansas as the defense allowed only 46 yards of total offense and negative two rushing
yards … his effort against the Jayhawks earned him honorable mention for the CFPA
Defensive Back of the Week … finished with a season-high eight tackles including
seven solo stops at Missouri … had a career-high six kickoff returns for a career-best
121 yards against Oklahoma to go with three tackles and one pass breakup … tallied
four tackles at Iowa State, including one TFL, to go with a caused fumble on special
teams … forced two turnovers against BYU with his first career interception and
caused fumble ... also had two pass breakups vs. the Cougars … made five solo stops
at Baylor … posted three tackles and one pass breakup against Oklahoma State …
finished with two tackles, one tackle for loss and one pass breakup to go with three
punt returns for 45 yards and one 12-yard kickoff return versus Kansas State as the
defense held the Wildcats to 121 total yards of offense.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Finis Vanover at Angleton H.S. … a prep All-American, two-time allstate and four-time all-district selection at multiple positions … played in the 2011
Under Armour All-American Game … a member of ESPNU’s top 150 national
prospects … ranked as the best cornerback and 21st-best overall prospect by ESPNU
… a member of the Sporting News’ top 100 national prospects … rated as the thirdbest athlete by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … four-year starter who finished his
career with 8,265 all-purpose yards and 83 TDs on offense, rushing for 4,409 yards
and 58 TDs, passing for 1,938 yards and 11 TDs, catching 10 passes for 301 yards and
three TDs and returning 75 kicks for 1,617 yards and 11 TDs … totaled 237 tackles,
19 TFL, six sacks, 10 INTs, 52 PBUs, 11 forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries, seven
blocked kicks and returned four INTs and three blocked kicks for scores on defense
in his career … helped Angleton compile a 30-17 record … named first-team 4A
all-state at kick returner and second-team all-state on defense by the Texas Sports
Writers Association as a senior … earned second-team all-state honors on defense
from the Associated Press … a unanimous selection as the district 23-4A MVP …
helped lead Angleton to a 7-4 record and the state playoffs … passed for 829 yards
and five TDs, rushed for 1,207 yards and 17 TDs and caught a 61-yard TD … also
recorded 69 tackles, seven TFL, one sack, three INTs, 16 PBUs, four forced fumbles,
one fumble recovery, three blocked kicks, returned one INT 69 yards for a TD and
returned one blocked extra point for a score on defense … also returned 11 punts
for 326 yards and three TDs while returning 10 kickoffs for 350 yards and two TDs
… earned second-team all-state honors as a kick returner from the Texas Sports
Writers Association as a junior … ESPN RISE All-Junior second-team selection as an
all-purpose back … named the district 24-4A District MVP while earning first-team
honors on offense … helped lead Angleton to a 11-2 record, a district championship
and an appearance in the third round of the state playoffs … named the district 24-4A
Offensive MVP and Special Teams Player of the Year as a sophomore … also earned
first-team honors on defense … helped lead Angelton to a 9-4 record, a co-district
championship and an appearance in the third round of the state playoffs … earned
second-team all-district 23-4A honors on defense as a freshman … a three-year letterman in track and two-year letterman in basketball.
THE DIGGS FILE
Nickname(s): Q, Quan
During pregame, I like to: Listen to music and dance
Favorite TV show(s): Hannah Montana, The Game, CSI: Miami, Family Guy
Favorite music artist(s): Young Jeezy, Lil Wayne
Favorite sports movie(s): Remember the Titans, The Longest Yard, The Blind Side
Favorite actor/actress: Chris Tucker, Martin Lawrence, Miley Cyrus
Favorite video game: NBA 2K11
Favorite Superhero: Superman
Sports hero: Quentin Jammer
I came to Texas because: I love the family atmosphere and I grew up around Texas
DIGGS’ CAREER STATISTICS
DEFENSE
Year
2011
2012
Career
G/GS TT (Solo) Sacks
13/11 51 (33) 0 (0)
13/13 59 (39) 1 (-13)
26/24 110 (72) 1 (-13)
TFL INT(Yds.-TD) PBU
4 (-7)
4 (0)
15
4 (-18) 4 (14-0)
7
8 (-25) 8 (11-0)
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FF FR High
2 0 8/UM
0 0 9/TT
2 0 9/TT
SPECIAL TEAMS
Year
2011
2012
Career
Year
2011
2012
Career
G PR-YdsYPRTD Long KR-Yds YPR TD Long
13 9-181 20.1 0 81/TAM19-371 19.5 0 29/OU
13 13-1068.2 0 35/NM 1-21 21.0 0 21/WY
26 22-287 13.0 0 81/TAM20-392 19.6 0 29/OU
G
13
13
26
TT (Solo)
3 (2)
0 (0)
3 (2)
FF
1
0
1
FR
0
0
0
PBLK KBLK
0
0
0
0
0
0
CAREER HIGHS
Tackles: 9 at Texas Tech (So.)
PBU: 3, three times, last at Oklahoma State (So.)
Interceptions: 2 at Ole Miss (So.)
Long interception return: 11, at Ole Miss (So.)
Tackles for loss: 2.0, two times, vs. Kansas (Fr.) and at Kansas (So.)
Punt returns: 3 vs. Kansas State (Fr.)
Punt return yards: 95 (on two returns) at Texas A&M (Fr.)
Long punt return: 81 at Texas A&M (Fr.)
Kick returns: 6 vs Oklahoma (Fr.)
Kick return yards: 121 (on six returns) vs Oklahoma (Fr.)
Long kick return: 29, twice, at Texas A&M (Fr.), vs Oklahoma (Fr.)
All-purpose yards: 180 at Texas A&M (Fr.)
PERSONAL
Born in Houston, Texas … a three-time member of the A/B honor roll and straightA student as a senior … participated in the Angleton Little Cats Program … enjoys
fishing … brother, Quentin Jammer, was a three-year starter and All-America defensive back at Texas (1997-98; 2000-01) and currently plays for the Denver Broncos
after spending 11 seasons with the San Diego Chargers (2002-12).… cousin, Cedric
Woodard, was a three-year starter on the defensive line at Texas (1996-99) and
played six seasons in the NFL.
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Doyle
Bryson
Echols
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CORNERBACK
5-10 • 180 • Fr.-RS
DeSoto, Texas
(DeSoto)
OFFENSIVE LINE
6-5 • 300 • So.-SQ
Austin, Texas
(Lake Travis)
Third-year offensive lineman who gained valuable experience on the scout team the
last two years … three-time state champion in high school … a member of Big 12
Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Spring 2012).
A second-year cornerback ... an All-American and two time all-state selection in high
school ... also a member of ESPNU’s top 150 national prospects as a senior.
FRESHMAN (2012)
Redshirted.
Earned offensive scout team player of the week for his performance leading up to the
Kansas game.
FRESHMAN (2011)
Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Hank Carter at Lake Travis High School … all-state, all-area and twotime first-team all-district performer on the offensive line … three-year starter and
three-time state champion … three-year starter who recorded 193 knockdowns while
starting 48 consecutive games, helping Lake Travis compile a 46-2 record and win
three straight state championships … earned first-team all-state honors from the
Associated Press as a senior … named first-team all-CenTex by the Austin AmericanStatesman … tabbed first-team all-district 25-4A … helped lead Lake Travis to a
14-2 record and a state title … named the team’s Offensive Line MVP … graded 82
percent and recorded 85 knockdowns in 16 starts while helping Lake Travis average
36.9 points per game … named third-team Dave Campbell’s Texas Football preseason
Super Team … named first-team all-district 25-4A as a junior … helped lead Lake
Travis to a 16-0 record, a district championship and a state title … graded 81 percent
and recorded 71 knockdowns in 16 starts … tabbed second-team all-district 25-4A
as a sophomore … helped lead Lake Travis to a 16-0 record, a district championship
and a state title … graded 76 percent and recorded 37 knockdowns in 16 starts … also
lettered in track and field.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Claude Mathis at DeSoto ... All-American, two-time all-state, all-area
and two-time all-district performer at defensive back … played in the 2012 Under
Armour All-America Game … a member of ESPNU’s top 150 national prospects
… ranked as the sixth-best cornerback and 79th-best overall prospect by ESPNU…
a two-year starter who tallied 128 tackles, nine INTs, 38 PBUs and three fumble
recoveries while helping DeSoto post a 30-8 record over his final three seasons …
a second-team selection on Dallas Morning News’ All-Area team as a senior … a
second-team Preseason Super Team selection by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football
… named second-team All-State by the Texas Sports Writers Association … named
honorable mention All-State by the Associated Press … named first-team all-district
11-5A … played in the ESPN Champion Gridiron Kings game prior to his senior
season … helped lead DeSoto to a 10-2 record and an appearance in the second
round of the state playoffs … tallied 53 tackles, three INTS, 17 PBUs and one fumble
recovery while making six field goals and going 52-54 on PATs at kicker … named
first-team All-State by the Associated Press as a junior … earned second-team AllState honors by the Texas Sports Writers Association … named first-team all-district
11-5A … helped lead DeSoto to a 11-3 record and an appearance in the fourth round
of the state playoffs … recorded 63 tackles, six INTs, two fumble recoveries, 21 PBUs
and scored three TDs … helped lead DeSoto to a 9-3 record and an appearance in
the second round of the state playoffs as a sophomore … also lettered in soccer and
track and field.
PERSONAL
PERSONAL
A member of Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Spring 2012) … academic alldistrict selection as a senior … helped coach football camps through the Lake Travis
football program … mother, Penny, graduated from The University of Texas and
sister, Katie, is currently enrolled at UT … enjoys fishing, swimming and boating.
THE DOYLE FILE
Began playing football at age 14 … two-time National Achievement Academy Honors
recipient … brother, Les, was an all-conference linebacker at Arkansas State (200103) … cousin, Bruce Hatton, played wide receiver at Southwestern Oklahoma State …
volunteered at the Special Olympics, the DeSoto Recreational Center and the Dallas
Senior Citizens Luncheon ... a member of the inaugural Academic All-Big 12 Rookie
Team (2012-13).
Nickname: O’Doyle Rules
Three things I can’t live without: Family, friends and orange Gatorade
If I were to play another sport it would be: Basketball, because it was the first sport I
played growing up and I will always have a love for that game
During pregame, I like to: Listen to music and focus on the game
Childhood sports hero: Michael Jordan
Favorite movie: Dumb and Dumber
Favorite sports movie: Rudy
Favorite actor: Will Ferrell
Favorite actress: Jessica Alba
Nobody knows how much I like to: Play golf
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Nickname: Foots, my brothers used to tease me about my big feet when I was young.
My dream as a college football player: To be considered one of the best at my position.
During pregame, I like to: Relax and listen to music
If I were to play another sport it would be: Soccer, I grew up playing it
Favorite vehicle: Dodge Charger
Favorite show: Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
I can’t believe I watch: Dexter
Favorite movie: Lion King and Friday
Favorite sports movie: The Longest Yard (Adam Sandler)
Favorite actor and actress: Denzel Washington and Halle Berry
Favorite musical artist: Kings of Leon and J. Cole
Sports hero: Ed Reed and Ray Lewis
Favorite video game: Call of Duty: Modern Warefare 2
Favorite cartoon characters: SpongeBob SquarePants
Nobody knows how much I like to: Travel
I came to Texas because: The education is incomparable and the football program
is one of the best.
Steve
Edmond
LINEBACKER
6-3 • 245 • Jr.-2L
Daingerfield, Texas
(Daingerfield)
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Third-year linebacker who has seen action in 25 career games with 12 starts … a 2012
honorable mention All-Big 12 choice by the Associated Press ... prep All-American
who played in the 2011 U.S. Army All-American Bowl … member of the ESPNU top
150 national prospect list in 2011 … won three state championships in high school.
SOPHOMORE (2012)
Played in all 13 games and started the first 12 at middle linebacker ... finished second
on the team in tackles (103), second in solo stops (51), tied for second in forced
fumbles (2), and tied for seventh in tackles for loss (6) ... an honorable mention
All-Big 12 selection by the AP ... tabbed preseason third-team All-Big 12 by Athlon
magazine … had a team-high four double-digit tackle games and posted eight or
more stops in nine contests ... made his first-career start in the season opener vs.
Wyoming and had eight tackles ... posted nine tackles, including one for a loss, vs.
New Mexico ... posted first career interception and ran it 22 yards for a touchdown
against Ole Miss ... tied for the team lead with five tackles vs. the Rebels ... posted 10
tackles, including a career-best two for a loss, vs. Oklahoma State ... had four stops vs.
West Virginia and nine vs. Oklahoma ... also forced a fumble against the Sooners ...
posted 10 tackles and forced one fumble, the first of his career, vs. Baylor ... earned
the team’s defensive player of the game award from the coaching staff ... recorded a
career-high 11 tackles vs. Kansas ... had 10 stops and a key third-down pass breakup
which stopped a fourth-quarter drive vs. Texas Tech ... recorded nine tackles, including his first career sack, against Iowa State ... had seven tackles, including three solo
tackles, against TCU ... posted nine tackles, including five solo stops, and one QB
hurry against Kansas State ... had two tackles in the Alamo Bowl against Oregon State,
while being limited due to an ankle injury ... had his 12-game consecutive starting
streak snapped in that contest.
FRESHMAN (2011)
tackles … tallied three tackles and a caused fumble against BYU … recorded six
tackles, one tackle for loss, one PBU and one pressure at Iowa State … finished with
two tackles against Kansas … had three tackles against Texas Tech … helped lead
the defense to a shutout performance against Kansas, allowing only 46 yards of total
offense and minus 2 rushing yards.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Barry Bowman at Daingerfield High School … prep All-American, twotime first-team all-state and two-time first-team all-district performer at linebacker
… a first-team selection on the MaxPreps 2010 U.S. Air Force Small Schools AllAmerican Team, a second-team ESPN RISE All-American and was named to Parade
Magazine’s All-America team … played in the 2011 U.S. Army All-American Bowl …
a member of ESPNU’s top 150 national prospects … ranked as the fourth-best inside
linebacker and 55th-best overall prospect by ESPNU … a member of the Sporting
News’ top 100 national prospects … rated as the best linebacker by Dave Campbell’s
Texas Football … a member of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s Elite 11 and the
Austin American-Statesman’s Fab 55 (state’s top prospects) … recorded 407 tackles,
71 TFL, 12 sacks, seven INTs, 16 forced fumbles and 10 fumble recoveries over his
final three seasons, helping Daingerfield post a 44-3 record and win three straight
state championships … named first-team 2A all-state and 2A Defensive Player of the
Year by the Texas Sports Writers Association as a senior … a first-team All-Texas
High School selection by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football while also being tabbed
the Best Linebacker and class 2A Player of the Year … also named the Division I and
district 8-2A Player of the Year … named the Class 2A Defensive Player of the Year by
the Associated Press while earning first-team all-state honors by the Associated Press
… tabbed the district 8-2A Division I Defensive MVP … helped lead Daingerfield to
a 14-1 record and a state title … tallied 159 tackles, 26 TFL, four sacks, eight forced
fumbles, two fumble recoveries and two INTs … also served as the team’s PAT
kicker … recorded 14 tackles, a fumble recovery and a blocked field goal in a win
against Redwater … tallied 16 tackles, a sack, and returned an INT for a TD in a win
over Pleasant Grove … tallied 14 tackles in a 40-0 win over Atlanta … named the
Defensive Player of the Game in the Class 2A Division I state championship game
after forcing three fumbles and recovering one fumble in a win over Cameron Yoe
… also caught two passes for 23 yards and a TD in the state championship game
… named second-team all-state by the Associated Press as a junior … also named
the Class 2A Defensive Player of the Year and earned first-team all-state honors
by the Texas Sports Writers Association … named to Dave Campbell’s All-Texas
High School football second team … selected to the Longview News-Journal’s allEast Texas Football first team … tabbed the district 17-2A Defensive MVP … led
Daingerfield to a 15-1 record and a state title … recorded 182 tackles, 34 TFL, seven
forced fumbles, seven fumble recoveries, five INTs, three TDs and two PBUs … an
honorable mention selection on defense by the Longview News-Journal’s all-East
Texas Football team as a sophomore … recorded 61 tackles and 20 TFL … helped
lead Daingerfield to a 15-1 record and a state title as a sophomore … also played
basketball and baseball.
PERSONAL
Was involved on a leadership team at Daingerfield High School … enjoys hunting
and fishing.
THE EDMOND FILE
Nickname: Grady
Three things I can’t live without: Money, cell phone and Xbox 360
My dream as a college football player is to: Be the best linebacker to ever play at Texas
If I were to play another sport it would be: Basketball because I’m good at it
During pregame, I like to: Listen to music and get in a zone
Favorite movie: Next Friday
Nobody knows how much I like to: Fish
Favorite TV show: Martin
Favorite musician: Lil Wayne
Favorite video game: Call of Duty: Black Ops
Pet(s): Dog (Koko)
Saw action in 12 games with 16 tackles, two tackles for loss, one forced fumble, one
PBU and one pressure … 13 of his 16 tackles were solo stops … had six special teams
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EDMOND’S CAREER STATISTICS
DEFENSE
Year
2011
2012
Career
G/GS TT (Solo) Sacks TFL QBP INT(Yds.-TD) PBUFF FR High
12/0 16 (13) 0 (0) 2 (-2) 1
0 (0)
1 1 0 6/ISU
13/12 103 (51) 1 (-1) 6 (-8) 2
1 (22-1)
1 2 0 11/KU
25/12 119 (64) 1 (-1) 8 (-10) 3
1 (22-1)
2 3 0 11/KU
SPECIAL TEAMS
Year
2011 126 (5) 100 0
2012 130 (0) 000 0
Career 256 (5) 100 0
CAREER HIGHS
Tackles: 11 at Kansas (So.)
Tackles for loss: 2 at Oklahoma State (So.)
Fumbles forced: 1, three times, vs. BYU (Fr.), vs. Oklahoma (So.) and vs. Baylor (So.)
Interception: 1 at Ole Miss (So.)
Pass breakups: 1 at Texas Tech (So.)
Long interception return: 22 at Ole Miss (So.)
Dominic
Espinosa
CENTER
6-4 • 305 • Jr.-2L
Cedar Park, Texas
(Cedar Park)
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Third-year offensive lineman who has played in 26 career games, all starts at center over the last two seasons … named to the 2013 Rimington Trophy watch list,
which honors the naton’s top center ... his 26 straight starts are tied for second on
the team with Carrington Byndom (Mason Walters with 38) ... named to the 2011
Yahoo! Sports Freshman All-America Second Team … an all-state and two-time
first-team all-district selection … played in the 2010 U.S. Army All-American Bowl
and was ranked the third-best center by ESPNU as a prepster … named to the Big
12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Spring 2011) … 2011 second team Academic All-Big
12 choice.
SOPHOMORE (2012)
Started at center in all 13 games ... helped the Horns post the 23rd-best scoring
offense in the country (35.7 ppg) and rank 40th in total yards (434.6 pg), as well as
allowing just 4.1 tackles for loss per game (No. 3 in the FBS) and 1.23 sacks (22nd in
FBS) … the offense has also posted at least 400 total yards of offense in nine games ...
helped the offense post 436 total yards, including 280 rushing, and not allow a sack
vs. Wyoming … aided the offense in posting 431 yards of total offense, including
285 in the air, against New Mexico ... aided the offense in posting 676 total yards
vs. Ole Miss, the second-best output in school history... the offense posted more
than 300 rushing (350) and 300 passing yards (326) for the third time in school history and first time in a road game … aided the offense in posting 440 total yards,
including 304 in the air from David Ash … assisted the offense in posting 404 total
yards against West Virginia and allowing Ash to be sacked just once ... helped guide
the offense to 525 total yards vs. Baylor, as well as not allowing Ash to be sacked ...
enabled the offense to post 427 total yards vs. Texas Tech, its seventh game of the
season with an output of more than 400 yards ... aided the offense in piling up 609
total yards (tied for 15th in school history), including a career-high 364 passing yards
from Ash, vs. Iowa State ... aided the offense in posting 413 total yards vs. Kansas
State, including 314 in the air ... helped the offense gain 358 total yards, including 241
yards through the air, in the Alamo Bowl against Oregon State.
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Started in all 13 games at center … named to the Yahoo! Sports Freshman AllAmerica Second Team … selected to the Academic All-Big 12 second team … key for
the offense that averaged 202.62 rushing yards and 392.54 yards of total offense per
game … the rushing offense ranked 21st nationally … helped the offense post 590
total yards, including 441 on the ground, against Kansas … led the offense to 439
rushing yards and 595 total yards of offense against Texas Tech … registered his first
start at center in the season-opener against Rice and earned the team’s Bevo Beast
Award … helped the offense amass 506 total yards and put 34 points on the board …
cleared the way for 557 yards of total offense, including 201 rushing and 356 passing
yards at Baylor … blocked for an offense that racked up 488 total yards and 49 points
in win at UCLA … helped UT record 400 yards of total offense at Iowa State in a 37-14
victory … led the way to 231 rushing yards against Oklahoma State.
FRESHMAN (2010)
Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Chris Ross at Cedar Park H.S. … a prep All-American, all-state and twotime first-team all-district selection on the offensive line … played in the 2010 U.S.
Army All-American Bowl, recovering a fumble in the endzone for a TD … a member
of Rivals’ top 250 national prospects … ranked as the top center by Rivals and the
third-best center by ESPNU … rated as the state’s fifth-best offensive lineman by
Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … started all 32 games over his final three seasons
while helping Cedar Park post a 19-13 record … earned first-team all-state honors
from the Associated Press and the Texas Sports Writers Association as a senior …
named first-team all-CenTex by the Austin American-Statesman … also named to
the Statesman’s All-Decade team, earning second-team honors … named secondteam Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Super Team … tabbed the district 16-5A lineman of the year … graded out at 89 percent while recording 173 knockdowns, helping
Cedar Park to a 7-4 record, a share of the district title and an appearance in the first
round of the 5A Div. II state playoffs … blocked for almost 400 yards per game,
including 277 rushing … tallied 18 knockdowns in a victory over defending district
champion and undefeated Stony Point … tabbed first-team all-district as a junior …
named second-team all-CenTex by the Austin American-Statesman … graded out
at 86 percent while recording 152 knockdowns … helped Cedar Park reach the first
round of the state playoffs … graded out at 82 percent as a sophomore, finishing with
108 knockdowns.
PERSONAL
Born in Walnut Creek, Calif. … named to the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll
(Spring 2011) … moved to Austin, Texas when he was four … an honorable mention
academic all-state selection by the Texas High School Coaches Association … a fouryear member of the honor roll … was active in community service … participated
in the PALS and STAND (drug awareness) programs … made weekly visits to local
elementary schools … visited with patients at a local nursing home.
THE ESPINOSA FILE
Nickname: Big D
Favorite show: Jersey Shore
I can’t believe I watch: The Hills
Favorite movie(s): Step Brothers, The Hangover
Sports hero: LeBron James
Favorite video game: Red Dead Redemption
I came to Texas because: The coaching staff, family atmosphere and great academics
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Kennedy
Estelle
Favorite video game: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Favorite cartoon characters: Courage the Cowardly Dog
I came to Texas because: The tradition
OFFENSIVE TACKLE
6-7 • 290 • So.-SQ
Pearland, Texas
(Dawson)
Sheroid
Evans
(shur-OD)
CORNERBACK
6-0 • 192 • Jr.-2L
Sugar Land, Texas
(Fort Bend Dulles)
77
A second-year offensive lineman ... a prep All-American ... member of the ESPNU
top 150 as a senior.
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FRESHMAN (2012)
Saw action as a reserve offensive tackle in three games ... saw his first-career action
vs. New Mexico ... also played vs. Ole Miss and Oklahoma ... was unavailable for the
Kansas, Texas Tech, Iowa State, TCU, Kansas State and Oregon State games with a
shoulder injury.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Eric Wells at Dawson H.S. ... a prep All-American, all-state all-area and
all-district performer on the offensive line … played in the 2012 Under Armour AllAmerica Game … a member of ESPNU’s top 150 national prospects … ranked as the
seventh-best offensive tackle and 58th-best overall prospect by ESPNU … ranked as
the 110th-best overall prospect by the Sporting News … a member of the Houston
Chronicle’s The Houston 100 (top prospects in greater Houston area), the Fort Worth
Star-Telegram’s Elite 11 and the Austin American-Statesman’s Fab 55 (state’s top
prospects) … helped Dawson post a 21-8 record over his final two seasons … a Sports
Illustrated High School All-America second-team selection as a senior … an AllGreater Houston first-team selection (Houston Chronicle) … a first-team Preseason
Super Team selection by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … named first-team AllState by the Texas Sports Writers Association … named first-team All-District 24-4A
… named the Greater Houston Honda Dealers Player of the Week in week 10 …
helped lead Dawson to a 13-3 record and an appearance in the fifth round of the state
playoffs … anchored a line that averaged 411.8 yards of total offense per game, including 210.8 rushing ypg and 201.0 passing ypg … helped lead Dawson to a 8-5 record
and an appearance in the third round of the state playoffs as a junior … a key member
of a line that averaged 387.4 yards of total offense per game, including 202.2 rushing
ypg and 185.2 passing ypg … also competed in shot put in track and field, finishing
third in the state as a senior, fifth as a junior and second as a sophomore.
PERSONAL
Began playing football at age 9 … born in Las Vegas and lived in Houston until age
10, also lived in Galveston … his cousin, Sean Estelle, played defensive end at Texas
Tech (2006-08) … has fed the needy with his church … also sang in the church choir
and competed in competitions … enjoys rapping, singing and video games.
THE ESTELLE FILE
Nickname: Kenno
My dream as a college football player: Win multiple national championships and be
the best offensive lineman in the game
During pregame, I like to: Listen to music and get hyped
If I were to play another sport it would be: Track or basketball
Favorite vehicle: Old school drop top Chevy Caprice
Favorite show: The Boondocks
I can’t believe I watch: Jersey Shore
Favorite movie: Don’t Be a Menace, Juice, Friday, Kung Fu Panda
Favorite sports movie: Remember the Titans, The Longest Yard, We Are Marshall
Favorite actor and actress: Mike Epps and Halle Berry
Favorite musical artist: Kendrick Lamar
Favorite song: Best Rapper Under 25
Sports hero: Jerome Bettis, Julius Peppers
Third-year cornerback with 22 career games played … prep All-American who
played in the 2011 Offense-Defense All-American Bowl … one of the Sporting News’
top 100 national prospects.
SOPHOMORE (2012)
Saw action as a reserve defensive back and on special teams in nine games ... posted
one stop on special teams against Wyoming ... also had a stop in the Ole Miss game ...
missed the Baylor, Kansas, Texas Tech and Iowa State games with a lower leg injury
... recorded one special teams tackle against TCU ... made one tackle in the Alamo
Bowl against Oregon State.
FRESHMAN (2011)
Played in all 13 games with eight tackles and one caused fumble … saw time on both
defense and special teams … in the Holiday Bowl he had his best performance of the
year with three tackles and a caused fumble to help the defense hold California to
seven rushing yards and 195 yards of total offense ... tallied three tackles at Iowa State
and one each against Rice and UCLA.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Jim Creech at Fort Bend Dulles High School … prep All-American and
all-district performer at defensive back … played in the 2011 Offense-Defense AllAmerican Bowl … ranked as the 13th-best cornerback by ESPNU … a member of the
Sporting News’ top 100 national prospects … rated as the sixth-best cornerback by
Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … named to the Houston Chronicle’s The Houston
100, listing the top prospects in the greater Houston area … a member of the Austin
American-Statesman’s The Fabulous 55, recognizing the state’s top prospects …
three-year letterman and two-year starter at defensive back and wide receiver … a
unanimous first-team all-district 23-5A Zone B selection on offense as a utility player
as a senior … rushed for 94 yards and three TDs while missing five games due to
injury … tabbed as having some of the best recovery skills in the Class of 2011 CB
Superlatives by ESPN … named first-team Dave Campbell’s Texas Football preseason
Super Team … played in the ESPN RISE Champion Gridiron Kings game prior to his
senior season … district, regional, state and national champion in track and field …
a member of Team USA at the 2010 IAAF World Junior Championships … placed
first in the 400m (47.55) and the 200m (21.37) at the 2010 National Scholastic Indoor
Championships … boasted the nation’s fastest 200m time (20.82) and fourth-best
100m time (10.39) in 2010 … 20.82 ranked as the 17th fastest in the world during
the 2010 season as well … 5A state champion in the 100m (10.39) and 200m (20.82)
as a junior … placed second in the 400m (47.18) and eighth in the 200m (23.52) in
the state meet as a sophomore … named to the USA Today 2010 All-USA Track and
Field Team as a junior … All-Greater Houston first-team selection in track and field
as a junior and sophomore by the Houston Chronicle.
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PERSONAL
JUNIOR (2012)
Born in Houston, Texas … participated in PALs (Peer Assistance and Leadership) in
high school … enjoys singing and cooking.
Played in six games ... missed the first four games with a groin injury ... member of
the Lou Groza Award watch list ... saw his first action vs. West Virginia, connecting
on 1 of 2 field goals and hitting all six extra-point attempts .. made a 38-yard field goal
and missed from 41 yards ... hit all eight of his point-after attempts vs. Baylor and all
three vs. Kansas ... made all four point-after attempts and added a 42-yard field goal
against Texas Tech ... was 2 of 3 on point-after attempts and had a 32-yard field goal
attempt blocked against Iowa State ... missed the Kansas State game with a hip injury
... did not see action vs. TCU and Oregon State.
THE EVANS FILE
Nickname: Munchie, because of how much I would eat as a little kid
Three things I can’t live without: Music, my mother’s cooking, and Ting (Jamaican
Grapefruit Soda)
During pregame, I like to: Eat whole natural almonds and listen to music
I started playing football: In the seventh grade for Dulles Middle School
Favorite movie(s): Love and Basketball, 300 and The Temptations
Favorite sports movie: Friday Night Lights
Favorite actor or actress: Megan Fox
Favorite song: “Halftime” by Ying Yang Twins
Favorite superhero: The Flash
Pet(s): Buzzy (dog)
EVANS’ CAREER STATISTICS
DEFENSE
Year G/GS TT (Solo)
2011
13/0
8 (7)
2012
9/0
5 (4)
Career 22/0 13 (11)
Sacks
0 (0)
0 (0)
0 (0)
TFL INT(Yds.-TD) PBU FF FR
0 (0)
0 (0)
0
1 0
0 (0)
0 (0)
0
0 0
0 (0)
0 (0)
0
1 0
High
3/2x
1/5x
3/2x
SPECIAL TEAMS
Year
2011 130 (0) 000 0
2012 9 4 (4) 000 0
Career 224 (4) 000 0
CAREER HIGHS
Tackles: 3, two times, vs. California (Fr.) and at Iowa State (Fr.)
Fumbles forced: 1 vs. California (Fr.)
Anthony
Fera
PLACE-KICKER/PUNTER
6-2 • 208 • Sr.-1L
Cypress, Texas
(Penn State/St. Pius X)
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Fifth-year kicker who transferred to Texas from Penn State in August 2012 … was
named to the 2012 Lou Groza Award watch list … has connected on 16 of 21 field
goals (76 percent) and is 43-for-45 on extra-point attempts during his career … has
punted 110 times for 4,590 yards for an average of 41.7 yards, including 31 inside the
20 and 21 of 50-plus yards … has also kicked off 94 times for 6,242 yards (66.4 average) with 29 touchbacks … chosen as a semifinalist for the 2011 Lou Groza Award …
was also a candidate for the 2011 Ray Guy Award … named first-team All-Big Ten
at punter by ESPN.com and second-team all-conference by the media and coaches in
2011 … connected on 14 of 17 field goals (82.4 percent) and was 20 of 20 on extra
points, scoring a team-high 62 points that season … averaged 42.0 yards on 64 punts,
with 18 inside the 20 and 12 of 50 or more yards … also handled 45 of the team’s 55
kickoffs, with 10 touchbacks … named second-team freshman All-America in 2010
… punted 46 times for an average of 41.4 yards, including 13 inside the 20-yard
line, 19 fair catches, and nine of 50-plus yards … also kicked off 49 times with 19
touchbacks.
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SOPHOMORE (2011)
Selected as a semifinalist for the Lou Groza Award … named first-team All-Big
Ten by ESPN.com as a punter … chosen second-team All-Big 10 by the media and
coaches … also a candidate for the Ray Guy Award … connected on 14 of 17 field
goals (82.4 percent) and was 20 of 20 on extra points, scoring a team-high 62 points
… was 11 of 11 on field goal attempts inside 40 yards … averaged 42.0 yards on 64
punts, with 18 inside the 20 and 12 of 50 or more yards … also handled 45 of the
team’s 55 kickoffs, with 10 touchbacks … ranked third in the Big Ten in field goal
percentage (82.4), fourth in punting average (42.0) and fifth in field goals made (1.17
per game) … became the first Nittany Lion since Chris Bahr in 1975 to be the starter
for field goals, kickoffs and punts when he did so against Eastern Michigan in the
fourth game ... maintained those roles the rest of the season … also became the first
Nittany Lion to be selected Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week three times in
a season … booted three punts for a 47-yard average against Alabama and dropped
two punts inside the 20 against Temple, averaging 43.2 yards per kick, including a
game-long punt of 55 … was 3-for-4 on field goals and placed three punts inside the
20 at Indiana to earn Big Ten Special Teams Player-of-the-Week honors for the first
time … had five punts that averaged 43.8 yards, including a 58-yard effort against
Iowa … gained his second conference honor in three weeks by averaging 44.5 yards
on six punts, including a 69-yard punt in the final three minutes to pin Purdue at the
one-yard line … made a 30-yard field goal with seven minutes to play and punted
eight times, with two inside the 20 against Illinois … broke his career-long for field
goals twice in the win at Ohio State, connecting from 43 yards and 46 yards, the latter
on the final play of the first half, for a 20-14 lead and the eventual winning score …
also placed three punts inside the 20 against the Buckeyes to claim Big Ten weekly
honors for the third time in seven games … punted five times for a 46.2-yard average,
with a long of 55 yards and three punts inside the 20 in rainy conditions at Wisconsin
… punted nine times against Houston in the TicketCity Bowl, averaging 41.6 yards
with a long of 55.
Selected a 2010 second-team Rivals.com Freshman All-American … punted during
the first 10 games, including handling kickoff duties … missed the last two regularseason games against Indiana and Michigan State following an emergency appendectomy on Nov. 17 … punted 46 times for an average of 41.4 yards, including 13
inside the 20-yard line, 19 fair catches, and nine of 50-plus yards … also kicked of 49
times with 19 touchbacks … launched a career-long 74-yard punt, the fourth-longest
attempt in Penn State history and the team’s longest since 2004, in the fourth quarter against Iowa … punted a career-high nine times vs. the Hawkeyes ... averaged
44 yards on six punts against Illinois, including a long of 53 yards … averaged just
over 45 yards per punt at Minnesota, including a 61-yarder … four of his six punts
against the Golden Gophers were downed inside the 20-yard line … knocked two
punts inside the 20 against Northwestern, including one that landed at the Wildcats’
seven-yard line in the fourth quarter to assist a comeback … averaged 44.2 yards
on six punts at Ohio State, with a long of 54 yards and one punt downed at the Ohio
State 4 … returned against Florida in the Outback Bowl following his appendectomy,
punting three times for a 38.7-yard average with a long of 52 yards.
