1:15 p.m. - Just had another one arrive in the Athletic offices, and it's another one from Longview! The Lobos are turning into Lions with the addition of Cornelius Williams, a 5-11, 290 lb. defensive tackle, joining three of his teammates. Welcome aboard Cornelius!
Cornelius Williams
Defensive Tackle • 5-11 • 290
Longview, Texas (Longview H.S.)
Defensive Tackle • 5-11 • 290
Longview, Texas (Longview H.S.)
Prior to A&M-Commerce: Three year letterwinner and starter at Longview High School … Helped lead the Lobos to the District 12-5A championship and advance to the regional semifinals … Two-time all-district first team selection (2011 and 2012) … Second team all-district selection in 2010 … Coached by John King.
Personal: Born January 12, 1995 … Son of Melvin and Katrena Colbert … Plans to major in criminal justice.
While we have your attention, we'll also use this time for a shameless plug to remind everyone about the HUGE basketball doubleheader tonight against Abilene Christian. The women tip at 5:30 p.m. with the men following at 7:30 p.m. This is a big game in the conference standings for both teams, and there are a lot of promotions planned. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!
12:25 p.m. - Two more recruits have made it official! First up is Bryce Krumvieda, a 6-1, 245 lb. defensive lineman from Van High School who was a two-time distict champion!
Bryce KrumviedaDefensive Lineman • 6-1 • 245
Van, Texas (Van H.S.)
Van, Texas (Van H.S.)
Prior to A&M-Commerce: Two year letterwinner at Van High School … Helped pace the Vandals to the undefeated District 15-3A championship …Finished his career with 108 tackles including 13 tackles for loss and four sacks … Notched 18 tackles with with a forced fumble and a touchdown return for a touchdown in the bi-district playoffs against Henderson … First team all-district selection in 2012 … Coached by Brady Pennington.
Personal: Born March 14, 1995 in Paradise, Calif. … Son of Kevin and Tanya Krumvieda … Father played collegiate football at Butte College and Oregon Tech … Plans to major in sports management.
The second signee is Devonta Leary, a 5-8, 200 lb. lineman from DeSoto! Devonta is another whose bio sheet we're trying to track down, but once we have it, we'll post it here. Excited to welcome both Bryce and Devonta to Commerce!
11:45 a.m. - Starting to slow down a little bit but have a few more to come in. Just received one from Chris Harrison, a 6-5, 180 lb. wide receiver from Waco Connally High School. A four-sport athlete, we're expecting great things from you Chris!
Chris HarrisonWide Receiver • 6-5 • 185
Waco, Texas (Connally H.S.)
Waco, Texas (Connally H.S.)
Prior to A&M-Commerce: Three year letterwinner and starter at Connally H.S. … Named an all-region and all-district first team selection … Caught 23 passes for nearly 350 yards as a senior … Coached by Mike Rabe … Also was a four year letterwinner in baseball for the Cadets while lettering three times in both basketball and track and field.
Personal: Born April 5, 1995 … Son of Chris Harrison and Cherrell Tanner … Collegiate major is undecided.
Also excited to welcome Taylor Smith, a 6-0, 185 lb. linebacker from Dallas Kimball High School, a two-time all-district selection. Welcome to Commerce Taylor!
Taylor SmithLinebacker • 6-0 • 185
Dallas, Texas (Kimball H.S.)
Dallas, Texas (Kimball H.S.)
Prior to A&M-Commerce: Two year letterwinner at Kimball High School in Dallas … Helped lead the Knights to the bi-district championship in 2012 … Also member of the Kimball District 11-4A championship in 2011 … Recorded a career-best 17 tackles in a victory over Dallas Adamson … Two-time all-district selection (2011 and 2012) … Team captain as a senior … Coached by Carlton Nelson … Also lettered four times in baseball and once in wrestling … National Honor Society member … Ranks in the top 10 percent of his graduating class.
Personal: Born December 5, 1994 … Son of Carey and Teresa Jones-Smith … Cousin Donald Washington played four seasons for the Kansas City Chiefs … Collegiate major is undecided.
