Texas A&M-Commerce Recruiting Class

COMMERCE, TEXAS -- Texas A&M University-Commerce head coach Guy Morriss and his staff have wrapped up their 2012 Lion signing class, announcing 23 additions to the A&M-Commerce roster. 19 of the newcomers will be freshmen this fall with four transfers aimed to bolster the Lion roster.

"Overall, we feel really good about this class, and feel we've addressed some key needs," said coach Morriss about his incoming class. "Our goal was to go out and find those players that we felt would best fit our system and were excited about coming to play here. We feel we reached that goal and are looking forward to getting these kids out on the practice field."

Morriss said he and his staff concentrated heavily this offseason on the quarterback and defensive back positions, two key areas that were hard-hit by injuries in 2011. The Lions should have ample depth heading into the fall season at both slots, adding five quarterbacks and six players to the defensive backfield including a pair of transfers at both positions.

Offensively, A&M-Commerce also brought in four wide receivers and a pair of offensive lineman while on the defensive side of the ball, the Lions added a pair of defensive linemen and two linebackers with a kick returner also brought into the mix on special teams.

"Looking over this class, we feel it is as strong as any class we've brought in and stacks up as well as with any of the classes before," said Morriss. "We are expecting all of the transfers to be competitive in spring workouts and compete for jobs from the opening practice. There are a few of the incoming high school players that have a chance to compete for a starting job as well, so we're looking forward to getting them out on the practice field.

A&M-Commerce begins its spring workouts in early April with the 2012 Blue and Gold game scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, April 21st at Memorial Stadium. The Lions' 2012 season gets underway on Saturday, September 1st when A&M-Commerce plays host to Southeastern Oklahoma State at 6 p.m. at Memorial Stadium.

2012 A&M-Commerce Signing Day Class


Player    Pos. 

Hometown Previous School
Byron Brooks KR Farmersville, Texas Farmersville H.S.
Joshua Brown QB Dallas, Texas Bryan Adams H.S.
Troy Dorsey LB Dallas, Texas W.T. White H.S.
Justin Duncan QB Tabor City, N.C. Louisburg College (N.C.)
Kerry Fellers WR Burleson, Texas Burleson H.S.
Lenzell Fulcher DB Dallas, Texas Roosevelt H.S.
Darrian Gilmore WR Hallsville, Texas Hallsville H.S.
Justin Gomez QB Fairfield, Calif. Solana College (Calif.)
Elijah Guttierez LB Anna, Texas Anna H.S.
Kylon Higgins DB Plano, Texas Plano East H.S.
Kamryn Howard DB Tyler, Texas Tyler H.S.
Vondrick Jackson DB DeSoto, Texas DeSoto H.S.
Jalen Jones DB Texarkana, Texas Texas H.S.
Tre Jones WR Plano, Texas Plano East H.S.
Trever Lasseter QB Lone Oak, Texas Lone Oak H.S.
Ethan Lierman OL Friendswood, Texas Clear Brook H.S.
Shaquelle Massey DB Anchorage, Alaska Mesa Community College (Ariz.)
Jaylyn McDuffie OL Grand Prairie, Texas Arlington Bowie H.S.
Austin Smith QB League City, Texas Clear Creek H.S.
Darik Walker LB Mesquite, Texas North Mesquite H.S.
Dimitre Wells DL Dallas, Texas Adamson H.S.
Ryan West WR Texarkana, Texas Texas H.S.
Robert Wheeler DB Tyler, Texas Central Arkansas Univ.

2012 Recruiting Holes

With national signing day coming up tomorrow, we take a belated look at the areas that LSC teams need help in.

Midwestern State

Losses - Offense - All-American Amini Silatulu and Hank Gilley (both 1st LSC) on the line, WRs David Little (1st LSC), Sheldon Galloway and Edgard Theliar (both 2nd LSC) and RB Lester Bush (2nd LSC).  Defense - Linemen Kevin Birdow (2nd LSC), Paul Gonzalez, Tim McGill and Mark Lafaele (all HM LSC), LB Ty Duncan (HM LSC) and DBs Jeremy Smith (1st LSC), Romie Blaylock (2nd LSC) and Tyler Maner (HM LSC).

Returnees - QB Brandon Kelsey (1st LSC), RBs Keidrick Jackson (1st LSC) and Jimmy Pipkin (2nd LSC), linemen Ken Van Heule (1st LSC), Justen Tyler and Bryan Keith (both 2nd LSC).  Defense - LB Matt Ellerbrock (HM LSC), DBs Pat Gardner (1st LSC), Neiko Conway, Donald Napoleon (both 2nd LSC) and Bernard Griffin (HM LSC).  Kicker Greg Saladino (2nd LSC) and deep snapper Randall Arbuckle (1st LSC) return for the special teams.

Notes - Coming off their most successful season ever, the Mustangs must replace 14 players who received LSC recognition last fall. The key to the Mustang's LSC-leading offense (48.6 pts and 532 yds per game, 323.5 rushing) was the blocking of the line and WRs, both of which suffered losses. The defense was second in the LSC in points allowed (23.4) and third in yardage (357.4), and must replace 8 players honored by the LSC last year.  Returning seniors include Kelsey, Van Heule and Tyler on the offense and Ellerbrock, Gardner and Griffin on the defense.

Abilene Christian

Losses - Offense - Daryl Richardson (2nd LSC) and Reggie Brown, FB Justin Andrews (1st LSC), TE Ben Gibbs (1st LSC), 3 OL (Matt Webber, Neal Tivis both 1st LSC) and Jerod Harrell (HM LSC).  Defense - 2 linemen (Aston Whiteside All American 1st LSC, Donald Moore 2nd LSC), 2 LBs (Nathan Baggs 1st LSC) and 3 DBs (Darien Williams 1st LSC and Nate Bailey HM LSC). 7 of top 11 tacklers.

Returnees - Offense - QB Mitchell Gale (2nd LSC), RB Charcandrick West (HM LSC), 3 WRs (Taylor Gabriel 2nd LSC), 2 OL (Josh Perez 2nd LSC, Blake Spears HM LSC).  Defense - 1 lineman, 2 LBs (Thor Woerner HM LSC), and one DB (LB Suggs HM LSC).  Kicker Morgan Lineberry and DS Brent Schroeder were special teams 1st team LSC.

Notes - The Wildcats had the most severe loss of talent from last year,  losing seven 1st team LSC players, including four-time selection Aston Whiteside.  Gale, Ryan Smith, Suggs and Lineberry are the only seniors among the projected top returnees.  Not a great deal of concern for the offense that was second in the LSC in scoring and yards gained, but the defense regressed, giving up 29.5 pts and 436 yards per game. 