FRESHMAN (2009)
Redshirted
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Flowers
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Robin Kirk at St. Pius X … selected as a 2008 Under Armour AllAmerican … earned first-team all-state honors as a junior and senior … connected
on 37 of 39 on PAT attempts and 8 of 9 on field goals, with a long of 58 yards as a
senior … registered touchbacks on 55 of his 60 kickoffs … also averaged 44.1 yards
on 36 punts.
OFFENSIVE GUARD
6-3 • 312 • So.-1L
Houston, Texas
(North Shore)
PERSONAL
Born in Philadelphia … majoring in kinesiology … father, Tony, played football and
wrestled at Widener University in Chester, Penn. … hobbies include working out,
hunting and watching movies.
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THE FERA FILE
Favorite thing about Texas football: Game Day
My dream as a college football player is to: Win a National Championship
Favorite movie: Warrior
Favorite TV show: Seinfeld
Favorite video game: Fifa
Favorite vehicle: Ford Truck
FERA’S CAREER STATISTICS
PUNTING
Year G
No
2009#0
0
2010#11 46
2011#12 64
20126 -
Career29 110
KICKOFFS
Year G
2009#0
2010#11
2011#12
20126
Career29
SCORING
Year
G
2009#0
2010#11
2011# 12
2012 6
Career29
KO
0
34
45
-
79
PAT-A
0-0
0-0
20-20
23-25
43-45
FIELD GOALS
Year G
2009#0
2010#11
2011#12
2012 6
Career
29
# at Penn State
Yds Avg. Long Blk I2050+
0 0
0
0 0 0
1905 41.4 74/UI 1 13 9
2685 42.0 69/PU 1 1812
- - -
- -4590 41.7 74/IU 2 31 21
YdsAvg.
0 0
2299 68.2
2936 65.2
- -
5235 66.7
FG-A
0-0
0-0
14-17
2-4
16-21
TB
0
15
10
25
PTS
PPG
HI FG HI PTS
0
0
0 -0
0
0 --
62 5.1 3/2x11/PU
29 4.8 1/2x9/WV
91 3.1 3/2x 11/PU
0-19 20-2930-3940-49 50+TOTALPCTLONG
0-00-00-00-00-0 0 0 -0-00-00-00-00-0 0 0 -0-07-74-43-50-114-17
82.4
46/OS
0-00-01-21-20-02-450.0
42/TT
0-07-75-64-70-116-21
76.2
46/OS
CAREER HIGHS
Third-year offensive guard who was a prep All-American ... played in the 2011 U.S.
Army All-American Bowl and member of the ESPNU top 150 … rated the sixth-best
offensive lineman in his class.
Played in five games ... saw action in the first three games as a reserve offensive lineman ... also played on special teams vs. Wyoming and New Mexico ... also saw time
as a reserve offensive lineman vs. Iowa State ... saw the most significant action of his
career vs. Oregon State in the Alamo Bowl ... played 27 snaps at left guard due to an
injury to Trey Hopkins who missed the game.
FRESHMAN (2011)
Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by David Aymond at North Shore High School … prep All-American, threetime all-district, all-area, all-state and three-year starter on the offensive line …
played in the 2011 U.S. Army All-American Bowl … a member of ESPNU’s top 150
national prospects … ranked as the sixth-best offensive guard and 93rd-best overall
prospect by ESPNU … rated as the fourth-best offensive lineman by Dave Campbell’s
Texas Football … three-year starter who totaled 86 pancakes and 212 knockdowns,
helping North Shore compile a 28-7 record … named to the Houston Chronicle’s
The Houston 100, listing the top prospects in the greater Houston area … a member
of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s Elite 11, recognizing the state’s top prospects
… a member of the Austin American-Statesman’s Fab 55, recognizing the state’s
top prospects … a RivalsHigh.com First-Team All-America selection as a senior …
named second-team 5A all-state by the Texas Sports Writers Association … an AllGreater Houston first-team selection by the Houston Chronicle … a member of the
Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s Elite 11, recognizing the state’s top prospects … a finalist
for the Houston Touchdown Club’s Offensive Player of the Year … earned honorable
mention all-state honors from the Associated Press … tabbed first-team all-district
21-5A … helped lead North Shore to a 11-2 record and the third round of the state
playoffs … named first-team Dave Campbell’s Texas Football preseason Super Team
… a second-team all-district 21-5A selection as a junior … helped lead North Shore to
a 8-4 record and an appearance in the second round of the state playoffs … a secondteam all-district 21-5A selection as a sophomore … helped lead North Shore to a 9-1
record, a district championship and an appearance in the second round of the state
playoffs … a two-year letterman in track and field.
PERSONAL
Points scored: 11 vs. Purdue (So. at Penn State)
Kick PATs: 8 vs. Baylor (Jr.)
Field goals made: 3, two times, vs. Purdue (So.) and at Indiana (So. at Penn State)
Field goal attempts: 4 vs. Indiana (So. at Penn State)
Longest field goal: 46 vs. Ohio State (So. at Penn State)
Most punts: 9, two times, vs. Houston (So.) and at Indiana (So. at Penn State)
Punting Average: 46.0 vs. Kent State (Fr. at Penn State)
Longest punt: 74 vs. Iowa (Fr. at Penn State)
Born in Key West, Fla. before moving to San Antonio before the age of one … moved
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to Houston before the start of high school … member of the National Honor Society
and National Academic Achievement Academy.
THE FLOWERS’ FILE
Nickname(s): Papa, D’andre
Three things I can’t live without: Family, music and movies
If I were to play another sport it would be: Basketball because it is fun and physical
During pregame I like to: Listen to music and relax
Favorite movie: Menace II Society
Favorite actor: Samuel L. Jackson
Favorite actress: Regina King
Nobody knows how much I like to: East cheesecake. That has to be the best food
anyone decided to make. I love it.
TV show I can’t believe I watch: Say Yes to the Dress
Favorite musician(s): Travis Porter, Z-Ro
Favorite video game: Assassin’s Creed
Favorite vehicle: Impala
Favorite cartoon character: Hank (King of the Hill)
Pet(s): Dog (Outlaw), Rabbit (Reeses)
Johnathan
Gray
RUNNING BACK
5-11 • 208 • So.-1L
Aledo, Texas
(Aledo)
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A second-year running back ... a 2013 preseason second team All-Big 12 pick by
Athlon ... began the 2012 season as a reserve, but ended up starting five of the last six
games en route to All-Big 12 honors ... his 701 rushing yards in 2012 rank No. 9 on
the UT freshman single-season list ... a consensus first team All-American and highly
regarded player coming out of high school.
FRESHMAN (2012)
Played in all 13 games ... saw action as a reserve running back in the first seven games
and started five of the last six contests ... named honorable mention All-Big 12 as
offensive freshman of the year ... also saw time as a QB in the Wild set ... led the team
in rushing yards (701), a mark which ranks ninth on the UT single-season freshman
list and was 11th in the Big 12 ... had two 100-yard rushing games ... averaged 53.9
rushing yards per game, the top mark for all Big 12 freshman running backs and the
18th-best mark among all FBS freshman running backs ... had five carries for 9 yards
in his college debut against Wyoming ... had seven carries for 30 yards, including a
15-yarder, vs. New Mexico ... posted nine carries for 50 yards, including a 19-yarder,
against Ole Miss ... posted 68 rushing yards on 12 carries vs. Oklahoma State ... had
45 of the 75 yards on the nine-play TD drive in the fourth quarter ... saw his most
extensive action to that point vs. West Virginia due to an injury to Malcolm Brown ...
posted 14 carries for 87 rushing yards vs. the Mountaineers ... also had a career-best
49-yard rush ... rushed for 56 yards on eight carries, including his first-career TD 25-yard run in the second quarter, vs. Baylor ... posted 18 carries and a career-high
111 rushing yards as the starting tailback vs. Kansas ... made his first career start
against Texas Tech and posted a career-high 20 carries for 106 yards ... also added
two receptions for 41 yards, including a career-long 34-yard reception ... became the
14th freshman in school history to rush for more than 500 yards in a season during
the Red Raiders game .. also became just the eighth freshman in school history to rush
for more than 100 yards in back-to-back games ... had 14 carries for 74 yards and a
career-high two touchdowns against Iowa State ... also added two receptions for 31
yards against the Cyclones ... rushed for a team-high 47 yards on 15 carries and had
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one reception for five yards against TCU ... rushed 12 times for 29 yards and added
one reception for 30 yards against Kansas State ... ran seven times for 18 yards in the
Alamo Bowl against Oregon State ... also had two receptions for 27 yards, including a
15-yard touchdown (first of his career), against the Beavers.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Tim Buchanan at Aledo ... an All-American, three time first-team allstate, all-area and four-time all-district performer at running back … earned firstteam All-America honors from Parade Magazine, Sports Illustrated, USA Today and
ESPNHS … played in the 2012 Under Armour All-America Game … ranked as the
top running back and second-best overall prospect by ESPNU … named Mr. Football
USA by ESPNHS as a senior, becoming the first player to win the award twice …
named the 2011-12 Gatorade National Football Player of the Year … also named the
Gatorade Texas Football player of the Year … named the 2011 U.S. Air Force National
Player of the Year … Sporting News High School Athlete of the Year runner-up …
holds the all-time national record for TDs (205) and is tied for first in 100-yard games
in a season (16) … also ranks second all-time in points (1,232), career 100-yard
games (51) and single-season TDs (70) while ranking third in all-time rushing yards
(10,908), fourth in career carries (1,205) and fifth in points in a season (420) … fouryear starter who rushed for 10,889 yards and 189 TDs while catching 73 passes for
1,244 yards and 16 TDs, helping Aledo post a 56-4 record and win three consecutive
state titles in four seasons … member of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s Elite 11 and
the Austin American-Statesman’s Fab 55 (state’s top prospects) … won the Landry
Award, honoring the top high school football player in the Dallas/Fort Worth area
… named the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s Super Team Offensive Player of the Year
… named the Class 4A Offensive Player of the Year and first-team All-State by the
TSWA and AP … helped lead Aledo to a 14-2 record and a state title … rushed for
3,888 yards (11.3 YPC) and 65 TDs while catching 26 passes for 517 yards and five
TDs … named Mr. Football USA by ESPNHS as a junior, becoming the first junior
to win the award … a first-team MaxPreps U.S. Air Force All-American … named
the MaxPreps National Junior of the Year … a first-team ESPN RISE All-American
… named the Gatorade Texas Football Player of the Year … won the inaugural
Landry Award … named Class 4A Player of the Year by DCTF … named the Forth
Worth Star-Telegram’s Super Team Offensive Player of the Year … named the Class
4A Offensive Player of the Year by the TSWA … named AP first-team All-State …
helped lead Aledo to a 16-0 record and a state title … rushed for 3,221 yards and 59
TDs while catching 15 passes for 233 yards and two TDs … named the ESPN RISE
Sophomore Player of the Year … named the MaxPreps National Sophomore of the
Year … named the Class 4A Player of the Year by DCTF … first-team Fort Worth
Star-Telegram’s Super Team … named Class 4A co-Offensive Player of the Year by
the TSWA … named AP first-team All-State … helped lead Aledo to a 15-1 record
and a state title … rushed for 2,813 yards and 50 TDs while catching 30 passes for 479
yards and nine TDs … helped lead Aledo to a 11-1 record as a freshman … rushed
for 969 yards and 15 TDs … placed fourth in the 100m (10.90) at the state meet as a
junior … a three-time academic all-district selection.
PERSONAL
Began playing football at age 8 … father, James, was an All-American running back
at Texas Tech (1986-89) and was drafted by the New England Patriots … a three-year
member of Aledo’s Student Council … a three-year student representative for the
AISD Health Committee … as AISD Special Education pupil’s mentor all four years
… served as an Aledo Youth Football mentor … also active in his church.
THE GRAY FILE
Nickname: JGray
During pregame, I like to: Listen to Drake and Lil’ Wayne
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Favorite sports movie: Coach Carter
Favorite musical artist: YMCMB
Favorite song: Headlines, Drake
Sports hero: My dad
I came to Texas because: It is a great school with a lot of tradition.
Houston second-team honors from the Houston Chronicle as a junior … a unanimous first-team all-district 13-5A selection … helped lead Klein Collins to a 12-1
record, a district championship and an appearance in the third round of the state
playoffs … helped lead Klein Collins to a 6-3 record as a sophomore after making the
switch from tight end to left tackle … also lettered in track and field as a sophomore.
GRAY’S CAREER STATISTICS
Nickname: Big G
Three things I can’t live without: My phone, TV and my truck
After my football career is over, I hope to: Have a good education and good career
If I were to play another sport it would be: Basketball because it’s a very competitive
game and very fast paced
During pregame, I like to: Listen to music and get focused
Favorite movie(s): Forrest Gump, anything with Will Ferrell
Favorite sports movie: The Blind Side
Favorite actress: Carmen Electra
Nobody knows how much I like to: Play with animals
Favorite TV show(s): River Monsters, Pawn Stars, American Pickers
TV show I can’t believe I watch: Wife Swap
Favorite musician: George Strait
Favorite song: “Roll With It” by Easton Corbin
Favorite video game: Super Smash Bros.
Favorite superhero: Juggernaut
Pet(s): Cat (Nala)
RUSHING/RECEIVING
2012 13/5 149-701 4.7 3 49/WV 11-151 13.7 134/TT
Career13/5 149-701 4.7 3 49/WV 11-151 13.7 134/TT
CAREER HIGHS
Rush attempts: 20 vs. Texas Tech (Fr.)
Rush yards: 111 vs. Kansas (Fr.)
Long rush: 49 vs. West Virginia (Fr.)
Rushing TDs: 2 vs. Iowa State (Fr.)
100-yard rushing games: two, at Kansas (Fr.); at Texas Tech (Fr.)
Receptions: 2, four times, last time vs. Oregon State (Fr.)
Receiving yards: 41 at Texas Tech (Fr.)
Long reception: 34 vs. Texas Tech (Fr.)
Receiving TDs: 1 vs. Oregon State (Fr.)
All-Purpose Yards: 147 at Texas Tech (Fr.)
Garrett
Greenlea
PERSONAL
Won the 2010 Mr. Klein Collins Talent show … helped elderly neighbors clear debris
after Hurricane Ike hit Houston … enjoys playing guitar and fishing.
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(GREEN-lee)
OFFENSIVE TACKLE
6-7 • 305 • So.-SQ
Spring, Texas (Klein Collins)
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Third-year offensive lineman who gained valuable experience with the scout team the
last two years … prep All-American who played in the 2011 U.S. Army All-American
Bowl … member of the Sporting News’ top 100 prospects.
Saw his first-career action vs. New Mexico as a reserve offensive lineman.
FRESHMAN (2011)
Gained valuable experience with the scout team while redshirting.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Drew Svoboda at Klein Collins High School … prep All-American, twotime all-area and all-district performer on the offensive line … selected to play in
the 2011 U.S. Army All-American Bowl … ranked as the 11th-best offensive tackle
by ESPNU … a member of the Sporting News’ top 100 national prospects … rated
as the third-best offensive lineman by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … named to
the Houston Chronicle’s The Houston 100, listing the top prospects in the greater
Houston area … a member of the Austin American-Statesman’s The Fabulous 55,
recognizing the state’s top prospects … three-year starter who helped Klein Collins
compile a 29-5 record … helped lead Klein Collins to a 11-1 record and the second
round of the state playoffs … missed half the season due to injury … named firstteam Dave Campbell’s Texas Football preseason Super Team … earned All-Greater
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Harris
TIGHT END/WIDE RECEIVER
6-3 • 225 • Jr.-1L
Garland, Texas
(Naaman Forest)
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THE HARRIS FILE
During pregame, I like to: Listen to music and relax
Favorite show: CSI
I can’t believe I watch: Soap operas with my mom
Favorite movie: Man on Fire
Favorite CD: “No Ceilings” by Lil Wayne
Favorite cartoon character: Bugs Bunny
I came to Texas because: The facilities are great and they make you feel at home
HARRIS’ CAREER STATISTICS
Fourth-year player who is expected to see time at both tight end and wide receiver ...
has played in 10 career games ... missed most of the 2011 season with a foot injury …
a two-time first-team all-district selection as a prepster.
SOPHOMORE (2012)
Saw action as a reserve wideout and special teams performer in seven games ... did
not see action vs. Oklahoma State, Kansas, Texas Tech, TCU or Kansas State ... posted
a 17-yard reception vs. New Mexico ... caught his first-career touchdown pass, a
19-yarder from Case McCoy, vs. Oklahoma.
Saw action in three games before missing the remainder of the season with a foot
injury … in his first game as a Longhorn he threw a 36-yard TD pass to Jaxon Shipley
for the first touchdown strike by a non-quarterback at Texas since 1997 (Ricky
Williams) … also caught a 10-yard pass against Rice … registered one catch for 3
yards in win against BYU.
FRESHMAN (2010)
Redshirted.
RECEIVING
Year G/GSRec-Yds YPC TD Long
2010 Redshirted
2011 3/02-136.5 0 10/Rice
2012 7/0 2-3618.0 1 19/OU
Career10/0 4-49 12.2 1 19/OU
PASSING/RUSHING
Year G/GS Comp-Att Pct. Yds RatingTDINT Long Rush/TD
2010Redshirted
2011 3/0 1-1 100.036732.41 036/Rice 0-0/0
2012 7/0 0-0 0.00 0 --- 00 --- 0-0/0
Career10/0 1-1 100.036732.41 036/Rice 0-0/0
CAREER HIGHS
Receptions: 1, four times, last time vs. Oklahoma (So.)
Receiving yards: 19 vs. Oklahoma (So.)
Long reception: 19 vs. Oklahoma (So.)
Receiving TDs: 1 vs. Oklahoma (So.)
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Mark Elam at Naaman Forest H.S. … a two-time first-team all-district
selection and three-year starter at quarterback and wide receiver … a member of
Rivals’ top 250 national prospects … ranked as the nation’s 29th-best wide receiver
by Rivals … posted 90 catches for 1,431 yards and 16 TDs, 1,115 rushing yards (6.6
ypc) and 13 TDs and 517 passing yards and three TDs over his final three seasons
… led Naaman Forest to a 24-10 record over that span … named third-team Dave
Campbell’s Texas Football Super Team as a senior … tabbed first-team all-district
10-5A … played mainly at quarterback and rushed for 1,115 yards (6.6 ypc) and 13
TDs while passing for 517 yards and three TDs … Dallas Morning News honorable
mention Player of the Week after rushing 11 times for 131 yards and four TDs in a
23-6 win over Lewisville … tabbed first-team all-district 10-5A as a junior … caught
45 passes for 584 yards and seven TDs … helped Naaman Forest to a 10-2 record and
the second round of the state playoffs … tabbed district 10-5A Sophomore of the Year
on offense … caught 45 passes for 847 yards and nine TDs … contributed to Naaman
Forest’s 9-3 record … recorded eight receptions for 204 yards and two TDs in win
over Carter in the bi-district round of the state playoffs … first-team all-district
performer in basketball as a junior while averaging 11 points and 8.6 rebounds …
led Naaman Forest to a district championship … a second-team all-district selection
as a sophomore while averaging 8.6 points and 6.6 rebounds … also lettered in track
and field … won the district title in the high jump (6-6) as a senior … placed second
at district and third at regionals in the high jump, posting a personal-best 6-10 as a
junior … also qualified for regionals as a sophomore.
PERSONAL
Born in Dallas, Texas … was active in community service … participated in community clean-ups through his church … made several visits to nursing homes …
brother, Alex, participated in track and field at Stephen F. Austin (2005-06).
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Donald
Hawkins
OFFENSIVE TACKLE
6-5 • 310 • Sr.-1L
Tunica, Miss.
(Northwest [Miss.] CC/
Rosa Fort HS)
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PERSONAL
Began playing football at age 12 … majored in health, physical education and recreation at NWCC … born in Memphis, Tenn. … made the honor roll in high school.
THE HAWKINS FILE
Nickname: Franchise, by my NWCC teammates
If I were to play another sport, it would be: Basketball
After my playing career, I hope to: Coach football
Favorite movie: Comedies
Favorite Sports Movie: Any Given Sunday
Sports hero: Shaquille O’Neal
I came to Texas because: I wanted to be around all of the great talent.
A second-year player from Northwest Community College (Miss.) ... enrolled at
Texas in the spring 2012 semester ... entered the 2012 season atop the depth chart
at left tackle and remained there throughout the year ... an All-American at NWCC.
JUNIOR (2012)
Played in 12 games at left tackle, including 11 starts ... also saw time as a reserve vs.
Kansas after missing the Baylor game ... helped the Horns post the 23rd-best scoring
FBS) … the offense has also posted at least 400 total yards of offense in nine games
... helped the offense post 436 total yards including 280 rushing, in the win over
Wyoming ... aided the passing game in posting 285 yards vs. New Mexico... aided
the offense in posting 676 total yards vs. Ole Miss, the second-best output in school
history... the offense posted more than 300 rushing (350) and 300 passing yards
(326) for the third time in school history and first time in a road game … aided
the offense in posting 440 total yards, including 304 in the air from David Ash …
assisted the offense in posting 404 total yards against West Virginia and allowing Ash
to be sacked just once ... earned the Bevo Beast Award from the coaching staff as the
most productive lineman ... missed the Baylor game with an ankle injury ... enabled
the offense to post 427 yards vs. Texas Tech, its seventh game of the season with an
output more than 400 yards ... aided the offense in piling up 609 total yards (tied for
15th in school history), including a career-high 364 passing yards from Ash, vs. Iowa
State ... aided the offense in posting 413 total yards vs. Kansas State, including 314 in
the air ... helped the offense gain 358 total yards, including 241 yards through the air,
in the Alamo Bowl against Oregon State.
BEFORE TEXAS
Transfer from Northwest Community College (NWCC) … started all nine games at
tackle as a sophomore for NWCC in 2011 … named 2011 National Junior College
Athletic Association (NJCAA) First-Team All-America … tabbed 2011 NJCAA
All-Region XXIII … two-time Region XXIII Lineman of the Year … earned 2011
Mississippi Association of Community & Junior Colleges (MACJC) All-State North
First Team honors and named Line MVP … helped NWCC to a 6-3 record, including a 4-2 division record in 2011 … a key to an offense that averaged 41.6 points
per game and 485.4 yards of total offense per game, including 292.6 passing yards
per game and 192.9 rushing yards per game … started all 10 games at tackle as a
freshman at Northwest in 2010 … graded as the team’s top pass blocker … helped
the team to a 9-1 record, including a 6-0 division mark, en route to a MACJC North
Division Championship, an undefeated regular season, and a NJCAA No. 6 final ranking … helped the team average 30.6 points per game and 413.6 total yards per game,
including a 205.5 rushing yards average and a 208.1 passing yards average … played
multiple positions on the offensive and defensive lines at Rosa Fort High School …
a two-time all-district selection (2008-09) … named team captain as a senior for a
team that finished as co-district champions with a 6-5 record and appeared in the
4A playoffs in 2009 … named one of the Top 40 players in Mississippi that year …
played defense and recorded 70 tackles, four sacks and two forced fumbles … helped
Rosa Fort to a 7-4 record, including a 5-1 district record, and an appearance in the 3A
playoffs as a junior in 2008 … also lettered in basketball at Rosa Fort.
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Hicks
LINEBACKER
6-2 • 238 • Jr.-2L
Cincinnati, Ohio
(Lakota West)
HIGH SCHOOL
Started the first three games at weakside linebacker ... missed the next 10 contests
with a hip injury ... ruled out for the remainder of the season on Nov. 19 ... named to
the Lombardi Award watch list … tabbed preseason first-team All-Big 12 by Athlon
magazine ... posted eight tackles, including one for a loss, one QB pressure and a
PBU vs. Wyoming ... also nearly blocked a Cowboys punt ... posted a career-best 12
tackles, including a career-high tying two tackles for loss, vs. New Mexico ... notched
three tackles against Ole Miss before leaving the game with a hip injury ... shared the
team’s Dr. Nasser Al-Rashid Strength & Conditioning Award with Desmond Jackson
and Mason Walters.
Coached by Larry Cox at Lakota West H.S. … a prep All-American, two-time
first-team all-state, all-county and all-district selection at linebacker … three-year
starter who was named to PARADE’s All-America High School Football Team … also
named PARADE’s top linebacker in the nation … earned first-team All-USA honors
by USA Today … an EA SPORTS All-American first-team selection … Gatorade’s
Ohio high school football Player of the Year … awarded the high school Butkus
Award, given to the nation’s top high school linebacker … played in the 2010 Under
Armour All-America game … a member of Rivals’ top 100 and ESPNU’s top 150
national prospects … ranked as the best outside linebacker and fourth-best overall
prospect by ESPNU and ranked the best linebacker and 16th-best overall prospect
by Rivals … posted 216 tackles, 8.5 sacks, 36 TFL, three forced fumbles, four INTs,
10 PBU and a TD over his final three seasons … helped Lakota West post a 21-11
record over that time span … selected as the All-Ohio Defensive co-Player of the
Year and a Division I first-team all-state selection by the Associated Press as a senior
… Ohio High magazine’s 2009 Defensive Player of the Year and first-team selection
… Greater Miami Conference co-athlete of the year and all-conference first-team
selection … selected to The Cincinnati Enquirer Division I All-Star first team …
Journal News Butler County Defensive Player of the Year and all-county first-team
selection … recorded 95 tackles (65 solo), three sacks, 13 TFL, two INTs, two PBU
and a TD … also punted 18 times for a 40.6 average and rushed for 77 yards and two
TDs … served as captain for a Lakota West team that went 9-2 and earned a share
of the Greater Miami Conference championship … recorded 18 tackles in a 28-17
victory over Sycamore … All-Ohio Division I first-team all-state selection by the
Associated Press as a junior … selected to The Cincinnati Enquirer Division I AllStar first team … Greater Miami Conference All-Conference first-team selection …
Ohio High magazine first-team selection … recorded 70 tackles (52 solo), four sacks,
16 TFL, two INTs, six PBU and two forced fumbles … a Greater Miami Conference
All-Conference second-team selection as a sophomore … honorable mention selection to The Cincinnati Enquirer All-Star team … recorded 51 tackles, 1.5 sacks,
seven TFL, two PBU and a forced fumble … also lettered in basketball … served as
team captain as a senior and was a second-team all-conference selection as a junior
… holds district record for most varsity basketball games played in a career with 87
games … set district record for steals in a career with 170 … an honorable mention
all-state and first-team all-conference selection as a senior … also an honorable mention Division I selection by The Cincinnati Enquirer as a junior … averaged 12 points
and six rebounds per game … tabbed honorable mention all-district and first-team
all-conference as a sophomore … averaged 14 points and five rebounds per game …
averaged 10 points and three rebounds a game as a freshman.
SOPHOMORE (2011)
PERSONAL
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Fourth-year linebacker who has appeared in 28 career games … has 11 career starts
... named to the 2013 Nagurski Trophy watch list ... a preseason first team All-Big 12
pick by Athlon and league media ... missed 10 games in 2012 due to a hip injury ... has
four career double-digit tackle games ... named to the 2012 Lombardi Award watch
list … appeared in 13 games with eight starts in 2011 while recording 65 tackles, four
tackles for loss, one sack, one fumble recovery, four pass breakups and one pressure
… missed the 2011 spring season with an injury … named honorable mention Big 12
Defensive Freshman of the Year in 2010 … prep All-American, two-time first-team
all-state, all-county and all-district selection at linebacker … three-year starter who
was named to PARADE’s All-America High School Football Team … also named
PARADE’s top linebacker in the nation … earned first-team All-USA honors by
USA Today … awarded the high school Butkus Award, given to the nation’s top high
school linebacker … played in the 2010 Under Armour All-America game … a member of Rivals’ top 100 and ESPNU’s top 150 national prospects … ranked as the best
outside linebacker and fourth-best overall prospect by ESPNU and ranked the best
linebacker and 16th-best overall prospect by Rivals … named to the 2011 Academic
All-Big 12 first team … a four-time member of Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll.
JUNIOR (2012)
Appeared in all 13 games with eight starts … first team Academic All-Big 12 selection
… ranked sixth on the team in tackles (65) ... posted eight tackles, two tackles for loss,
one sack and one PBU while helping the defense hold California to 7 rushing yards
and 195 yards of total offense in the 2011 Holiday Bowl ... in his first career start,
posted five tackles (three solo) and two PBUs in the season-opener against Rice…
registered 11 tackles, one PBU and one QB pressure against BYU … notched 10
tackles and one fumble recovery at Missouri … tied for second on the team with six
tackles versus Oklahoma State … helped the defense hold Kansas State to 121 yards
of total offense with his five tackles … recorded three tackles against UCLA, Iowa
State and Texas Tech … helped lead the defense to a shutout performance against
Kansas, allowing only 46 yards of total offense and minus 2 rushing yards … tallied
four tackles and one tackle for loss against the Jayhawks … posted five tackles with
one for a loss at Baylor.
FRESHMAN (2010)
Appeared in all 12 games, including eight games at linebacker and 12 on special
teams … named honorable mention Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year by the
league’s coaches … posted 23 tackles (nine solo), one sack, one TFL and one pressure … had six tackles (four solo) on special teams … logged one tackle at Rice …
registered two tackles vs. Wyoming … recorded one tackle at Texas Tech … tallied
one tackle against No. 8 Oklahoma … totaled a season-high 11 tackles (four solo) and
one pressure at No. 5/4 Nebraska … logged one tackle against Iowa State … notched
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one tackle versus No. 25/24 Baylor … registered one tackle at Kansas State … tallied
two tackles (one solo) against Florida Atlantic … posted two tackles, one sack and
one TFL against No. 17/18 Texas A&M.
Born in Colorado Spring, Colo. … a four-time member of Big 12 Commissioner’s
Honor Roll … also lived in Indiana (ages 1-6) and South Carolina (ages 6-11) before
moving to Ohio … a four-time academic all-conference performer in high school ...
three-time member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (fall 2010; spring 2011;
spring 2012).
THE HICKS FILE
Favorite show: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
I can’t believe I watch: The Bachelorette
Favorite movie: Book of Eli
Favorite CD: “Thank Me Later” by Drake
Favorite video game: Madden ’10
Pets: Dog (Zoie)
I came to Texas because: The trust I had in the coaching staff
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HICKS’ CAREER STATISTICS
DEFENSE
Year
2010
2011
2012
Career
G/GS
12/0
13/8
3/3
28/11
TT (Solo)
23 (9)
65 (31)
23 (12)
111 (52)
SPECIAL TEAMS
Year
G TT (Solo)
2010
12
6 (4)
2011
13
3 (3)
2012
3
0 (0)
Career 28
9 (7)
Sacks
1 (-6)
1 (-5)
0 (0)
2 (-11)
FF
0
0
0
0
TFL
1 (-6)
4 (-9)
3 (-4)
8 (-19)
FR
0
0
0
0
QBP INT PBU FF
1
0
0
0
1
0
4
0
1
0
1
0
3
0
5
0
PBLK
0
0
0
0
FR
0
1
0
1
High
11/NU
11/BYU
12/NM
12/NM
after the Bears’ game ... enabled the offense to post 427 total yards vs. Texas Tech,
its seventh game of the season with an output of more than 400 yards ... received
the Bevo Beast award (most productive o-lineman) from the coaching staff after the
Red Raiders’ game ... aided the offense in piling up 609 total yards (tied for 15th in
school history), including a career-high 364 passing yards from Ash, vs. Iowa State
... aided the offense in posting 413 total yards vs. Kansas State, including 314 in the
air ... sustained a stress fracture in his lower right leg against the Wildcats and had
season-ending surgery.
SOPHOMORE (2011)
KBLK
0
0
0
0
CAREER HIGHS
Tackles: 12 vs. New Mexico (Jr.)
Sacks: 1, two times, vs. Texas A&M (Fr.) and vs. California (So.)
TFL: 2, two times, vs. California (So.) and New Mexico (Jr.)
PBU: 2 vs. Rice (So.)
Trey
Hopkins
OFFENSIVE GUARD
6-4 • 300 • Sr.-2L
Galena Park, Texas
(North Shore)
75
Fourth-year offensive lineman who has played in 37 games, including starts in 29 (16
at LG/13 at RT) … named to the 2013 Outland Trophy watch list ... a preseason first
team All-Big 12 choice by Athlon and league media ... a 2012 second team All-Big 12
choice by the coaches, San Antonio Express-News and Dallas Morning News ... prep
All-American, all-state, all-area and two-time first-team all-district performer on the
offensive line … played in the 2010 U.S. Army All-American Bowl … a member of
Rivals’ top 100 and ESPNU’s top 150 national prospects … ranked as the best guard
by Rivals and the sixth-best guard by ESPNU … 2011 Academic All-Big 12 first team
selection … named to the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Spring 2011).
JUNIOR (2012)
Started the first 12 games at left guard … missed the Alamo Bowl with an injury
which snapped a 29-game consecutive start streak ... a second team All-Big 12 choice
by the coaches, San Antonio Express-News and Dallas Morning News ... an honorable
mention all-league choice by the Associated Press ... tabbed preseason third-team
All-Big 12 by Phil Steele magazine …helped the Horns post the 23rd-best scoring
FBS) … the offense has also posted at least 400 total yards of offense in nine games ...
helped the running game post 280 yards on 6.0 ypc and not allow a sack vs. Wyoming
… enabled the offense to post 431 yards of total offense, including 285 in the air,
against New Mexico ... received the Bevo Beast award (most productive o-lineman)
from the coaching staff after the Lobos’ game... aided the offense in posting 676 total
yards vs. Ole Miss, the second-best output in school history... the offense posted
more than 300 rushing (350) and 300 passing yards (326) for the third time in school
history and first time in a road game … aided the offense in posting 440 total yards,
including 304 in the air from David Ash ... assisted the offense in posting 404 total
yards against West Virginia and allowing Ash to be sacked just once ... helped guide
the offense to 525 total yards vs. Baylor, as well as not allowing Ash to be sacked ...
received the Bevo Beast award (most productive o-lineman) from the coaching staff
Started all 13 games at right tackle … Academic All-Big 12 first team selection … helped
the offense rank 21st in the nation in rushing (202.62 ypg) and average 392.54 yards of
total offense … recorded his first career start at right tackle in the season-opening game
versus Rice after playing guard as a freshman … contributed to a 441-yard rushing
performance against Kansas as the offense finished with 590 total yards …. guided the
offense to 595 total yards and 439 rushing yards against Texas Tech … helped pave the
way for the Texas offense to amass 506 yards and 34 points…helped the offense amass
488 total offensive yards including 284 rushing yards, 204 passing yards and 49 total
points in win at UCLA … helped the offense tally 400 yards of total offense at Iowa State
… paved the way for 231 rushing yards in the Oklahoma State game … contributed to
557 yards of total offense with 201 rushing and 356 passing at Baylor.
FRESHMAN (2010)
Appeared in all 12 games on the offensive line, including four starts at left guard following an injury to Michael Huey … helped Texas average 382.5 total yards per game,
including 232.0 passing yards and 150.5 rushing yards … helped the offense gain 369
yards of total offense, including 197 on the ground, at Rice … blocked for offense that
racked up 389 yards of total offense, including 222 through the air, versus Wyoming
… helped Longhorns establish a 15-minute advantage in time of possession at Texas
Tech, including a 22-play, 80-yard TD drive that took 9:25 off the clock in the second
half … blocked on line that produced 349 yards of offense, including 264 in the air
against UCLA … helped offense rack up 373 yards of offense, including 266 passing
yards, versus No. 8 Oklahoma … blocked for a ground game that racked up 209
rushing yards at No. 5/4 Nebraska marking the first time in 24 games the Huskers
defense had surrendered over 200 yards rushing … plowed the way for 440 yards of
total offense, including 344 in the air, versus Iowa State … helped the offense amass
428 yards of offense, including 171 rushing yards and 257 passing yards against No.