11:30 a.m. - Daingerfield is now represented in Commerce as we just received the NLI of Malik Ellis, a 6-4, 255 lb. lineman who helped lead the Tigers to the state championship game in 2012 after capturing state in 2010. Glad we were able to make you a Lion Malik!
Malik EllisOffensive/Defensive Lineman • 6-4 • 255
Daingerfield, Texas (Daingerfield H.S.)
Daingerfield, Texas (Daingerfield H.S.)
Prior to A&M-Commerce: Two year letterwinner at Daingerfield High School … Helped lead the Tigers to the 2012 state championship game, falling to Cameron Yoe in the title game … Member of the 2010 state championship team … Preseason all-state selection in 2012 … First team all-district selection in 2012 … Coached by Aric Sardinea … Also lettered twice in track in field and once each in both basketball and baseball.
Personal: Born June 2, 1995 … Son of Raymond and LaTonya Ellis … Undecided on collegiate major.
11:05 a.m. - Faxes just keep coming in! Two more new Lions to introduce you to. First up is Kelvin Coleman, a 6-3, 290 lb. offensive lineman from Dallas Skyline High School. Coleman was a three year starter, helping lead the Raiders to the district championship and regional final in 2012. Welcome to Commerce Kelvin!
Kelvin ColemanOffensive Lineman • 6-3 • 290
Dallas, Texas (Skyline H.S.)
Dallas, Texas (Skyline H.S.)
Prior to A&M-Commerce: Three year letter winner and starter at Dallas Skyline High School … Helped lead the Raiders to the District 9-5A championship as Skyline advanced to the regional final, falling to eventual state champion Allen … Also member of the 2011 Raider state semifinalist team … Skyline finished the season ranked 12th in the state of Texas … Two-time all-district selection … Coached by Reginald Samples.
Personal: Born October 16, 1994 … Son of Cedric and Angelia Maxwell … Plans to major in sports medicine.
Our next signee is Roderic Wiltz, a 6-1, 225 lb. defensive end out of Houston Madison High School! Glad you're a Lion Roderic!
Roderic WiltzDefensive End • 6-1 • 225
Houston, Texas (Madison H.S.)
Houston, Texas (Madison H.S.)
Prior to A&M-Commerce: Three year letterwinner at Madison High School in Houston … All-district selection … Named defensive team captain … Coached by Pat Reinicke … Also lettered four times in powerlifting … Set school records in both the squat and deadlift … National Honor Society member … National Technical Honor Society member.
Personal: Born July 17, 1995 … Son of Roderic Sr. and Verlecia Wiltz … Father played football at North Texas … Plans to major in accounting.
10:55 a.m. - DeQuante Woods won't be alone as we just got the NLI from his teammate Traven Johnson, a 6-1, 175 lb. defensive back from John Tyler High School as well! These two played together for three seasons, and we're happy they will get to be teammates for a few more years!
Traven JohnsonDefensive Back • 6-1 • 175
Tyler, Texas (John Tyler H.S.)
Tyler, Texas (John Tyler H.S.)
Prior to A&M-Commerce: Four year letterwinner and two year starter at John Tyler High School … Helped lead the Lions to the District 16-4A district title and Region II championship, falling to eventual champion Denton Guyer in the state semifinals … Also a member of the 2011 state semifinal and 2010 regional final teams … Tallied 49 tackles, including 29 solo, with 8 pass breakups and three interceptions as a senior … Coached by Ricklan Holmes … Member of the 2012 Red Bull 7-on-7 Game Breakers national championship team.
Personal: Born December 7, 1994 … Son of Annie Johnson … Collegiate major is undecided.
10:45 a.m. - Three signees to tell you about this time, beginning with DeQuante Woods, a 5-11, 185 lb. running back/linebacker from state semifinalist John Tyler High School!
DeQuante Woods
Running Back • 5-11 • 185
Tyler, Texas (John Tyler H.S.)
Running Back • 5-11 • 185
Tyler, Texas (John Tyler H.S.)