West Texas A&M

Losses - Offense - C Hector Rodriguez, Brittain Golden (both 1st LSC), RB Tommy Hampton (HM LSC as a return specialist) and TE Landon Forga.  Defense - 3 DBs (Curtis Jefferson, Caleb Randolph both 1st LSC, and Maurice Caldwell HM LSC), 2 LBs (Anthony Scott HM LSC) and 2 linemen (Dishon Robertson 1st LSC and Simi Kuli HM LSC).  Backup QB Tanner Marsh has been reported to transfer to Arkansas Tech.

Returnees - QB Dustin Vaughn (HM LSC), RB Khiry Robinson, WRs Nathan Slaughter and Lance Ratliff (both HM LSC), 4 linemen (Aaron Mullane 2nd LSC, Craig Watts HM LSC).  Defense - linemen Tyrell Higgins (1st LSC), Aaron Wampler, LB Kevin McCluskey (2nd LSC), and DB Jordan Smith (HM LSC).  Kickers Kevin VanVoris and Sergio Castillo (both 1st LSC).

Notes - The Buffs led the LSC in defense (!), but must replace 7 starters, including 6 who received postseason honors.  Most of the offense returns, but the players that graduated will be missed.

Tarleton State

Losses - Offense - QB Nick Stephens (HM LSC) threw for 3,000 yds and 20 TDs, 2 lineman (Shawn Wyatt HM LSC).  Defense - Logan Johnson (HM LSC) is the only starter that was a senior last year.

Returnees - Backup QB Aaron Doyle got some game experience last year, leading rusher Courtney Vaughn, top 3 WRs, led by Clifton Rhodes (2nd LSC), TE Will McLane, and 3 linemen (Adrian Campbell 2nd LSC).  Defense - 3 linemen (Rufus Johnson HM LSC), 2 LBs (Marquis Wadley 2nd LSC), 4 full-time and 3 part-time starters in the secondary (Dashaun Phillips 1st LSC, Desmond Jackson 2nd LSC, Dan Jackson and Blair Johnson, both HM LSC).

Notes - Lots of seniors, 8 of the top returning on defense and 3 on offense.  The Texans were 4th in scoring offense and defense, and 5th in yards gained and allowed.  QB is the biggest question mark heading into 2012, but will need to replenish defense for 2013.

Texas A&M-Kingsville

Losses - Offense - Loses just two starters, QB Daniel Ramirez and OL Cory Baumann.  Defense loses four starters, DE Roderick Benman (2nd LSC, 16 TFL, 12 sacks), DT Johnny Tivao (HM LSC), LB Marcus Sanders (HM LSC) and DB Demontrelle Smith.

Returnees - Offense - RB Jonathan Woodson (1st LSC, 1st in the nation 217 all purpose yards per game),  3 WR (Robert Armstrong, Sherman Batiste both 1st LSC), part time starter Nate Poppell at QB, both TEs, and  7 linemen with at least 3 starts, 44 combined, both TEs.  Defense - LB Jeremy Aguilar (1st LSC),  two starting linemen, 7 DBs with a combined 47 starts.  Collectively 7 of top 10, and 15 of top 20 in tackles.

Notes -  The team is heavy on seniors at the skill positions on offense, and four of the top 7 linemen as well, while five of the top returnees on defense will be moving on after this upcoming season.  No glaring weaknesses for the upcoming season, the offense averaged 31 points and 454 yards per game, while the defense allowed 349 yards and 30 points (offensive turnovers contributed to this).

Angelo State

Losses - Offense - leading rusher Tristian Carter (HM LSC), TE Nate Bayless (2nd LSC), 4 starting lineman (Ryan Merryman HM LSC), plus QB Jake Strickler, who started 5 games when Blake Hamblin was injured.  Defense - 2 linemen (Lawrence Rumph 1st LSC) 4 LBs with a combined 19 starts, 2 DBs (Terrance Preston HM LSC) and  punter George Shamblen (2nd LSC). 4 of top 10, 9 of top 20 in tackles.

Returnees - Offense - QB Blake Hamblin, 3 starting WRs (plus 2 injured all of 2010), one lineman (Austin Sumrall HM LSC).  Defense - full time starter Kyle Patterson (2nd LSC) and 2 part-time starters on the line, 2 part-time starters at LB, and 2 full-time (Alvin Johnson HM LSC) and 3 part-time starters in the secondary, 6 of the top 10 in tackles.

Notes - Of the returning Rams with starting experience, about 10 will be seniors.  Most of those are on the defense, especially the line.  The Rams were above average on both sides of the ball, so there is no panic for immediate help.

Incarnate Word

Losses - Offense - FB Donald Gies (2nd LSC) and leading WR Jacob Love (38-556-4).  Defense - Diego McClain (38 tackles, 7 for losses).

Returnees - Offense - both QBs, leading rusher Trent Rios (HM LSC), WR Dominic Hamilton, TE Andrew Mocio (HM LSC), 5 starting OL.   Defense - 2 linemen (HM LSC Robby Horton), 2 LBs, 4 DBs, plus one part-time starter, 18 of team's top 20 in tackles.

Notes - All returning starters on offense are seniors as are all but 2 returning starters on defense.  The offense was last in the LSC in both yardage and points, while the defense was second to last in both categories.  With so many seniors, the Cardinals should be recruiting heavily across the board.

Eastern New Mexico

Losses - Offense - 4 full-time and 3 part-time starters, including ENMU's all-time leading receiver Darian Dale (263 receptions, 2,743 yds), the leading rusher and two HM LSC linemen.  Defense - 1 full-time starter and 1 part-time starter.   All-LSC punter Tyler Cannon.

Returnees - Offense - QB Wesley Wood, 3 WR with a combined 99 receptions 1,064 yds and 11 TDs, 2 starting linemen. Defense - 3 starters on the line, 4 LBs with a combined 28 starts, 4 DBs with 35 combined starts, 8 of teams top 10 tacklers are back.

Notes - With a new coaching staff, this is a hard one to call.  Help on defense (41 points and 483 yds per game, both last in the LSC) is certainly needed.  Most of the returning starters will be seniors this fall.

Texas A&M-Commerce

Losses - 7 starters on offense (4 of top 6 in receptions, top 2 rushers, 3 OL), 3 starters on defense (including 1st team LSC and leading tackler Cory Whitfield)

Returnees - Top 2 QBs, 2 starting OL, 2 DL, 3 LB and 4 DBs with at least 5 starts (8 of top 10 in tackles)

Notes - Top 2 returnees at QB, RB and WR will be seniors, 2 of top 3 LBs as well.  The Lions need help across the board, but especially at the positions listed.