25/24 Baylor … blocked for an offense that totaled 412 yards, including 272 passing
at Kansas State … blocked for squad that gained 358 yards of total offense, including 216 in the air against No. 12/11 Oklahoma State … helped pave the way for an
offense that registered 51 points and 522 yards of total offense, including 259 on the
ground and 263 through the air, against Florida Atlantic … blocked for a line at that
produced 359 yards of total offense against No. 17/18 Texas A&M.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by David Aymond at North Shore H.S. … prep All-American, all-state, allarea and two-time first-team all-district performer on the offensive line … played in
the 2010 U.S. Army All-American Bowl … a member of Rivals’ top 100 and ESPNU’s
top 150 national prospects … ranked as the best guard by Rivals and the sixth-best
guard by ESPNU … helped North Shore post a 31-6 record over his final three
seasons … named Offensive Player of the Year by the Houston Touchdown Club
as a senior … an all-greater Houston first-team selection by the Houston Chronicle
… named third-team Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Super Team … named to
the Houston Chronicle’s The Houston 100, listing the top recruits in the greater
Houston area … tabbed first-team all-district 21-5A while helping North Shore to
an 8-4 record and an appearance in the second round of the 5A Div. II state playoffs
… cleared the way for 361 total yards per game, including 232 on the ground …
recorded 48 pancakes and 36 knockdowns … earned honorable mention all-state
honors from the Associated Press as a junior … an all-greater Houston first-team
selection by the Houston Chronicle … also tabbed first-team all-district while helping
North Shore to a 9-1 record, a district championship and an appearance in the second
round of the state playoffs … blocked for a Mustangs offense that gained 376 total
yards and 197 rushing yards per game … tallied 44 pancakes and 40 knockdowns …
a second-team all-district selection as a sophomore … contributed to North Shore’s
14-1 record, a district championship and a berth in the state semifinals … helped
North Shore post 363 total yards per game including 207 rushing yards … recorded
36 pancakes and 38 knockdowns.
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PERSONAL
PERSONAL
Born in Houston, Texas …named to the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Spring
2011) … was a finalist for the Houston Touchdown Club’s Scholar Athlete award …
a four-year honor roll student … ranked sixth out of 947 students in his senior class
… plays the saxophone and clarinet.
Born in Bad Nauheim, Germany, before moving to Fort Hood at age 2, then Louisiana
at age 4 before returning to Fort Hood at age 10 … began playing football at age 11
… brother, Naashon, is a freshman linebacker with the Longhorns ... active in community service, including reading to children, shopping for and wrapping Christmas
presents and participating in field days at area elementary schools … enjoys drawing,
painting and playing the saxophone, including winning an art competition when he
was young.
THE HOPKINS FILE
During pregame, I like to: Read the Bible, listen to gospel music
Favorite channel: Discovery Channel
Favorite show: Family Guy
I can’t believe I watch: The Game
Favorite movie: Book of Eli
Favorite actor: Johnny Depp
Sports hero: Andre Gurode
Favorite CD: “We are Young Money” by Young Money
Favorite video game: Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
Nobody knows I can: Play the saxophone and clarinet
Pets: Dog (Shadow)
I came to Texas because: The family atmosphere
Camrhon
Hughes
THE HUGHES FILE
My dream as a college player is to: Be an All-American
If I were to play another sport, it would be: Basketball, I love playing it.
Favorite vehicle: SUVs
Favorite TV show: Family Guy
I can’t believe I watch: Adventure Time
Favorite movie: Lion King
Favorite Sports Movie: Blue Chips
Sports hero: LeBron James
Favorite actor/actress: Will Smith, Halle Berry
Favorite music artist: Lil’ Wayne, Wiz Khalifa
Favorite song: Heart of a Lion, Kid Cudi
Nobody knows how much I like to: Draw
I came to Texas because: I always wanted to and it felt like home.
Marcus
Hutchins
(CAM-ron)
OFFENSIVE TACKLE
6-7 • 320 • Fr.-RS
Harker Heights, Texas
(Harker Heights)
DEFENSIVE TACKLE
6-5 • 292 • So.-SQ
DeSoto, Texas (DeSoto)
71
65
A second-year offensive lineman ... played in the 2012 Semper Fidelis All-American
Bowl ... tabbed the 35th-best offensive tackle in the nation by ESPNU as a senior.
FRESHMAN (2012)
Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Mike Mullins at Harker Heights ... an All-American, two-time all-area
and two-time first-team all-district selection on the offensive line … played in the
2012 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl … ranked as the 35th-best offensive tackle
by ESPNU … a member of the Austin American-Statesman’s Fab 55 (state’s top
prospects) … a second-team Preseason Super Team selection by Dave Campbell’s
Texas Football as a senior … a three-year varsity starter who played primarily at left
tackle while playing some at tight end as a sophomore … a first-team selection on
Killeen Daily Herald’s All-Area Team as a senior … a second-team All-CenTex selection by the Austin American-Statesman … a unanimous first-team all-district 12-5A
selection … helped Harker Heights post a 6-4 record while averaging 349.2 yards per
game on offense, including 237.2 rushing yards per game and 112.0 passing yards
per game … graded 88 percent while recording 56 pancakes and 47 knockdowns …
a first-team selection on Killeen Daily Herald’s All-Area Team as a junior … a unanimous first-team all-district 12-5A selection and also selected to the All-CenTex team
… helped Harker Heights average 309.0 yards of total offense per game, including
187.4 rushing yards … also lettered in basketball and track and field, competing in
the shot put and discus.
56
Third-year player who moved from offensive line to defensive tackle in the 2013
preseason ... gained valuable experience in 2011 while redshirting as a member of
the scout team … selected for the Texas High School Coaches Association All-Star
Football Classic.
Saw time as reserve offensive lineman vs. New Mexico, his first-career action.
FRESHMAN (2011)
Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Claude Mathis at DeSoto High School … two-time all-state, two-time allarea and three-time first-team all-district performer on the offensive line … selected
to play in the Texas High School Coaches Association All-Star Football Classic …
rated as the second-best offensive lineman by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football …
a member of the Austin American-Statesman’s The Fabulous 55, recognizing the
state’s top prospects … three-year starter who recorded 137 pancake blocks while
starting 38 consecutive games, helping DeSoto compile a 26-12 record … named
first-team 5A all-state by the Texas Sports Writers Association as a senior … earned
honorable mention all-state honors from the Associated Press … a first-team AllTexas High School selection by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … named first-team
all-area by the Dallas Morning News … a unanimous first-team all-district 11-5A
selection … tabbed DeSoto’s Offensive Line MVP … helped lead DeSoto to a 11-3
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record, a co-district championship and an appearance in the fourth round of the state
playoffs … helped DeSoto average 486.3 yards per game, second-best in the DFW
area, and 46.9 points per game, third-best in the DFW area … named third-team
Dave Campbell’s Texas Football preseason Super Team as a senior … earned secondteam all-state honors from the Associated Press as a junior … also earned third-team
all-state honors from the Texas Sports Writers Association … a unanimous first-team
all-district 11-5A selection … tabbed DeSoto’s Offensive Line MVP and co-Offensive
MVP … helped lead DeSoto to a 9-3 record, a co-district championship and an
appearance in the second round of the state playoffs … named first-team all-district
11-5A as a sophomore … tabbed DeSoto’s Offensive Line MVP … helped lead DeSoto
to a 6-6 record, a co-district championship and an appearance in the second round of
the state playoffs … also lettered in basketball as a sophomore.
PERSONAL
Participated in Big Brothers Big Sisters and PALS … mother, LaTarsha, played volleyball at Hardin-Simmons University.
THE HUTCHINS FILE
Nickname: Hutch
Three things I can’t live without: iPod, cell phone and God
After my football career is over, I hope to: Be a professional trainer
If I were to play another sport it would be: Basketball because I love the sport
Childhood sports hero: Marcus Tubbs
Favorite movie(s): Avatar, Dance Flick, all Madea plays and movies
Favorite sports movie: Pride
Favorite actor: Sam Worthington
Favorite actress: Zoe Saldana
Favorite TV show: The Game
TV show I can’t believe I watch: Bad Girls Club
Favorite musician: R. Kelly
Favorite song: “You Are” by Charlie Wilson
Favorite video game: Michael Jackson: The Experience
Pet(s): Two dogs
Bryant
Jackson
WIDE RECEIVER
6-2 • 200 • Jr.-1L
Sulphur Springs, Texas
(Sulphur Springs)
16
Fourth-year wide receiver who has appeared in 21 career games … moved from
defensive back to wide receiver in his second season … he redshirted and participated
on the scout team in 2010 … a two-time all-district selection … ranked as one of the
nation’s top 25 safeties by ESPNU as a prepster.
SOPHOMORE (2012)
Played as a reserve wideout and on special teams in all 13 games ... fourth on the
team in special teams tackles (7) ... had one catch for 15 yards in the season opener
vs. Wyoming ... had a 20-yard reception vs. New Mexico ... had one catch for 17 yards
vs. Oklahoma ... posted one reception for 17 yards vs. Baylor, as well as two special
teams tackles ... had two special teams stops vs. Kansas ... had one catch for 17 yards
against Texas Tech ... registered one catch for 12 yards vs. TCU ... posted career highs
in receptions (2), receiving yards (42) and long reception (31) against Kansas State.
Saw action in eight games, playing on offense and special teams ... recorded his first
career catch (1 yard) in the Holiday Bowl against California.
FRESHMAN (2010)
Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Greg Owens at Sulphur Springs H.S. … a two-time all-district selection
and three-year starter at defensive back … a member of Rivals’ top 250 national
prospects … ranked as the 21st-best safety by ESPNU and 14th-best safety by Rivals
… helped Sulphur Springs post a 33-8 record over his final three seasons … tallied
165 tackles, 23 PBU, 10 INTs, a fumble recovery, 58 catches for 768 yards and eight
TDs and 95 rushing yards … named first-team all-state at wide receiver by the Texas
Sports Writers Association as a senior … tabbed second-team Dave Campbell’s
Texas Football Super Team … named honorable mention all-East Texas by the
Longview News-Journal … tabbed first-team all-district 13-4A at cornerback and
return specialist while earning second-team all-district honors at wide receiver …
recorded 33 tackles, three PBU, a fumble recovery and rushed for 95 yards while
catching 54 passes for 748 yards and eight TDs … helped Sulphur Springs to a 10-4
record and an appearance in the 4A Div. II quarterfinals … tabbed second-team
all-district as a junior … recorded 99 tackles, 10 PBU, five INTs and four catches
for 20 yards … helped Sulphur Springs to a 14-2 record and win the class 4A Div. II
state championship … named the district Newcomer of the Year as a sophomore …
recorded 33 tackles, 10 PBU and five INTs … contributed to a 9-2 record and a district championship … also lettered in track and field … won the district triple jump
championship (44-5.25) and finished second in the long jump (21-6.50) as a senior
… also a regional qualifier in the long jump and triple jump as a junior and the triple
jump as a sophomore.
PERSONAL
Born in Sulphur Springs, Texas … a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes
… participated in the Key Club … cousin, Keenan Clayton, played linebacker at
Oklahoma (2006-09) and was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round
of the 2010 NFL Draft ... played for the Eagles in 2010-11 and is currently a member
of the Oakland Raiders (2012-).
THE B. JACKSON FILE
Nickname: Day-Day
During pregame, I like to: Listen to Z-Ro
Favorite show: Boondocks
I can’t believe I watch: Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practice
Favorite movie: The Five Heartbeats
Favorite actress: Halle Berry
Sports hero: Michael Huff
Favorite superhero: The Flash
Favorite CD: “I’m Still Livin’” by Z-Ro
Favorite video game: Madden ’10
Favorite cartoon characters: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
I came to Texas because: The family atmosphere and tradition
B. JACKSON’S CAREER STATISTICS
RECEIVING
Year G/GSRec-Yds YPC TD Long
2010 Redshirted
2011 8/01-11.00 11/Cal
2012 13/08-14017.5 0 31/KS
Career21/09-14115.7 0 31/KS
SPECIAL TEAMS
Year
G
TT (Solo)
FF
FR
2010 DNP - Redshirted
2011
8
0 (0)
0
0
2012
13
7 (6)
0
0
Career 21
7 (6)
0
0
PBLK
KBLK
0
0
0
0
0
0
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CAREER HIGHS
Receptions: 2 vs. Kansas State (So.)
Receiving yards: 42 vs. Kansas State (So.)
Long reception: 31 vs. Kansas State (So.)
Desmond
Jackson
DEFENSIVE TACKLE
6-1 • 305 • Jr.-2L
Houston, Texas (Westfield)
99
a senior … a member of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s Elite 11, recognizing the
state’s top prospects … a finalist for the Houston Touchdown Club’s Defensive Player
of the Year … tabbed first-team all-district 13-5A … helped lead Westfield to a 6-4
record … tallied 65 tackles, 24 TFL and eight sacks … also recorded four rushing TDs
… tabbed as one of the best run defenders in the Class of 2011 DT Superlatives by
ESPN … named first-team Dave Campbell’s Texas Football preseason Super Team
… named the Overall MVP at the SW Ultimate 100 summer camp … tabbed the U.S.
Army National All-Combine Defensive MVP as a junior … helped lead Westfield to
a 9-3 record and an appearance in the second round of the state playoffs … recorded
37 tackles, 12 TFL and three sacks despite missing games due to an injury … named
the Defensive Line MVP and Combine King at the SW Ultimate 100 summer camp
as a sophomore … tabbed the 13-5A District Newcomer of the Year … helped lead
Westfield to a 5-4 record and an appearance in the first round of the state playoffs
… tallied 64 tackles, 21 TFL and four sacks … tallied 18 tackles, six TFL and one
sack against Klein Forest … moved up to varsity during the playoffs of his freshman
season … four-year letterman in track and field.
PERSONAL
Born in Austin and lived there until 2004 … enjoys writing music.
THE D. JACKSON FILE
Third-year defensive tackle who has played in 25 games the last two seasons … a prep
All-American ... played in the 2011 Under Armour All-American Game … on the
ESPNU top 150 national prospects list and was ranked as the fourth-best defensive
tackle in his class.
SOPHOMORE (2012)
Played in all 13 games at defensive tackle with 11 starts (did not start vs. Wyoming
and Oklahoma State) ... seventh on the team in tackles for loss (7) ... his 11 starts
were second among defensive linemen (12 by Alex Okafor) ... shared the team’s
Clyde Littlefield Most Spirited Defensive Player Award with Alex Okafor and Kenny
Vaccaro, and the Dr. Nasser Al-Rashid Strength & Conditioning Award with Jordan
Hicks and Mason Walters ... posted two tackles, including one TFL. vs. Wyoming ...
earned his first career start in the New Mexico game ... posted two tackles, including
a career-high two TFLs, vs. the Lobos ... started against Ole Miss and posted a three
tackles and one quarterback pressure ... had three stops vs. Oklahoma State ... started
vs. West Virginia and posted two tackles, including his first sack of the season ... also
had two stops vs. Oklahoma ... recorded a career-high five tackles, including one for
a loss, against Texas Tech ... had two tackles and one QB pressure vs. Iowa State ...
made two stops against TCU ... posted four tackles, including one for a loss, against
Kansas State ... had four tackles, including one sack, in the Alamo Bowl against
Oregon State.
FRESHMAN (2011)
Appeared in 12 games with 10 tackles, including two tackles for loss and two sacks
… tallied one sack and two tackles in the Holiday Bowl against California while helping the defense hold the Golden Bears to seven rushing yards and 195 yards of total
offense ... registered his first career sack at Texas A&M and finished with two tackles
… notched two tackles and one pressure against Kansas State as the defense held
the Wildcats to 121 yards of total offense … posted one tackle against BYU, UCLA,
Kansas and Missouri … helped lead the defense to a shut out performance against
Kansas, allowing only 46 yards of total offense and minus-2 rushing yards ... did not
play vs. Baylor.
Nickname: Tank
After my football career is over, I hope to: Be a sports analyst
During pregame, I like to: Listen to music, pray, look at the sky and think about my
loved ones who are no longer here
Childhood sports hero: Michael Jordan, Emmitt Smith
Favorite movie(s): Office Space, Boyz n the Hood, Space Jam
Favorite sports movie(s): Love and Basketball, Friday Night Lights, The Blind Side
Favorite actor(s): Chris Rock, Will Smith
Favorite actress: Jada Pinkett Smith
Nobody knows how much I like to: Sing out loud
Favorite TV show(s): The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Degrassi
Favorite musician(s): Young Money, Lil Wayne, Drake
Favorite song(s): “Shadow on the Sun” by Audioslave, “Stan” by Eminem
Favorite superhero(s): Superman, Batman, Spider-Man
Favorite cartoon character(s): Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck
D. JACKSON’S CAREER STATISTICS
DEFENSE
Year
2011
2012
Career
G/GS
12/0
13/11
25/11
TT (Solo)
10 (4)
33 (13)
43 (17)
Sacks
2 (-12)
2 (-15)
4 (-27)
CAREER HIGHS
PBU
0
0
0
FF FR
0 0
0 0
0 0
High
2/3x
5/TT
5/TT
Tackles: 5 at Texas Tech (So.)
Sacks: 1.0, four times, vs California (Fr.), at Texas A&M (Fr.), vs. West Virginia (So.),
vs. Oregon State (So.)
TFL: 2.0 vs. New Mexico (So.)
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Corby Meekins at Westfield High School … prep All-American, two-time
all-district and all-area performer on the defensive line … played in the 2011 Under
Armour All-American Game … a member of ESPNU’s top 150 national prospects …
ranked as the fourth-best defensive tackle and 31st-best overall prospect by ESPNU
… a member of the Sporting News’ top 100 national prospects … rated as the secondbest defensive tackle by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … named to the Houston
Chronicle’s The Houston 100, listing the top prospects in the greater Houston area
… a member of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s Elite 11, recognizing the state’s
top prospects … a member of the Austin American-Statesman’s The Fabulous 55,
recognizing the state’s top prospects … four-year starter who recorded 166 tackles,
57 TFL and 15 sacks, helping Westfield compile a 20-11 record over his final three
seasons … an All-Greater Houston first-team selection by the Houston Chronicle as
58
TFL QBP INT 2 (-12) 1
0
7 (-24) 4
0
9 (-36) 5
0
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Tevin
Jackson
LINEBACKER
6-2 • 238 • Jr.-2L
Garland, Texas (Garland)
11
Third-year linebacker who has played in 25 career games … prep All-American who
played in the 2010 U.S. Army All-American Bowl … on the ESPNU top 150 national
prospect list … ranked as the third-best outside linebacker in his class by Rivals.
SOPHOMORE (2012)
Played in all 13 games at linebacker and on special teams ... started the last two
games at linebacker ... tied for second on the team in special teams tackles (8) ...
third on the team with 3.0 sacks ... had a pair of tackles, including one on special
teams, vs. Wyoming ... posted three stops, including one on special teams, vs. New
Mexico ... had one special teams tackle vs. Oklahoma State ... registered a pair of
special teams tackles against West Virginia ... recorded three tackles, including two
solos, vs. Oklahoma ... posted one special teams tackle against Baylor ... registered
one tackle, including first career sack and TFL, and one QB pressure vs. Kansas ...
posted a pair of tackles against Texas Tech ... had one QB pressure vs. Iowa State
... recorded a career-high four tackles, including two for a loss, one sack and one on
special teams, against TCU ... first collegiate start vs. Kansas State ... registered three
tackles, including one for a loss, against the Wildcats ... posted a career-high seven
tackles, including one sack and a career-high tying two tackles for loss, in the Alamo
THE T. JACKSON FILE
Nickname: Action Jackson
Three things I can’t live without: Football, my mom and food
After my football career is over, I hope to: Invest in the stock market
The biggest influence on me as a football player: My brothers
If I were to play another sport it would be: Boxing, because I like to be physical
Favorite movie(s): Step Brothers, The Incredible Hulk, The Hangover
Favorite sports movie(s): Varsity Blues, The Blind Side, The Longest Yard
Favorite TV show: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
TV show I can’t believe I watch: The 70’s Show
T. JACKSON’S CAREER STATISTICS
DEFENSE
Year
2011
2012
Career
G/GS
12/0
13/2
25/2
TT (Solo) Sacks TFL
4 (2)
0 (0) 0 (0)
30 (19) 3 (-18) 6 (-28)
34 (21) 3 (-18) 6 (-28)
SPECIAL TEAMS
Year
2011
2012
Career
G
12
13
25
TT (Solo)
3 (2)
8 (6)
11 (8)
FF
0
0
0
QBP
1
2
3
FR
2
0
2
INT PBU
0
0
0
1
0
1
PBLK
0
0
0
FF FR
0 2
0 0
0 2
High
1/4x
7/OS
7/OS
KBLK
0
0
0
CAREER HIGHS
Tackles: 7 vs. Oregon State (So.)
Sacks: 1.0, three times, vs. Kansas (So.), vs. TCU (So.), vs. Oregon State (So.)
TFL: 2, two times, vs. TCU and vs. Oregon State (So.)
Fumbles recovered: 1, two times, at Iowa State (Fr.) and Oklahoma State (Fr.)
FRESHMAN (2011)
Jackson
Jeffcoat
Played in 12 games with four tackles, two fumble recoveries and one pressure … his
first fumble recovery came on a kickoff coverage at Iowa State … he also recovered
a fumble on punt coverage versus Oklahoma State … he had one tackle against Rice,
Iowa State, Texas Tech and Texas A&M.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Jeff Jordan at Garland High School … prep All-American, all-state,
all-area and two-time first-team all-district selection at linebacker … played in
the 2010 U.S. Army All-American Bowl, recording five tackles, a sack and a forced
fumble … a member of Rivals’ top 100 and ESPNU’s top 150 national prospects
… ranked as the third-best outside linebacker by Rivals and the sixth-best outside
linebacker by ESPNU … rated as the state’s third-best linebacker by Dave Campbell’s
Texas Football … recorded 198 tackles, 19 sacks, 16 TFL, 11 pressures, two forced
fumbles, three fumble recoveries, a PBU and a TD over his final three seasons …
helped the Owls post a 20-5 record over his final two seasons … earned honorable
mention all-state honors from The Associated Press as a senior … named first-team
Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Super Team … a member of the Fort Worth StarTelegram’s Elite 11, listing the state’s top recruits … named first-team all-area by the
Dallas Morning News … tabbed the district 10-5A defensive player of the year and a
unanimous first-team all-district selection … helped Garland give up just 12.4 points
per game on the season while recording 77 tackles, 12 sacks, eight TFL, 11 pressures,
two forced fumbles and a TD … led Garland to a 9-3 record, a district championship and the second round of the 5A Div. I state playoffs … recorded 12 tackles,
three sacks and a forced fumble in a 34-30 win over Abilene Cooper … tabbed firstteam all-district as a junior … recorded 94 tackles, seven sacks, eight TFL and two
fumble recoveries … helped Garland to an 11-2 record and the regional semifinals …
recorded 27 tackles, a PBU and a fumble recovery as a sophomore.
PERSONAL
A four-year member of the A/B honor roll in high school …was active in community
service … served as a volunteer for the Special Olympics.
DEFENSIVE END
6-5 • 250 • Sr.-3L
Plano, Texas
(Plano West)
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Fourth-year defensive lineman who has appeared in 27 games with 20 starts …
posted at least one sack in 10 of his last 13 games with 12 over that span ... named to
the watch lists for the 2013 Walter Camp Award, Bednarik Trophy, Nagurski Trophy,
Ted Hendricks Award, Lott Trophy and CFPA Defensive Awards ... also a preseason
second team All-America choice by Lindy’s and SI.com, and fourth team selection by
Athlon ... a preseason first team All-Big 12 pick by Athlon, Lindy’s and league media
... sidelined for the final seven games of 2012 after suffering a right pectoral muscle
rupture vs. Oklahoma ... named to the 2012 Nagurski Trophy, Bednarik Award,
Lombardi Award and CFPA Defensive Lineman of the Year Trophy watch lists …
2011 second team All-Big 12 selection (Coaches, AP, Kansas City Star, San Antonio
Express-News, Fort Worth Star-Telegram) … named honorable mention Big 12
Defensive Freshman of the Year in 2010 … prep All-American, two-time first-team
all-state and all-area and three-time first-team all-district selection at defensive end
… named to PARADE’s All-America High School Football Team … earned first-team
All-USA honors by USA Today … an EA SPORTS All-American first-team selection
… selected to play in the 2010 Army All-American Bowl … a member of Rivals’ top
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100 and ESPNU’s top 150 national prospects … ranked as the best defensive end and
second-best overall prospect by ESPNU and the best strongside defensive end and
12th-best overall prospect by Rivals … rated as the state’s best defensive end by Dave
Campbell’s Texas Football… father, Jim, was a standout defensive lineman for the
Dallas Cowboys (1983-94) and Buffalo Bills (1995-97) and is the current defensive
line at Colorado.
JUNIOR (2012)
Started at defensive end in the first six games before suffering a season-ending injury
against Oklahoma ... still finished second on the team in tackles for loss (11) and
sacks (4), and tied for second on the team in forced fumbles (2) ... named to the
Nagurski Trophy, Bednarik Award, Lombardi Award and CFPA Defensive Lineman
of the Year Trophy watch lists … tabbed preseason third-team All-America by Phil
Steele magazine … selected preseason first-team All-Big 12 by Phil Steele, Athlon and
Lindy’s magazines …posted a team-high nine tackles, including five solos, and three
QB pressures vs. Wyoming ... named co-defensive game MVP (also Alex Okafor) by
the coaching staff ... recorded five tackles, including three TFLs and one sack, and a
forced fumble vs. New Mexico... posted four tackles, including one TFL and one sack,
and a QB pressure against Ole Miss ... had seven tackles, including a career-high tying
four TFLs and one sack, and a forced fumble vs. Oklahoma State ... named the Lott
Trophy IMPACT Player of the Week ... registered four tackles, including one TFL and
one sack, and a fumble recovery for a touchdown against West Virginia to earn CFPA
honorable mention Defensive Lineman of the Week ... posted two tackles, including
two for a loss, before suffering season-ending pectoral injury vs. Oklahoma ... had
successfule surgery on Oct. 19.
SOPHOMORE (2011)
Appeared in all 13 games at defensive end, starting 12, missing one start due to
injury … second team All-Big 12 selection (Coaches, AP, Kansas City Star, San
Antonio Express-News, Fort Worth Star-Telegram) … tallied 71 tackles, 21 tackles
for loss, eight sacks, nine pressures and three pass breakups on the year … ranked
fifth in the Big 12 in sacks and tied for third in tackles for loss … helped Texas lead
the Big 12 and rank sixth in the nation in rushing defense (96.23 ypg) and 11th in
total defense (306.08) … also ranked 10th in pass efficiency defense (111.0) … had
a dominating performance against California in the Holiday Bowl with eight tackles,
three tackles for loss and two sacks as the defense allowed only seven rushing yards
and 195 yards of total offense ... helped lead the defense to a shut out performance
against the Jayhawks, allowing only 46 yards of total offense and minus-2 rushing
yards … earned College Football Performance Awards honorable mention Defensive
Lineman of the Week and the team’s Defensive Player of the Week honors after posting five tackles, three tackles for loss, one sack and two pressures against Kansas …
also earned the two honors against Texas Tech following his career-high 10 tackles,
three tackles for loss, two sacks and one pressure … also matched a career high with
10 tackles at Missouri including two tackles for loss and one sack … selected as the
CFPA Defensive Lineman of the Week with his eight tackles, four tackles for loss,
one sack, two pressures and one pass breakup to help Texas stuff Kansas State to 121
yards of total offense … recorded a sack at Baylor … made four tackles with one for a
loss and one pass breakup against Oklahoma State … posted two tackles for loss and
four total tackles against Oklahoma … tallied five tackles, one tackle for loss and one
pressure at Texas A&M … recorded two tackles in the season-opener against Rice…
notched three tackles in win against BYU…racked up six tackles and one pressure in
win at UCLA … posted three solo tackles, including one tackle for loss at Iowa State.
FRESHMAN (2010)
Appeared in eight games at defensive end, including starts against Wyoming and
Texas Tech, and played on special teams in three games … named honorable mention Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year … missed Iowa State, Baylor, Kansas
State and Oklahoma State games due to ankle injury … posted 15 tackles (eight solo),
six TFL and 2.5 sacks, one PBU, one fumble recovery and seven pressures … earned
the coaching staff’s Ball Hawk Award on one occasion … logged three tackles (two
solo), one TFL and one sack at Rice … registered two tackles (one solo), one TFL,
one PBU and four pressures versus Wyoming … shared team’s Ball Hawk Award
for his effort against the Cowboys … logged three tackles, one TFL, a half sack, a
fumble recovery and two pressures at Texas Tech … shared team’s Ball Hawk Award
for his effort against the Red Raiders … recorded four tackles (three solo), including
one sack and two TFL versus UCLA … tallied one tackle against No. 8 Oklahoma …
notched two tackles, one TFL and one pressure against Florida Atlantic.
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HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Mike Hughes at Plano West H.S. … a prep All-American, two-time
first-team all-state and all-area and three-time first-team all-district selection at
defensive end … named to PARADE’s All-America High School Football Team …
earned first-team All-USA honors by USA Today … an EA SPORTS All-American
first-team selection … selected to play in the 2010 Army All-American Bowl … a
member of Rivals’ top 100 and ESPNU’s top 150 national prospects … ranked as the
best defensive end and second-best overall prospect by ESPNU and the best strongside defensive end and 12th-best overall prospect by Rivals … rated as the state’s best
defensive end by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … recorded 259 tackles, 25.5 sacks,
56 TFL, 42 pressures, four PBU, three forced fumbles, two INTs, two blocked kicks
and a TD over his final three seasons … earned first-team all-state honors from the
Associated Press and the Texas Sports Writers Association as a senior … named firstteam Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Super Team … a member of the Fort Worth
Star-Telegram’s Elite 11 … tabbed the Dallas Morning News Defensive Player of the
Year while earning first-team all-area honors … tabbed the district 8-5A Defensive
Player of the Year while earning first-team honors … recorded 87 tackles (67 solo),
8.5 sacks, 20 TFL, 22 pressures, two INTs, one of which he returned for a TD, three
forced fumbles and two blocked kicks … helped Plano West reach the first round of
the state playoffs … selected to the 2008 EA SPORTS Football Junior All-America first
team as a junior … named first-team all-state by the AP … also earned second-team
all-state honors from the TSWA … first-team all-district 8-5A selection … recorded
94 tackles, seven sacks, 18 TFL, 20 pressures and four PBU while leading Plano West
to the first round of the state playoffs … tabbed first-team all-district as a sophomore
… recorded 78 tackles, 10 sacks and 18 TFL … tabbed the 2006 All-Area Newcomer
of the Year by the Dallas Morning News … a four-year letterman in basketball …
all-district and district Defensive Player of the Year as a senior … an all-district
and second-team all-area selection as a junior … a Texas Association of Basketball
Coaches 5A all-region selection … also a three-year letterman in track and field.
PERSONAL
Born in Dallas, Texas … active in UT’s community service program … part of a
group of Longhorns that visits the Dell Children’s Medical Center … participated
in the SMU Hart Global Leaders Forum with the former prime minister of Great
Britain Tony Blair … served as a speaker at middle and elementary schools during
drug free week … volunteered at the Dallas Food Bank … helped with Plano West’s
Turkey Drop … father, Jim, was a standout defensive lineman for the Dallas Cowboys
(1983-94) and Buffalo Bills (1995-97), and is the current assistant coach/defensive
line coach at The University of Colorado.
THE JEFFCOAT FILE
Nickname: Action Jackson
During pregame, I like to: Listen to music and visualize the game
I can’t believe I watch: 90210
Sports hero: Jim Jeffcoat (father, who was a 15-year NFL veteran and current defensive line coach at Colorado)
Favorite CD: Jay-Z: The Blueprint III
Favorite video game: Super Smash Bros. Brawl
I came to Texas because: The family atmosphere
JEFFCOAT’S CAREER STATISTICS
DEFENSE
Year
2010
2011
2012
Career
G/GS
8/2
13/12
6/6
27/20
TT (Solo) Sacks
TFL QBP INT PBU FF
15 (8) 2.5 (-32) 6 (-34)
7
0
1
0
71 (35) 8 (-54) 21 (-87) 9
0
3
0
31 (16) 4 (-32) 11 (-49) 6
0
1
2
117 (59) 14.5 (-118) 38(-170) 22
0
5
2
CAREER HIGHS
Tackles: 10, two times, vs. Texas Tech (So.) and at Missouri (So.)
TFL: 4, two times, vs. Kansas State (So.) and at Oklahoma State (Jr.)
Sacks: 2, two times, vs. Texas Tech (So.) and vs. California (So.)
Pressures: 4 vs. Wyoming (Fr.)
FR
1
0
1
2
High
4/UCLA
10/2x
9/WY
10/2x
The Longhorns
Peter
Jinkens
LINEBACKER
6-1 • 218 • So.-1L
Dallas, Texas (Skyline)
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P. JINKENS’ CAREER STATISTICS
DEFENSE
Year
2012
Career
G/GS
13/3
13/3
TT (Solo) Sacks
29 (18) 1 (-2)
29 (18) 1 (-2)
SPECIAL TEAMS
Year
2012
Career
G
13
13
TT (Solo)
1 (0)
1 (0)
TFL QBP
3 (-6) 0
3 (-6) 0
FF
0
0
FR
0
0
INT PBU
1
0
1
0
PBLK
0
0
FF FR
0 0
0 0
High
9/OS
9/OS
KBLK
0
0
CAREER HIGHS
A second-year player who served as a backup linebacker in 2012 ... prep AllAmerican, all-state, all-area and all-district performer in high school ... member of
ESPN’s top 150 national prospects as a senior in high school.
Tackles: 9 vs. Oregon State (Fr.)
Tackles for loss: 1, three times, at Texas Tech (Fr.), vs. Iowa State (Fr.) and at Kansas
State
Sacks: 1 vs. Kansas State (Fr.)
Interceptions: 1 vs. Oregon State (Fr.)
FRESHMAN (2012)
Daje
Johnson
Played in all 13 games as a reserve linebacker and on special teams with starts
against Iowa State, Kansas State and Oregon State ... registered one tackle against
West Virginia ... recorded one tackle, including first TFL, vs. Texas Tech ... recorded
his first-career start vs. Iowa State registered eight tackles, including one for a loss ...
had four tackles, including one on special teams, against TCU ... posted six tackles,
including one for a loss and his first sack, and one QB pressure vs. Kansas State ...
posted a career-high nine tackles, and made his first career interception, in the Alamo
(duh-ZHAY)
WIDE RECEIVER/
RUNNING BACK
5-10 • 180 • So.-1L
Pflugerville, Texas
(Hendrickson)
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Reginald Samples at Skyline H.S. ... a prep All-American, all-state, allarea and all-district performer at linebacker … played in the 2012 Under Armour
All-America Game … a member of ESPNU’s top 150 national prospects … ranked as
the fifth-best outside linebacker and 57th-best overall prospect by ESPNU … ranked
as the 81st-best overall prospect by the Sporting News … a member of the Austin
American-Statesman’s Fab 55 (state’s top prospects) … helped Skyline post a 23-4
record over his final two seasons … a second-team ESPNHS Football All-American as
a senior … a Sports Illustrated High School All-America honorable mention selection
… a first-team Preseason Super Team selection by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football …
a first-team selection on Dallas Morning News’ All-Area team … named first-team
All-State by the Texas Sports Writers Association and Associated Press … named the
district 9-5A Defensive MVP … named the LB MVP at the Fort Worth Nike Football
Training Camp prior to his senior season … also earned OLB MVP honors at the Next
Level Athlete Combine … helped lead Skyline to a 14-1 record and an appearance
in the fifth round of the state playoffs … tallied 125 tackles, nine sacks, four forced
fumbles, three fumble recoveries, 18 TFL and one TD … helped lead Skyline to a 9-3
record and an appearance in the second round of the state playoffs as a junior.