Prior to A&M-Commerce: Three year letterwinner and starter for John Tyler High School, playing both wide receiver and linebacker … Helped lead the Lions to the District 16-4A district title and Region II championship, falling to eventual champion Denton Guyer in the state semifinals … All-district selection … Coached by Ricklan Holmes … Member of the 2012 Red Bull 7-on-7 Game Breakers national championship team … Also was a four year letterwinner in track and field, competing in the sprints.
Personal: Born March 2, 1994 … Son of Pamela Woods … Collegiate major is undecided.
Second NLI comes to us from Kieston Carter, a 5-11, 200 lb. linebacker from Mexia High School!
Kieston CarterLinebacker • 5-11 • 200
Mexia, Texas (Mexia H.S.)
Mexia, Texas (Mexia H.S.)
Prior to A&M-Commerce: Three year letterwinner at Mexia High School … Helped led the Black Cats to the district championship in 2010 and a runner-up finish in 2011 … Two-time team captain … First team all-district selection in 2011 … Second team all-district selection in 2012 … 2012 Mexia Black Cat Shield of Honor recipient … 2011 Tommy Flatt Award recipient … Coached by Lemonte Chambers … Three-time first team Academic All-District selection.
Personal: Born October 25, 1994 … Son of the late Darrell Carter and Regina Bedford … Plans to major in kinesiology.
And the third NLI from this wave is from Trevon Cook, a 6-2, 255 lb. defensive end from La Grange High School! A big welcome to DeQuante, Kieston and Trevon! We're glad all three of you chose to become Lions!
Trevon CookDefensive Lineman • 6-2 • 255
La Grange, Texas (La Grange H.S.)
La Grange, Texas (La Grange H.S.)
Prior to A&M-Commerce: Three year letterwinner and two year starter at La Grange High School … Member of 2012 District 26-3A championship team … Team captain as a senior … First team all-district selection in 2012 … Second team all-district selection in 2011 … Coached by Matt Kates … Also lettered three years in track and field, competing in the shot put, as well as lettering once in basketball.
Personal: Born September 27, 1994 … Son of Ricky and Rose Cook … Plans to major in business.
10:37 a.m. - Another wide receiver has joined the Pride as we're happy to welcome Darby Smith, a 5-10, 180 lb. wide receiver from Ennis High School!
Darby SmithWide Receiver • 5-10 • 180
Ennis, Texas (Ennis H.S.)
Ennis, Texas (Ennis H.S.)
Prior to A&M-Commerce: Three year letterwinner and starter at Ennis High School, playing wide receiver, running back and defensive back … Helped lead the Lions to a bi-district playoff appearance … Closed out his prep career with over 600 receiving yards and 500 rushing yards with six touchdowns and a pair of interceptions … All-district honorable mention selection in 2012 … Coached by Jack Alvarez … Also lettered three times in track and field, competing in the 100 meter dash and was a member of the 4x100 and 4x200-meter relay teams.
Personal: Born August 31, 1995 … Son of Demorise Smith and Susan St. Clair … Plans to major in business.
10:30 a.m. - Have our second quarterback signee of 2013. This one is Draze Lawliss, a 6-1, 175 lb. signal caller out of Northwest High School in Justin. Threw for nearly 3,000 yards and 25 touchdowns for the Texans with just shy of 1,000 yards rushing. Welcome to Commerce Draze!
Draze Lawliss
Quarterback • 6-1 • 175
Justin, Texas (Northwest H.S.)
Quarterback • 6-1 • 175
Justin, Texas (Northwest H.S.)
Prior to A&M-Commerce: Two year letterwinner and starter at Northwest High School in Justin ... Quarterbacked the Texans to a District 4-5A runner-up finish and a bi-district playoff appearance ... Passed for 2,985 yards and 25 touchdowns during his career while rushing for 962 yards and eight scores ... Set school record with 440 passing yards and three touchdowns in a victory over Midlothain ... Helped lead Northwest to its two highest win totals in school history ... Named the District 4-5A Offensive MVP ... Two-time all-district selection ... Wise County Player of the Year in 2012 ... Coached by Bill Patterson ... Also earned a pair of letters in track and field.
Personal: Born August 13, 1994 ... Son of Ray and Angie Lawliss ... Collegiate major is undecided.