LSC Roundup 2-2

Reports: Thomsen leaving Arizona State for Tech - Joey D. Richards, Abilene Reporter News


Local signing day news stories
Bloom, Cade top ACU's list of 13 football signees - Joey D. Richards, Abilene Reporter News
ASU coach happy with group of signees - Charles Bryce, San Angelo Standard Times
High school teammates sign to continue football careers together - Matt Young, Corpus Christi Caller Times
Coach Bo Atterberry says this recruiting class could be Javelinas' best - George Vondracek, Corpus Christi Caller Times
The mighty get mightier at MSU - J. Scott Russell,Times Record News
Local athletes commit to college - Andy Newberry, Times Record News
WT Buffs football team signs 4 area standouts - Dave Henry, Amarillo Globe News
Palo Duro's Riley inks with Eastern New Mexico - Lance Lahnert, Amarillo Globe News
UIW haul has a local flavor - Pat Turner, San Antonio Express




Gonzales duo inks with Eastern New Mexico - Gonzales Inquirer
Area quartet signs football letters of intent - The Gonzales Cannon
Area players sign to continue careers at next level - LubbockOnline.com
FOOTBALL: Greenwood linebacker Armitage headed to ACU - Odessa American
Four from Calallen sign with TAMUK - Nueces County Record Star
Hornets RB Ford and OL Long headed to Kingsville - Huntsville Item
Lake View's Wheeler headed to next level - Quinton Martinez, San Angelo Standard Times
SIGNINGS: West Texas athletes make their choices - Quinton Martinez, San Angelo Standard Times
SIGNING: 6 from Central sign with colleges - Paul Harris, San Angelo Standard Times
Football trio, baseball quintet lead Lamar on signing day -  Your Houston News
FOOTBALL: Van Horn lineman signs with Angelo State - Odessa American
Aledo's Gray makes it official, signs with Texas - Fort Worth Star Telegram
Simmons heading to Midwestern State - Star Community Newspapers
Well-earned honor: Six Wildcats receive college opportunities - Temple Daily News
Vallejo native Tagaloa signs letter of intent at Cal - Times-Herald
Several Consol, Bryan football players sign letters of intent - BrazosSports.com






and for McMurry....
McMurry Football: War Hawks announce historic signing class - Sam Waller, Abilene Reporter News




and some from the schools
Wildcats nab 13 players on national signing day - ACU Football
Rams Announce 2012 Football Signing Class - ASU Football
Lynn Adds Talent for 2012 Football Season - ENMU Football
SIGNING CLASS EARNS HIGH MARKS - UIW Football
Midwestern State adds 35 on National Signing Day - MSU Football
2012 Tarleton signing class is in the books - TSU Football
Buffs Football Announces 2012 High School Recruiting Class - WTAM Football
Webb Announces 2012 Signing Class - WTAM Soccer
Buffalo Soccer Signs Four to National Letters of Intent - WTAM Soccer




Cameron ruins ASU men's win streak - Charles Bryce, San Angelo Standard Times
No. 3 Texans cruise past Javelinas to best start in modern era of Tarleton basketball - TSU MBB
Shots Don't Fall for Javs - TAMK MBB
Team Defense Key To Victory On The Road, 56-52 - CU MBB
Rams Lose Close One to Cameron 56-52 - ASU MBB
CARDINALS WIN AT LINE - UIW MBB
A&M-COMMERCE DROPS 89-85 HEARTBREAKER TO INCARNATE WORD - TAMC MBB




ASU women thrill in OT - Mike Whitson, San Angelo Standard Times
Career highs abound as TexAnns crush Javelinas - TSU WBB
Top Ranked TexAnns Run Past Javs - TAMK WBB
Belles Squeak by in Overtime, 54-53, Over Aggies - ASU WBB
Cameron Falls To Angelo In OT, 54-53 - CU WBB
Zias Pick up Consecutive Home Wins with Defeat of Pioneers - ENMU WBB
Pioneers rally but fall short at Eastern New Mexico - TWU WBB
WOMEN END SKID AT COMMERCE - UIW WBB
LIONS STRUGGLE IN THE SECOND HALF AS THEY FALL TO THE CARDINALS, 65-47 - TAMC WBB






Baseball: Aggies Sweep Tigers To Start Season - CU Baseball
Baseball Begins 2012 Vs. Arkansas Tech - ACU Baseball
Flores Named to Preseason Team - TAMK Baseball




Lady Buffs Tabbed #5 in NFCA Preseason Top 25 Poll - WTAM Softball
Mustangs open 20th in NFCA Preseason Poll - MSU Softball
Pioneers set to open 2012 softball season with weekend series versus Southern Arkansas - TWU Softball
ASU SOFTBALL: Capsule, 2/2 - San Angelo Standard Times






Wildcats Ready For Bluegrass State Battles - ACU Tennis
Women's Tennis Plays Host To Indoor Classic To Start 2012 - ACU Tennis

2012 Recruiting Information

Latest (2/1)

Vaughn Smith, College of San Mateo - already enrolled at Tarleton State
Setch Culp, LB Temple HS - commit to WTAM
Joseph Pickett, K/P Temple HS - commit to ASU
Blake Dean, TE Temple HS - commit to WTAM
Padyn Geibler, Stephenville HS - commit to UIW
Brayden Coverdale, Stephenville HS - commit to TSU
Mason Stewart, LB Houston Memorial HS - commit to TAMK
Van Powell, WR Odessa Permian HS - commit to WTAM
Kacey Ryan, QB Odessa Permian HS - commit to WTAM
Jake Higgs, Andrews HS - commit to WTAM
Jacob Armitage, LB Midland Greenwood HS - commit to ACU
Rance Layton, OL Seminole HS - commit to ASU
Grady Young, OL Mercedes HS - commit to SNU (Grady was one of our recruiting spotlights)
Myles Wheeler, DB San Angelo Lake View - commit to WTAM
Christian Rodriguez, OL Los Fresnos - commit to ACU
Keith Barnett, Converse Judson - commit to ACU
Ruben Dominguez, San Angelo Central - commit to MSU
Kason Fornes, WR Kerrville Tivy - commit to TSU
Word Hudson, WR Sonora -commit to WTAM




Hounds expect to sign 25-30 prospects - Portales News-Tribune







(1/31)