PERSONAL
Began playing football at age 6 … active in church activities, helping clean the church
and organize events … has practiced yoga … enjoys video games.
THE JINKENS FILE
My dream as a college football player: Win a national championship
After football, I hope to: Own my own restaurant
Favorite vehicle: Dodge Challenger
Favorite show: Storage Wars
Favorite movie: Friday, The Avengers
Favorite sports movie: The Waterboy
Favorite musical artist: Yung Nation
Sports hero: Lawrence Taylor
Favorite video game: Prototype 2
Favorite cartoon characters: Buzz Lightyear
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A second-year player who served as a reserve running back in 2012 ... has also spent
time as a kick returner ... all-state, all-area and two-time all-district performer in
high school.
FRESHMAN (2012)
Played as a reserve running back and on special teams in 12 games, including starts
against Baylor and Kansas ... averaged 11.5 yards per touch ... averaged 7.5 yards
per rush, which was tops on the team among players with at least 20 carries ... one
of two freshmen in school history to post a rush and reception of 70 yards or more
in the same season (also Eric Metcalf, 1985) ... did not play in the season opener vs.
Wyoming ... had one carry for 4 yards and caught three passes for 66 yards, including
45-yard touchdown on a shovel pass from David Ash vs. New Mexico ... posted two
receptions for 15 yards and three kickoff returns for 58 yards, including a 21-yarder
against Ole Miss ... had four receptions for 45 yards vs. Oklahoma State ... recorded
two carries for 8 yards and caught one pass for 46 yards against West Virginia ...
posted four carries for 41 yards, including a 29 yard run, and one reception for 12
yards vs. Oklahoma ... had career-high kickoff return of 25 yards against the Sooners
... recorded seven carries for 90 yards, including a career-long 84-yard TD on the
opening play of the game, and two receptions for 14 yards vs. Baylor ... it was the
eighth-longest rush in school history and longest since Jamaal Charles went 86 yards
for a touchdown vs. Nebraska (2007) ... also the second longest by a freshman in
school history (Raymond Clayborn - 85-yard TD run vs. Arkansas in 1973) ... set a
career high with 104 all-purpose yards vs. the Bears ... registered four carries for 18
yards vs. Texas Tech ... had three carries for 15 yards against Iowa State ... posted two
carries for 14 yards vs. TCU ... recorded one carry for 14 yards and a career-high five
receptions for 85 yards, including a career-long 70 yarder, against Kansas State ...
became just the second freshman in school history to post a rush and pass reception
of 70 yards or more in a season ... Eric Metcalf had an 80-yard TD catch vs. Rice in
1985 before scoring on a 71-yard run vs. TCU.
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Marcus
Johnson
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Chip Killian at Hendrickson ... an all-state, all-area and two-time alldistrict performer at multiple position … selected to play in the 2012 International
Bowl … a member of ESPNU’s top 150 national prospects … ranked as the 14th-best
athlete and 141st-best overall prospect by ESPNU … rushed for 2,976 yards and 34
TDs, caught 38 passes for 649 yards and six TDs and tallied two kickoff returns for
TDs and three punt returns for TDs, helping Hendrickson post a 14-9 record over
his final two seasons … ranked first overall at the Nike SPARQ Combine prior to his
senior season, setting the all-time SPARQ score … a first-team All-Centex selection
by the Austin American-Statesman as a senior … a third-team Preseason Super Team
selection by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … named second-team All-State by the
Texas Sports Writers Association at running back while earning third-team honors at
kick returner … named second-team All-State by the Associated Press … named the
district 16-4A MVP … helped lead Hendrickson to a 9-3 record and an appearance
in the second round of the state playoffs … rushed for 2,178 yards and 26 TDs on 249
carries (8.7 ypc), while catching 28 passes for 496 yards (17.7 ypr) and six TDs with
one punt return TD as a senior … rushed for 395 yards on 18 carries against Vista
Ridege that season … a second-team all-district 16-4A selection as a junior … helped
lead Hendrickson to an appearance in the first round of the state playoffs … rushed
for 798 yards and eight TDs on 71 carries (11.2 ypc), while pulling in 10 receptions for
153 yards with two kickoff returns for TDs and two punt returns for TDs … also had
14 PBUs and one pick … rushed for 2,400 yards as a freshman with 32 total TDs …
ran track until his junior year along with playing basketball as a freshman.
PERSONAL
Began playing football at age 8 … born in Camp Lejuene, N.C. … has also lived in
Swansboro, N.C., Kansas City, Mo., Kansas City, Kan., Manhattan, Kan., Chicago,
Dallas and Alexandria, Va. … father, Clyde, played defensive back for Kansas State
(1994-96) before playing for the Kansas City Chiefs (1997) and Chicago Bears (1998)
… has volunteered at the Texas Public Library.
THE JOHNSON FILE
After football, I would like to: Start my own business
If I were to play another sport it would be: Basketball, it was my first love.
I can’t believe I watch: Adventure Time
Favorite movie: Friday, 3 Strikes, Black Dynamite
Favorite sports movie: The Express
Favorite actor and actress: Will Smith and Mila Kunis
I came to Texas because: It was a lifelong dream and I followed my heart.
JOHNSON’S CAREER STATISTICS
RUSHING/RECEIVING
2012 12/2 27-203 7.5 1 84/BU 19-28715.1 170/KS
Career12/2 27-203 7.5 1 84/BU 19-287 15.1 170/KS
SPECIAL TEAMS
Year G PR-Yds YPR TD Long KR-Yds YPRTD Long
2012 12 0-0 0 0 --- 4-83 20.80 25/OU
Career12 0-0 0 0 ---
4-83 20.8 0 25/OU
CAREER HIGHS
Rush attempts: 7 vs. Baylor (Fr.)
Rush yards: 90 vs. Baylor (Fr.)
Long rush: 84t vs. Baylor (Fr.)
Receptions: 5 at Kansas State (Fr.)
Receiving yards: 85 vs. Kansas State (Fr.)
Long reception: 70 vs. Kansas State (Fr.)
Receiving TDs: 1 vs. New Mexico (Fr.)
Long kickoff return: 25 vs. Oklahoma (Fr.)
All-purpose yards: 104 vs. Baylor (Fr.)
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WIDE RECEIVER
6-1 • 189 • So.-1L
League City, Texas (Clear
Springs)
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A second-year player who served as a backup at wide receiver in 2012 ... a versatile
all-state performer in high school.
FRESHMAN (2012)
Played as a reserve wideout in eight games ... participated on special teams against
Wyoming ... did not see action vs. Oklahoma State, Kansas, TCU, Kansas State and
Oregon State.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Clint Hartman at Clear Springs ... an all-state player at multiple positions
… ranked as the 79th-best wide receiver by ESPNU … a member of the Houston
Chronicle’s The Houston 100 (top prospects in greater Houston area) and the Austin
American-Statesman’s Fab 55 (state’s top prospects) … tallied 110 catches for 2,051
yards and 21 TDs while rushing for 379 yards and one TD, helping Clear Springs post
a 27-10 record in his final three seasons … an All-Greater Houston first-team selection (Houston Chronicle) as a senior … named second-team All-State by the Texas
Sports Writers Association at kick returner … named honorable mention All-State
by the Associated Press … named first-team all-district 24-5A at wide receiver and
kick returner … helped lead Clear Springs to a 8-4 record and an appearance in the
second round of the state playoffs … tallied 68 catches for 1,298 yards and 13 TDs
while rushing for 352 yards and one TD … also returned 10 kickoffs for 375 yards and
two TDs … totaled seven catches for 207 yards and a TD, along with a 90-yard kickoff
return TD against Cinco Ranch as a senior … named second-team All-District 24-5A
as a junior … helped lead Clear Springs to a 8-3 record and an appearance in the first
round of the state playoffs … tallied 42 catches for 753 yards and nine TDs … helped
lead Clear Springs to a 11-3 record and an appearance in the fourth round of the state
playoffs as a sophomore … also lettered in track and field.
PERSONAL
Began playing football at age 7 … father, Morlon, played basketball at Prairie View
A&M … interested in pursing a career in physical therapy or sports medicine …
enjoys listening to music and playing video games.
THE M. JOHNSON FILE
Nickname: MJ
My dream as a college football player: To be an All-American
During pregame, I like to: Listen to music and visualize myself in the game.
If I were to play another sport it would be: Track, I love track meets.
Favorite vehicle: Bugatti
Favorite show: George Lopez
I can’t believe I watch: Infested
Favorite movie: Clash of the Titans
Favorite musical artist: Lil’ Wayne, Drake
Favorite song: Ambition, Wale
Sports hero: Larry Fitzgerald
Favorite video game: Madden, NCAA, Call of Duty
Favorite cartoon character: Vegeta
I came to Texas because: Texas has been my favorite school since I was a kid. It’s a
dream come true.
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Nick
Jordan
PLACE-KICKER
6-1 • 175 • So.-1L
Coppell, Texas (Coppell)
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Favorite show: Lost
I can’t believe I watch: Teen Moms
Favorite movie: Inception
Favorite actor and actress: Shia LeBeouf and Megan Fox
Favorite musical artist: Tokyo Police Club
Favorite song: Love Lost, Frankenstein
Sports hero: Troy Aikman
Favorite superhero: Iron Man
Favorite video game: FIFA
Favorite cartoon character: Chuckie Finster
Nobody knows how much I like to find and listen to new music.
I came to Texas because: Everything about UT felt right.
JORDAN’S CAREER STATISTICS
Second-year player who served as the No. 1 place-kicker for most of the 2012 season
... a member of the inaugural Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team (2012-13) ... an AllAmerican coming out of high school.
FRESHMAN (2012)
Played in 10 games at place-kicker ... also served as a reserve kickoff specialist ... a
member of the inaugural Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team (2012-13) ... connected
on 7 of his last 10 field goals of the season ... tallied seven points vs. Wyoming, connecting on one field goal and four PATs ... 1-for-3 on field-goal attempts against
the Cowboys, though his 44-yard try in the fourth quarter was blocked ... posted six
points against New Mexico, with one field goal and three PATs ... recorded a 38-yard
field goal vs. the Lobos... notched a career-high 12 points against Ole Miss, connecting on one field goal and nine PATs, one shy of the single-game school record (10
by David Pino vs. Colorado, 2005; Billy Schott vs. TCU, 1974) ... hit all five PATs vs.
Oklahoma State ... posted one PAT against Oklahoma ... did not see action vs. Baylor,
Kansas and Texas Tech ... tallied seven points against Iowa State, connecting on
two field goals and one PAT ... also had one kickoff for 56 yards vs. the Cyclones ...
registered seven points vs. TCU, connecting on two field goals and one PAT ... posted
six points against Kansas State, with one field goal, a 37-yarder, and three PATs. ...
posted seven points in the Alamo Bowl against Oregon State, including a career-long
40-yard field goal, and made all four PATs in the game.
SCORING
Year
G
PAT-A FG-A PTS
2012 10 31-32 9-15 58
Career10 31-32 9-15 58
FIELD GOALS
Year G 0-19 20-2930-3940-49 50+TOTALPCTLONG
201210 0-03-35-61-60-09-1560.0
40/OS
Career
10 0-03-35-61-60-09-1560.0
40/OS
CAREER HIGHS
Points scored: 12 vs. Ole Miss (Fr.)
PATs: 9 vs. Ole Miss (Fr.)
Field goals made: 2, two times, vs. Iowa State (Fr.) and TCU (Fr.)
Field goal attempts: 3 vs. Wyoming (Fr.)
Longest field goal: 40 vs. Oregon State (Fr.)
Case
McCoy
HIGH SCHOOL
Prep All-American and three-time all-district performer at punter and kicker …
played in the 2012 U.S. Army All-American Bowl, going 3-for-3 on extra points …
ranked as the fourth-best kicker by ESPNU … ranked as the third-best kicker by
Kohl’s Kicking Camps … graded out as a five-star kicker and four-star punter at
the Kohl’s National Scholarship Camp … three-year starter who converted 15 of 20
field goals, helping Coppell post a 30-7 record over his final three seasons … named
first-team all-district 7-5A at kicker while earning second-team honors at punter as
a senior … helped Coppell post a 6-4 record … converted 4 of 7 field goals, including a long of 46, while going 23-for-23 on PATs … named the district 7-5A Special
Teams MVP as a junior … helped lead Coppell to a 13-1 record and an appearance in
the fourth round of the state playoffs … converted 8 of 9 field goals, including seven
from 30 yards or more … named second-team all-district 6-5A as a sophomore …
helped lead Coppell to a 11-2 record and an appearance in the third round of the state
playoffs … converted 3 of 4 field goals, all from 30 yards or more … named academic
all-state as a senior … two-year letterman in lacrosse.
PERSONAL
Began playing football at age 9 … cousin-in-law, Daniel McCutchen, played baseball
for Oklahoma (2004-06) and plays for the Baltimore Orioles… cousin, Daniel Furney,
was an All-American gymnast at Oklahoma (2000-03) an is currently an assistant
coach for the Oklahoma men’s gymnastics team … enjoys hunting, water sports,
skiing, wakeboarding, slalom and riding ATVs … has participated in Austin Street
Shelter, Community Garden and Pets Most ... a member of the inaugural Academic
All-Big 12 Rookie Team (2012-13).
PPG
HI FG HI PTS
5.8 2/2x12/MS
5.8 2/2x 12/MS
QUARTERBACK
6-2 • 200 • Sr.-2L
Graham, Texas
(Graham)
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Fourth-year quarterback who has appeared in 21 games with six starts … owns the
school record for most consecutive passes to start a career without an interception
(124) which was also the third-longest overall streak … also completed 17 straight
passes vs. Kansas State in 2012, a mark that is tied for second in school history ...
enrolled in January ’10 to take part in spring drills … a prep All-American and twotime all-state selection … a versatile athlete that also lettered in basketball and track
and field … brother of former Longhorn National Player of the Year, Colt McCoy …
two time first-team Academic All-Big 12 selection (2011-12) … a three-time member
of Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll.
THE JORDAN FILE
During pregame, I like to: Listen to music and stretch
If I were to play another sport it would be: Lacrosse, because I love the intensity.
Favorite vehicle: Lotus Elise
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JUNIOR (2012)
Served as the No. 2 quarterback ... played as a reserve in eight games and started
against Kansas State... first team Academic All-Big 12 choice ... shared the team’s D.X.
Bible Most Spirited Offensive Player Award with Jeremy Hills, Luke Poehlmann and
Mason Walters ... completed 5 of 8 passes for 64 yards and one TD vs. New Mexico
... completed 5 of 8 passes for 102 yards and two TD against Oklahoma ... came on
in relief vs. Kansas and led the team to a pair of fourth-quarter scoring drives ...
completed 6 of 8 passes for 109 yards and one touchdown vs. Kansas ... was 3-for-3
on third and fourth down on the game-winning drive, including a 1-yard TD pass to
D.J. Grant with 12 seconds left ... completed one pass for 23 yards against Iowa State
... came off the bench to complete 11 of 17 passes for 110 yards and one interception
vs. TCU ... completed a career-high 26 passes on 34 attempts for 312 yards with two
touchdowns and interceptions against Kansas State ... had a season-long 70-yard
pass (third longest of his career) to Daje Johnson in the second quarter vs. the
Wildcats ... completed 17 straight pass attempts (from third through 19th attempts),
a mark which ranks tied for second in school history ... his brother, Colt, had 18 vs.
Oklahoma State in 2008 and 17 vs. Missouri, also in 2008.
SOPHOMORE (2011)
Played in 11 games with five starts at quarterback … first team Academic All-Big 12
selection … set the school record for most consecutive passes to start a career without
an interception with 124 (first 123 of 2011) which was also the third most consecutive
passes without an interception overall by a Texas quarterback … threw for a careerhigh 356 yards on 24 of 39 attempts and a career-best three touchdowns and four
interceptions at Baylor … completed passes of 78 and a career-long 80 yards versus
the Bears … came off the bench to complete 7 of 8 passes (87.5 percent) for 57 yards
against BYU … in his first career start against UCLA he completed 12 of 15 passes
(career-high 80.0 percent) for a total of 168 yards and two touchdowns, including
a 45-yarder … led Texas to two scoring drives off the bench against Kansas State,
finishing 8 of 16 for 80 yards and a 36-yard touchdown pass … started at Texas A&M
and led the game-winning drive with a 25-yard scramble to set up a 40-yard Justin
Tucker field goal … he was awarded the team’s Offensive Player of the Week honor
for the Texas A&M game … completed 16 of 27 pass attempts for 110 yards against
the Aggies … passed for 99 yards, hitting on 6 of 11 attempts at Iowa State … passed
for 116 yards on 9-for-16 attempts against Oklahoma … threw just one pass against
Texas Tech, a 31-yard touchdown toss.
FRESHMAN (2010)
Appeared in two games at quarterback … made first career appearance against Rice
and also played versus Florida Atlantic.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by his father, Brad McCoy, at Graham H.S. … a prep All-American, twotime all-state and three-time first-team all-district performer at quarterback … fouryear starter who played in the 2010 Offense-Defense All-American Bowl … ranked as
the 35th-best quarterback by ESPNU and 24th-best dual-threat quarterback by Rivals
… rated as the state’s fourth-best quarterback by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football
… tallied 10,711 passing yards and 111 TDs over his four-year career … helped
Graham post a 34-17 record during his four seasons … earned second-team all-state
honors from the Associated Press and Texas Sports Writers Association as a senior
… named the Abilene Reporter-News All-Big Country Super Team Offensive MVP
… also named the Abilene Reporter News All-Big Country 3A MVP … unanimous
selection as the district 2-3A MVP … passed for 4,276 yards and 46 TDs and rushed
for 538 yards … helped lead Graham to a 14-2 record and a trip to the 3A Div. II state
finals … Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Player of the Week candidate after throwing
for 385 yards and 6 TDs and rushing for 98 yards in a 49-48 win over Bridgeport …
also named the Abilene Reporter-News Big Country Player of the Week following his
performance … selected as the class 3A Ford Texas High School Player of the Week
after completing 17 of 29 passes for 332 yards and five TDs while rushing seven times
for 35 yards in a 41-7 win over Burkburnett … named the Abilene Reporter-News
Big Country Player of the Week after passing for 348 yards and four TDs in a 44-28
win over Monahans … earned honorable mention all-state honors from the AP and
first-team all-district as a junior … passed for 2,226 yards and 17 TDs … named firstteam all-district as a sophomore when he threw for 2,008 yards and 22 TDs … led
the Mustangs to a 10-2 record and the second round of the state playoffs … tabbed
District Newcomer of the Year after passing for 2,201 yards and 16 TDs as a freshman
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… a three-year letterman in basketball and two-year letterman in track and field …
first-team all-district selection in basketball as a junior.
PERSONAL
Born in Abilene, Texas … enrolled in the college of education … a four-year member
of the honor roll in high school … a two-year member of the National Honor Society
… was active in community service … participated in Meals on Wheels … read to
local elementary school children … served as a volunteer coach for several little league
teams … mother, Debra, was a shooting guard in basketball and father, Brad, was a
safety in football at Abilene Christian … was coached by his father at Graham H.S. …
brother, Chance, played wide receiver at Hardin-Simmons (2010) … brother, Colt,
was a four-year starter at Texas and a third-round NFL Draft pick by the Cleveland
Browns (2010-12), now plays for the San Francisco 49ers ... four-time member of the
Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (spring 2010; spring 2011; spring 2012; fall 2012).
THE MCCOY FILE
Favorite TV show: The Office
Favorite movie(s): Braveheart, The Patriot
Favorite sports movie: Rudy
Favorite actor/actress: Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston
Sports hero: Brett Favre
Favorite musicians: Casting Crowns
Pet: Dog (Lucy)
MCCOY’S CAREER STATISTICS
PASSING/RUSHING
Year G/GS Comp-Att
2010 2/0 0-1
2011 11/5 88-144
2012 8/1 54-76
Career 21/6 142-221
Pct. Yds Rating TDINT Long Rush/TD Long
0.00 0.000--- 1-0
--61.11,034 131.9 7 4 80/BU 24-(-3)/025/TAM
71.1 722 169.0 6 3 70/KSU13-(-26)/0 13/TCU
64.3 1,756 144.1 13 7 80/BU 38-(-29)/025/TAM
CAREER HIGHS
Completions: 26 vs. Kansas State (Jr.)
Attempts: 39 vs. Baylor (So.)
Passing Yards: 356 vs. Baylor (So.)
Passing Efficiency (min 12 attempts): 218.08 rating vs. UCLA (So.)
Completion Percentage (min 12 attempts): 80.0 (12 of 15) vs. UCLA (So.)
Long Pass: 80t vs. Baylor (So.)
TD Passes: 3 vs. Baylor (So.)
Total Offense: 340 vs. Baylor (So.)
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McCrary
M.J.
McFarland
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HOLDER
6-4 • 195 • Sr.-3L
Austin, Texas (Lake Travis)
A fifth-year reserve who has appeared in all 38 games the last three seasons as the
holder on PAT/FGs ... a former walk-on who was placed on scholarship before both
the 2012 and 2013 seasons ... three-year letterman and two-year starter at wide
receiver at Lake Travis High School ... helped Lake Travis win consecutive state
championships his final two seasons.
JUNIOR (2012)
Appeared in all 13 games as the holder on PAT/FGs ... helped the place-kickers connect on 11 of 19 FGAs and 57 of 60 PATs ... attempted one pass, which fell incomplete, on a fake field-goal attempt vs. Kansas State.
SOPHOMORE (2011)
Appeared in all 13 games as holder on PAT/FGs ... helped place-kicker Justin Tucker
connect on 44 of 44 PATS and go 17-for-21 on FGAs, including the game-winner
over Texas A&M.
TIGHT END
6-6 • 240 • So.-1L
El Paso, Texas (El Dorado)
Third-year tight end who has played in 12 career games ... gained valuable experience
on the scout team in 2011 while redshirting … ranked as the 14th-best tight end by
ESPNU coming out of high school … has lived in Germany.
Played in 12 games, including starts vs. West Virginia, Baylor, TCU and Kansas State
... his first-career reception, a 13-yarder from Case McCoy, went for a TD vs. New
Mexico ... registered one reception for 24 yards against West Virginia ... caught three
passes for 39 yards against Oklahoma ... caught one pass for a career-long 29 yards vs.
Baylor ... made a big contribution in blocking, including a key one on Daje Johnson’s
84-yard touchdown against the Bears ... missed the Texas Tech game due to effects of
a concussion suffered vs. Kansas ... posted two receptions for 20 yards against TCU.
FRESHMAN (2011)
Gained valuable experience on the scout team while redshirting.
HIGH SCHOOL
Appeared in all 12 games as holder on special teams ... helped kicker Justin Tucker
connect on 27 of 27 PATS ... redshirted in 2009.
Coached by Jim Althoff at El Dorado H.S. … a two-time all-state and three-time firstteam all-district selection at wide receiver … El Dorado’s all-time leader in receptions
(185), receiving yards (2,601), TDs (44) and total points (264) … played in the El
Paso Senior All-Star Football Classic … ranked as the 14th-best tight end by ESPNU
… rated as the second-best tight end by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … threeyear starter who totaled 184 catches for 2,604 yards and 39 TDs, helping El Dorado
compile a 22-12 record … named first-team 5A all-state by the Texas Sports Writers
Association as a senior … earned honorable mention all-state honors from the
Associated Press … named the El Paso Times’ 2010 All-City Offensive Most Valuable
Player … a first-team All-Texas High School selection by Dave Campbell’s Texas
Football … named the district 1-5A Offensive MVP … helped lead El Dorado to a 8-4
record and the second round of the state playoffs as a senior … caught 89 passes for
1,206 yards and 18 TDs … a U.S. Army National All-Combine Team honorable mention selection as a junior … earned first-team All-City honors from the El Paso Times
… earned third-team all-state honors from the Texas Sports Writers Association …
a unanimous first-team all-district 1-5A selection … helped lead El Dorado to a 8-3
record and an appearance in the first round of the state playoffs … caught 56 passes
for 982 yards and 10 TDs … earned second-team All-City honors from the El Paso
Times as a sophomore … earned first-team all-district 1-5A honors … helped lead El
Dorado to a 6-5 record and an appearance in the first round of the state playoffs …
tallied 39 catches for 416 yards and 11 TDs … a three-year letterman in basketball.
FRESHMAN (2009)
Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Chad Morris at Lake Travis High School ... three-year letterman and twoyear starter at wide receiver ... helped team win consecutive state championships his
final two seasons alongside former Texas quarterback Garrett Gilbert ... tabbed firstteam all-state, first-team all-district and earned all-central Texas honors as a senior ...
tallied 84 catches for 1,800 yards and 28 TDs as a senior ... recorded 12 catches for 214
yards and four TDs against Marble Falls ... tabbed first-team all-district as a junior
... earned academic all-district honors as a senior ... also played track and baseball.
PERSONAL
Born in New Orleans, La. ... lived in Las Cruces, N.M., Dallas and Houston before
moving to Austin ... majoring in physical culture and sports ... father, Hardee, played
safety for Austin College and was the defensive ends coach for Texas (1998-2004) ...
enjoys hunting and fishing ... two-time member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor
Roll (fall 2011; spring 2012).
THE MCCRARY FILE
Favorite TV show: Jersey Shore
I can’t believe I watch: Eastbound and Down
Favorite actress: Blake Lively
Sports hero: Roy Williams
Favorite superhero: Scuba Steve
Favorite CD: “50 Number Ones” by George Strait
Nobody knows I can: Fish and hunt
Favorite video game: Super Smash Bros.
PERSONAL
Born in Watertown, N.Y. … also lived in Virginia, Maryland, Germany and Georgia
before moving to El Paso in 2005 … three-time member of the A/B honor roll and
straight-A student as a senior … assisted El Dorado High School with breast cancer
awareness … enjoys playing video games.
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THE MCFARLAND FILE
Nickname: M-Jay
During pregame, I like to: Relax and listen to music
Favorite TV show: The Game
Favorite music artist(s): Gucci Mane, Wacka Flocka
Favorite sports movie(s): Coach Carter, Friday Night Lights
Favorite actor/actress: Mike Epps, Jessica Alba
Favorite video game(s): Call of Duty: Black Ops, NCAA Football
Favorite Superhero: Batman
Favorite vehicle: Lamborghini
Favorite cartoon character: Daffy Duck
Pet: Dog (Tyson)
I came to Texas because: The tradition and family atmosphere
MCFARLAND’S CAREER STATISTICS
All-Combine Team honorable mention selection as a junior … earned second-team
all-district 16-5A honors despite missing four games due to injury … helped lead
Cedar Park to a 8-4 record and an appearance in the first round of the state playoffs
… tallied 49 tackles and eight TFL … helped lead Cedar Park to a 6-5 record and an
appearance in the first round of the state playoffs as a sophomore … recorded 46
tackles and six TFL … a three-year letterman in track and field.
PERSONAL
Born in Houston, Texas … was active in community service … volunteered his time
at the YMCA, the Cedar Park food bank and was involved with his church … enjoys
hunting and fishing, reading and archery … father, Max, played linebacker at Rice
(1985-88) … grandfather, Jack, played on the defensive line at Hardin-Simmons
(1958-62) … uncle, Mitch, played fullback at Rice (1986-90) … uncle, Freddy, played
on the defensive line at Texas A&M (1965-67).
THE MOSS FILE
RECEIVING/RUSHING
TD
2012 12/4 8-125 15.6 1 29/BU 0-00.0 0 --Career12/4 8-125 15.6 1 29/BU 0-0 0.0 0 —
CAREER HIGHS
Receptions: 3 vs. Oklahoma (Fr.)
Receiving yards: 39 vs. Oklahoma (Fr.)
Long Reception: 29 vs. Baylor (Fr.)
Chet
Moss
FULLBACK
6-2 • 242 • Jr.-1L
Cedar Park, Texas
(Cedar Park)
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Nickname: The Sheriff
During pregame, I like to: Run through my assignments and make huge plays in
my head
Favorite music artist: Biggie Smalls
Favorite movie: Saving Private Ryan
Favorite actor/actress: Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Megan Fox
Favorite video game(s): NCAA Football ’11
Sports hero: Tedy Bruschi
Favorite Superhero: Superman
Favorite vehicle: Camaro
Pet(s): Dog (Champ), Seahorses
MOSS’ CAREER STATISTICS
DEFENSE
Year G/GS TT (Solo)
2011 4/0
1 (1)
2012 13/1
1 (0)
Career17/1
2 (1)
Sacks
0
0
0
SPECIAL TEAMS
Third-year player who has seen action in 17 games … made the switch from linebacker to fullback after his freshman season … rated the 16th-best inside linebacker
by ESPNU coming out of high school.
SOPHOMORE (2012)
Year
2011
2012
Career
G
4
13
17
TT (Solo)
1 (1)
1 (0)
2 (1)
CAREER HIGHS
QBP INT PBU FF
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
FF
0
0
0
FR
0
0
0
PBLK
0
0
0
KBLK
0
0
0
Tackles: 1, two times, vs. Oklahoma State (Fr.) and West Virginia (So.)
Played in all 13 games with one start ... served as a reserve fullback ... also played on
special teams ... started at fullback vs. Oklahoma State ... posted one special teams
tackle against West Virginia ... registered his first-career kickoff return, a 12-yarder
vs. Kansas.
FRESHMAN (2011)
Appeared in four games … made his collegiate debut against Rice, playing on defense
and special teams … also played against Oklahoma State and had one tackle … saw
time against Kansas and Texas Tech.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Chris Ross at Cedar Park H.S. … an all-state, two-time all-district and
all-area performer at linebacker … ranked as the 16th-best inside linebacker by
ESPNU … rated as the ninth-best linebacker by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football …
three-year starter who tallied 230 tackles and 30 TFL, helping Cedar Park compile a
27-10 record … earned honorable mention all-state honors from the Associated Press
as a senior … named third-team all-CenTex by the Austin American-Statesman …
tabbed second-team all-district 25-4A … helped lead Cedar Park to a 13-1 record,
a district championship and an appearance in the state quarterfinals … named the
team’s Co-Defensive MVP … tallied 135 tackles and 16 TFL … a U.S. Army National
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TFL
0
0
0
FR High
0 1/OSU
0 1/WV
0 1/2x
KR-Yards
0-0
1-12
1-12
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Norman
Miles
Onyegbule
DEFENSIVE TACKLE
6-4 • 295 • Fr.-RS
Dallas, Texas
(Bishop Dunne)
(ON-yay-BOO-lay)
TIGHT END
6-4 • 235 • Jr.-1L
Arlington, Texas (Arlington)
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A second-year defensive lineman ... a member of the inaugural Academic All-Big 12
Rookie Team (2012-13) .... selected to play in the 2012 Under Armour All-America
game ... rated the No. 7 defensive tackle in the nation by ESPNU as a senior in high
school.
Third-year tight end who has played in 20 games … rated as the fifth-best athlete by
Dave Campbell’s Texas Football coming out of high school.
FRESHMAN (2012)
Appeared in eight games as a reserve wideout/tight end, as well as on special teams
... second-team Academic All-Big 12 selection ... played in the first five games ... did
not see action vs. Oklahoma ... missed the Baylor, Kansas and Texas Tech games
with an ankle injury ... returned to action vs. Iowa State, seeing significant time on
offense ... also played vs. TCU and Kansas State ... did not see time vs. Oregon State
in the Alamo Bowl.
Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Michael Johnson at Bishop Dunne ... All-American, two-time first-team
all-state and three-time all-district performer at multiple positions … selected to
play in the 2012 Under Armour All-America Game … a member of ESPNU’s top
150 national prospects … ranked as the seventh-best defensive tackle and 97th-best
overall prospect by ESPNU … a member of the Austin American-Statesman’s Fab
55 (state’s top prospects) … a first-team Preseason Super Team selection by Dave
Campbell’s Texas Football as a senior … a first-team TAPPS Division I All-State
selection on the defensive line while earning second-team All-State honors on the
offensive line as a senior … a first-team all-district selection on both the defensive
and offensive lines … helped lead Bishop Dunne to an appearance in the first round
of the state playoffs … tallied 56 tackles, 29 TFL, seven sacks, one blocked punt and
one blocked FG … also recorded 37 pancake blocks … a first-team TAPPS Division
I All-State selection as a junior … named first-team all-district on the defensive line
while earning second-team honors on the offensive line … helped lead Bishop Dunne
to an appearance in the first round of the state playoffs … named second-team alldistrict as a sophomore.
PERSONAL
Began playing football at age 13 … grandfather, Pettis Norman, played at Johnson C.
Smith University and spent 12 seasons in the NFL, playing tight end for the Dallas
Cowboys (1962-70) and San Diego Chargers (1971-73) … has spent time tutoring
elemenary school children … enjoys drawing ... a member of the inaugural Academic
All-Big 12 Rookie Team (2012-13).
THE NORMAN FILE
Nickname: Big Baby, people say I look like Glen Davis
My dream as a college football player: Make big plays
After football, I would like to: Work in sports medicine
During pregame, I like to: Listen to music and imagine making plays
Favorite show: 1000 Ways to Die, Iron Chef
Favorite movie: Friday, Evil Dead, Superbad, Horrible Bosses, Transformers
Favorite actor: Jonah Hill
Favorite musical artist: A$AP Rocky, Slipknot
Favorite song: Brand New Guys
Sports hero: My grandad
Favorite video game: God of War series, Dead Space
Favorite cartoon character: Eric Cartman
Nobody knows how much I like to: Draw
SOPHOMORE (2012)
FRESHMAN (2011)
Saw action in 12 games with snaps on offense and special teams … recorded his first
career reception at Missouri, a gain of 20 yards … hauled in a 15-yard reception at
Baylor … had a 12-yard catch against Kansas State … caught a 4-yard pass to convert
a third down on the game-winning drive at Texas A&M.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Scott Peach at Arlington High School … two-time all-district performer
at quarterback and wide receiver … ranked as the 65th-best wide receiver by ESPNU
… rated as the fifth-best athlete by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … a member of
the Austin American-Statesman’s The Fabulous 55, recognizing the state’s top prospects … three-year starter who tallied 90 catches for 1,239 yards and 16 TDs, 1,548
yards rushing and 21 TDs and passed for 1,267 yards and 12 TDs, helping Arlington
compile a 26-12 record … tabbed second-team all-district 4-5A as a senior … helped
lead Arlington to a 7-4 record and the first round of the state playoffs … completed
98 of 170 passes for 1,267 yards and 12 TDs and rushed for 1,524 yards and 21 TDs
while serving as the team’s quarterback … also caught one pass for 17 yards … passed
for 202 yards and one TD while rushing for 170 yards against Arlington Martin …
passed for 128 yards and one TD while rushing for 264 yards and three TDs in a 35-7
win over Arlington Lamar … named third-team Dave Campbell’s Texas Football
preseason Super Team … played in the ESPN RISE Champion Gridiron Kings game
prior to his senior season … earned second-team all-district 4-5A honors as a junior
… caught 46 passes for 585 yards and 10 TDs while completing one pass for 21
yards … helped lead Arlington to a 11-3 record, a co-district championship and an
appearance in the fourth round of the state playoffs … named a Fort Worth Nike
Camp Standout … helped lead Arlington to a 8-5 record and an appearance in the
third round of the state playoffs as a sophomore … tallied 43 catches for 637 yards
and six TDs while rushing for 24 yards … two-year letterman in track and lettered
in basketball as a junior.