10:15 a.m. - Just got a pair of NLI's from Wilmer Hutchins High School in Dallas. Happy to welcome Steven Ford, a 6-3, 220 lb. defensive end, as well asKevonne Pierce, a 6-3, 295 lb. offensive lineman to the Lion family! Kevonne's bio is below, and we're still hunting down Steven's. Once we get it, we will post it as well.
Kevonne Pierce
Offensive Lineman • 6-3 • 295
Dallas, Texas (Wilmer Hutchins H.S.)
Offensive Lineman • 6-3 • 295
Dallas, Texas (Wilmer Hutchins H.S.)
Prior to A&M-Commerce: Two year letterwinner at Wilmer Hutchins High School in Dallas … Started for two seasons on the offensive line for the Eagles … All-district selection in 2011 and 2012 … District 11-3A Fighting Hear Award recipient in 2012 … Named Most Outstanding Academic football player … Coached by Elzie Barnett … Also lettered in track and field, competing in the shot put and discus.
Personal: Born May 23, 1995 … Son of Keith Pierce … Collegiate major is undecided.
10:00 a.m. - Another one from Longview as we're happy to welcome Nakia Brown, a 5-10, 180 lb. defensive back and kick returner, joining his fellow Lobo teammates Corey Bartley and Justinn Spady. Excited you chose to become a Lion "Primetime!"
Nakia BrownDefensive Back/Kick Returner • 5-10 • 180
Longview, Texas (Longview H.S.)
Longview, Texas (Longview H.S.)
Prior to A&M-Commerce: Three year letterwinner and two year starter at Longview High School … Helped lead the Lobos to the District 12-5A championship and advance to the regional semifinals … Finished his career with 133 tackles, six interceptions, 40 pass breakups and eight touchdowns … First team all-district selection in 2012 … Second team all-district selection in 2011 … Named honorable mention all-district in 2010 … All-East Texas punt return specialist … Coached by John King … Also lettered one year in track and field.
Personal: Born June 5, 1995 … Son of Burnett Lacy and Yolanda English … Collegiate major undecided.
9:55 a.m. - These NLIs are starting to stack up! Coach Carthel is already pulling in an outstanding first class, and we're not even halfway done yet!
Two more new Lions to tell you about. First is Matt Griffin, a 6-3, 290 lb. offensive lineman from Denton Ryan who was a three-time all-district selection!
Matt Griffin
Offensive Lineman • 6-3 • 290
Denton, Texas (Ryan H.S.)
Offensive Lineman • 6-3 • 290
Denton, Texas (Ryan H.S.)
Prior to A&M-Commerce: Four year letterwinner and three year starter on the offensive line for Billy Ryan High School in Denton ... Helped lead the Raiders to the state championship game in 2010 as a sophomore ... Member of the 2012 District 5-5A runner-up and bi-district championship team ... Three-time all-district selection (2010-2012) ... Two-time all-area selection (2011-2012) ... All-state honorable mention selection in 2012 ... Notched a personal-best 12 pancakes in a win over Amarillo Palo Duro in 2011 ... Coached by Joey Florence ... Academic all-state selection in 2011 and 2012.
Personal: Born January 30, 1995 ... Son of Stephen and Lea Ann Griffin ... Plans to major in business management.
Our second signee is Broderick Thomas, a 6-2, 170 lb. multi-position athlete from West Columbia High School. Incredibly excited to welcome both Matt and Broderick to the Lion family!
Broderick ThomasRunning Back/Linebacker • 6-2 • 170
West Columbia, Texas (Columbia H.S.)
West Columbia, Texas (Columbia H.S.)
Prior to A&M-Commerce: Four year letterwinner at Columbia High School … Helped lead the Roughnecks to a District 24-3A runner-up showing and a bi-district championship in 2012 … Notched a career-best 12 tackles with four forced fumbles in a victory over Brazosport … First team all-district selection as both a running back and linebacker in 2012 … All-state and all-county selection … Team captain and team MVP as a senior … Coached by Randy Lynch … Also lettered four times in basketball and twice in track and field.