Evening Update - 
Darien Gilmore, WR Hallsville - commit to TAMC
Joseph High, DB San Antonio Brackenridge - commit to TAMK
Cody Jurek, OL Gonzales HS - commit to ENMU
Landon Lock, LB Gonzales HS - commit to ENMU
Ricky Dickson, OL Rich East (IL) HS - commit to ENMU
Quade Huckaba, OC Midland HS - commit to ASU
Will Hermann, OL Brenham HS - commit to WTAM
Akujiuba Inyanma, DE Brenham HS - commit to ASU
Braedon Robinson, DE San Antonio East Central HS - commit to TAMK
Andres Alaniz, WR Ben Bolt HS - commit to TAMK
Isaiah Carter, DE San Antonio Madison HS - commit to TAMK



William Mora - OL San Antonio Brennan - commit to UIW
Damon Cowart - OL Cedar Park Vista Ridge - commit to Tarleton State (per TexasHSFootball.com)
Jerry Yarbrough - WR Connally HS - commit to Midwestern State
Byron Brooks - WR/DB Farmersville HS - commit to TAMC
J. B. Frontz - TE El Paso Riverside - commit to WTAM (per TexasHSFootball.com)
Steven McDade - DL Austin McCallum - commit to Midwestern State (per Friday Night Fanstand)
Breion Evans - WR Connally - commit to Midwestern State (per Friday Night Fanstand)
Statron Jones - WR Manor HS - commit to Midwestern State (per Friday Night Fanstand)
A. J. Canales - DB Canutillo - commit to ENMU (per El Paso Times)
Jacorey McQueen, Manor HS - commit to Midwestern State (per Friday Night Fanstand)
Terrance Anderson, Round Rock HS  - commit to Midwestern State (per Friday Night Fanstand)
Jose Arzate, K McAllen HS - commit to WTAM
David Martin, Austin HS - commit to Midwestern State
Brandon Tanksley, DB Katy Morton Ranch - commit to UIW
Cole Wick, DE Halletsville Sacred Heart - commit to UIW
CJ Johnson, LB Alvarado HS - likely to sign with Tarleton
Kerry Fellers, DB Burleson HS - commit to TAMC
Riley Davis, RB Godley - commit to ASU




(1/30)
Shaquelle Massey, CB Mesa CC - to TAMC
Jesse Hanson, DT Daingerfield HS - commit to Angelo State (per Gabriel D. Brooks, News-Journal of Longview)
Shavon Pennie, DB Bryan HS - commit to TAMK
Gayln Griffin, DE Marble Falls HS - commit to TAMK
Jeremiah Payne, DB Waco Connally HS - commit to MSU
Adam Hill, LB Cedar Park - commit to MSU
Henry Ford, RB Huntsville - commit to TAMK
Ervin Ellison, WR San Antonio Brandeis HS - commit to TAMK, per Rivals, had an offer from Sam Houston
Damani Taylor, WR San Antonio Brandeis HS - commit to ASU
(Shout out to mySA high schools for those last two)


(1-29) 
Tyler Chapa, San Antonio Warren - switches commit from UIW to ACU 

Ryan Watkins, TE Carter Riverside - commit to Tarleton

Michael Wiser, DL Calallen HS - commit to TAMK

Alex Kuyinu, DL Fort Bend Dulles - commit to TAMK  

Tre Jones, WR Plano East - commit to TAMC

 Kylon Higgins Plano East - commit to TAMC
Dakota Smith - Plano East - commit to TAMC
Julian King, Clute - visit TAMK 
Henry Ford, Huntsville HS - visit TAMK 

Dontae Armstrong - DE/LB Fort Bend Bush - commit to MSU

Josh Esukpa - commit to UIW

Matt McCarthy, OL SA Reagan - commit to UIW

Bo Heyse, Keller Fossil Ridge- commit to UIW

Aaron potter - Smithson Valley - commit to UIW

Aundra Long OL, Huntsville - commit to TAMK

Andrew Dockrill, OL Plano - commit to MSU

Derrick Randle, WR Abilene Cooper - visit to MSU, but no commit
Danzell Barrett, DB Alief Taylor - commit to WTAM
Daniel Pena, TE El Paso Austin - commit to ENMU
Cayman Green, OL Mayfield HS - commit to ENMU


(1-27)

Jordan Thomas, WR San Antonio Stevens - commit to Texas A&M-Kingsville, SA Express 2nd Team All Area, 1st 27-5A, 44 receptions for 783 yds, 10 TDs

Taylor Cauble, FB/LB Marble Falls - commit to Texas A&M-Kingsville (per the Rivers City Daily Tribune)
Ifeanacho Ibik, DL Fort Bend Travis - going to Texas A&M-Kingsville
Donovan Ellis, WR Mansfield Summit - commit to West Texas A&M
Clayton Baker, QB Dumas HS - commit to West Texas A&M (per Lance Lahnert, Amarillo Globe News) threw for 2,147 yds and 10 TDs
Ra'Shondric Sheppard, DE Amarillo Tascosa HS - commit to West Texas A&M (per Lance Lahnert, Amarillo Globe News) chose WTAM over Wyoming, 65 tackles, 7.5 sacks
Kenny Betts, DL Clovis HS (NM) - commit to Eastern New Mexico
Chris Lewis, DL Clovis HS (NM) - commit to Eastern New Mexico
Jeremy Lewis, DB Euless Trinity - visit to Tarleton State


Afternoon update
Julian King, DB Brazoswood HS - visit to TAMK
Robbie Goldschmidt, LB The Woodlands HS - visiting WTAM
John Striednig, DL Shallowater HS - commit to Angelo State
Aaron Potter, DB Smithson Valley HS - visiting UIW
Bo Heyse, DB Keller Fossil Ridge HS - commit to UIW
Derreon Buchanan, DB Gateway Tech (MO) - heading to WTAM