PERSONAL
Participated with the Arlington Youth Commission Group … brother, Maxwell,
played defensive end for Kansas (06- 09)… enjoys music, fishing, video games and
ping pong ... earned a spot on the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll in the fall of
2011.
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THE ONYEGBULE FILE
Nickname: On-yay
Three things I can’t live without: Family, football and pizza
After my football career is over, I hope to: Be a college wide receiver coach
If I were to play another sport it would be: Baseball because my arm could do wonders
Childhood sports hero: Braylon Edwards
Favorite movie(s): John Q, Wedding Crashers
Favorite actress: Katherine Heigl
Nobody knows how much I like to: Do homework
Favorite TV show: College Football Live
TV show I can’t believe I watch: Jersey Shore
Favorite musician: Drake
Favorite song: “Successful” by Drake
ONYEGBULE’S CAREER STATISTICS
… named the Built Ford Tough 2A Texas High School Football Player of the Week
after passing for 282 yards and four TDs and rushing for 231 yards and three TDs in
a 44-25 win over Bullard in week five … named first-team all-district 9-2A Division
1 as a junior … helped lead Tatum to a 12-1 record and an appearance in the fourth
round of the state playoffs … passed for over 1,900 yards with 28 TDs and only four
interceptions while rushing for over 700 yards with 16 TDs on 60 carries as a junior
… named second-team all-district 17-3A as a sophomore … also named district
Newcomer of the Year … helped lead Tatum to a 6-5 record and an appearance in the
first round of the state playoffs … also lettered in basketball and track and field …
two-time academic all-district selection.
PERSONAL
Began playing football at age 8 … father, Anthony, played RB at Baylor (1995-98);
uncle, Stephen Hodge, played safety at TCU (2005-08) and was drafted by the Dallas
Cowboys; cousin, Clarence Leatch, played defensive end at TCU (2006-09); cousin,
Denarius Moore, played wide receiver at Tennessee (2007-10) and plays for the
Oakland Raiders (2011-present) … has participated in the Fellowship of Christian
Athletes … also participated in a community service project called ‘Steppin Out’ …
enjoys video games.
THE OVERSTREET FILE
RECEIVING
Year G/GS Rec-YdsYPCTD Long Rush-Yds YPC TD Long
2011 12/0 4-51 12.8020/MU 0-0 0.0 0 --2012 8/0 0-0 0.00 --
0-0 0.0 0
-Career 20/0 4-51 12.8020/MU 0-0 0.0 0 ---
CAREER HIGHS
Receptions: 1, four times, last at Texas A&M (Fr.)
Receiving yards: 20 at Missouri (Fr.)
Long reception: 20 at Missouri (Fr.)
Jalen
Overstreet
RUNNING BACK
6-2 • 215 • Fr.-RS
Tatum, Texas
(Tatum)
Nickname: Street, J.O.
My dream as a college football player: Win a National Championship and a Heisman
After football, I would like to: Have a career in psychology
During pregame, I like to: Sit in my locker and listen to Drake and Amy Whinehouse
Favorite vehicle: 2012 Dodge Challenger
Favorite show: SpongeBob SquarePants
I can’t believe I watch: The Twilight Zone
Favorite movie: 300, Troy, Despicable Me
Favorite musical artist: Drake
Favorite song: Power Circle
Nobody knows how much I like to: Watch Vampire Diaries
Favorite cartoon characters: SpongeBob
I came to Texas because: The tradition, pride and integrity is unlike anywhere else.
Adrian
Phillips
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SAFETY
5-11 • 210 • Sr.-3L
Garland, Texas
(Garland)
A second-year player who moved from quarterback to running back in the offseason
... an all-state performer as a senior in high school ... ranked as the 43rd-best athlete
in the nation by ESPNU during his senior year.
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FRESHMAN (2012)
Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Andy Evans at Tatum High School ... an all-state and three-time alldistrict performer at quarterback … ranked as the 43rd-best athlete by ESPNU …
helped Tatum post a 31-9 record over his final three seasons, including a 7-3 mark
in the playoffs … named third-team All-State by the Associated Press as a senior …
a third-team Preseason Super Team selection by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football …
named the district 9-2A Division I MVP … tabbed All-East Texas Football Offensive
MVP by the Longview News-Journal … helped lead Tatum to a 13-3 record and an
appearance in the fifth round of the state playoffs … completed 86-of-168 passes
(51%) for 1,471 yards and 13 TDs while rushing for 1,190 yards and 23 TDs on 185
carries … rushed for 351 yards and five touchdowns in a 44-42 win over White Oak
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Fourth-year defensive back who has played in 37 games with 15 starts … has played
cornerback and safety .... an all-state, all-area and two-time first-team all-district
selection in high school while playing offense and defense … a member of ESPNU’s
top 150 national prospects … ranked as the 14th-best athlete by ESPNU and 25thbest athlete by Rivals … rated as the state’s second-best athlete by Dave Campbell’s
Texas Football.
JUNIOR (2012)
Played in all 13 games, starting in all at safety except Baylor, TCU and Oregon State ...
ranked third on the team in tackles (72) and tied for third in interceptions (2) ... had
three stops, one QB pressure and a PBU vs. Wyoming, his first-ever start at safety ...
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recorded eight tackles against New Mexico ... posted five tackles vs. Ole Miss ... registered three tackles (two solo) against Oklahoma State ... recorded nine tackles, including one TFL, vs. West Virginia ... had career-high 10 tackles, including one for a loss,
against Oklahoma ... posted seven tackles vs. Baylor ... registered four tackles against
Kansas ... had six tackles and one pass breakup vs. Texas Tech ... recorded eight stops
against Iowa State ... posted four tackles, including one for a loss, and one interception for 14 yards vs. TCU ... had two stops and one interception against Kansas State
... posted three tackles in the Alamo Bowl vs. Oregon State.
PERSONAL
SOPHOMORE (2011)
Nickname: A.P.
During pregame, I like to: Listen to Lil Wayne
Favorite channel: FX
Favorite show: Burn Notice
I can’t believe I watch: Phineas and Ferb
Favorite movies: Transformers 1 and 2
Favorite actress: Halle Berry
Sports hero: Vince Young
Favorite superhero: Hancock
Favorite CD: “Tha Carter III” by Lil Wayne
Favorite video game: Gears of War 2
Favorite cartoon character: Riley (Boondocks)
Nobody knows I can: Play the piano
I came to Texas because: I’ve always wanted to be a Longhorn
Played in 12 games with five starts at cornerback … had a team-high three forced
fumbles ... in the Holiday Bowl against California he tallied four tackles, one tackle for
loss, one sack, one caused fumble and one pressure while helping the defense hold Cal
to 7 rushing yards and 195 yards of total offense ... posted five tackles and one TFL
in his first career start against Rice … registered his first-career interception in win
against BYU to go with three tackles and one TFL … had his first-career forced fumble
to go with one interception against UCLA while also producing a season-high eight
tackles (seven solo) … notched six tackles and one pass breakup versus Oklahoma …
finished with five tackles against Oklahoma State … broke up two passes and had two
solo tackles at Iowa State … recorded three tackles, one pass breakup and one pressure
at Texas A&M … finished with three tackles and one pass breakup at Baylor … posted
two tackles against Texas Tech.
FRESHMAN (2010)
Appeared in 12 games, including five at defensive back ... saw time on special teams
in all 12 contests … helped Texas rank sixth in the nation in total defense (300.2 ypg)
and pass defense (161.6 ypg) … recorded nine tackles (six solo) and one PBU on the
year … posted one tackle (one solo) at Rice … notched two tackles (two solo) versus
Wyoming … logged one tackle (one solo) at Texas Tech … registered one tackle (one
solo) versus UCLA … tallied two tackles at No. 5/4 Nebraska … recorded one tackle
(one solo) against Iowa State … notched one tackle versus No. 12/11 Oklahoma State
… collected one PBU against Florida Atlantic.
Born in Terell, Texas … active participant in UT’s community service program … part
of a group of Longhorns that regularly visits Dell Children’s Medical Center … tabbed
a Texas Scholar … was active in community service … worked with the elderly at his
church … enjoys playing the piano ... earned a spot on the Big 12 Commissioner’s
Honor Roll in the fall of 2011.
THE PHILLIPS FILE
PHILLIPS’ CAREER STATISTICS
DEFENSE
Year G/GS TT (Solo)
2010 12/0 9 (6)
2011 12/5 43 (30)
2012 13/10 72 (35)
Career37/15 124 (71)
SPECIAL TEAMS
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Jeff Jordan at Garland H.S. … an all-state, all-area and two-time first-team
all-district selection while playing offense and defense … a member of ESPNU’s top
150 national prospects … ranked as the 14th-best athlete by ESPNU and 25th-best
athlete by Rivals … rated as the state’s second-best athlete by Dave Campbell’s Texas
Football … recorded 72 catches for 1,307 yards and 14 TDs, 1,111 rushing yards and
14 TDs and 949 passing yards and five TDs while recording 87 tackles, two TFL, a
forced fumble, three INTs and four PBU over his final three seasons … led Garland
to a 20-5 record over his last two seasons … earned second-team all-state honors
from the Texas Sports Writers Association and honorable mention honors from the
Associated Press as a senior … named first-team all-area by the Dallas Morning News
… named second-team Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Super Team … tabbed the
district 10-5A MVP … a unanimous first-team all-district 10-5A selection at wide
receiver and defensive back … caught 41 passes for 585 yards (13.6 ypc) and six TDs
while rushing for 145 yards (8.5 ypc) and four TDs … also passed for 88 yards and
one TD … recorded 87 tackles, two TFL, a forced fumble, three INTs and four PBU
on defense … led Garland to a 9-3 record, a district championship and an appearance
in the second round of the 5A Div. I state playoffs … Dallas Morning News honorable
mention Player of the Week after recording 207 total yards and two TDs in a 38-0 win
over Lakeview Centennial … tabbed the district 10-5A Offensive Player of the Year
while earning first-team all-district honors as a junior … rushed for 875 yards (5.4
ypc) and nine TDs while catching 17 passes for 422 yards (22.3 ypc) and five TDs …
also passed for 862 yards and four TDs … helped lead Garland to an 11-2 record and
an appearance in the regional semifinals … tallied 223 rushing yards and two TDs
against Rowlett … caught 14 passes for 300 yards (21.4 ypc) and three TDs while
rushing for 91 yards (6.1 ypc) and one TD as a sophomore … also a two-year letterman in track and field (400m, shot put).
Year
2010
2011
2012
Career
G
12
12
13
37
Sacks
TFL INT (Yds)PBU FF
0-0
0 (0) 0 (0) 1
0
1 (-12) 4 (-15) 2 (24) 5
3
0-0
3 (-6) 2 (14) 2
0
1 (-12) 7 (-21) 4 (38) 8
3
TT (Solo)
5 (4)
2 (1)
0 (0)
7 (5)
FF
0
0
0
0
FR
0
1
0
1
PBLK
0
0
0
0
FR High
0 2/2x
1 8/UCLA
0 10/OU
1 10/OU
KBLK
0
0
0
0
CAREER HIGHS
Sacks: 1.0 vs. California (So.)
Tackles for loss: 1.0, seven times, last vs. TCU (Jr.)
Fumbles forced: 1, three times, vs California (So.), Rice (So.), at UCLA (So.)
Fumbles recovered: 1 vs. Rice (So.)
Pass breakups: 2 at Iowa State (So.)
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Garrett
Porter
OFFENSIVE GUARD/CENTER
6-6 • 315 • Sr.-3L
Odessa, Texas
(Permian)
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Sports Writers Association and first-team all-district 2-5A as a senior … helped the
Panthers average 42.6 points per game en route to a district 2-5A title and a berth in
the third round of the 5A state playoffs … posted 102 pancakes and 123 knockdowns
… voted first-team 5A all-state by the Associated Press and second-team 5A all-state
by the TSWA as a junior … also tabbed first-team all-district 3-5A … led Permian to
a 3-5A district championship and a berth in the third round of the 5A state playoffs
… tallied 63 pancakes and 70 knockdowns … paved the way for an offense that gained
418 yards per game (205p/213r) … earned all-district 3-5A honors as a sophomore
… won a district championship in the shot put as a junior … an academic all-state
selection as a senior and a three-time academic all-district pick.
PERSONAL
Fifth-year player who has seen action in 38 games on the offensive line and on special
teams … three time first-team Academic All-Big 12 selection (2010-12) ... a three-time
member of Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll ... a prep All-American and two-time
all-state selection coming out of high school … played in the 2009 U.S. Army AllAmerican Bowl.
JUNIOR (2012)
Played in all 13 games on special teams ... first team Academic All-Big 12 choice ...
saw time as a reserve offensive lineman vs. New Mexico, Ole Miss, Texas Tech and
Iowa State ... helped the Horns post the 23rd-best scoring offense in the country (35.7
ppg) and rank 40th in total yards (434.6 pg), as well as allowing just 4.1 tackles for loss
per game (No. 3 in the FBS) and 1.23 sacks (22nd in FBS) ... recorded first collegiate
tackle vs. Kansas State.
SOPHOMORE (2011)
Appeared in all 13 games, seeing time on offense and special teams … Academic
All-Big 12 first-team selection … helped the Texas offense rank 21st in the nation in
rushing offense (202.62 ypg) and average 392.54 yards in total offense … contributed
to a 441-yard rushing-yard performance against Kansas as the offense finished with
590 total yards in the game … played a part in the offense gaining 439 rushing yards
and 595 total yards against Texas Tech.
Born in Bedford, Texas … also lived in Louisville, Kent., while his father, Kevin, did a
residency to become an oral surgeon … enrolled in the college of liberal arts … a 2010
first-team Academic All-Big 12 selection … an academic all-state selection as a senior
and a three-time academic all-district selection … active in community service … a
member of the JBS Leadership group and volunteered at a mission center … also led a
children’s mission workshop … enjoys recording music, wakeboarding and basketball
... five-time member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (fall 2009; spring 2010;
spring 2011; spring 2012; fall 2012).
THE PORTER FILE
During pregame, I like to: Listen to music and pray
Favorite TV show: House
I can’t believe I watch: How It’s Made
Favorite sports movie: The Replacements
Favorite movie(s): Hot Rod, School of Rock, Stepbrothers
Favorite actor: Mark Wahlberg
Favorite musicians: Need to Breathe
Favorite video game: Halo 5
Pets: Dogs (Sammie, Penny, Jack, Domino)
Cedric
Reed
Appeared in all 12 games, including eight on the offensive line ... played on special
teams in each game … a first-team Academic All-Big 12 selection … helped Texas
average 382.5 total yards per game, including 232.0 passing yards and 150.5 rushing yards … helped the offense gain 369 yards of total offense, including 197 on
the ground, at Rice … blocked for offense that racked up 389 yards of total offense,
including 222 through the air, versus Wyoming … helped Longhorns establish
a 15-minute advantage in time of possession at Texas Tech, including a 22-play,
80-yard TD drive that took 9:25 off the clock in the second half … blocked on line that
produced 349 yards of offense, including 264 in the air, against UCLA … blocked for
an offense that totaled 412 yards, including 272 passing, at Kansas State … blocked
for squad that gained 358 yards of total offense, including 216 in the air, against No.
12/11 Oklahoma State … helped pave the way for an offense that registered 51 points
and 522 yards of total offense, including 259 on the ground and 263 through the
air, against Florida Atlantic … blocked for a line at that produced 359 yards of total
offense against No. 17/18 Texas A&M … redshirted in 2009.
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FRESHMAN (2009)
A third-year defensive end who has played in 20 games, including six starts ... AllAmerican coming out of high school who played in the 2011 Offense-Defense AllAmerican Bowl … selected to the Texas High School Coaches Association All-Star
Football Classic … a member of Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Spring 2012).
Redshirted.
SOPHOMORE (2012)
HIGH SCHOOL
Played as a reserve defensive end and on special teams in all 13 games, with starts
in the last six (Kansas, Texas Tech, Iowa State, TCU, Kansas State and Oregon State)
... ranked second on team with QB pressures (13) ... also second among defensive
linemen in tackles (46) ... averaged 5.5 tackles during his six starts ... had two QB
pressures and his first career solo tackle against Wyoming ... notched two tackles and
one quarterback pressure vs. Ole Miss ... registered two tackles (both solo) and one
QB pressure against Oklahoma State ... posted two tackles vs. West Virginia ... notched
one tackle against Oklahoma ... had four tackles, including first career for a loss and
sack, vs. Baylor ... registered six tackles against Kansas ... also had six tackles, including one for a loss, and one pass breakup against Texas Tech ... recorded a career-high
four QB pressures and five tackles vs. Iowa State ... named the defensive player of
Coached by Darren Allman at Odessa H.S. … a prep All-American, two-time all-state
and three-time all-district selection on the offensive line … a three-year starter who
also lettered in track and field … played in the 2009 U.S. Army All-American Bowl
… rated the nation’s best pass blocker and the No. 8 offensive tackle by Rivals and
is a member of Rivals’ top 100 national prospects … named one of the state’s top
10 offensive lineman by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … a first-team member of
Dave Campbell’s all-Texas High School team … led Permian to a 24-2 record (14-0
in district action) in his final two seasons, both ending with losses to eventual state
champions … tabbed first-team 5A all-state by the Associated Press and the Texas
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6-6 • 258 • Jr.-1L
Cleveland, Texas
(Cleveland)
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the game by the coaching staff ... registered a career-high seven tackles, including a
career-best three for a loss, and one QB pressure against TCU ... had three stops vs.
Kansas State ... made six tackles, including a career-high tying three tackles for loss
and a career-best 1.5 sacks, in the Alamo Bowl vs. Oregon State ... also matched a
career high with four QB pressures.
FRESHMAN (2011)
Played in seven games … posted two tackles against Texas Tech … registered one
tackle at Texas A&M … had one pass breakup against Rice … helped lead the defense
to a shutout performance against Kansas, allowing only 46 yards of total offense and
negative two rushing yards.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Clayton Maple at Cleveland High School … prep All-American, all-state
and four-time all-district performer at defensive end and tight end … played in the
2011 Offense-Defense All-American Bowl, recorded three sacks and was named the
‘Best Pass Rusher’ at the end of the week … selected to play in the Texas High School
Coaches Association All-Star Football Classic … ranked as the 20th-best defensive end
by ESPNU … rated as the best defensive end by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football …
named to the Houston Chronicle’s The Houston 100, listing the top prospects in the
greater Houston area … a member of the Austin American-Statesman’s The Fabulous
55, recognizing the state’s top prospects … three-year starter who tallied 344 tackles,
40 sacks and six fumble recoveries, helping Cleveland compile a 26-18 record …
earned first-team all-state honors from the Associated Press as a senior … named second-team 3A all-state by the Texas Sports Writers Association … named the district
22-3A Defensive MVP … recorded 131 tackles, 15 sacks, 12 pressures, two fumble
recoveries and returned one INT for a TD … tallied eight tackles, seven TFLs, three
sacks, three pressures and returned an INT 55 yards for a TD in his final high school
football game, a win over Cleveland Tarkington … named first-team Dave Campbell’s
Texas Football preseason Super Team … a U.S. Army National All-Combine Team
first-team selection as a junior … a unanimous first-team all-district 22-3A selection
… recorded 88 tackles, 12 sacks and two fumble recoveries … helped lead Cleveland
to a 10-2 record, a district championship and an appearance in the second round of
the state playoffs … a unanimous first-team all-district 22-3A selection at both tight
end and defensive end as a sophomore … helped lead Cleveland to a 10-1 record, a
district championship and an appearance in the second round of the state playoffs
… tallied 75 tackles, nine sacks and two fumble recoveries … named second-team
all-district 22-3A as an offensive lineman as a freshman … tallied 50 tackles and four
sacks on defense … a four-year letterman in basketball and three-year letterman in
track and field … placed second in the shot put at the state meet as a senior, posting a
mark of 53-11.5 … averaged nearly 20 points and 11 rebounds as a senior … a Texas
Association of Basketball Coaches 3A all-state and all-region selection as a junior …
also named the district 22-3A basketball Offensive Player of the Year as a junior, district MVP as a sophomore and district Newcomer of the Year as a freshman.
PERSONAL
A member of Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Spring 2012) … three-time member
of the A/B Honor Roll … father, Lierick, played football and basketball at Prairie View
A&M (1993-94) … uncle, Charwick Reed, played football at Southwest Oklahoma
State (1998-99) … cousin, Ronisha Major, is a sophomore forward on UT’s women’s
basketball team.
THE REED FILE
After my football career is over, I hope to: Travel the world
The biggest influence on me as a football player: My dad, Lierick Reed
If I were to play another sport it would be: Basketball because I enjoy it
Nobody knows how much I like to: Sing
Favorite TV show: SportsCenter
TV show I can’t believe I watch: Basketball Wives
REED’S CAREER STATISTICS
DEFENSE
TFL
2011 7/0
3 (0)
0 (0)
0 (0)
2012 13/6 46 (22) 2.5 (-14) 8 (-22)
Career20/6 49 (22) 2.5 (-14) 8 (-22)
QBP INT PBU FF
0
0
1
0
13
0
1
0
13
0
2
0
FR High
0 2/TT
1 7/TCU
1 7/TCU
CAREER HIGHS
Tackles: 7 vs. TCU (So.)
Pass breakups: 1 vs. Rice (Fr.) and at Texas Tech (So.)
Sacks: 1.5 vs. Oregon State (So.)
Tackles for loss: 3, twice, vs. TCU (So.) and vs. Oregon State (So.)
QB pressures: 4, two times, vs. Iowa State (So.); vs. Oregon State (So.)
Hassan
Ridgeway
DEFENSIVE TACKLE
6-4 • 305 • Fr.-RS
Mansfield, Texas
(Mansfield)
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A second-year defensive lineman ... moved from defensive end to defensive tackle in
the offseason ... a prep All-American ... played in the 2012 U.S. Army All-American
Bowl.
FRESHMAN (2012)
Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Jeff Hulme at Mansfield High School ... All-American, all-state, two-time
all-area and two-time all-district performer on the defensive line … did not play
football until his sophomore year of high school … played in the 2012 U.S. Army
All-American Bowl, tallying one tackle, one TFL, one sack and one forced fumble
… ranked as the 20th-best defensive end by ESPNU … a member of the Austin
American-Statesman’s Fab 55 (state’s top prospects) … helped Mansfield post a
19-5 record over his final two seasons … named to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s
Super Team as a senior … a second-team Preseason Super Team selection by Dave
Campbell’s Texas Football … named honorable mention All-State by the Associated
Press … a second-team all-district 5-5A selection … named the DL MVP at the
Forth Worth Nike Football Training Camp prior to his senior season … helped lead
Mansfield to a 11-2 record and an appearance in the third round of the state playoffs
… tallied 57 tackles, 7.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery … named
second-team All-Area by the Dallas Morning News as a junior … named first-team
all-district 5-5A … helped lead Mansfield to a 8-3 record and an appearance in the
first round of the state playoffs … recorded 6.5 sacks … also lettered in basketball.
PERSONAL
Began playing football at age 14 … lived in Rodeo, Calif. For 14 years before moving
to Texas … enjoys reading, music and video games.
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THE RIDGEWAY FILE
Nickname: Ridge
My dream as a college football player: To be the best
Favorite vehicle: Ford F-150
Favorite show: Family Guy, Burn Notice
I can’t believe I watch: American Idol
Favorite movie: Dark Knight, Spider-Man 3
Favorite sports movie: Friday Night Lights, Glory Road
Favorite actors: Will Smith and Tom Cruise
Favorite musical artist: Wale, J. Cole
Favorite song: Ambition, Wale
Sports hero: Kobe Bryant
Favorite video game: NCAA Basketball
I came to Texas because: I wanted to play for championships.
Curtis
Riser
OFFENSIVE GUARD
6-4 • 310 • Fr.-RS
DeSoto, Texas
(DeSoto)
while allowing two sacks … an honorable mention all-district 11-5A selection as a
sophomore … helped lead DeSoto to a 9-3 record and an appearance in the second
round of the state playoffs … graded 97 percent and recorded 13 pancakes and eight
downfield cuts while allowing one sack … also lettered in track and field… placed
second in district and advanced to regionals in the shot put as a junior.
PERSONAL
Began playing football at age 4 … lived in Dallas from third grade to sixth grade
… step-father, Douglas Washington, threw the shot put and discus for Southern
University … brother, Douglas Washington Jr., ran track at Northwestern State …
brother, Tyler Washington, played football at North Texas … cousin, Steven Riser
Jr. graduated from Texas in 2010 while cousin, Aspen Riser, currently attends Texas
… volunteered to keep scores for youth basketball games … has served as an usher
in his church.
THE RISER FILE
My dream as a college football player: Win a National Championship, graduate and
go to the NFL.
If I were to play another sport it would be: Track and Field
Favorite vehicle: Mercedes Benz
Favorite show: Family Guy, Martin
I can’t believe I watch: The History Channel
Favorite movie: Baby Boy, Gridiron Gang
Favorite actors: Denzel Washington and Tyrese Gibson
Favorite musical artist: Lil’ Boosie, Webbie, Lil’Wayne, Waka Flocka Flame
Favorite cartoon character: Peter Griffin
I came to Texas because: It’s very family-oriented.
Nick
Rose
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PLACE-KICKER
6-3 • 197 • So.-1L
Dallas, Texas
(Highland Park)
A second-year offensive lineman ... served as a reserve guard while redshirting in
2012... a prep All-American ... 2012 Under Armour All-America Game ... rated the No.
6 offensive guard in the country by ESPNU as a senior in high school.
FRESHMAN (2012)
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Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Claude Mathis at DeSoto High School ... an All-American, all-state, twotime all-area and three-time all-district performer on the offensive line … played in
the 2012 Under Armour All-America Game … a member of ESPU’s top 150 national
prospects … ranked as the sixth-best offensive guard and 78th-best overall prospect by
ESPNU … ranked as the 98th-best overall prospect by the Sporting News … a member
of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s Elite 11 and the Austin American-Statesman’s Fab
55 (state’s top prospects) … three-year starter who tallied 164 pancakes and 82 downfield cuts while allowing just three sacks and grading 98 percent, helping DeSoto post
a 30-8 record over his final three seasons … a RivalsHigh.com All-American selection
as a senior … a Sports Illustrated High School All-America honorable mention selection … a first-team selection on Dallas Morning News’ All-Area team … a first-team
Preseason Super Team selection by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … named firstteam All-State by the Texas Sports Writers Association and the Associated Press …
named first-team all-district 11-5A … named the Gatorade Performer of the Week in
week nine … named the OL MVP at the Houston Nike Football Training Camp prior
to his senior season … helped lead DeSoto to a 10-2 record and an appearance in the
second round of the state playoffs … graded 98 percent and recorded 87 pancakes
and 51 downfield cuts while allowing no sacks … a third-team selection on the ESPN
RISE Junior All-American team … a unanimous first-team all-district 11-5A selection
… helped lead DeSoto to a 11-3 record and an appearance in the fourth round of the
state playoffs … graded 99 percent and recorded 64 pancakes and 25 downfield cuts
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A second-year place-kicker ... served as the No. 1 kickoff specialist and reserve placekicker in 2012 ... a former walk-on who placed on scholarship before the 2013 season
... a member of the inaugural Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team (2012-13).
FRESHMAN (2012)
Played in all 13 games as the kickoff specialist ... had 30 touchbacks in his 82 kickoffs
... posted seven kickoffs, including three touchbacks, for an average of 62.0 ypk against
Wyoming ... had six kickoffs, including two touchbacks, for an average of 62.2 ypk
vs. New Mexico ... also went 3-for-3 on extra points against the Lobos ... recorded 11
kickoffs, including three touchbacks, for an average of 60.5 ypk vs. Ole Miss ... posted
seven kickoffs, including three touchbacks and one out of bounds, averaging 59.4 ypk
against Oklahoma State ... notched seven kickoffs for an average of 51.7 ypk vs. West
Virginia ... had four kickoffs, including one touchback, for an average of 64.2 ypk
against Oklahoma ... recorded nine kickoffs, including a career-high six touchbacks,
for an average of 64.6 ypk vs. Baylor ... posted four kickoffs for an average of 55.0
ypk against Kansas ... notched six kickoffs, including five touchbacks, for an average
of 67.3 ypk vs. Texas Tech ... named the co-special teams player of the game by the
coaching staff ... recorded six kickoffs, including three touchbacks, for an average
of 60.8 ypk against Iowa State ... had four kickoffs, including one touchback, for an
average of 57.8 ypk vs. TCU ... registered five kickoffs, including one touchback and
one out-of-bounds, for an average of 54.0 ypk against Kansas State ... had six kickoffs
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for 375 yards, for an average of 62.5 yards, and two touchbacks, vs. Oregon State in
the Alamo Bowl.
Born in Oahu, Hawaii ... lived in Hawaii, California, Missouri, Kansas and Texas ...
father, Michael Rose, was a track athlete and a member of the ski team at West Point
... mother, Katherine Rose, played tennis at Mount St. Mary’s ... earned a spot on the
Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll in the fall of 2012 .... a member of the inaugural
Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team (2012-13).
kicker and two-year starter at punter who scored 357 points, went 34 of 50 on FGs and
averaged 41 yards per punt over his career … recorded 122 touchbacks in 160 kickoffs
… named first-team all-state from the Louisiana Sportswriters Association as a senior
… also an all-city and all-district selection … connected on 10 of 16 field goals … contributed to Evangel Christian’s 14-1 record and 2A state championship … tabbed allstate as a punter while earning first-team all-district and all-city honors as a junior …
made 7 of 11 field goals, with a long of 50, scored 99 points and averaged 42 yards per
punt, with a long of 68 … also tallied 60 touchbacks on kickoffs … honorable mention
all-state as a sophomore … also earned all-district and all-city honors … connected on
14 of 16 field goals, including seven of 40 yards or more, and made 54 PATs to score
96 points … made field goals of 44, 40, 27 and 23 yards in a 24-21 victory over Texas
High … made three field goals and went 61 of 63 on PATs to score 70 points as a freshman … a four-year starting third baseman in baseball … was an all-state, two-time
all-district and two-time all-city selection … helped lead Evangel Christian to a state
championship as a junior and a state runner-up finish as a sophomore.
THE ROSE FILE
PERSONAL
HIGH SCHOOL
Started playing football his junior year of high school … coached by Randy Allen ...
recorded 87 kickoffs, including 48 touchbacks, and 19 punts for an average of 39.47
ypp his senior year ... three-year letterman in soccer and track ... broke high school
40-yard dash record at 4.42 seconds.
PERSONAL
Favorite thing about Texas football: The intensity
Three things I can’t live without: Music, sports, friends
Favorite movie(s): The Avengers
Nobody knows how much I like to: Sleep
Favorite video game: MW3
Favorite superhero: Thor
I came to Texas because: Texas is the best
Born in Monroe, La … moved to Shreveport at age nine ... two-time member of the
Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (fall 2011; spring 2012).
THE RUSS FILE
ROSE’S CAREER STATISTICS
KICKOFFS
Year G KO YdsAvg. TB OB
2012 13 82 4,95360.4 30
2
Career13
82 4,953 60.4 30
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Russ
Favorite channel(s): ESPN, HBO
Favorite movie(s): Never Back Down, Taken
Favorite actor: Matthew McConaughey
Sports hero: Derek Jeter
Favorite video game: Halo
Favorite cartoon character: Scooby-Doo
Pets: Dog (Buddy)
I came to Texas because: The coaching staff makes you feel at home
Kendall
Sanders
PUNTER/PLACE-KICKER
6-4 • 188 • Jr.-SQ*
Shreveport, La.
(Evangel Christian)
WIDE RECEIVER
6-0 • 187 • So.-1L
Athens, Texas
(Athens)
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Fourth-year punter/place-kicker ... serves as a reserve punter and kickoff specialist ...
an all-state, all-city and all-district performer coming out of high school … ranked
as one of the nation’s top 15 kickers by ESPNU as a prepster … a member of Big 12
SOPHOMORE (2012)
Played in the New Mexico game ... posted two kickoffs for an average of 64.0 yards
per attempt.
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A second-year player who served as a backup wideout in 2012 ... versatile player who
was a prep All-American, all-state, three-time all-area and three-time first-team alldistrict performer at multiple positions.
FRESHMAN (2012)
Saw action as a reserve wideout in 11 games ... has also played on special teams ... had
one catch for 3 yards in college debut against Wyoming ... had a career-best 12-yard
reception vs. New Mexico.
Made his collegiate debut against Kansas with two kickoffs for an average of 59.0
yards per kick.
FRESHMAN (2010)
Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by John Bachman, Sr. at Evangel Christian H.S. … an all-state, all-city and
all-district performer at place-kicker and punter … ranked as the 11th-best and most
versatile kicker by Rivals and the 13th-best kicker by ESPNU … four-year starter at
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HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Paul Essary at Athens High School ... an All-American, all-state, threetime all-area and three-time first-team all-district performer at multiple positions …
played in the 2012 U.S. Army All-American Bowl, recording a game-high two INTs
to earn Defensive MVP honors … ranked as the 13th-best cornerback by ESPNU …
a member of the Austin American-Statesman’s Fab 55 (state’s top prospects) … tallied 58 receptions for 1,310 yards and 15 TDs, rushed for 1,069 yards and 13 TDs and
tallied three INTs in his final two seasons, helping Athens post a 20-15 record over
his final three seasons … a Sports Illustrated High School All-America honorable
mention selection as a senior … a first-team Preseason Super Team selection by Dave
Campbell’s Texas Football … named the All-Henderson County MVP by the Athens
Daily Review … named third-team All-State by the Texas Sports Writers Association
… a unanimous first-team all-district 17-3A selection … named the Built Ford Tough
3A Texas High School Football Player of the Week after rushing for 229 yards and two
TDs, including a 99-yard TD, in a 42-21 win over Bullard in week seven … recorded
34 receptions for 530 yards and five TDs while tallying three INTs on defense …
recorded 20 total TDs … named the All-Henderson County Player of the Year by the
Athens Daily Review as a junior … named the district 17-3A MVP while earning firstteam honors at defensive back and on special teams … helped lead Athens to a 11-3
record and an appearance in the fourth round of the state playoffs … rushed for 1,069
yards and 13 TDs while catching 24 passes for 780 yards and 10 TDs … also returned
one punt for a TD … set the school record for single season TDs (24) … named the
All-Henderson County Sophomore of the Year by the Athens Daily Review … named
first-team all-district 20-3A at defensive back while also earning first-team honors as
a special teams player … helped lead Athens to an appearance in the first round of the
state playoffs … also lettered in basketball and track and field … named the district
17-3A MVP in basketball as a junior … named the All-Henderson County Sophomore
of the Year by the Athens Daily Review … named the district 20-3A Newcomer of the
Year as a freshman.
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A second-year player who served as a backup linebacker in 2012 ... versatile player
who was a prep All-American, all-state, three-time all-area and three-time first-team
all-district performer at multiple positions.
FRESHMAN (2012)
Played in all 13 games at linebacker (one start) and on special teams ... led the team
with 10 special teams tackles ... had one stop on defense and one on special teams
in college debut against Wyoming ... posted three tackles (all on special teams) and
one QB pressure vs. New Mexico ... recorded four tackles against Ole Miss ... made
his first-career start vs. Oklahoma State and tallied four tackles (two solo), including
one TFL ... had two tackles, including one for a loss, against Oklahoma ... notched
two tackles vs. Baylor ... posted one special teams tackle against Kansas ... had one
stop against Texas Tech ... registered one tackle on special teams vs. TCU ... posted
a career-high six tackles and one tackle for loss in the Alamo Bowl vs. Oregon State.
PERSONAL
HIGH SCHOOL
Began playing football at age 7 … active in his church … enjoys playing dominoes
and video games.
Prep All-American, two-time all-state, all-area and three-time all-district performer
at linebacker … played in the 2012 Under Armour All-America game … a member of
ESPNU’s top 150 national prospects … ranked as the top inside linebacker and 92ndbest overall prospect by ESPNU … a member of the Austin American-Statesman’s Fab
55 (state’s top prospects) … tallied 339 tackles, 36 TFL, 12 sacks, four forced fumbles
and three INTs, helping Van post a 24-11 record over his final three seasons … a
first-team Preseason Super Team selection by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football as a
senior … named second-team All-State by the Associated Press … named third-team
All-State by the Texas Sports Writers Association … named second-team all-district
14-3A … helped lead Van to a 10-2 record and an appearance in the second round
of the state playoffs … tallied 101 tackles, 19 TFL, three sacks, three forced fumbles,
three fumble recoveries, one INT and one TD … a second-team selection on the Tyler
Morning Telegraph’s All-East Texas Team as a junior … named third-team All-State
by the Texas Sports Writers Association … named honorable mention All-State by
the Associated Press … named the district 14-3A Defensive Player of the Year …
helped lead Van to a 7-5 record and an appearance in the second round of the state
playoffs … tallied 148 tackles, 17 TFL, five sacks and one INT … named the district
14-3A Sophomore of the Year … helped lead Van to a 7-4 record and an appearance
in the first round of the state playoffs … tallied 90 tackles, four sacks, three PBUs,
one INT and one forced fumble … also lettered in track and field (shot put, discus,
4x100m, 4x200m, mile relay) all four years in high school, and baseball (pitcher, third
baseman) in three.
THE SANDERS FILE
Nickname: ESPN, got it as a junior in high school for making plays.
My dream as a college football player: Become a starter and leader and win a National
Championship.
During pregame, I like to: Listen to gospel music
If I were to play another sport it would be: Basketball, I love the game.
Favorite vehicle: Bugatti Coup
Favorite show: Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, The Game
Favorite musical artist: Lil’ Wayne
I came to Texas because: Great coaching staff
SANDERS’ CAREER STATISTICS
RECEIVING/RUSHING
2012 11/0
2-15
7.5
Career 11/0
2-15
7.5
CAREER HIGHS
TD
0
0
12/NM
0-0
0.0 0
--12/NM
0-0
0.0 0
---
Receptions: 1, two times, vs. Wyoming (Fr.) and vs. New Mexico (Fr.)
Receiving yards: 12 vs. New Mexico (Fr.)
Long reception: 12 vs. New Mexico (Fr.)
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LINEBACKER
6-3 • 240 • So.-1L
Van, Texas (Van)
PERSONAL
Began playing football at age 6 … born in Altus, Okla. … has also lived in Mesquite,
Forney and Van in Texas … a member of the A/B Honor Roll in high school … helped
a Florida school rebuild its field while participating in the Under Armour All-America
game … enjoys hunting, fishing, playing video games and working on his truck.
The Longhorns
THE SANTOS FILE
HIGH SCHOOL
Nickname: D.D.-man by his parents; Santos or Santa by friends
My dream as a college football player: Be the absolute best player I can be
During pregame, I like to: Chill and listen to calm music before the storm
If I were to play another sport it would be: Baseball, I played it my whole life
Favorite vehicle: My first truck, a 2006 Ford F150
Favorite show: Family Guy, Futurama, Swamp People, Deadliest Catch
I can’t believe I watch: Judge Judy
Favorite movie: Transformers, Act of Valor
Favorite sports movie: I’ll watch any sports movie any time
Favorite musical artist: I love music in general
Sports hero: Brian Urlacher
Favorite video game: Call of Duty: War Games
Favorite cartoon characters: Tom & Jerry
Nobody knows how much I like to: Work on trucks
My favorite thing about Texas football: The history and the mentality
Coached by C.L. Whittington at South Houston High School … prep All-American,
all-area and four-time all-district performer at defensive back … played in the 2011
Offense-Defense All-American Bowl … a member of ESPNU’s top 150 national
prospects … ranked as the sixth-best cornerback and 133rd-best overall prospect by
ESPNU … rated as the fifth-best cornerback by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football …
named to the Houston Chronicle’s The Houston 100, listing the top prospects in the
greater Houston area … a member of the Austin American-Statesman’s The Fabulous
55, recognizing the state’s top prospects … four-year starter and two-year captain
… a unanimous first-team all-district 22-5A selection … tabbed South Houston’s
Defensive MVP … tallied 79 tackles, three forced fumbles, two sacks, eight PBUs, one
INT and one fumble recovery … rushed for 75 yards and a TD against Deer Park …
named first-team Dave Campbell’s Texas Football preseason Super Team … tabbed
first-team all-district 22-5A as a junior … tabbed South Houston’s Defensive MVP
… tallied 42 tackles, four PBU and one forced fumble on defense while rushing for
233 yards and one TD on offense … earned first-team all-district 22-5A honors as a
sophomore … tabbed South Houston’s Defensive MVP … tallied 65 tackles and three
PBU … earned honorable mention all-district 22-5A honors as a freshman after starting eight games … helped lead South Houston to a 6-5 record and an appearance in
the first round of the state playoffs … a four-year letterman in track and field and also
lettered in basketball.
SANTOS’ CAREER STATISTICS
DEFENSE
Year G/GS TT (Solo) Sacks TFL INT(Yds.-TD)QBH PBU
2012 13/1 26 (15) 0 (0) 3 (-6)
0
1
0
Career 13/1 26 (15) 0 (0) 3 (-6)
0
1
0
FF
0
0
FR
0
0
High
4/2x
4/2x
PERSONAL
Donated time to help victims of hurricane Katrina … enjoys skateboarding … played
the tuba in middle school … cousin, Demarkus Chambliss played safety at Army.
SPECIAL TEAMS
Year
2012 1310 (8)000 0
Career 1310 (8)000 0
THE SCOTT FILE
CAREER HIGHS
Tackles: 6 vs. Oregon State (Fr.)
Tackles for loss: 1, three times, vs. Oklahoma State (Fr.), vs. Oklahoma (Fr.) and
vs. Oregon State (Fr.)
Leroy
Scott
Nickname: Lu, from skateboarding
Three things I can’t live without: Sleep, my mom, and God
I started playing football: At age 14 for the South Houston Indians
After my football career is over I hope to: Be a social worker
My dream as a football player is to: Graduate while being good on the field
If I were to play another sport it would be: Soccer, it was my first love in sports
During pregame I like to: Get my feet and hips right
Favorite movie: 300
Favorite actor: Chris Tucker
Favorite TV show: Squidbillies
SCOTT’S CAREER STATISTICS
CORNERBACK
5-10 • 193 • Jr.-2L
Pasadena, Texas
(South Houston)
DEFENSE
Year
2011
2012
Career
G/GSTT (Solo) Sacks
13/0
10 (5) 0.0 (0)
12/0
5 (5) 0.0 (0)
25/0 15 (10) 0.0 (0)
SPECIAL TEAMS
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Year
G TT (Solo)
2011 138 (3)
2012 123 (3)
Career 2511 (6)
Third-year cornerback who has played in 25 games ... prep All-American who played
in the 2011 Offense-Defense All-American Bowl … an ESPNU top 150 national prospect … rated the sixth-best cornerback in his class by ESPNU.
SOPHOMORE (2012)
TFLQBPINTPBUFFFR High
0 (0) 0
0
0 0 0
3/IS
0 (0) 0
0
0 0 0
2/IS
0 (0) 0
0
0 0 0
3/IS
FF
FR PBLK KBLK
001 0
000 0
001 0
CAREER HIGHS
Tackles: 3 vs. Iowa State (Fr.)
Blocked kicks: 1 at Missouri (Fr.)
Played in the 12 games on special teams ... saw time at defensive back vs. Wyoming,
New Mexico and Iowa State ... posted one solo tackle on special teams against New
Mexico and one vs. Ole Miss ... posted two tackles, including one on special teams,
against Iowa State.
FRESHMAN (2011)
Appeared in all 13 games, posting 10 tackles and a blocked punt … blocked a punt
out of the back of the end zone for a safety against Missouri … second on the team
with eight special teams tackles … notched a career-high three tackles at Iowa State
… recorded one tackle in six different games.
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Jaxon
Shipley
WIDE RECEIVER
6-1 • 195 • Jr.-2L
Brownwood, Texas
(Brownwood)
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Third-year wide receiver with 23 career games, including 15 starts … a 2013 preseason All-Big 12 third-team offense pick (Athlon) ... has three career 100-yard
receiving games ... a two-time honorable mention All-Big 12 choice (2011-12) ... has
103 career receptions and needs 18 more to crack the UT career top 10 ... had 59
receptions in 2012 which is No. 10 on the school’s single-season chart ... named to
the 2011 Yahoo! Sports Freshman All-America Second Team ... ranks second on the
school’s freshman list for receptions (44) and yards (607) while his three touchdown
catches in 2011 are tied for second most in school history … also completed 4 of 4
pass attempts for 73 yards and three touchdowns, a quarterback rating of 500.8 and
ran the ball 11 times for 39 yards … prep All-American who played in the 2011 U.S.
Army All-American Bowl … played in the 2011 Team USA vs. The World game for the
U.S. Under-19 team …member of the Sporting News’ top 100 national prospects list
… brother, Jordan, was an All-American wide receiver and Biletnikoff Award finalist
at Texas (2006-09), setting the school record in career receptions, and currently is
playing for Jacksonville in the NFL.
SOPHOMORE (2012)
Played in the all 13 games at wide receiver, starting 10 ... an honorable mention AllBig 12 selection by the Coaches ... ranked first on the team in receptions (59), and
second in receiving yards (737) and TD receptions (6) ... his reception total ranks 10th
on the UT single-season chart ... joined Mike Davis (57 catches) to form the fifth-best
receiving tandem in school history as the two combined for 116 receptions ... third on
the team in all-purpose yards (60.8 pg) ... averaged 6.8 receptions over the final four
games ... tabbed preseason third-team All-Big 12 by Athlon and Phil Steele magazines
... recorded seven catches for 45 yards and one touchdown against Wyoming ... tallied one rush for a career-long 18 yards versus the Cowboys... posted one carry for 7
yards, three catches for 35 yards and one passing attempt against Ole Miss. ... did not
start vs. Oklahoma State, but registered five catches for 82 yards and a career-high
three touchdowns, just one shy of the school record (four by Wane McGarity vs.
Texas Tech in 1998) ... had touchdowns on back-to-back drives, the first time that
occurred in four years (Malcolm Williams caught touchdowns [37,91] on consecutive
drives against Texas Tech in 2008) ... named co-offensive player of the game against
the Cowboys ... recorded five catches for 58 yards vs. West Virginia ... had one catch
for 3 yards against Oklahoma ... posted one catch for 15 yards and two carries for
13 yards vs. Baylor ... registered game highs in catches (6) and receiving yards (66)
against Kansas ... notched two receptions for 30 yards, including one for a touchdown,
vs. Texas Tech ... recorded a season-high eight receptions for 137 yards against Iowa
State, his season’s first 100-yard game of the season ... had a game-high six receptions
for 80 yards vs. TCU ... posted five receptions for 68 yards, including one touchdown,
and one carry for 1 yard against Kansas State ... matched his season high with eight
receptions for 88 yards in the Alamo Bowl vs. Oregon State.
FRESHMAN (2011)
Played in 10 games with five starts … named to the Yahoo! Sports Freshman AllAmerica Second Team … received honorable mention for All-Big 12 honors … both
threw and caught three touchdown passes … recorded 44 catches for 607 yards and
three touchdowns … completed 4 of 4 pass attempts for 73 yards and three touchdowns … tallied 11 rushes for 39 yards … returned eight punts for 42 yards … on
the single season freshmen receiving lists he ranked third in receptions and yards,
and tied for second in touchdown catches … in the Holiday Bowl against California,
he threw a four-yard touchdown pass to QB David Ash and caught four passes for 14
yards ... scored his first career touchdown against Rice on a 36-yard pass from John
Harris … finished with two catches for 54 yards to go along with three carries for 25
76
yards to earn the team’s Offensive Player of the Week award … also picked up the
team honor in his first career start against BYU after he hauled in three passes for 39
yards and also threw a pass for 23 yards … at UCLA, he threw a five-yard touchdown
pass, caught five passes for 46 yards and had a 15-yard run … his breakthrough game
came at Iowa State when he racked up 141 receiving yards and one touchdown on
six receptions to earn him CFPA honorable mention Wide Receiver of the Week and
the team’s Offensive Player of the Week … the 141 yards were the seventh most by
a Texas freshman and fifth most by a true freshman … his six receptions were tied
for eighth most by a Texas freshman … also earned CFPA honorable mention Wide
Receiver of the Week at Baylor when he recorded the ninth highest single game total
by a Texas freshman with 121 receiving yards … he caught four passes for 121 yards,
including a 78-yard grab, the fifth longest reception by a freshman in school history
against the Bears … he had two catches of 40 or more yards at Iowa State, including a
40-yard touchdown and catch of 49 yards … hauled in nine catches for 89 yards and
one touchdown against Oklahoma … the nine receptions are tied for the second most
in a single game by a Texas freshman … caught five passes for 47 yards to lead the
team against Kansas … threw a 41-yard touchdown pass to Blaine Irby at Texas A&M
while catching three passes for 34 yards.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by his father, Bob Shipley, at Brownwood High School … prep All-American,
two-time first-team all-state and three-time all-district performer at wide receiver
… played in the 2011 U.S. Army All-American Bowl, scoring the West team’s only
TD on a 35-yard reception … played for the U.S. Under-19 National Team in the
2011 Team USA vs. The World game, catching one pass for 14 yards … a first-team
selection on the MaxPreps 2010 U.S. Air Force Medium Schools All-American Team
… a member of the Sporting News’ top 100 national prospects … rated as the secondbest wide receiver by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … a member of the Austin
American-Statesman’s Fab 55 (state’s top prospects) … three-year starter who tallied
203 receptions for 3,444 yards and 43 TDs while recording eight special teams TDs
… helped Brownwood compile a 24-4 record in two seasons … named the AP Class
3A Offensive Player of the Year and earned first-team all-state honors as a senior
… named first-team 3A all-state on offense and kick returner by the Texas Sports
Writers Association … a first-team All-Texas selection by Dave Campbell’s Texas
Football and Class 3A Player of the Year … tabbed the Player of the Year and was a
unanimous first-team selection on both the Abilene Reporter News’ All-Big Country
Super Team and class 3A-5A All-Big Country Team … tabbed the district 5-3A MVP
… helped lead Brownwood to a 14-1 record, a district championship and an appearance in the state semifinals … recorded 87 catches for 1,653 yards (tops in class 3A),
and 27 TDs while rushing for 69 yards and a TD … also recorded five punt returns for
TDs while averaging 34 yards a return and returned one kickoff for a TD … helped
Brownwood win the 7-on-7 State Championship prior to his senior season … named
to the all-tournament team at the 7-on-7 state tournament … also participated in the
ESPN RISE Champion Gridiron Kings game prior to his senior season and was one
of five offensive players named to the 2010 EAS All-Performance Team … recorded
16 catches for 195 yards and a TD against Carthage in the state semifinals … caught
seven passes for 116 yards and two TDs, returned a punt 52 yards for a TD, returned
a kickoff 42 yards and recorded an INT in a win over Snyder … recorded nine catches
for 109 yards and four TDs, rushed for 31 yards and recorded an INT in a win over
Stephenville … earned first-team all-state honors from the Texas Sports Writers
Association as a junior … named to the Abilene Reporter-News All-Big Country Class
3A Team … named first-team all-district 2-3A at wide receiver and defensive back …
helped lead Brownwood to a 10-3 record, a co-district championship and an appearance in the third round of the state playoffs … recorded 55 catches for 936 yards and
nine TDs in eight games … named to Class Acts by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football
magazine, recognizing the top sophomores in the state … tabbed the 6-5A District
Newcomer of the Year at 5A Coppell High School as a sophomore … helped lead
Coppell to a 8-4 record and an appearance in the second round of the state playoffs …
tallied 61 catches for 855 yards and seven TDs while returning two punts for TDs …
placed fifth in the long jump, fifth in the 110m hurdles, seventh in the 300m hurdles
and eighth in the 4x100-meter relay at the 3A state meet as a junior … also won five
gold medals at the district track meet.
The Longhorns
Chris
Terry
PERSONAL
Brother, Jordan, was an All-American wide receiver and Biletnikoff Award finalist at
Texas (2006-09), setting the school record in career receptions, and currently plays
for the Jacksonville Jaguars … uncle, Stephen Shipley, played wide receiver at TCU
(1989-1992) … father, Bob, was roommates with Longhorns QB Case McCoy’s father,
Brad, at Abilene Christian and played football … Bob coached Jaxon at both Coppell
and Brownwood H.S ... Bob took the newly created position of football analyst in the
player personnnel department for the Longhorns in April 2013 ... earned a spot on the
Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll in the fall of 2012.
DEFENSIVE END
6-4 • 245 • Jr.-SQ*
College Station, Texas (A&M
Consolidated)
THE SHIPLEY FILE
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Nickname: Ship Ship
After my football career is over, I hope to: Coach
The biggest influence on me as a football player: My dad
If I were to play another sport it would be: Track
During pregame, I like to: Sing
Childhood sports hero: Jerry Rice
Favorite movie: Braveheart
Favorite actor/actress: Jim Carrey/Sandra Bullock
Nobody knows how much I like to: Play ping pong
Favorite TV show: River Monsters
TV show I can’t believe I watch: Tom and Jerry
Favorite musician: George Strait
A third-year defensive end who emerged as a contributor on special teams in 2012.
SOPHOMORE (2012)
Played on special teams in five games ... saw action vs. New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas
Tech, TCU and Oregon State... first career action occurred vs. the Lobos.
FRESHMAN (2011)
Played defensive end on the scout team.
HIGH SCHOOL
SHIPLEY’S CAREER STATISTICS
Coached by Jim Slaughter at A&M Consolidated H.S ... a first team academic alldistrict selection his senior year ... an all-state academic honorable mention his senior
year ... lettered at outside linebacker as a junior ... recorded one sack and three QB
pressures against Harker Heights H.S. in 2010 ... helped lead A&M Consolidated to a
11-2 finish ... also participated in powerlifting as a sophomore and junior.
RECEIVING
Year
2011
2012
Career
G/GSRec-YdsYPC TD Long
10/5 44-60713.8 3 78/BU
13/1059-73712.5 644/OSU
23/15103-1,34413.0 9 78/BU
PERSONAL
PASSING/RUSHING
Year G/GS Comp-Att Pct. YdsRating TDINT Long Rush/TD Long
2011 10/5
4-4 100.0 73 500.8 3 0 41/TAM11-39/0 15/UCLA
2012
13/10 0-3 0.000.000---8-53/018/WY
Career
23/15 4-7 57.173286.23 0
41/TAM
19-92/018/WY
Born in College Station, Texas ... majoring in sport management ... hobbies include
fishing and drawing ... volunteered with College Station Kids Triathlon in high school
... older brother, Brad, also played football for the Longhorns (2011-12) ... two-time
member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (fall 2011; spring 2012).
THE TERRY FILE
SPECIAL TEAMS
Year G PR-YdsYPRTD Long KR-YdsYPR TD Long
2011 10 8-42 5.3 020/BYU 0-0 0.0 0
_
2012130-00.00 --- 0-00.0 0 -Career23 8-42 5.3 020/BYU 0-0 0.0 0
_
ALL-PURPOSE
Year Rush-Yds Rec-YdsKRetPRet Att-Tot Per/PlayPer/G High
2011 11-39 44-607 0-08-42 63-688 10.9 68.8141/ISU
2012 8-53 59-737 0-0 0-0 67-790 11.8 60.8137/ISU
Career 19-92 103-1,3440-0 8-42130-1,478 11.4 64.3 141/ISU
CAREER HIGHS
Receptions: 9 vs. Oklahoma (Fr.)
Receiving Yards: 141 vs. Iowa State (Fr.)
Long Reception: 78 at Baylor (Fr.)
100-yard receiving games: three times, last time vs. Iowa State (8-137) (So.)
TD receptions: 3 at Oklahoma State (So.)
Rushes: 3 vs. Rice (Fr.)
Rushing yards: 25 vs Rice (Fr.)
Long Rush: 18 vs. Wyoming (So.)
Long Pass: 41 vs. Texas A&M (Fr.)
All-purpose yards: 141 vs. Iowa State (Fr.)
Nickname: Jet
During pregame, I like to: save my energy for getting the crowd going during the game.
Favorite TV channel: LHN, Discovery Channel
Favorite TV show: King of the Hill
I can’t believe I watch: Gold Rush
Favorite movie(s): Toy Story, Forrest Gump
Favorite actor/actress: Tom Hanks, Jessica Alba
Sports hero: John Wooden
Favorite cartoon character(s): Jimmy from South Park
Pets: Dog - Mack
Nobody Knows I can: Draw
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Duke
Thomas
CORNERBACK/WIDE RECEIVER
5-11 • 176 • So.-1L
Killeen, Texas (Copperas Cove)
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THE THOMAS FILE
My dream as a college player is to: Make plays for my team.
During pregame, I like to: Relax and get in my zone
If I were to play another sport, it would be: Baseball
Favorite vehicle: BMW M3
Favorite movie: Real Steel
Favorite Sports Movie: Remember the Titans
Favorite music artist: Webbie, Kevin Gates
I came to Texas because of: The family atmosphere. It always felt like it was for me.
THOMAS’ CAREER STATISTICS
DEFENSE
A second-year player who served as a backup cornerback in 2012 ... a prep AllAmerican ... a three-year starter at multiple positions in high school.
Year G/GS TT (Solo) Sacks TFL INT(Yds.-TD) QBH PBU FF
2012 13/0 12 (10) 0 (0) 0 (0)
0
0
0
1
Career 13/0 12 (10) 0 (0) 0 (0)
0
0
0
1
SPECIAL TEAMS
FRESHMAN (2012)
Saw action as a reserve cornerback and on special teams in all 13 games ... tied for second on the team in special teams tackles (8) ... a member of the inaugural Academic
All-Big 12 Rookie Team (2012-13) ... posted two tackles against New Mexico ...
registered one special teams tackle against West Virginia ... had a career-best three
tackles vs. Baylor ... had two special teams tackles and a forced fumble against Kansas
... notched one stop on the defense vs. Texas Tech ... posted two tackles, including one
on specials teams, against Iowa State.
Year
2011 138 (6) 100 0
Career 138 (6) 100 0
CAREER HIGHS
Tackles: 3 vs. Baylor (Fr.)
Kendall
Thompson
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Jack Welch at Copperas Cove High School ... a prep All-American
… three-year starter at multiple positions … played in the 2012 Offense-Defense
All-American Bowl, recording one INT and one fumble recovery … ranked as the
25th-best athlete by ESPNU … a member of the Austin American-Statesman’s Fab
55 (state’s top prospects) … three-year starter who tallied 2,520 rushing yards and
1,700 passing yards over his final two seasons … helped Copperas Cove post a 27-7
record in three seasons … a Sports Illustrated High School All-America honorable
mention selection as a senior … a second-team Preseason Super Team selection by
Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … a first-team selection on Killeen Daily Herald’s AllArea Team … named third-team All-State by the Texas Sports Writers Association at
kick returner … named the district 12-5A Offensive MVP while playing quarterback
… tabbed honorable mention 5A Academic All-State by the Texas High School
Coaches Association … helped Copperas Cove to a 10-2 record and an appearance
in the second round of the state playoffs … rushed for 1,138 yards and 17 TDs while
completing 76 of 150 passes for 1,020 yards and nine TDs … a first-team selection on
Killeen Daily Herald’s All-Area Team as a junior … a second-team all-district 12-5A
selection at QB … helped Copperas Cove to a 9-2 record and an appearance in the
first round of the state playoffs … tallied 1,500 yards rushing and 500 passing yards
… a first-team all-district 12-5A selection at WR as a sophomore … helped Copperas
Cove to a 8-3 record and an appearance in the first round of the state playoffs … also
lettered in baseball, basketball and track and field … helped Copperas Cove place
placed second in the 4x100m and 4x200m relay at the state meet as a junior … placed
second in district in the 110 hurdles as a sophomore, qualifying for regionals … a
three-time academic all-district selection while earning honorable mention academic
all-state honors as a senior.
PERSONAL
Began playing football at age 9 … … a member of Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll
(Spring 2012) … born in Middletown, Conn., before moving to Louisiana and finally
Texas at the age of 10 … father, Orlando, played basketball at LSU … uncle, Grover
Perkins, played football and ran track at Southern University … grandfather, Grover
Perkins, played for the Kansas City Chiefs … active in community service, such as
reading to children at the library and doing yard work for senior citizens … does not
watch sports on television ... two-time member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor
Roll (spring 2012; fall 2012) ... a member of the inaugural Academic All-Big 12 Rookie
Team (2012-13).
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FR High
0 3/BU
0 3/BU
LINEBACKER
6-3 • 239 • Jr.-2L
Carthage, Texas
(Carthage)
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Third-year linebacker who has played in 25 games, including seven starts ... prep
All-American who played in the 2011 U.S. Army All-American Bowl … rated as the
23rd-best outside linebacker by ESPNU … a member of Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor
Roll (Spring 2012).
SOPHOMORE (2012)
Played in 12 games at linebacker and on special teams ... had seven starts at LB (West
Virginia, Oklahoma, Baylor, Kansas, Texas Tech, TCU and Oregon State) ... fifth on
the team in tackles (60) and tied for fourth in tackles for loss (8) ... had seven tackles
and posted his first career tackle for a loss against New Mexico... posted four tackles
and first career QBP vs. Ole Miss ... registered three tackles (one solo), including one
TFL, against Oklahoma State ... in his first-career start (vs. West Virginia), posted six
tackles, including one for a loss, and one QBP ... started against Oklahoma and had
seven tackles, including one for a loss ... recorded a career-high nine tackles, including
one for a loss and his first career sack, vs. Baylor ... posted seven tackles (four solo)
against Kansas ... registered four tackles and one QB pressure vs. Texas Tech ... did
not play against Iowa State for precautionary reasons after suffering a concussion
against the Red Raiders ... had five tackles, including one for a loss, vs. TCU ... posted
five tackles, including two tackles for loss and one sack, and one PBU in the Alamo
Bowl vs. Oregon State.
FRESHMAN (2011)
Saw action in all 13 games with nine tackles … six of his tackles came on special teams
… had one tackle on defense against Kansas, Texas Tech and Kansas State … recorded
two tackles versus Oklahoma on special teams … posted one special teams tackle
against Rice, Iowa State, Texas A&M and California.
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Mykkele
Thompson
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Scott Surratt at Carthage High School … prep All-American, two-time
first-team all-state and three-time all-district performer at linebacker … played in
the 2011 U.S. Army All-American Bowl … ranked as the 23rd-best outside linebacker
by ESPNU … rated as the eighth-best linebacker by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football
… three-year starter who posted 372 tackles, 46 TFL, 11 INTs, 22 QBH, 12 PBU, four
forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries and seven sacks … helped Carthage post a
44-4 record and win three straight state championships … a member of the Austin
American-Statesman’s Fab 55 (state’s top prospects) … named first-team 3A all-state
and 3A Defensive Player of the Year by the Texas Sports Writers Association as a
senior … named the Longview News-Journal’s All-East Texas Defensive MVP …
a second-team selection on the Tyler Morning Telegraph’s All-East Texas Football
Team … earned second-team all-state honors from the Associated Press … tabbed the
district 16-3A Defensive MVP … helped lead Carthage to a 14-2 record and a state title
… recorded 126 tackles, 15 TFL, five PBUs, six QBH, four INTs, one forced fumble and
scored two defensive touch¬downs … named the Defensive Player of the Game in the
Class 3A Division II state championship game after recording 11 tackles and a forced
fumble in a win over Coldspring-Oakhurst … recorded 20 tackles and an INT in a
win over Henderson … recorded eight tackles, three TFL and forced two fumbles in
a win over Gilmer … played in the ESPN RISE Champion Gridiron Kings game prior
to his senior season … earned honorable mention all-state honors by the Associated
Press as a junior … earned second-team all-state honors from the Texas Sports
Writers Association … named to the Longview News-Journal’s all-East Texas first
team … a unanimous first-team all-district 18-3A selection … recorded 144 tackles,
21 TFL, 13 QBH, six sacks, three INTs, three forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries
and six PBUs … helped lead Carthage to a 16-0 record and a state title … named to
the Longview News-Journal’s all-East Texas second team as a sophomore … earned
second-team all-district 18-3A honors … helped lead Carthage to a 14-2 record and a
state title … recorded 102 tackles, 10 TFL, one sack, three QBH, two fumble recoveries, four INTs and one PBU … lettered in track as a senior and baseball as a junior.
PERSONAL
A member of Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Spring 2012) … active at Walnut
Grove Baptist church … enjoys playing baseball and hanging out with friends.
THE K. THOMPSON FILE
Nickname: K.T.
After my Texas football career is over, I hope to: Have my bachelor’s degree and go
to the NFL
My dream as a college football player is to: Win a National Championship
During pregame, I like to: Listen to music and think over plays
Childhood sports hero: Ray Lewis
Favorite movie: Never Back Down
Favorite sports movie: The Blind Side
Nobody knows how much I like to: Ride horses
TV show I can’t believe I watch: The Real World
K. THOMPSON’S CAREER STATISTICS
DEFENSE
TFL
2011 13/0
9 (4)
0.0 (0) 0 (0)
2012 12/7 60 (28) 2.0 (-11) 8 (-25)
Career25/7 69 (32) 2.0 (-11) 8 (-25)
QBP INT PBU FF
0
0
0
0
3
0
1
0
3
0
1
0
SPECIAL TEAMS
Year
2011 136 (3) 000 0
2012 123 (2) 000 0
Career 259 (5) 000 0
CAREER HIGHS
Tackles: 9 vs. Baylor (So.)
Sacks: 1.0, two times, vs. Baylor (So.) and vs. Oregon State (So.)
Tackles for loss: 2, vs. Oregon State (So.)
FR High
0 2/OU
0 9/BU
0 9/BU
(my-KELL)
SAFETY
6-2 • 186 • Jr.-2L
San Antonio, Texas (Stevens)
2
Third-year defensive back who has played in 26 games with six starts ... has not missed
a game the last two seasons ... has three career blocked punts ... chosen to compete in
the Texas High School Coaches Association All-Star Football Classic.
SOPHOMORE (2012)
Saw action in all 13 games at safety and on special teams ... started six games (West
Virginia, Oklahoma, Texas Tech, Iowa State, TCU, Oregon State) ... tied for first in
the Big 12 with two blocked punts ... finished tied for sixth on the team in tackles
(59) ... had three double-digit tackle games which was tied for second on the team
with Kenny Vaccaro ... recorded his first-career forced fumble against New Mexico ...
blocked a punt vs. New Mexico which set up a touchdown ... named the special teams
game MVP by the coaching staff... recorded one tackle and one blocked punt against
Ole Miss ... registered six tackles (four solo) against Oklahoma State ... saw his most
extensive action of the season on defense vs. West Virginia and posted 10 tackles
(seven solo) and one pass breakup ... recorded first start against the Mountaineers
... had career-high 12 tackles vs. Oklahoma ... posted five tackles and his first career
fumble recovery against Baylor ... registered five stops against Texas Tech ... one of
three safeties to start vs. TCU and had three stops ... matched a career high with 12
tackles, including one tackle for a loss, in the Alamo Bowl vs. Oregon State.
FRESHMAN (2011)
Appeared in all 13 games … led the team with eight special teams tackles … helped
Texas lead the Big 12 and rank sixth in the nation in rushing defense (96.23 ypg) and
11th in total defense (306.08) … also ranked 10th in pass efficiency defense (111.0) …
blocked a punt that was later returned for a touchdown by Josh Turner at Iowa State
… tallied four tackles against Texas Tech … posted two tackles against BYU, Iowa
State and Kansas … had one tackle against Rice, UCLA, Missouri and Texas A&M …
helped lead the defense to a shutout performance against Kansas, allowing only 46
yards of total offense and minus-2 rushing yards.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Lee Bridges at Stevens High School … all-state, two-time first-team allarea and three-time first-team all-district performer at multiple positions … named
an Old Spice Player of the Year … selected to play in the Texas High School Coaches
Association All-Star Football Classic … ranked as the 60th-best athlete by ESPNU
… rated as the best athlete by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … a member of the
Austin American-Statesman’s Fab 55 (state’s top prospects) … three-year starter
who tallied 3,614 yards rushing and 48 TDs, 1,280 yards passing and nine TDs and
31 receptions for 428 yards and five TDs over his final two seasons … helped Stevens
compile a 25-13 record … named to the Class 5A All-Area Offensive Backfield by the
San Antonio Express-News as a senior … a first-team All-Texas High School selection
by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … also earned district 27-5A Player of the Year
honors and was named the class 5A Top Superstar by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football
… earned honorable mention all-state honors from the Associated Press … tabbed
the district 27-5A Offensive MVP … helped lead Stevens to a 11-4 record, a district
championship and an appearance in the state semifinals … rushed for 2,859 yards
(fourth-best in San Antonio history and tops in class 5A) and 40 TDs while averaging
just over 12 yards per carry … also passed for 935 yards and seven TDs … named a
Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Player of the Week finalist in week eight after rushing
for 274 yards and six TDs and passing for 104 yards in a win over SA Holmes … also
named a finalist in week 11 after rushing for 239 yards and four TDs in a 45-21 win
over SA Southwest … also named a finalist in week 13 after rushing for 165 yards and
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Third-year defesnive back who has appeared in 26 games during his career ... has
not missed a game the last two seasons ... prep All-American who played in the 2011
Under Armour All-American Game and for the U.S. Under-19 National Team in the
2011 Team USA vs. The World game … an ESPNU top 150 national prospect … rated
the 12th-best athlete in his class.
PERSONAL
SOPHOMORE (2012)
Born in Naples, Italy before moving to England, Georgia and then San Antonio in 2002
… participated in Under the Bridge ministry.
Played in all 13 games with two starts, seeing time at safety and taking the field on special teams ... fifth on the team in special teams stops (6) ... tied for second on the team
in interceptions (3) ... ninth on the team in tackles (49) ... second-team Academic
All-Big 12 selection ... posted four tackles, including two on special teams, and his
first career pass defended against Wyoming ... named the special teams game MVP
by the coaching staff ... posted a quarterback pressure against New Mexico... notched
three tackles vs. Ole Miss ... registered a career-high seven tackles (four solo) against
Oklahoma State ... had four tackles, including one on special teams, vs. Oklahoma ...
made his first-career start vs. Baylor and matched a career high with seven tackles,
including first career tackle for a loss, first-career interception, and one pass breakup
... posted four tackles and one fumble recovery vs. Kansas ... notched six tackles,
including one on special teams, against Texas Tech ... had six tackles, including one
for a loss and first career sack, one QB pressure, and one interception vs. Iowa State ...
made his second start against TCU ... had four stops, including one on special teams,
vs. the Horned Frogs ... had one tackle against Kansas State.