(1-26)
Deaveron Dean, DB, Chapel Hill HS - Commit to Tarleton State (per Clint Buckly, Tyler Telegraph) 3rd team all state as a junior
Phillip Sorrells, LB, Amarillo HS - Commit to West Texas A&M (per Lance Lahnert, Amarillo Globe News), 123 tackles, 2-5A Def POY, HM All State 5-A, picked WTAM over Midwestern State
Kendall Jackson, QB Arlington Sam Houston  - Commit to Midwestern State - he tells us that the team at MSU is a family and they made him feel that he was already a part of the family.  More important to Kendall was the GREAT academic surroundings at MSU.
Dilyn Lyles, DL Fort Bend Travis HS - Commit to Texas A&M-Kingsville
Brandon Lee, DE Plano East HS - Commit to Angelo State, (per Damon Sayles, ESPN Recruiting Nation), interest from Texas Southern, Southeastern Oklahoma and Abilene Christian, but Angelo was his only offer. 2nd team 8-5A.
Cody Kluge, OL Abilene Cooper HS - Commit to West Texas A&M (per Abilene Reporter News)
Linus Boley,TE/LB,  Austin High - commit to Midwestern State (per Friday Night Fanstand)
RB/DB - Martin Alvarez, Keller HS - Commit to Southwestern Oklahoma.  1st 7-5A RB and safety. Had 139 tackles as a junior, 117 as a senior, plus 795 yards and 8 TDs rushing.  Picked SWOSU over ACU and ASU.
Devere Carrington, LB Cibolo Steele - commit to Angelo State (per the HS Sports Blog at the San Antonio Express
Lee Henderson, TE Cibolo Steele - Commit to Texas A&M-Kingsville (per the HS Sports Blog at the San Antonio Express
Evan Lyons, DB Cibolo Steele - Commit to West Texas A&M (per the HS Sports Blog at the San Antonio Express


(our former conference mates at Southwestern Oklahoma have also picked up L.D. Bell defensive back Noe Kipula, and mid-year transfers Terrance Franklin, a DB from Cisco JC and Jared Patterson, an OL from Trinity Valley CC)

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Commitments



* ACU - QB Parker McKenzie, Smithson Valley HS - 2nd team San Antonio Express All Area Team, 2nd Team 27-4A,  completed 58% of his passes for 2,023 yds, 20 TDs and 4 Ints, ran for 124 yds and 3 TDs
ACU - RB - Marcel Threat, UCA/Lamar Consolidated HS - 1,786 yds and 19 TDs as Sr. in HS., 23 carries for 90 yds as freshman at UCA in 2010.
ACU - DT   Melvin Shead, Kilgore JC (Cayuga HS)  -  first team all-state offensive lineman, second team defensive lineman in high school, Honorable Mention SWJCFC selection, anchored a defensive line that led the conference in run defense, had 19 tackles, 1 for loss and half a sack, in 2010 had 21 tackles and 2 sacks.
ACU - LB - Ben Cobb, Chantilly HS (VA) - 146 tackles, 13 TFL, 9.5 sacks, 6 passes broken up. 3rd team All-State
ACU - LB - Chuck Oputa, Dallas Wilson HS - 1st 12-4A
ACU - WR/DB - Tyler Chapa, San Antonio Warren - 1st team DB San Antonio Express All Area Team,  44 tackles, 5 passes broken up, 6 Ints, 23 receptions for 407 yds and 7 TDs, 1st 27-5A WR and DB (former UIW commit)


ASU - QB - Cameron Waites, St. Michaels HS - HM All State (TAPPS)
ASU - QB - Tyler Horton, Goldwaithe HS - over past two seasons  1,508 yds, 14 TDs passing,  1,333 yds 24 TDs rushing.

ASU - RB Jermie Calhoun, OU (Van HS) - the Parade All-American was 5 star Scout and Rivals recruit out of HS, (Scout #3 RB Rivals #2 in nation), was in same recruiting class as Justin Johnson.  In two seasons, Calhoun rushed for 242 on 56 carries.
ASU - RB - Riley Davis, Godley HS - ran for 1,200 yds, 1st 4-2A on offense and defense
*ASU - WR - Damani Taylor, Brandeis HS - 2nd 27-5A, 20 receptions for 477 yds, 5 TDs
ASU - TE Alex Young, Hughson Central Catholic HS/UNLV - will play at Angelo State, signed with UNLV out of HS. Rivals 2 star, Scout 2 star, ESPN Profile, 84 receptions for 858 yds and 10 TDs the past two years at Merced JC, Region II All-California First Team, Golden Gate Conference 1st Team in 2010 and 2011.
ASU - TE - Tre Straw, Frisco Heritage HS - 1st Team 9-4A, 8 receptions for 85 yds and 1 TD
ASU - OL - Trent Davis, Cisco JC - Honorable Mention SWJCFC in 2011
* ASU - OL - Tyler Hamilton, San Antonio O'Connor HS - 1st Team 27-5A
ASU - OL - Quade Huckaba, Midland HS - 
ASU - DE - Akujiuba Inyanma. Brenham HS - 
ASU - DL - Brandon Lee, Plano East HS - 
ASU - DL - John Striednig, Shallowater HS - 1st Team All State 3A
ASU - DT - Jesse Hanson,  Daingerfield HS - (per Gabriel D. Brooks, News-Journal of Longview)
*ASU - LB - Devere Carrington, Cibolo Steele HS - 2nd team 25-5A     
ASU - CB - London Dial, Garland HS - 

ENMU - QB - Ryan Greene, Roswell (Goddard) - 

ENMU - Ath - John Garcia, St. Pius X, Albuquerque - 

ENMU - RB - Daniel Jaramillo, Belen HS - 

ENMU -WR - Sonny Duran,  NMMI - 
ENMU - TE/WR - Danny Pena, El Paso Austin - 4 receptions for 114 yds, 1 TD, 91 tackles, 8 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries, 1st team 1-4A offense and defense

ENMU - TE - Evan Tooley, NMMI - 
ENMU - OL - Cody Jurek, Gonzales HS -
ENMU - OL - Ricky Dickinson, Rich East HS (IL) -  

ENMU - OL - Dustin Breeze, Belen HS - 

ENMU - OL - Jeremy Hatchcock, Aztec HS - 
ENMU - OL - Cayman Green, Mayfield HS
ENMU - DT - Kenny Betts, Clovis (NM) HS - NM Preps #3
ENMU - DL - Chris Leiws, Clovis (NM) HS - 

ENMU - DT - Michael Cowden, Aztec (NM) HS -
ENMU - LB - Landon Lock, Gonzales HS - 