THE M. THOMPSON FILE
Three things I can’t live without: Phone, TV and Carmex
After my college football career is over, I hope to: Have the chance to play in the NFL
My dream as a college football player is to: Build a good reputation for my name
If I were to play another sport it would be: Track because I’ve been doing it for a while
Favorite movie: The Hangover Part II
Favorite TV show: The Hard Times of RJ Berger
TV show I can’t believe I watch: Regular Show
M. THOMPSON’S CAREER STATISTICS
DEFENSE
Year
2011
2012
Career
G/GS
13/0
13/6
26/6
TT (Solo)
13 (7)
59 (31)
72 (38)
Sacks
0.0 (0)
0.0 (0)
0.0 (0)
TFL
0 (0)
1 (-1)
1 (-1)
QBP INT PBU FF
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
FR High
0 4/TT
1 12/2x
1 12/2x
SPECIAL TEAMS
Year
2011 138 (4) 000 1
2012 131 (0) 002 0
Career 269 (4) 002 1
CAREER HIGH
SAFETY
6-0 • 180 • Jr.-2L
Oklahoma City, Okla.
(Millwood)
5
FRESHMAN (2011)
Appeared in all 13 games with six tackles, one fumble recovery and a blocked punt
return for a touchdown … tied for fourth on the team in special teams tackles ...
became the first Texas player since 2009 to score on a blocked punt when he took the
ball 34 yards for a touchdown at Iowa State to earn CFPA National Punt Returner of
the Week … also had two tackles against the Cyclones … recovered a fumble and had
one tackle against Oklahoma … recorded one tackle in his first career game against
Rice and also had one tackle against Kansas … helped lead the defense to a shutout
performance against Kansas, allowing only 46 yards of total offense and minus-2
rushing yards ... had one tackle in the Holiday Bowl against California.
HIGH SCHOOL
Tackles: 12, two times, vs. Oklahoma (So.) and vs. Oregon State (So.)
Forced fumbles: 1 vs. New Mexico (S.)
Blocked kicks: 1, three times, at Iowa State (Fr.), vs. New Mexico (So.), at Ole Miss
(So.)
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Josh
Turner
three TDs while passing for 106 yards in a playoff win over Harlingen … rushed for
a career-high 310 yards and four TDs in a win over Wagner in the state quarterfinals
… rushed for 152 yards and one TD and passed for 125 yards and one TD versus
Pearland in the state semifinals … rushed for 236 yards and four TDs while passing
for 72 yards in a win over San Antonio Jay … passed for 116 yards and two TDs while
rushing for 214 yards and three TDs on just six carries in a win over San Antonio Taft
… selected to San Antonio Express-News’ Class 5A All- Area football second team as a
junior … tabbed first-team all-district 28-5A … helped lead Stevens to a 7-4 record …
tallied 755 yards rushing and eight TDs, passed for 345 yards and two TDs and caught
31 passes for 428 yards and five TDs … also tallied 350 return yards and one TD …
a first-team all-district 28-5A selection as a sophomore … rushed for 191 yards and
three TDs while catching nine passes for 73 yards … a four-year letterman in track
and field … set a personal record in the long jump at the South San Invitational as
a senior, jumping 25-2 to break San Antonio’s longest-standing high school mark …
placed second at the state meet in the long jump as a senior, posting a mark of 24-0.5
… also placed first in the long jump at the Texas Relays with a mark of 25-2.25 … San
Antonio Express-News All-Area Track and Field selection in the long jump as a junior
… placed first in district, first in region and fifth at the state meet in the long jump
as a junior … district champion in the 100m, 4X100- and 4X200-meter relays and a
regional champion and state finalist in the long jump as a sophomore.
Coached by Tony Henry at Millwood High School … prep All-American, all-state
and all-area performer at multiple positions … played for the U.S. Under-19 National
Team in the 2011 Team USA vs. The World game … played in the 2011 Under
Armour All-American Game … a member of ESPNU’s top 150 national prospects
… ranked as the 12th-best athlete and 87th-best overall prospect by ESPNU … a
member of the Sporting News’ top 100 national prospects … four-year starter who
tallied 101 receptions for 1,862 yards and 20 TDs and 1,055 yards rushing and 13 TDs
on offense while recording 239 tackles, 13 sacks, 16 INTs and 43 PBUs on defense
… also recorded five special teams TDs … named first-team all-state on defense by
The Oklahoman as a senior … tabbed The Oklahoman’s All-City Athletic Conference
Special Teams Player of the Year, as chosen by the coaches … a first-team all-city
selection at defensive back … tabbed first-team all-district and named the all-district
Special Teams Player of the Year … helped lead Millwood to a 13-1 record, a district
championship and an appearance in the state semifinals … rushed for 697 yards and
eight TDs and caught 33 passes for 602 yards and six TDs on offense … also recorded
101 tackles, 13 PBUs, eight sacks, two INTs, one TD and a fumble recovery on defense
while returning 12 punts for 185 yards and a TD … rushed for 21 yards, caught six
The Longhorns
Kevin
Vaccaro
passes for 164 yards and two TDs, successfully kicked an on-side kick and recorded an
INT in a win over Jones … recorded five catches for 127 yards and a TD while tallying
18 tackles and a sack in a win over Oklahoma City Douglass … played in the ESPN
RISE Champion Gridiron Kings game prior to his senior season … named to Tom
Lemming’s Junior All-American team … a first-team all-state and first-team all-city
selection at defensive back as a junior … rushed for 312 yards and five TDs and caught
35 passes for 678 yards and seven TDs on offense while recording 83 tackles, 17 PBUs,
seven INTs and four sacks on defense … also returned one punt and four kickoffs for
TDs … a first-team all-city selection at defensive back as a sophomore … rushed for
46 yards and caught 20 passes for 390 yards and five TDs on offense while recording
38 tackles, nine PBUs, five INTs and one sack on defense … recorded 13 receptions
for 192 yards and two TDs on offense while recording 17 tackles, four PBUs and two
INTs on defense as a freshman … helped lead Millwood to state championships in
basketball and track as a junior … placed first in the 4x400-meter relay and fourth in
the 4x800-meter relay at the state meet as a junior … placed 13th in the long jump at
the state meet as a sophomore.
PERSONAL
Born in Oklahoma City … has helped serve at a food bank and does lawn work in the
community … enjoys basketball, video games, running, and going to theme parks.
THE TURNER FILE
Three things I can’t live without: Shoes, my phone and sports
I started playing football at: Age 16 at Millwood High School
After my football career is over, I hope to: Be head of a sports medicine program
If I were to play another sport it would be: Basketball, I’ve been playing since I was 5
During pregame, I like to: Listen to music and go over the game plan
Favorite sports movie(s): Radio, Friday Night Lights and Coach Carter
Favorite actor: Martin Lawrence
Favorite TV shows: Jamie Foxx, Martin, First 48 and SportsCenter
Favorite video game(s): NCAA Football, Call of Duty, 2K Basketball
TURNER’S CAREER STATISTICS
DEFENSE
2011 13/0
7 (6)
0.0 (0)
2012 13/2 49 (26) 1.0 (-5)
Career26/2 56 (32) 1.0 (-5)
TFL
0 (0)
2 (-7)
2 (-7)
QBP INT PBU FF
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
0
2
2
2
0
FR
1
1
2
SPECIAL TEAMS
High
2/2x
7/2x
7/2x
Year G PR-YdsYPRTD Long KR-YdsYPR TD Long
2011 13 1-34 34.0134/BYU 0-0 0.0 0
-2012 130-0 00 -- 0-00.0 0 _
Career26 1-34 34.0134/BYU 0-0 0.0 0
_
Year
2011
2012
Career
G
13
13
26
CAREER HIGHS
TT (Solo)
7 (6)
6 (5)
13 (11)
FF
0
0
0
FR
0
1
1
PBLK
0
0
0
KBLK
0
0
0
Tackles: 7, two times, at Oklahoma State (So.) and vs. Baylor (So.)
Tackles for losses: 1.0, two times, vs. Baylor (So.); vs. Iowa State (So
Fumbles recovered: 1, two times, vs Oklahoma (Fr.) and at Kansas (So.)
Interceptions: 1, two times, vs. Baylor (So.) and vs. Iowa State (So.)
Pass breakups: 1, two times, vs. Wyoming (So.) and vs. Baylor (So.)
(VUH-CAR-O)
SAFETY
5-10 • 180 • So.-1L
Brownwood, Texas
(Brownwood)
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A second-year player who served as a backup defensive back and special teams performer in 2012 ... an all-state selection at multiple positions as a prepster.
FRESHMAN (2012)
Played in 12 games on special teams ... ranked tied for sixth on the team with four
special teams tackles ... saw his first-career action vs. New Mexico ... made one special
teams tackle vs. Ole Miss ... had one tackle vs. Texas Tech. ... posted one stop on special teams against Iowa State.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Bob Shipley at Brownwood H.S. ... an all-state, two-time all-area and
three-time all-district performer at multiple positions … ranked as the 65th-best
cornerback by ESPNU … helped Brownwood post a 33-9 record over his final three
seasons … named the Abilene Reporter-News All-Big Country Defensive MVP while
earning first-team honors as a senior … a third-team Preseason Super Team selection
by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … named first-team all-district 5-3A at safety
while earning second-team honors at running back … helped lead Brownwood to
a 9-5 record and an appearance in the third round of the state playoffs … tallied 99
tackles (75 solo), six TFL, four INTs, three fumble recoveries, three forced fumbles
and three TDs … also rushed for 328 yards while catching 16 passes for 236 yards
… a first-team selection on the Abilene Reporter-News All-Big Country Super Team
as a junior … named second-team All-State by the Associated Press … a unanimous
first-team all-district 5-3A selection … helped lead Brownwood to a 14-1 record and
an appearance in the fifth round of the state playoffs … tallied 88 tackles (60 solo) and
three INTs … named the district 2-3A Offensive Newcomer of the Year as a sophomore … helped Brownwood to a 10-3 record and an appearance in the third round of
the state playoffs … also a four-year letterman in track and field.
PERSONAL
Began playing football at age 10 … brother, Kenny, was a four-year letterman and
senior defensive back at Texas (2009-13) ... Kenny was drafted 15th overall in the 2013
NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints … uncle, Anthony Johnson, played in the NFL
with the Washington Redskins (1989-94), helping Washington to a victory in Super
Bowl XXVI, and San Diego Chargers (1995) … participates in Fellowship of Christian
Athletes … has volunteered in local nursing homes and with rebuilding houses with
his church … enjoys hunting and fishing.
THE VACCARO FILE
My dream as a college football player: Make plays to help the team win a National
Championship.
During pregame, I like to: Visualize myself making plays
My biggest influence as a football player is: My brother
Favorite show: Storage Wars
Favorite movie: The Hangover
Favorite sports movie: Friday Night Lights, Never Back Down
I came to Texas because: I grew up loving it and always wanted to play there.
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VACCARO’S CAREER STATISTICS
DEFENSE
2012 12/0 4 (4)
0 (0)
Career 12/0
4 (4)
0 (0)
SPECIAL TEAMS
Year
2012
Career
G
12
12
TT (Solo)
4 (4)
4 (4)
TFL INT (Yds) PBU FF
0 (0)
0 (0)
0
0
0 (0)
0 (0)
0
0
FF
0
0
FR
0
0
PBLK
0
0
FR
0
0
High
1/4X
1/4X
KBLK
0
0
CAREER HIGHS
Tackles: 1, four times, at Ole Miss (Fr.), Oklahoma (Fr.), Texas Tech (Fr.) and Iowa
State (Fr.)
Mason
Walters
OFFENSIVE GUARD
6-6 • 320 • Sr.-3L
Wolfforth, Texas
(Frenship)
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Fifth-year player who has started the last 38 games (all at right guard), which is tied
for the second-longest streak in the nation among offensive linemen … has played in
39 career games ... two-time member (2012-13) of the Outland Trophy watch list ... a
2013 preseason second team All-Big 12 pick by Athlon ... a 2012 honorable mention
All-Big 12 selection ... named to the 2012 Outland Trophy and Lombardi Award watch
lists … 2011 second-team All-Big 12 (San Antonio Express-News) and honorable
mention (Coaches) … started in season opener vs. Wyoming in 2012…started all 13
games at right guard in 2011 … started all 12 games at right guard in 2010 … appeared
in one game at tackle and on special teams in 2009 before missing the remainder of
the season due to a foot injury and redshirting … enrolled in January ’09 to take part
in spring drills … a prep All-American who was ranked as the nation’s top center by
ESPNU and the nation’s second-best offensive tackle by Rivals … earned eight letters
in three sports as a prepster.
JUNIOR (2012)
Started in all 13 games at right guard ... an honorable mention All-Big 12 choice by
the Associated Press ... helped the Horns post the 23rd-best scoring offense in the
country (35.7 ppg) and rank 40th in total yards (434.6 pg), as well as allowing just
4.1 tackles for loss per game (No. 3 in the FBS) and 1.23 sacks (22nd in FBS) ... the
offense also posted at least 400 total yards of offense in nine games … named to the
Outland Trophy and Lombardi Award watch lists … tabbed preseason second-team
All-Big 12 by Athlon and Lindy’s magazines … shared the team’s D.X. Bible Most
Spirited Offensive Player Award with Jeremy Hills, Case McCoy and Luke Poehlmann
... captured the D. Harold Byrd Offensive Tenacity Award for the second-straight year
... shared the team’s Dr. Nasser Al-Rashid Strength & Conditioning Award with Jordan
Hicks and Desmond Jackson ... helped the running game post 280 yards on 6.0 ypc and
not allow a sack vs. the Cowboys ... earned the Bevo Beast Award from the coaching
staff as the most productive lineman vs. Wyoming ... aided the offense in posting 431
yards of total offense, including 285 in the air, against New Mexico... aided the offense
in posting 676 total yards vs. Ole Miss, the second-best output in school history... the
offense posted more than 300 rushing (350) and 300 passing yards (326) for the third
time in school history and first in a road game ... aided the offense in posting 440 total
yards, including 304 in the air from David Ash against Oklahoma State ... assisted the
offense in posting 404 total yards against West Virginia and allowing Ash to be sacked
just once ... helped guide the offense to 525 yards vs. Baylor, as well as not allowing Ash
to be sacked ... enabled the offense to post 427 total yards vs. Texas Tech, its seventh
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game of the season with an output more than 400 yards ... aided the offense in piling
up 609 total yards (tied for 15th in school history), including a career-high 364 passing yards from Ash, vs. Iowa State ... aided the offense in posting 413 total yards vs.
K-State, including 314 in the air ... helped the offense to 358 total yards, including 241
through the air, in the Alamo Bowl vs. Oregon State.
SOPHOMORE (2011)
Started all 13 games at right guard … 2011 second team All-Big 12 (San Antonio
Express-News) and honorable mention (Coaches) … earned UT’s D. Harold Byrd
Tenacity Award for Offense … paved the way for the offense to average 202.62 rushing
yards and 392.54 yards of total offense per game … the rushing offense ranked 21st
nationally … contributed to a 441-yard rushing-yard performance against Kansas as
the offense finished with 590 total yards in the game … game captain in the win over
Texas Tech when the Longhorns racked up 439 rushing yards and 595 total yards …
represented the team as a captain at Baylor and guided the offense to 557 yards of total
offense with 201 rushing and 356 passing … helped Texas amass 506 total offensive
yards and put 34 points on the board in the season-opening win against Rice … was
named team captain for game against BYU in which blocked for offense that racked
up 289 yards … named team captain for win at UCLA … helped his team put together
400 yards of total offense at Iowa State … served as a game captain for the Oklahoma
game … the team rushed for 231 yards against Oklahoma State.
Started all 12 games at right guard and appeared on special teams … earned UT’s
Frank Medina Rehabilitation Award … helped Texas average 382.5 total yards per
game, including 232.0 passing yards and 150.5 rushing yards … made his first career
start in the season opener at Rice, helping the offense gain 369 yards of total offense,
including 197 on the ground … blocked for offense that racked up 389 yards of
total offense, including 222 through the air, versus Wyoming … helped Longhorns
establish a 15-minute advantage in time of possession at Texas Tech, including a
22-play, 80-yard TD drive that took 9:25 off the clock in the second half … blocked
on line that produced 349 yards of offense, including 264 in the air, against UCLA …
helped offense rack up 373 yards of offense, including 266 passing yards, versus No. 8
Oklahoma … blocked for a ground game that racked up 209 rushing yards at No. 5/4
Nebraska, marking the first time in 24 games the Huskers defense had surrendered
over 200 yards rushing … plowed the way for 440 yards of total offense, including 344
in the air, versus Iowa State … helped the offense amass 428 yards of offense, including 171 rushing yards and 257 passing yards, against No. 25/24 Baylor … blocked for
an offense that totaled 412 yards, including 272 passing, at Kansas State … blocked
for squad that gained 358 yards of total offense, including 216 in the air, against No.
12/11 Oklahoma State … helped pave the way for an offense that registered 51 points
and 522 yards of total offense, including 259 on the ground and 263 through the
air, against Florida Atlantic … blocked for a line at that produced 359 yards of total
offense against No. 17/18 Texas A&M.
FRESHMAN (2009)
Appeared in one game at tackle and on special teams before missing the remainder of
the season due to a foot injury and redshirting.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Brad Davis at Frenship H.S. … a prep All-American, two-time all-state
and three-time all-district performer … named a 2009 Parade All-American … was
a member of ESPNU’s top 150 national and Rivals’ top 100 national list … helped
Frenship to a 48-9 record (17-1 in district play) … also a three-time letterman in
basketball and two-time letterman in track and field.
PERSONAL
Born in Plainview, Texas … moved to Wolfforth at age 12 … majoring in government.
THE WALTERS FILE
Nickname: Big Country
During pregame, I like to: Listen to my iPod
Favorite TV show: Scrubs
I can’t believe I watch: Scrubs
Favorite movie: Step Brothers
The Longhorns
Sports hero: David Thomas
Favorite CD: “Re-Education” by Rise Against
Favorite video game: Halo 3
Nobody knows I can: Play quarterback
HIGH SCHOOL
Chris
Whaley
DEFENSIVE TACKLE
6-3 • 295 • Sr.-3L
Madisonville, Texas
(Madisonville)
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A fifth-year player who has appeared in 38 career games (26 on the defensive line, 12
at running back) ... has 10 career starts, all along the defensive line … has not missed
a game the last three seasons ... moved to defensive line in the spring of 2011 … gained
valuable experience working with the scout team in 2009 … a prep All-American and
three-time all-state selection … played in the 2009 U.S. Army All-American Bowl …
came up 75 yards short in his nine-game high school senior season of posting three
consecutive 2,000-yard seasons … a member of Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll
(Spring 2012).
JUNIOR (2012)
Played in all 13 games along the defensive line ... started all except the Mississippi,
Kansas, Texas Tech and Oregon State games ... tied for the team lead in blocked kicks
(2) ... blocked a PAT and recorded two tackles, including one TFL against Wyoming
... posted a pass breakup vs. Ole Miss ... registered two tackles (one solo), including
one TFL, against Oklahoma State ... notched career highs in tackles (7) and TFLs
(2), as well as posting a fumble recovery and one QB pressure, vs. West Virginia ...
blocked an extra-point attempt vs. Oklahoma which was returned by Quandre Diggs
for a score ... marked the first defensive two-point score by Horns since 199 (by Lee
Jackson vs. Texas A&M) ... had one pass breakup against Baylor ... posted three stops
vs. both Texas Tech and Iowa State ... registered two tackles against TCU ... made his
first start at defensive end vs. Kansas State ... recorded three tackles in the Alamo
Bowl vs. Oregon State.
SOPHOMORE (2011)
Played in all 13 games with one start … notched five tackles, two tackles for loss, one
sack, one fumble recovery, three pressures and one pass breakup … drew his first
career start at Baylor … helped Texas lead the Big 12 and rank sixth in the nation in
rushing defense (96.23 ypg) and 11th in total defense (306.08) … also ranked 10th
in pass efficiency defense (111.0) … recovered a fumble and helped the defense hold
California to seven rushing yards and 195 yards of total offense in the Holiday Bowl
... registered one sack and two tackles against Kansas as the defense posted a shutout
performance against Kansas, allowing only 46 yards of total offense and negative two
rushing yards … had two tackles with one for a loss at Missouri … recorded one tackle
each against Rice and Iowa State … posted one QB pressure against BYU, Kansas State
and Texas A&M … broke up one pass against Oklahoma.
Appeared in all 12 games, including four at running back and 11 on special teams.
FRESHMAN (2009)
Redshirted.
Coached by Greg Morgan at Madisonville H.S. … a prep All-American and three-time
all-state selection … a three-sport standout who earned all-district honors in football,
basketball and track and field … played in the 2009 U.S. Army All-American Bowl
and posted a 46-yard TD reception … ranked as the eighth-best athlete by Rivals and
was a member of Rivals’ top 100 national prospects … rated as one of the nation’s
top 10 running backs by ESPNU and was a member of ESPNU’s top 150 prospects …
ranked as the eighth-best prospect in the state of Texas by ESPNU … four-year letterman and starter … totaled 684 carries, 6,174 yards (9.0 ypc) and 79 TDs as a prepster
… holds four of the top 30 single-game rushing yard performances in Texas history
… came up 75 yards short in his nine-game senior season of posting three consecutive 2,000-yard seasons … named first-team 3A all-state by the Associated Press and
second-team 3A all-state by the Texas Sports Writers Association … also claimed
district 19-3A MVP honors … posted 188 carries for 1,925 yards (10.2 ypc) and 24
TDs in nine games … also caught two passes for 56 yards … rushed for a career-high
418 yards and six TDs on 29 carries in a 48-32 win over Taylor … had TD runs of 40,
58, 60 and 72 yards and was named ESPN Rise National Player of the Week for his
efforts in that game … also had a 41-yard reception and a two-point conversion to
score 38 of the team’s 48 points against Taylor … posted 410 yards and seven TDs
on 16 carries (25.6 ypc) in a 48-30 win over Rudder … tabbed first-team 3A all-state
by the Associated Press and third-team 3A all-state by the TSWA as a junior … also
named district 19-3A MVP … helped Madisonville win the district 19-3A championship … tallied 261 carries for 2,119 yards (8.1 ypc) and 28 TDs … also recorded five
receptions for 143 yards (28.6 ypc) and three TDs … posted 384 yards and five TDs
on 41 carries (9.4 ypc) in a 63-48 win over Westwood … added 291 yards and seven
TDs on 28 carries (10.4 ypc) in a 66-31 victory over Palestine … voted second-team
3A all-state by the Associated Press and third-team 3A all-state by the TSWA as a
sophomore … also named the district’s Newcomer of the Year … tallied 235 carries
for 2,130 yards (9.0 ypc) and 27 TDs … posted 384 yards and four TDs on 33 carries
(11.6 ypc) in a 63-56 loss to Rusk in the playoffs … added a 291-yard game against
Fairfield and a 290-yard game versus Rockdale.
PERSONAL
Born in Madisonville, Texas … enrolled in the college of liberal arts … a member
of Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Spring 2012) … active member in his high
school’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes and his church’s youth group … brother,
Alonzo, is a junior linebacker at Nebraska … enjoys dancing and playing basketball.
THE WHALEY FILE
Nickname: Swhaley
During pregame, I like to: Listen to music and dance
Favorite TV show: Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
I can’t believe I watch: Hannah Montana
Favorite sports movie: Sixth Man
Favorite actor/actress: Kat Williams, Angelina Jolie
Favorite musician: Lil Wayne
Favorite video game: NBA Live ’09
Favorite Cartoon Character: SpongeBob SquarePants
Pets: Dogs (Zeus, Tracie)
WHALEY’S CAREER STATISTICS
DEFENSE
Year
2010
2011
2012
Career
G/GS TT (Solo) Sacks TFL QBP INT (Yds)PBU FF FR High
12/0 0 (0)
0-0
0 (0) 0
0
0 0 0
-13/1 5 (3)
1 (-9) 2 (-12) 0
0
1 0 1 2/UM
13/9 22 (11)
0-0 4 (-11) 2
0
2 0 1 7/WVU
38/10 27 (14) 1(-9) 6 (-23) 2
0
3 0 2 7/WVU
CAREER HIGHS
Tackles: 7 vs. West Virginia (Jr.)
Sacks: 1.0 vs. Kansas (Jr.)
Tackles for loss: 2.0 vs. West Virginia (Jr.)
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Michael
Wheeler
Reggie
Wilson
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WIDE RECEIVER
5-10 • 191 • Jr.-SQ*
Sunnyvale, Texas
(North Mesquite)
A fourth-year reserve wide receiver ... two-time all-district selection in high school
... second-team academic all-state selection as a senior ... also lettered in track and
power lifting.
SOPHOMORE (2012)
Played on special teams against New Mexico.
Played as reserve wide receiver against Rice, Iowa State and Texas Tech.
FRESHMAN(2010)
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Michael Robinson at North Mesquite High School ... three-year letterman
at wide receiver and kick returner ... tallied 77 catches for 2,500 yards in his career
... an all-district selection at wide receiver and kick as a senior and junior ... earned
second-team academic all-state honors as a senior ... also lettered in track and power
lifting.
PERSONAL
Born in Dallas, Texas ... majoring in advertising ... volunteered at a nursing home
with his church throughout high school ... also enjoys golf, disc golf and singing ...
three-time member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (spring 2011; fall 2011;
spring 2012).
Nickname: Wheelz
Favorite TV channel: National Geographic
Favorite TV show: Life/Planet Earth
I can’t believe I watch: Next Top Chef
Favorite movie: Avatar
Sports hero: Jordan Shipley
Favorite superhero: Captain America
Favorite CD: “Battle Studies” by John Mayer
Nobody knows I can: Cut hair
Pet(s): Dogs (Tate, Ozzy, Roxie, Brooke)
Favorite video game: Halo Reach
Favorite cartoon character: Speedy Gonzales
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Fourth-year player who has appeared in 38 career games … has not missed a game
the last three seasons ... prep All-American, all-state, all-area and two-time firstteam all-district selection on the defensive line comimg out of high school … earned
second-team All-USA honors from USA Today … played in the 2010 U.S. Army AllAmerican Bowl, recording a game-high six tackles, a sack and a pressure … a member
of Rivals’ top 100 and ESPNU’s top 150 national prospects … ranked as the 8th-best
defensive end by ESPNU and fourth-best defensive end and 29th-best overall prospect
by Rivals … rated as the state’s second-best defensive end by Dave Campbell’s Texas
Football … 2011 Academic All-Big 12 second-team selection … named to the Big 12
JUNIOR (2012)
Redshirted.
THE WHEELER FILE
DEFENSIVE END
6-3 • 255 • Sr.-3L
Haltom City, Texas
(Haltom)
Played in all 13 games as a defensive end ... made his first start against Baylor ... fifth
on the team in QB pressures (5) ... recorded one tackle against Wyoming ... posted one
QB pressure vs. New Mexico... posted two tackles, including one for a loss and one
sack, against Ole Miss ... notched three tackles and one QB pressure vs. West Virginia
... posted four tackles against Oklahoma ... had one tackle vs. Baylor ... recorded a
career-high six tackles against Kansas ... registered three stops vs. Texas Tech ... had
two tackles and one QB pressure against Iowa State ... had four tackles, including one
for a loss, and one QB pressure vs. TCU ... posted three tackles, including one sack and
one TFL, vs. Oregon State in the Alamo Bowl.
SOPHOMORE (2011)
Saw action in all 13 games with nine tackles, three pressures and two fumble recoveries … Academic All-Big 12 second-team selection … recovered a fumble in the
Holiday Bowl against California ... tallied a season-high three tackles against Kansas
State to help the defense hold the Wildcats to 121 yards of total offense … notched
two tackles at Texas A&M and at Baylor … had one tackle against both Rich and Iowa
State … recorded a pressure in three of the four games … recovered a fumble against
Rice … helped lead the defense to a shutout performance against Kansas, allowing
only 46 yards of total offense and minus-2 rushing yards.
FRESHMAN (2010)
Appeared in all 12 games, including three at defensive end and 11 on special teams …
posted five tackles (two solo) on the season … logged four tackles (two solo) at Rice
… registered one tackle versus Wyoming.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Scott Hafley at Haltom H.S. … prep All-American, all-state, all-area and
two-time first-team all-district selection on the defensive line … earned second-team
All-USA honors from USA Today … played in the 2010 U.S. Army All-American
Bowl, recording a game-high six tackles, a sack and a pressure … a member of Rivals’
top 100 and ESPNU’s top 150 national prospects … ranked as the 8th-best defensive
end by ESPNU and fourth-best defensive end and 29th-best overall prospect by Rivals
… rated as the state’s second-best defensive end by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football
… recorded 233 tackles, 24 sacks, 58 TFL, four fumble recoveries and three forced
fumbles during his career … a three-year starter and captain … earned first-team
all-state honors from the Associated Press and second-team honors from the Texas
Sports Writers Association as a senior … a member of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s
Elite 11 … tabbed the Star-Telegram Defensive Player of the Year … named firstteam Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Super Team … named first-team all-area by
The Longhorns
the Dallas Morning News … tabbed the district 3-5A defensive MVP … recorded 75
tackles, nine sacks, 25 TFL, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries … scored
the game-winning points on a safety in a 15-14 victory over L.D. Bell … tabbed firstteam all-district as a junior … posted 88 tackles, nine sacks and 20 TFL … tabbed the
sophomore MVP in district 5-5A … notched 80 tackles, six sacks, 13 TFL and two
fumble recoveries … also competed in basketball, soccer and track and field.
PERSONAL
Born in the Ivory Coast … named to the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Spring
2011) … also lived in Ghana, Liberia and New York … is one of nine children …
active in UT’s community service program … part of a group of Longhorns that
regularly visits the Dell Children’s Medical Center … was active in community service
in high school … served as a mentor for middle and elementary school students …
was involved in a reading program at a local elementary school … volunteered at the
Haltom Recreation Center … served as a volunteer coach at football camps for three
years.
THE WILSON FILE
Nickname: Big Reg
During pregame, I like to: Be alone
Favorite channel(s): ESPN, BET
I can’t believe I watch: For the Love of Ray J
Favorite movie(s): How to Save a Life, Remember the Titans
Favorite actor/actress: Denzel Washington, Halle Berry
Favorite musician: Celine Dion
Favorite video game: NCAA
Favorite cartoon character(s): Tom and Jerry
I came to Texas because: The great academics and family atmosphere
WILSON’S CAREER STATISTICS
DEFENSE
TFL
2010 12/0
5 (2)
0 (0)
0 (0)
2011 13/0
9 (1)
0 (0)
0 (0)
2012 13/1 31 (13) 2.0 (-13) 3 (-15)
Career38/1 45 (16) 2.0 (-13) 3 (-15)
QBP INT PBU FF
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
5
0
0
0
8
0
0
0
FR High
0 4/Rice
2 3/KS
0 6/KU
2 6/KU
CAREER HIGHS
Tackles: 6 at Kansas (Jr.)
Tackles for loss: 1, three times, at Ole Miss, vs. TCU (Jr.) and vs. Oregon State (Jr.)
Fumbles recovered: 1, two times, vs. California (So.) and vs. Rice (So.)
QB pressures: 1, eight times, last time vs. TCU (Jr.)
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Brandon Allen*
40
Dillon Boldt*
36
6-2 • 200 • Fr.-HS
Cedar Park, Texas
(Cedar Park)
5-10 • 170 • Fr.-RS
Austin, Texas
(Bowie)
5-11 • 225 • Jr.-SQ
Southlake, Texas
(Carroll)
6-4 • 200 • Fr.-RS
Aberdeen, Scotland
(Strake Jesuit)
6-0 • 195 • Fr.-RS
Houston, Texas
(Clear Lake)
Hunter DeGroot*
29
Lane Fife*
82
Chris Giron*
83
Trey Gonzales*
48
Dakota Haines*
42
6-1 • 180 • Fr.-HS
Arlington, Texas
(High Point)
6-0 • 170 • Sr.-SQ
New Braunfels, Texas
(Canyon)
5-8 • 165 • Jr.-SQ
Cypress, Texas
(Cypress Woods)
6-0 • 225 • So.-SQ
Friendswood, Texas
(Friendswood)
6-1 • 184 • So.-SQ
Lago Vista, Texas
(Lago Vista)
DB
DB
PK
FB
WR
WR
LB
WR
Gaston Davis*
39
RB
WR
Dylan Haines*
44
Trey Holtz*
15
Devin Huffines*
37
Shawn Izadi*
45
6-1 • 190 • Fr.-RS
Lago Vista, Texas
(Lago Vista)
6-0 • 180 • Fr.-RS
Tampa, Fla.
(H.B. Plant)
6-0 • 193 • Sr.-SQ
Highland Park, Texas
(Home Schooled)
6-0 • 215 • Sr.-SQ
Coppell, Texas
(Coppell)
DB
86
Dominic Cruciani* Michael Davidson*
35
48
QB
DB
LB
The Longhorns
Tyler Lee*
87
Frank Lopez*
58
Tyler Marriott*
84
Logan Mills*
43
Tom Newman*
39
5-10 • 180 • Fr.-RS
Houston, Texas
(Cypress Creek)
6-2 • 235 • Fr.-RS
Eagle Pass, Texas
(Winn)
6-1 • 185 • So.-SQ
McAllen, Texas
(McAllen Memorial)
6-3 • 215 • So.-SQ
La Vernia, Texas
(La Vernia)
6-2 • 230 • Jr.-SQ
Brenham, Texas
(Brenham)
OL
WR
DE
WR
DS
Clark Orren*
57
Ben Pruitt*
31
Ryan Roberts*
30
Drew Russo*
56
6-0 • 257 • Fr.-RS
Longview, Texas
(Longview)
6-1 • 200 • So.-SQ
The Woodlands, Texas
(The Woodlands)
5-8 • 171 • Jr.-SQ
Cedar Park, Texas
(Cedar Park)
6-2 • 255 • Jr.-SQ
Cedar Park, Texas
(Cedar Park)
OL
PK
CB
OL
Grant Sirgo*
33
Ty Templin*
89
David Thomann*
26
Michael Zaring*
27
5-10 • 190 • Sr.-SQ
Midland, Texas
(Midland)
6-0 • 180 • Fr.-RS
Granbury, Texas
(Trinity Valley)
6-0 • 185 • Sr.-HS
Winchester, Mass.
(Winchester)
6-3 • 191 • Fr.-RS
Keller, Texas
(Keller)
PK
WR
WR
WR
*Denotes non-scholarship
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The Newcomers
Chevoski
Collins
Antwuan
Davis
14
25
(AN-twahn)
CORNERBACK
5-11 • 192 • Fr.-HS
Bastrop, Texas (Bastrop)
H.S. Coach: Gerald Perry
(sheh-VAH-ski)
DEFENSIVE BACK
5-11 • 190 • Fr.-HS
Livingston, Texas (Livingston)
H.S. Coach: Randy Rowe
Selected to play on the 2013 U.S. Under-19 National Team ... played at quarterback
and safety while also returning kicks at Livingston ... tabbed All-Midlands Region by
PrepStar Magazine ... rated the No. 9 athlete in the nation by MaxPreps ... tabbed No.
253 overall and the No. 29 athlete in the nation by ESPN ... rated the No. 33 athlete in
the nation by 247Sports.com ... ranked the No. 37 athlete in the nation by Rivals.com
... listed No. 34 on the Austin American-Statesman’s Fab 55 (state’s top prospects)
... named first-team All-District 4A-20 at quarterback and second team at safety as a
senior ... helped Livingston to a playoff appearance in 2012 ... rushed for 530 yards
and 11 TDs on 37 attempts, while passing for 506 yards and five TDs ... also had three
receptions for 41 yards ... made 35 tackles with three INTs, six PBU and one fumble
recovery ... rushed for 124 yards and four TDs and passed for 40 yards against Orange
Little Cypress-Mauriceville ... named preseason 2012 first-team 4A All-State by Dave
Campbell Texas Football ... tabbed second-team All-District 20-4A as a junior ...
rushed for 784 yards and 17 TDs, while passing for 508 yards and six TDs ... also tallied 18 tackles, two INTs and eight PBU ... helped Livingston to a 7-3 record in 2011
... totaled 957 yards rushing and 15 TDs, while passing for 305 yards and six TDs as
a sophomore ... registered 14 tackles, one INT, four PBU and two fumble recoveries
... also lettered in track and field sophomore through senior years, and in basketball
freshman through junior years.
Three-year starter at defensive back ... participated in the 2013 U.S. Army AllAmerican Bowl ... tabbed first-team All-District 17-4A as a senior ... also played wide
receiver and running back, and returned kickoffs as a senior ... rated No. 58 overall
and the No. 5 cornerback in the nation by MaxPreps ... ranked No. 98 overall and the
No. 9 cornerback in the nation by Rivals.com ... listed No. 116 overall and the No. 8
cornerback by PrepStar Magazine ... rated No. 148 overall and the No. 15 CB in the
nation by ESPN ... ranked the No. 14 cornerback by FoxSports.com ... tabbed the No.
28 cornerback in the nation by 247Sports.com ... rated the No. 5 cornerback in the
state by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football ... listed No. 50 on the Austin AmericanStatesman’s Fab 55 (state’s top prospects) ... recorded 23 tackles with three interceptions and one fumble recovery as a senior ... also rushed for 295 yards and two
TDs on 28 carries (10.5 ypc) ... rushed for 132 yards on three carries against Cedar
Creek ... named 2012 preseason second-team Super Team by Dave Campbell’s Texas
Football ... recorded 53 tackles as a junior ... academic all-district honoree as a senior
and junior ... also lettered in track and field ... finished second in the 2012 100m 4A
state finals ... won the 100m at the 4A Region 1 meet ... also won the 100m, 200m and
4x100m at the 2012 District 16-4A track meet ... won district championships in the
100m, 4x100m and 4x400m as a sophomore, and also won the 4x200m as a freshman
... named Academic MVP of the track team as a sophomore.
PERSONAL
PERSONAL
Born in Livingston, Texas ... began playing football at age 5 ... cousin, Cedric Reed,
plays defensive end for the Longhorns... a member of the honor roll all four years ...
active in community service ... mentored elementary school students in the district ...
enjoys listening to music.
Born in Mineral Wells, Texas ... has also lived in Del Valle, Texas ... began playing
football at age 7 ... mother, LaSean, was a guard on the Midwestern State basketball
team in 1993 ... father, Anthony, is a personal trainer ... has one brother, Adonis ...
enjoys computer programming ... has interest in radio ... has competed in an art contest ... active in community service ... spent two years as a volunteer with the Special
Olympics.
THE COLLINS FILE
Nickname: Boo Collins
Favorite thing about Texas football: The family atmosphere and tradition
Three things I can’t live without: God, Family, Football
My dream as a college football player: Be the best player i can be to help my team and
play for a National Championship
Nobody knows how much I like to: Listen to country music
Favorite vehicle: Audi 500
Favorite show: ESPN
I can’t believe I watch: Catfish
Favorite movie: Space Jam
Favorite actor and actress: Kevin Hart & Meagan Good
Sports hero: Michael Jordan & LeBron James
Favorite music singer: Chief Keef
Favorite cartoon characters: Pup named Scooby Doo
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THE A. DAVIS FILE
Nickname: Twuan
My dream as a college football player: Win a National Championship and the Thorpe
Award
During pregame, I like to: Listen to Trey Songs Heart Attack
Three things I can’t live without: Football, Family, and Twitter
Favorite vehicle: Mercedes Benz
Favorite show: Real Husbands of Hollywood
TV show I can’t believe I watch: Twilights
Favorite movie: Friday After Next, Bad Boys 2, and Soul Men
Worst movie: Underworld
Favorite actor and actress: Will Smith and Sandra Bullock
Favorite song: The City- Game and Kendrick Lamar
Childhood sports hero: Deion Sanders
Favorite video game: NCAA and Madden Football
The Newcomers
Deoundrei
Davis
Rami
Hammad
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(RAH-mee hah-MAHD)
OFFENSIVE GUARD
6-5 • 315 • Fr.-HS
Irving, Texas (Irving)
H.S. Coach: Aaron De La Torre
(dee-AHN-dre)
LINEBACKER
6-3 • 215 • Fr.-HS
Cypress, Texas (Cypress Woods)
H.S. Coach: David Jones
Selected to the 2013 U.S. Army All-American Bowl ... in addition to linebacker played
safety from his sophomore to senior years ... named No. 55 on PrepStar Magazine’s
Dream Team and ranked as the No. 8 outside linebacker ... ranked No. 91 overall and
the No. 5 OLB in the nation by Rivals.com ... ranked the No. 10 OLB in the nation by
FoxSports.com ... rated No. 151 overall and the No. 13 OLB in the nation by ESPN ...
tabbed the No. 20 OLB in the nation by 247Sports.com ... listed No. 33 on the Austin
American-Statesman’s Fab 55 (state’s top prospects) ... missed most of his senior season with an injury ... named preseason 17-5A Defensive Player of the Year and to the
2012 Super Team by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football ... tabbed first-team All-District
17-5A as a junior ... helped Cypress Woods to 9-3 record and appearance in the area
finals in 2011 ... recorded 13 tackles, two forced fumbles, one sack and one blocked
field goal in a second-round playoff game against Katy ... ran the 200m in track and
field, including a district championship as a sophomore ... also played basketball as
a freshman.
PERSONAL
Born in Houston, Texas ... father, Zachary, is a doctor ... mother, Natasha, is a teacher
... started playing football at age 6 ... a three-time honor roll student in high school ...
active in community service ... volunteered his time at Methodist Hospital during the
summers ... lived in Pennsylvania from 2004-06 ... enjoys reading, working out and
rapping ... has a godsister who graduated from Texas.
THE D. DAVIS FILE
Participated in the 2013 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl and was named offensive
line MVP ... two-time all-district selection ... named an All-American by PrepStar
Magazine ... ranked No. 171 overall and the No. 10 offensive guard in the nation by
Rivals.com ... rated No. 219 overall and the No. 9 OG in the nation by 247Sports.com
... tabbed the No. 10 OG in the nation by FoxSports.com ... ranked the No. 31 OG
in the nation by ESPN.com ... named first-team All-District 6-5A in 2012 ... helped
Irving average 27.6 points and 335.7 total yards per game ... the Tigers produced 300
or more rushing yards in two of their last three games, including 320 yards in a win
over Turner ... also helped Irving to a double overtime win over Nimitz in his first
back from an injury ... named second-team All-District 6-5A in 2011 ... helped Irving
rush for 349 yards in a win over Nimitz in 2011 ... participated in track and field all
four years, lettering in his final three seasons ... also participated in basketball from
his freshman season to his junior season, lettering the last two.
PERSONAL
Born in Virginia ... also lived in Jordan during second and third grades ... pareents
are Sam and Mariam Hammad ... has a sister, Rawan ... began playing football at age
7 ... earned cum laude honors as a junior and senior in high school ... named to the
National Honor Society all four years in high school ... active in community service ...
has volunteered at a children’s day care and helped in little league football ... interested
in cars and automotive work.
THE HAMMAD FILE
Nickname: Dre
Favorite thing about Texas football: The Fans
Three things I can’t live without: Family, Faith, Phone
The biggest influence on me as a football player: My mother
During pregame, I like to: Sit by myself and focus on the tasks ahead of me
Favorite vehicle: Lambo
Favorite show: Sports Center
TV show I can’t believe I watch: Hip-Hop in Atlanta
Favorite movie: Fresh
Childhood sports hero: Emmitt Smith
Favorite music group: Migos
The biggest influence on me as a football player: My Dad
My dream as a college football player: Be the best and be remembered
After my football career is over, I hope to: Help better this world with my education
and good actions that will influence the youth.
During pregame, I like to: Review plays and get in my zone
Three things I can’t live without: Football, Goals, and my car
Nobody knows how much I like to: Fix up cars
Favorite vehicle: BMW 750 I 2010
Favorite show: I Love Lucy
TV show I can’t believe I watch: American Idol
Favorite movie: Warrior
Favorite sports movie: Blind Slide
Favorite actor and actress: The Rock & Megan Fox
Favorite music singer: 50 Cent
Childhood sports hero: Demarcus Ware
Favorite video game: NCAA and Madden Football
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The Newcomers
Desmond
Harrison
Naashon
Hughes
OFFENSIVE TACKLE
6-8 • 310 • Jr.-TR
Houston, Texas (Oak Ridge
[N.C.] / Contra Costa CC [Calif.])
J.C. Coach: Alonzo Carter
(NAY-shon)
LINEBACKER
6-4 • 225 • Fr.-HS
Harker Heights, Texas (Harker
Heights)
H.S. Coach: Mike Mullins
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Rated the No. 5 JUCO player overall and the No. 1 JUCO offensive tackle in the nation
by 247Sports.com ... ranked as the No. 34 overall JUCO player and No. 4 JUCO offensive lineman in the nation by Rivals.com ... rated the No. 86 JUCO player overall and
No. 9 offensive tackle by ESPN.com ... played two seasons at Contra Costa Community
College (CCCC) in San Pablo, Calif. ... named the All-America Community College
First Team in 2012 ... selected to the 2012 All-California Community College Region
III First Team ... tabbed the top offensive lineman on the All-Bay Valley Conference
team ... helped CCCC to an 8-3 record, including a 5-0 mark in the Bay Valley
Conference and a win in the Living Breath Foundation Bowl in 2012 ... helped CCCC
lead the conference in rushing with 221.7 ypg and rank second in scoring at 30.1 ppg
... helped CCCC produce 406 rushing yards against Shasta, one of four games with
300 or more that season ... a native of Houston, attended Fort Bend Marshall High
School in Missouri City, Texas, as a freshman prior to attending Page High School
in Greensboro, N.C., as a sophomore and junior ... did not play football at Page ...
attended Oak Ridge Military Academy in Oak Ridge, N.C., as a senior ... also played
basketball in high school.
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A three-year starter ... played outside linebacker and safety as a senior ... played
primarily safety as a junior ... played wide receiver and tight end as a sophomore
after beginning his prep career at running back and quarterback as a freshman ... participated in the 2013 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl ... ranked the No. 34 outside
linebacker in the nation by 247Sports.com ... rated the No. 50 OLB in the nation by
FoxSports.com ... selected honorable mention 5A All-State by the Associated Press
as a senior ... tabbed Class 5A/3A Defensive Player of the Year by the Temple Daily
Telegram ... selected first-team All-District 8-5A ... tallied 74 tackles, 19 TFL, seven
sacks and two recovered fumbles as a senior ... helped Harker Heights to a playoff
appearance in 2012 ... named first-team All-District 12-5A as a junior ... recorded two
INTs ... helped Harker Heights to a 5-5 record in 2011 ... also played basketball and
participated in track and field in high school ... active in community service ... participated in Camp 2020, a Christian camp that builds family and leadership.
PERSONAL
Born in Bad Nauheim, Germany, before moving to Fort Hood at age 1, then Louisiana
at age 3 before returning to Fort Hood at age 9 … began playing football at age 9 …
brother, Camrhon, is a redshirt freshman offensive lineman with the Longhorns ...
enjoys playing chess.
THE HUGHES FILE
Named after: My father
Nickname: Naa Naa
Favorite thing about Texas football: Tradition
During pregame, I like to: Pray and get focused by listening to music
The biggest influence on me as a football player: My family
Three things I can’t live without: Chicken Strips, My Phone, and My Dogs
Nobody knows how much I like to: Play chess
Favorite show: Gravity Falls
TV show I can’t believe I watch: Suits
Favorite movie: Avatar
Favorite sports movie: Space Jam
Favorite actor: Morgan Freeman
Childhood sports hero: Ray Lewis
Favorite music group: MGK
Favorite cartoon characters: Dipner (Gravity Falls)
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The Newcomers
Erik
Huhn
Darius
James
(HUEHN)
SAFETY
6-3 • 207 • Fr.-HS
Cibolo, Texas (Steele)
H.S. Coach: Michael Jinks
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A three-year starter at safety ... rated the No. 16 safety in the nation by ESPN ... ranked
the No. 24 safety in the nation by FoxSports.com ... tabbed the No. 44 safety in the
nation by Rivals.com ... selected All-Midlands Region by PrepStar Magazine ... missed
almost all of the 2012 season with an injury... recorded one interception prior to being
injured ... named first-team 5A All-State by the TSWA as a junior ... also tabbed firstteam All-District 25-5A and all-area ... recorded 89 tackles with eight INTs and three
TDs ... intercepted two passes against Austin ... recorded 12 tackles against Brandeis
... helped Steele to a 15-1 record and appearance in the state finals in 2011 ... a firstteam All-District 25-5A honoree as a sophomore ... registered over 80 tackles, along
with three interceptions, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries ... recorded
14 tackles against Judson ... helped Steele to a 14-2 record and a state championship
in 2010 ... part of the 4x100m relay team that finished ninth in 2012 5A state finals.
PERSONAL
Born in Corpus Christi, Texas and lived there until age 4 ... parents, Jeff and Sandy
Garcia Huhn, are both attorneys ... began playing baseball at age 3 and continued to
play shortstop in select baseball until entering high school ... began playing football
at age 12 ... brother, Shane, plays defensive back at UTEP ... he ranked sixth on the
team in tackles in 2012 as a redshirt freshman ... mother played basketball at Texas
Woman’s University.
OFFENSIVE GUARD
6-5 • 320 • Fr.-HS
Killeen, Texas (Harker Heights)
H.S. Coach: Mike Mullins
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Participated in the 2013 Under Armour All-America Game ... played in only two
games as a senior due to injury, however played five positions, including center, offensive tackle, offensive guard, defensive tackle and defensive end ... played OT, OG, DT
and DE as a junior ... played on the defensive line as a sophomore ... began at running
back and offensive line as a freshman ... rated 17th overall and the No. 1 center in the
nation by ESPN ... ranked 17th overall and the No. 1 center in the nation by MaxPreps
... tabbed No. 56 overall and the No. 1 center in the nation by Rivals.com ... rated No.
35 overall and the No. 1 offensive guard in the nation by 247Sports.com ... tabbed
No. 77 on PrepStar Magazine’s Dream Team and the No. 8 offensive lineman in the
nation ... ranked the No. 10 OL by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football ... listed No. 7 on
the Austin American-Statesman’s Fab 55 (state’s top prospects) ... named preseason
2012 Super Team by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football ... selected first-team 5A AllState by the Associated Press as a junior ... selected to the 2011 U.S. Air Force Junior
All-America team ... tabbed third-team 5A All-State by the Texas Sports Writers
Association ... named all-district on both offense and defense ... recorded 70 pancakes
and 67 knockdowns ... helped Harker Heights to a 5-5 record in 2011 ... also played
basketball and participated in track and field in high school.
PERSONAL
Born in Temple, Texas ... began playing football at age 14 ... active in community
service ... served as an usher in his church ... enjoys drawing and math.
THE JAMES FILE
THE HUHN FILE
Favorite thing about Texas football: The tradition
My dream as a college football player: Win a National Championship
The biggest influence on me as a football player: My older brother, Shane
Three things I can’t live without: Friends, My Dog, and My Phone
Favorite vehicle: Cadillac
Favorite show: Sports Center
TV show I can’t believe I watch: Pawn Stars
Favorite movie: Billy Madison
Worst movie: The Last Stand
Favorite sports movie: Friday Night Lights and Any Given Sunday
Favorite actor and actress: Denzel Washington and Mila Kunis
Childhood sports hero: Alex Rodriguez
Favorite Singer: Drake
Favorite video game: FIFA
Favorite cartoon characters: ‘Arnold’ from Hey Arnold
Pet: Scrappy (miniature Dachshund)
Nickname: Elmo
During pregame, I like to: Drink orange juice
The biggest influence on me as a football player: Robert Hagey
Favorite vehicle: Phantom
Favorite show: Bob’s Burgers
Favorite movie: Paper Soldiers
Childhood sports hero: Michael Jordan
Favorite superhero: Aquaman
Favorite cartoon character: Kick Batowski
Favorite video game: 2k13
Most humbling moment: When I broke both of my feet
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The Newcomers
Montrel
Meander
Jake
Oliver
(mee-AN-der)
WIDE RECEIVER
6-3 • 185 • Fr.-HS
Amarillo, Texas (Palo Duro)
H.S. Coach: Steve Parr
88
Three-time all-district performer at multiple positions ... played safety, wide receiver
and running back while also returning kicks ... ranked as the No. 24 safety in the
nation by 247Sports.com ... tabbed District 3-4A Defensive Player of the Year and
second-team all-district at wide receiver as a senior ... registered 109 tackles, one
INT and seven passes defended ... had five double-digit tackle games, including 24
against Amarillo and 16 versus Hereford ... also caught 24 passes for 363 yards (15.1
ypc) and three TDs, while rushing for 182 yards and one TD on 21 carries (8.7 ypc)
... caught five passes for 149 yards and a TD against Frenship ... helped Amarillo to
a 6-5 record and a playoff appearance in 2012 ... selected first-team All-District 3-4A
at running back as a junior ... rushed for 572 yards and six TDs on 113 carries (5.1
ypc), while catching 16 passes for 262 yards (16.4 ypc) and two TDs in 2011 ... rushed
for 134 yards on 24 carries against Plainview ... registered 148 rushing yards on nine
carries (16.4 ypc), including a 93-yarder against Frenship ... also made 18 tackles and
returned 12 kickoffs for 257 yards ... named first-team All-District 3-4A as a sophomore ... notched 82 tackles, two INTs, eight passes defended and one forced fumble
in 2010 ... posted three double-digit tackle games, including 12 stops and one INT
against Canyon ... also rushed for 203 yards and three TDs on 25 carries (8.1 ypc) ...
ran for 157 yards and two TDs on 12 carries (13.1 ypc) against Frenship ... returned
nine kickoffs for 192 yards, including an 88-yard kickoff return against Plainview ...
also participated in track and field in the 100m, 200m, 4x100m, 4x200m and long
jump ... finished seventh in the 200m in the 2012 4A state finals ... placed third in the
200m in the 2011 4A state finals.
THE MEANDER FILE
Nickname: Mac
Favorite thing about Texas football: Intense and the Best
My dream as a college football player: Become a legend
During pregame, I like to: Pray and listen to music
Three things I can’t live without: Family, Support, GOd
After my football career is over, I hope to: Give back to the community
Favorite vehicle: Bently
Favorite show: Spongebob Squarepants
Favorite movie: Hangover
Favorite actor: Mike Epps
Childhood sports hero: Randy Moss
Favorite singer: Tupac
Favorite cartoon character: Riley (Boondocks)
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WIDE RECEIVER
6-4 • 205 • Fr.-HS
Dallas, Texas (Jesuit)
H.S. Coach: Brandon Hickman
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Three-time first-team 5A All-State selection ... selected to the 2013 Parade AllAmerica team ... participated in the 2013 U.S. Army All-American Bowl ... set the
Texas state high school career receptions record, and ranks second in the nation,
with 308 to go along with 4,567 receiving yards and 56 TDs for his career ... four-year
starter ... rated the No. 17 WR in the nation by MaxPreps ... rated No. 214 overall
and the No. 31 WR in the nation by ESPN ... selected first-team 5A All-State by the
Associated Press as a senior ... listed No. 16 on the Austin American-Statesman’s Fab
55 (state’s top prospects) ... tabbed first-team All-Texas and Best Receiver by Dave
Campbell’s Texas Football ... caught 93 passes for 1,354 yards and 18 TDs in 2012 ...
had 13 receptions for 173 yards and two TDs in a playoff game versus Longview ...
registered 15 catches for 174 yards against Lake Highlands, the game which he set the
state career receptions record ... selected to the 2012 Dave Campbell Texas Football
Super Team ... invited to Nike’s 2012 “The Opening” ... named first-team 5A All-State
by the TSWA as a junior ... selected to the 2011 U.S. Air Force Junior All-America
team ... caught 108 passes for 1,637 yards and 23 TDs in 2011 ... made 12 receptions
for 206 yards and three TDs against Garland Sachse ... tallied 15 receptions for 187
yards and two TDs against Lake Highlands ... had 225 receiving yards and four TDs
on 10 catches against Richardson ... opened the 2011 season with three straight 200yard receiving games, including two games with 17 receptions ... tabbed first-team
Sophomore All-America by MaxPreps and ESPN ... named first-team 5A All-State
by the Associated Press ... selected first-team All-District 9-5A ... caught 85 passes
for 1,302 yards and 13 TDs in 2010 ... selected honorable mention All-District 8-5A
as a freshman ... had 22 receptions for 274 yards and two TDs in 2009 ... also played
basketball as a freshman and sophomore
PERSONAL
Born in Dallas ... also lived in Midlothian, Texas during the fourth grade ... father,
Gary, owns FieldHouseUSA, a league and event based indoor facility ... father was a
wide receiver at Texas A&M from 1986-90 ... mother, Ellen, is a teacher and played
soccer at Texas A&M from 1987-89 ... has an older brother, Jackson, who attends
Oklahoma ... grandfather, Richard Landenberger, played collegiate and professional
tennis and is a member of the Texas Tennis Hall of Fame ... active in community service ... served as a teacher’s assistant at a Dallas elementary school during his senior
year ... worked with disabled children ... participated in the Dallas Jesuit Buddy Walk
each of his four years to benefit children with Down syndrome ... enjoys drawing.
The Newcomers
Kent
Perkins
THE OLIVER FILE
Nickname: JOliver, JO
Favorite thing about Texas football: Winning Tradition
During pregame, I like to: Listen to music, stretch, visualize myself making the winning catch!
After my football career is over, I hope to: Have a successful job and a loving family
Three things I can’t live without: Chicken Strips, My Phone, and My Dogs
Nobody knows how much I like to: Cook
Favorite vehicle: Bentley
Favorite show: How I Met Your Mother
TV show I can’t believe I watch: Pretty Little Liars
Favorite movie: Friday Night Lights, Dumb and Dumber, Django Unchained
Worst movie: Napoleon Dynamite
Favorite actor and actress: Will Farrell and Jennifer Aniston
Childhood sports hero: Joe Montana
Favorite video game: NCAA 13
Most humbling moment: Giving clothing ot orphans in Dublin, Ireland.
The most unique thing that has ever happened to me: I was the first person in the history of my school to play as a freshman on the Varsity football team.
OFFENSIVE TACKLE
6-5 • 310 • Fr.-HS
Dallas, Texas (Lake Highlands)
H.S. Coach: Scott Smith
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Selected to the 2013 Parade All-America team ... named first-team All-USA by USA
Today ... participated in the 2013 U.S. Army All-American Bowl ... a three-year starter
... tabbed No. 36 on PrepStar Magazine’s Dream Team and the No. 3 offensive lineman
... rated No. 76 overall and the No. 6 OT in the nation by ESPN ... rated No. 76 overall
and the No. 4 OT in the nation by MaxPreps ... selected second-team 5A All-State by
the Associated Press as a senior ... a unanimous first-team All-District 9-5A selection
... tabbed first-team All-Texas and Best Lineman by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football
... listed No. 5 on the Austin American-Statesman’s Fab 55 (state’s top prospects) ...
helped Lake Highlands average 33.7 points per game ... helped lead Lake Highlands
to an 8-3 record, including a 7-1 district mark and an appearance in the 5A playoffs
in 2012 ... named to the preseason 2012 Super Team by Dave Campbell’s Texas
Football ... selected first-team All-District 9-5A as a junior ... helped Lake Highlands
to a 4-3 district record and a playoff appearance in 2011 ... part of a line that helped
Lake Highlands average 32.5 points per game in 2010 ... helped Lake Highlands to a
7-4 record and a playoff appearance ... wrestled as both a sophomore and junior ...
participated in track and field as a freshman.
PERSONAL
Born in Dallas, Texas ... began playing football at age 13 ... active in community
service including visits to a local children’s hospital and participating in “Football for
Children” ... enjoys listening to music and bowling.
THE PERKINS FILE
Nickname: Big Kent
Favorite thing about Texas football: I love the contact
My dream as a college football player: Enjoy every moment
During pregame, I like to: Get hyped
Three things I can’t live without: Family, Food, and Loved Ones
If I were to play another sport it would be: Wrestling
After my football career is over, I hope to: go into business or become a doctor
Favorite vehicle: Hummer
Favorite show: American Dad
Favorite movie: Friday, Next Friday, Friday After Next
Favorite actor and actress: Denzel Washington and Mila Kunis
Childhood sports hero: Ray Lewis and Jake Long
Favorite singer: 2Chainz, A$AP Rocky, Wiz Kalifa
Favorite video game: Black Ops 2
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The Newcomers
Jake
Raulerson
Geoff
Swaim
(RAWL-er-son)
CENTER
6-5 • 280 • Fr.-HS
Celina, Texas (Celina)
H.S. Coach: Bill Elliott
(SWAYM)
TIGHT END
6-4 • 252 • Jr.-TR
Chico, Calif. (Pleasant Valley /
Butte CC [Calif.])
J.C. Coach: Jeff Jordan
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Two-time 3A All-State selection ... played both offense and defense all four years,
primarily at right tackle and nose guard ... participated in the 2013 U.S. Army AllAmerican Bowl ... rated No. 54 overall and the No. 5 offensive tackle in the nation by
MaxPreps ... rated No. 113 overall and the No. 9 OT in the nation by ESPN ... listed No.
127 overall and the No. 11 defensive end in the nation by Rivals.com ... tabbed No. 172
overall and the No. 3 center in the nation by 247Sports.com ... ranked the No. 18 DE
in the nation by FoxSports.com ... listed No. 9 on the Austin American-Statesman’s
Fab 55 (state’s top prospects) ... selected first-team 3A All-State by the Associated
Press as a senior ... unanimous selection for District 10-3A Defensive Lineman of the
Year ... also named all-county ... registered 26 pancakes and allowed only one sack
in 2012, while also recording 67 tackles ... invited to Nike’s 2012 “The Opening” ...
named preseason honorable mention 3A player of the year, first-team 3A All-State,
and Defensive MVP by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football ... selected second-team 3A
All-State on offense and honorable mention on defense by the Associated Press as
a junior ... selected to the 2011 U.S. Air Force Junior All-America team ... tabbed
first-team All-District 10-3A on both offense and defense ... also named all-county ...
registered 65 tackles on defense ... helped Celina to an 11-1 record and an appearance
in the regional finals in 2011 ... recorded nine tackles, two sacks, one INT, two PBU
and five pancakes against Prestonwood Christian that year ... first-team all-district on
both offense and defense as a sophomore ... totaled 54 tackles ... first-team all-district
on defense as a freshman ... notched 27 tackles.
PERSONAL
Born in Houston ... also lived in Frisco, Texas, from 1998-2006 ... father, Jay, was a deep
snapper at Eastern New Mexico University (1980-84) ... mother, Jolene, is a project
manager ... played with his twin brother, Josh, who was a linebacker, at Celina ... member of Beta Club all four years, which marks an above 90 average in all classes ... active
in community service ... participated in Eva’s Heroes in San Antonio at the U.S. Army
All-American Bowl ... plays saxophone and trumpet ... used to be active in swimming.
THE RAULERSON FILE
Favorite thing about Texas football: The family atmosphere
My dream as a college football player: Win a national title
During pregame, I like to: Listen to music and think about the game
Three things I can’t live without: God, Family, Friends
After my football career is over, I hope to: Become a sports broadcaster
Favorite vehicle: 1967 Fast Back Mustang
Favorite show: 24
Favorite movie: Remember the Titans
Worst movie: Little Man
Favorite sports movie: Friday Night Lights, Miracle, Remember the Titans
Childhood sports hero: Randy White
Favorite singer: Josh Turner
Favorite song: Sail by Awolnation
Favorite video game: NCAA
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Rated the No. 27 JUCO prospect overall and fourth among tight ends in the nation by
ESPN.com ... ranked the No. 6 JUCO tight end by Rivals.com and 247Sports.com ...
helped Butte Community College to a 10-1 record in both 2011 and 2012, including
back-to-back bowl wins and the 2012 Nor Cal Conference Championship ... named
to the 2012 All-California Community College Region I First Team, while recording
nine receptions for 88 yards and leading the team with three receiving TDs in 2012
... also selected to the Nor Cal All-Conference First Team ... had three receptions for
35 yards and one TD at San Joaquin Delta, while also notching three receptions and
one TD, along with 28 receiving yards, at San Mateo ... played in four games as a
freshman in 2011 and registered five catches for 23 yards ... earned all-section and
all-league honors at linebacker as a senior at Pleasant Valley High School ... registered
124 tackles (65 solo) with six sacks, one INT, one fumble recovery and two blocked
PATs at linebacker in helping the Vikings to a 7-5 record ... also caught five passes for
57 yards ... compiled 17 tackles, including three sacks, one fumble recovery and one
blocked PAT against Red Bluff ... played junior varsity basketball as a sophomore ...
began playing football at age 10 ... brother, Mycal, plays safety at Eastern Michigan.
PERSONAL
Born in Chico, Calif. ... parents are Casey and Kathy Swaim ... has three siblings ...
brother, Mycal, plays safety at Eastern Michigan.
THE SWAIM FILE
The biggest influence on me as a football player: My Dad
Nobody knows how much I like to: Sleep
Favorite vehicle: ‘67 Chevelle
Favorite movie: Shawshank Redemption
Favorite music group: Zac Brown Band
Favorite song: ‘Knee Deep’ - Zac Brown Band
The Newcomers
Tyrone
Swoopes
QUARTERBACK
6-4 • 245 • Fr.-HS
Whitewright, Texas
(Whitewright)
H.S. Coach: Jack Wylie
18
Four-year starter, including three at quarterback ... participated in the 2013 U.S. Army
All-American Bowl ... rated No. 4 overall and the No. 2 quarterback in the nation by
MaxPreps ... selected No. 88 overall on PrepStar Magazine’s Dream Team and the
No. 6 QB in the nation ... ranked the No. 6 QB in the nation by FoxSports.com ...
tabbed the No. 13 QB in the nation by Rivals.com and 247 Sports.com ... listed No.
21 on the Austin American-Statesman’s Fab 55 (state’s top prospects) ... rushed for
5,341 yards and 73 TDs while passing for 3,850 yards and 41 touchdowns during his
career ... named honorable mention 2A All-State by the Associated Press as a senior
... selected 2A-2 Honorable Mention Academic All-State by THSCA ... completed
16-of-22 passes for 175 yards and three TDs, while rushing for 305 yards and three
TDs against Nocona ... invited to Nike’s 2012 “The Opening” ... invited to the Elite 11
Camp ... named 2012 preseason Dave Campbell Super Team Offensive Player of the
Year, first-team 2A All-State ... selected to the 2011 U.S. Air Force Junior All-America
team ... completed 110-of-209 passes for 1,359 yards and 15 TDs as a junior ... rushed
for 2,268 yards and 29 TDs on 170 carries ... rushed for 560 yards and seven TDs on
29 carries to go along with completing 12-of-25 passes for 146 yards against Tom
Bean ... also played guard in basketball, outfield in baseball and participated in track
and field in high school ... competed in the long jump, triple jump, 4x400m, 4x200m,
4x100m and shot put.
PERSONAL
Born in Stephenville, Texas ... also briefly lived in Colorado ... parents are Tyrone
and Elizabeth ... has two younger siblings ... began playing football at age 7 ... an
honor roll student all four years ... active in community service ... sorted cans during
a canned food drive ... participated in community activities surround the U.S. Army
All-America Game ... related as a distant cousin to WNBA star Sheryl Swoopes ...
enjoys video games.
THE SWOOPES FILE
Full name: Alphonso Tyrone Swoopes Jr.
Nickname: Roney
Favorite thing about Texas football: TRADITION
My dream as a college football player: Be part of a National Championship team
The biggest influence on me as a football player: Parents
Three things I can’t live without: Play Station 3, iPhone, Football
After my football career is over, I hope to: Be a physical therapist
Nobody knows how much I like to: Watch cartoons
Favorite vehicle: Bentley Contennital Supersport
Favorite show: The Amazing World of Gumball
TV show I can’t believe I watch: Jersey Shore
Favorite movie: The Avengers, Think Like A Man, Stomp the Yard
Favorite actor and actress: Kevin Hart and Megan Fox
Childhood sports hero: Vince Young
Favorite Singer: A$AP Rocky
Favorite video game: Call of Duty: Black Ops 2
Favorite cartoon characters: Gumball Waterson
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The Newcomers
Jacorey
Warrick
WIDE RECEIVER
5-10 • 170 • Fr.-HS
Houston, Texas (Cypress Falls)
H.S. Coach: Kirk Eaton
11
Three-year starter and three-time all-district wide receiver ... also played some cornerback and quarterback as a senior ... tabbed an All-American by PrepStar Magazine
... rated No. 119 overall and the No. 15 WR in the nation by ESPN ... listed as the No.
35 WR in the nation by FoxSports.com ... rated the No. 36 WR in the nation by Rivals.
com ... totaled 99 receptions for 1,579 yards and 23 TDs for his career ... averaged
15.9 yards per reception ... named first-team All-District 17-5A as a senior ... had
his senior season cut short by injury ... still named team Offensive Player of the Year
and earned the Eric Bassett Leadership Award ... had 28 receptions for 442 yards
and seven TDs, while rushing for 143 yards and two TDs in five games ... named
Sports Illustrated Player of the Week on Oct. 12 ... caught nine passes for 197 yards
and three TDs against Cy Springs ... invited to Nike’s 2012 “The Opening” ... tabbed
second-team All-District 17-5A as a junior ... caught 43 passes for 740 yards and 11
TDs ... helped Cypress Falls to a 10-2 record and appearance in the area finals in 2011
... registered five receptions for 144 yards and four TDs in a playoff game against Alief
Elsik ... caught four passes for 138 yards and a TD, while also rushing for a TD against
Cypress Creek ... named honorable mention All-District 17-5A as a sophomore ...
had 28 receptions for 237 yards and three TDs ... also ran varsity track beginning as a
sophomore ... tabbed academic all-district as a senior.
PERSONAL
Born in Cleveland, Texas ... lived there until 2005 ... parents are Terrence and Jestinna
Tolden ... has two siblings ... began playing football when he was 5 years old ... named
to the honor roll all four years in high school ... active in community service ... has
volunteered with the Houston Food Bank and the Texas Children’s Hospital ... enjoys
singing.
THE WARRICK FILE
Nickname: Petey; My cousin tried to make it my name when I was a baby and it just
stuck
Favorite thing about Texas football: TheTradition
My dream as a college football player: Win a National Championship and/or Heisman
Trophy
During pregame, I like to: Listen to upbeat music while visualizing then listen to slow
music to relax so I can play loose
Three things I can’t live without: God, Music, Family
Favorite vehicle: Corvette
Favorite movie: Django Unchained, Matrix, The Book of Eli, Friday
Worst movie: Stomp the Yard 2
Childhood sports hero: Barry Sanders
Favorite Singer: Drake and Typhus
Most humbling moment: Going to the Children’s Hospital and visiting cancer patients
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