ENMU - DB - AJ Canales, Canutillo HS -  





* UIW - QB - Cohner Mokry, San Antonio Johnson HS - 1st team 26-5a as a utility player, completed 49% of his passes for 1,154 yds, 11 TDs, 3 Ints, rushed for 1,211 yds and 11 TDs.  As a junior, completed 42% of passes for 794 yds, 11 TDs, 4 Ints, ran for 499 yds and 3 TDs.
UIW - QB - Jake Cardenas -  San Antonio Harlandale HS - 2nd 28-4A, 1,423 yds, 8 TDs, 9 Ints, ran for 324 yds and 6 TDs.
* UIW - RB - Joseph Sadler, Devine HS - 3,887 yds (10.1 per carry), 61 TDs rushing last year, San Antonio Express Offensive Player of the Year, AP 3A Offensive Player of the Year, 27-3A MVP
UIW - RB/DB - Marvin Jackson, Harker Heights HS, 930 yds, 7 TDs rushing
UIW - WR - Virjilio Griggs, San Antonio Warren - 22 receptions for 597 yds (27 yd avg), 6 TDs
* UIW - WR - Brandon Yates, San Antonio Clark HS - 2nd team 27-5A, 15 receptions for 312 yds and 3 TDs
UIW - WR - Trevor Lewis, Houston St. Thomas HS - 
* UIW - OL - Nathan Thompson, San Antonio Mac Arthur HS - 2nd team San Antonio Express All Area
* UIW - OL - Matt McCarthy, San Antonio Reagan HS - 1st team San Antonio Express All Area
UIW - OL - William Mora, San Antonio Brennan HS - 1st 28-4A
UIW - DL - Josh Esukpa, Mansfield Timberview HS - 2nd team 5-5A
UIW - DL - Cole Wick, Halletsville Sacred Heart HS - 1st Team All State TAPPS
UIW - DB - Bo Heyse, Keller Fossil Ridge - 59 tackles, 8 passes broken up
UIW - DB - Aaron Potter, Smithson Valley HS - 5 Ints, 1st team DB San Antonio Express All Area Team
* UIW - DB - Gary Reed IV, San Antonio Sam Houston HS - 1st Team 28-3A
UIW - DB - Brandon Tanksley, Katy Morton Ranch HS -
* UIW - K - Jake Wilcox, San Antonio Reagan HS - 1st team San Antonio Express All Area Team, 1st 26-5A Kicker and Punter
* Players with an asterick, information provided by HS Sports Blog at the San Antonio Express



MSU - QB - Kendall Jackson, Arlington Sam Houston HS,
 - threw for 1,026 yds, 8 TDs, 9 Ints, ran for 445 yds, 7 TDs. Highlight Video 
MSU - QB - Jacorey McQueen, Manor HS - 
MSU - WR - Kendall Wrenn, Butler CC - 56 receptions for 1,171 yds, 11 TDs, 4 punt returns for 95 yds and a TD, 17 kick returns for 351 yds; 1st team all-conference
MSU - WR - Jerry Yarbrough, Connally HS -

MSU - WR - Breion Evans, Connally HS -

MSU - WR - Statron Jones, Manor HS -

MSU - TE/LB - Linus Boley, Austin HS - 
MSU - OL - Andrew Dockrill, Plano HS - 
MSU - DE/LB - Dontae Armstrong, Fort Bend Bush HS -
MSU - DL - Steven McDade, Austin McCallum -
MSU - LB - Adam Hill, Cedar Park HS -  
MSU - DB - Marqui Christian, Spring HS -
MSU - DB - Dayvyon Henry, Trinity Valley CC - reportedly had offers from New Mexico State, Memphis and UTEP
MSU - DB - Josh Reed, Trinity Valley CC -  Honorable Mention SWJCFC
MSU - DB - Trey Brown, Fort Bend Elkins HS - 
MSU - DB - Taiyon Jackson, Bakersfield College - 1st team all conference, 70 tackles, 2 Ints, 8 passes broken up
MSU - DB - Jeremiah Payne, Waco Connally HS - 
MSU - Ath -  Terrance Anderson,Round Rock HS - 
MSU -  - David Martin, Austin HS -


TSU - QB - Mathhew Bishop, Aledo HS - threw for 2,986 yds and 32 TDs, rushed for 550 yds and 8 TDs.
TSU - TE - Ryan Watkins, FW Carter-Riverside HS -
TSU - OL - Damon Cowart, Cedar Park Vista Ridge HS - 
TSU - DB - Deaveron Dean, Chapel Hill HS -



TAMC - QB - Austin Smith, Clear Creek HS - 2nd team 24-5A, 2,200 yds, 17 TDs, 7 Ints
TAMC - QB - Justin Gomez, Solano CC - (story) 60-150, 752 yds, 6 TDs, 10 Ints in 8 games
TAMC - WR - Tre Jones, Plano East HS -
TAMC - WR/DB - Byron Brooks, Farmersville HS -
TAMC - OL/DL - Jaylyn McDuffie, Arlington Bowie HS -
TAMC - DB - Robert Wheeler, UCA/John Tyler HS - 105 tackles, 3 Ints, 11 passes broken up as a Sr., signed with Central Arkansas last year
TAMC - CB - Shaquelle Massey, Mesa CC - 
TAMC - DB - Dakota Smith, Plano East HS - 
TAMC - DB - Kylon Higgins, Plano East HS -
TAMC - DB - Kerry Fellers, Burleson HS - 


TAMK - QB - Bryan Ehrlich, Newberry College/San Antonio Madison - 3,172 yds, 33 TDs, 23 Ints, in 15 starts at Newberry, 1,964 yds, 24 TDs as a Sr. at SA Madison HS, SAC Honor Roll in 2008 and 2009,  D2 AD Assoc. Academic Achievement  Award winner
TAMK - RB - Joseph Basemore, Austin Crockett HS - 1st team 26-4A, 1,765 yds, 8 TDs rush, 35 receptions, 302 yds, 1 TD in two seasons. (not sure if this official commitment, but Basemore will be at TAMK in fall,and football is still in his future)
TAMK - RB - Henry Ford, Huntsville HS - 

TAMK - RB - Marcus Price, Calallen HS - HM All State 4-A,  CC Caller-Times All-South Texas MVP, 1,779 yards and 23 TDs rushing, 26 receptions for 445 and 6 TDs, 53.7 yds per kickoff return 
*TAMK - TE - Lee Henderson, Cibolo Steele HS - 2nd team 25-5A just 2 catches for 15 yds, but both were TDs
TAMK - WR - Jordan Thomas, San Antonio Stevens - San Antonio Express All Area 2nd Team, 1st team 27-5A, 44 receptions for 783 yards and 10 TDs
TAMK - WR - Ervin Ellison, San Antonio Brandeis HS - 1st team 27-5A, 13 receptions for 257 yds and 3 TDs, 31 carries for 124 yds and 2 TDs 
TAMK - WR -Andres Alaniz, Ben Bolt HS - .
TAMK - OL - Aundra Long, Huntsville HS - 1st team 18-4A, 1,147 yds, 12 TDs rushing.
TAMK - OL - Jake Brearton, Calallen HS - HM All State 4A OL & kicker, 31-4A Offensive, Lineman of year, CC-Caller Times All-South Texas 1st Team
TAMK - DL - Dilyn Lyles, Fort Bend Travis HS - 1st 23-5A
TAMK - DL - Michael Wiser, Calallen HS - HM All State 4A, 31-4A Defensive Lineman of Year, CC-
TAMK - DL - Alex Kuyinu, Fort Bend Dulles HS -  
TAMK - DL - Gayln Griffin, Marble Falls HS - 1st 25-4A
TAMK - DL - Braedon Robinson, San Antonio East Central HS - 1st SA Area Team
TAMK - DL - Isaiah Carter, San Antonio Madison HS - 2nd SA Area
TAMK - LB - Joe Sikes, Flower Mound Marcus HS - 2nd Team All state 5A, 1st Team 8-5A
TAMK - LB/FB - Taylor Cauble, Marble Falls HS - 
TAMK - DB - Paul Castillo, Calallen HS - 1st Team All State 4A, CC-Caller Times All-South Texas 1st Team, 113 tackles, 10 TFL, 6 Ints, 10 passes broken up
TAMK - DB - Shavon Pennie, Bryan HS -
TAMK - DB - Joseph High, San Antonio Brackenridge HS - 1st 29-4A
TAMK - DB - Kenneth Pinkard, TVCC/Dallas South Oak Cliff HS - Rivals 3 Star, Scout 2 Star, ESPN 73 rating, committed to Washington, but offer was revoked when Tyrone Willingham was let go.  NJCAA national player of the week 9-22-2010, with 10 tackles, 2 passes broken up, 1 interception, 2 forced fumbles, one of which he recovered himself.2nd team San Antonio Express All Area


WTAM - QB - Clayton Baker, Dumas HS - 2,147 yds and 10 TDs passing
WTAM - RB Andre Hunt, Riverside CC - had 1,236 yds and 19 TDs rushing and 195 receiving yds and 3 TDs in two seasons.
WTAM - RB Cedric Foster, Riverside CC - committed to West Texas A&M (not confirmed). Was Scout's #112 RB in 2008 out of HS, and was a 2 star recruit for both Scout and Rivals.  In 2008 and 2009, he rushed for 619 yards and 5 TDs and caught 14 passes for 79 yards and 0 TDs. (not confirmed)
WTAM - RB - Calvin Burns, Mansfield Summit - HM All State 4A, 1,524 yds, 28 TDs rushing, also caught 19 passes for 204 yds and 1 TD
WTAM - WR - Richard Smith, Klein Collins HS - 53 receptions for 621 yds and 6 TDs in two years
WTAM - WR - Davis Iheanacho, Houston Westside HS - 9 receptions for 165 yds and 2 TDs
WTAM - WR - Donovan Ellis, Mansfield Summit HS - 1st team 7-4A, 34 receptions for 571 yds and 6 TDs, 19 carries for 157 yds and 3 TDs
WTAM - TE - Tanner Moore, Seminole HS - 11 receptions for 203 yds and 3 TDs in 2011.
WTAM - TE - JB Frontz, El Paso Riverside HS - 
WTAM - OL - Zack Pier, Wilmer-Hutchins HS -
* WTAM - OL - Austin Carson, San Antonio Johnson HS - 2nd Team SA Express All Area Team, 1st team 26-5A 
WTAM - OL - Cody Kluge, Abilene Cooper HS - HM 3-5A 
WTAM - OL - Will Hermann, Brenham HS - 
WTAM - NT - Deone Bondurant, Solano CC -
WTAM - DE - Ra'Shondric Sheppard, Amarillo Tascosa - 65 tackles, 7.5 sacks, chose WT over WyomingWTAM - LB- LaBrandon Mosley, Itawamba CC - 82 tackles, 2 Ints
WTAM - LB- Phillip Sorrells, Amarillo HS - HM All-State 5-A, 2-5A POY, 123 tackles, picked WT over MSU
WTAM - DB/LB - Nick Whitt, Butte College/Fort Bend Marshall - 15 tackles, 2 passes broken up in 6 games
*WTAM - DB - Evan Lyons, Cibolo Steele HS - 2nd team San Antonio Express All Area, 1st 25-5A 
WTAM - DB - Derreon Buchanan, Gateway Tech (Mo) - 15 Ints the past two seasons
WTAM - DB - Danzell Barrett, Alief Taylor HS -
WTAM - K - Jose Arzate, McAllen HS -


* next to players name, indicates info came from the  HS Sports Blog at the San Antonio Express






Offers
WTAM - TE Jesse Milleson, Glendale CC - 11 receptions for 166 yards and 2 TDs.   Buffs are in some tough competition for Milleson, Scout reports that he has offers from Akron, Northern Colorado and Northern Illinois in addition to WT's offer - SIGNED WITH MEMPHIS
TAMC - QB - Aaron Cantu, East Los Angeles CC - was a Scout 2 star recruit out of HS, also has an offer from D2 Shaw, threw for 2,599 yds, 23 TDs, 5 Ints, 68% completion rate, has three years of eligibility - Returning to ELA for soph season.
TAMC - WR - Carlos Arredondo, East Los Angeles CC - 73 receptions for 869 yds and 6 TDs
ACU - QB - Del Barnes, Henderson HS - Offers from ACU, McMurry, Princeton and Cornell.  Threw for 2,907 yds, 33 TDs this year, 5,661 yds and 61 TDs for career. (thanks to Gabriel Brooks of the Longview News-Journal for this).
ACU, ASU - RB/DB - Martin Alvarez, Keller HS - 1st 7-5A RB and safety. Had 139 tackles as a junior, 117 as a senior, plus 795 yards and 8 TDs rushing. chose Southwestern Oklahoma
TSU/WTAM - OL - Xavier Ruben, Blinn JC - Baylor commit out of HS
TAMK  - WR - Easton McIntosh, Smithson Valley HS - 41 receptions for 705 yds, 6 TDs, 22 carries for 188 yds (8.6 per carry), 1 TD - San Antonio Express All Area 2nd Team, 1st Team 27-4A, heading to McMurry (per the SA Express HS Blog)
UIW/TSU/TAMK - RB - Quaylon Jones, Converse Judson - 1,829 yds 26 TDs rushing






Interest
ACU - QB - Jacob Morgan, Cisco JC - completed 205 of 375 passes for 2,840 yards with 25 TDs and 19 INTs, Honorable Mention SWJCFC
ACU - QB - Andrew Hearon, Metro Christian Academy (OK) -
MSU - QB - Boomer Green, Arizona Western College -
TAMK - QB - Zach Anderson, Odem HS - threw for 1,733 yds, 18 TDs, 8 Ints, and rushed for 2,432 yds and 35 TDs in 2011.  2nd Team All-South Texas by Corpus Christi Caller. (told us he's headed to Mary Hardin Baylor)



WTAM - RB - Troy Benjamin, Nederland HS - 1st 20-4A, 1,066 yards rushing
TSU - RB - Keith Reinke, McGregor HS - 556 yds, 9 TDs rushing, 32 receptions, 544 yds, 2 TDs, played QB/DB junior season, 46-73-609 6 TD, 4 Int, 361 yds, 4 TDs rushing, 48 tackles, 3 Ints, 7 passes broken up

MSU - RB - Dante Taylor, Plano East HS - 1st team 8-5A, 1,033 yds, 13 TDs rushing,  52 receptions for 645 yds and 3 TDs. 

MSU - WR - Calvin Parker, Arlington HS- 49 receptions for 787 yds and 7 TDs
MSU - WR - Markell Templeton, Kilgore JC/Lamar HS -
ACU, MSU - WR - Xavier Maxwell, Blinn - 23 receptions for 606 yds and 5 TDs in 2011, 16 for 398 and 2 TDs in 2010, Rivals 3 Star recruit (commit to U of Houston)
ASU - WR - Mike Williams, Pearland Dawson - Honorable Mention AP All-State, 39 receptions for 841 yards and 12 TDs
TAMK - WR - E. J. Woodard, Fort Bend Marshall  -
TSU - WR - Ketrick McCutcheon, Southwest Baptist University -
ASU, MSU - WR - Keith Hartaway, Houston Chavez - 38 receptions for 528 yards and 4 TDs, 1st 20-5A
UIW - WR - Chris Robb, Sachse HS - 47 receptions for 753 yds, and 10 TDs.
TAMK - WR - Devin Ramos, Briar Wood HS -
WTAM - WR - Josh Wajda, Clear Springs HS - 2nd team 24-5A, 36 receptions for 459 yds, 5 TDs





ACU - TE - Alex Auoyeser, Strake Jesuit College Prep -
MSU - TE - Brett Jordan, Bellaire HS - Rivals 3 Star prospect




ACU - OL - Cameron Bryant, Newman Smith HS -
ACU - OL - Brian Ogden,  Jesuit College Prep School -
MSU/TSU - OL - Demetries Mills, Dallas Skyline - offer from Southeastern Oklahoma, also looking at Cisco JC
ACU - OL - Welvin Smith, Newman Smith HS -
MSU, WTAM - OL - William Harris, Arizona Western - 1st team All-WSFL
MSU - OL - Sean Houston - Houston Sterling HS - Video Highlights
WTAM - OL - Anthony Crawford,  Sacremento CC, 1st team All Mid-Empire Conference
TAMK - OL - Cameron Hussey, Cy Falls HS - 1st 17-5A (Reported to be heading to TVCC)
UIW - OL/DL - Chris Vaughn, Houston Luther North - 2nd Team All State (TAPPS) in 2010
ACU/TAMK - OL - Grady Young - committed to Southern Nazarene
ASU - OL - Cameron Family -

ACU - DT - Geovanni Geter, New Smith HS -
MSU - DE - Mouf Adebo, Mansfield HS -
MSU - DE - Iosia Iosia, CC San Fransisco - visited Midwestern State, had 95 tackles, 21.5 for losses and 11.5 sacks in two seasons
MSU/TAMK - DE - Andre Miles, Pearland Dawson - 2nd 24-5A
MSU - DT - Kevin Lowery, Blinn CC - signed with Arkansas out of HS
MSU, WTAM - DT - Brandon Dedeaux, Houston Christian Westbury HS -
TAMK - DL - LaPear Willrich, Giddings HS - 23-3A Def MVP, 74 tackles, 5 sacks

ACU - LB - Nehemiah Davis, New Smith HS -
MSU - LB - Zachary Arnold, Plano East HS -
MSU - LB - Tre Oliver, Pearland Dawson - 1st 24-5A
MSU - LB - Vernon Brooks, Kansas/Blinn JC - was an All-American at Blinn
ACU - LB - Luke Olinger,  Jesuit College Prep School -
ACU, MSU - LB - Chris Frazier, Cisco JC - RS Freshman, 2nd team SWJCFC, 41 tackles, 4 TFL, 1 sack, 2 star Scout and Rivals as QB at Dallas Skyline
ACU/WTAM - LB - Robbie Goldschmidt, The Woodlands - 1st Team 14-5A
TAMK - LB - DeRick Castro, Sinton HS - CC Caller Defensive Player of Year
MSU - DB/LB - Jalen Spates, College of DuPage
ACU - LB - Ray Pitts, Spring HS - 1st team 17-5A , 122 tackles, 8 TFL, 2 sacks in 2011, 120 tackles, 5 TFL in 2010
MSU - LB - Domenic Spencer, Dallas Skyline HS -
ACU - LB - Toby Obumseli, Plano East HS - Texas State and Lindenwood are also in the picture




ACU, WTAM - S - Brandon Bullock, Harker Heights HS -
ASU - DB - Marvin Taylor, Houston Lamar HS -
ACU - S -Tucker Rice,  Jesuit College Prep School -
MSU - CB - Maurice Poullard, Blinn JC - Rivals 2 Star recruit, 22 tackles last year (commit to UTSA)
TAMK - CB - Rashad Scott, Kingwood HS -
ENMU/TAMC - S - Ryan Williams, Denton Guyer - 1st 7-5A
ACU/MSU/WTAM - DB - Marquis Bradley, West Los Angeles CC - 60 tackles, 8 TFL, 1 Int, 5 passes broken up last year
TAMK - DB - Johnathan Hardy, Pearland HS -
ASU - DB - Deion Hill, Klein Oak HS - 38 tackles, 1 Interception, 8 passes broken up, 2 fumble recoveries
TAMK - DB - Travis Reim, Cedar Park - 25-4A first team (going to Columbia)
MSU - DB - Jeremy Chappell, Centennial HS (Las Vegas) - 33 tackles, 2 Ints, 4 passes broken up, HM All-Region

MSU - DB - Daveon Parrish, Lake Dallas HS - 2nd Team 4-4A, 67 tackles, 1 Int, 12 passes broken up
ACU/WTAM - DB - Logan Jentzen, Clear Creek HS - 1st team 24-5A, Team Captain, 108 tackles, 7 Ints, (highlight video)

TAMK - DB - Julian King, Clute HS -