Personal: Born December 18, 1993 … Son of Rodney Thompson and Dana Thomas … Undecided on collegiate major.
9:45 a.m. - South Garland High School is now represented as 5-10, 170 lb. wide receiver Trey Porter will be suiting up for the Lions this fall!
Trey PorterWide Receiver • 5-10 • 170
Garland, Texas (South Garland H.S.)
Garland, Texas (South Garland H.S.)
Prior to A&M-Commerce: Three year letterwinner at South Garland High School, playing quarterback, wide receiver and cornerback … Helped lead the Colonels to the bi-district championship in 2012 … Tallied 153 rushing yards and 212 passing yards with four total touchdowns in the area finals against Plano West … Second team all-district selection in 2012 … Two-time honorable mention all-district selection (2010 and 2011) … Two-time team captain … Coached by Mark Cox … Also lettered twice in track and field, competing on the 4x100 and 4x200-meter relay teams and the triple jump … Member of the three-time 4x100-meter relay district championship team … Also lettered once in powerlifting.
Personal: Born February 6, 1995 … Son of Ricky Porter and Debra Mitchell … Undecided on collegiate major.
9:40 a.m. - Have our first quarterback signee as Pleasanton's Luke Walters (6-2, 215) will be joining the Lions in the fall! Walters holds every major passing statistic in Eagle program history, including passing yards, touchdowns and completion percentage.
Luke WaltersQuarterback • 6-2 • 215
Pleasanton, Texas (Pleasanton H.S.)
Pleasanton, Texas (Pleasanton H.S.)
Prior to A&M-Commerce: Four year letterwinner at Pleasanton High School … Quarterbacked the Eagles to a District 28-3A runner-up showing and a bi-district playoff appearance … School record holder in passing yards, attempts, completions, completion percentage and touchdowns … Threw for a career-best 430 yards and five touchdowns in the bi-district playoff game against Navarro … First team all-area and all-district selection in 2012 … Second team all-district selection in 2011 … Two-time team captain … Named team MVP in 2011 … Army All-American Player of the Week honoree … Coached by Tab Dumont … Also lettered once in basketball.
Personal: Born December 2, 1994 … Son of Keith and Laura Walters … Father played linebacker at Baylor … Interested in studying education and history.
9:35 a.m. - Added an explosive running back to the mix as glad to have Richard Whitaker, a 5-10, 185 lb. running back from state champion Denton Guyer heading to Commerce!
Richard WhitakerRunning Back • 5-10 • 180
Denton, Texas (Guyer H.S.)
Denton, Texas (Guyer H.S.)
Prior to A&M-Commerce: Two year letterwinner and starter at Denton Guyer High School … Helped lead the Wildcats to the undefeated District 5-4A title and 2012 state championship, finishing the year 15-2 … Guyer finished the year ranked eighth in the state of Texas … Rushed for over 1,300 yards in his prep career … First team all-district in 2012 … District Newcomer of the Year in 2011 … Coached by John Walsh … Also lettered twice in track and field.
Personal: Born September 24 … Son of Kimberly Whitaker … Plans to major in social science.
9:25 a.m. - Make it three new Lions from Angleton! Excited to add Robert Jackson, a 5-11, 185 lb. defensive back to the mix, joining his former teammates Richard Cooper and Rawlston Decoteau. Great to see these Wildcats becoming Lions!
Robert JacksonDefensive Back • 5-11 • 185
Angleton, Texas (Angleton H.S.)
Angleton, Texas (Angleton H.S.)
Prior to A&M-Commerce: Two year letterwinner at Angleton High School … Helped lead the Wildcats to the District 23-4A championship, advancing to the regional semifinals … Finished his prep career with 86 total tackles … Team captain in 2012 … Coached by Ryan Roark … Lettered one year in track and field, running the 100 meter dash, the 4x100 and 4x200-meter relays.
Personal: Born August 31, 1995 … Son of Ryan and Stacy Jackson … Undecided on collegiate major.
9:15 a.m. - Two more new Lions to tell you about. First one is Cameron Martin, a 5-9, 170 lb. receiver/returner from Keller High School. Glad you chose to become a Lion Cameron!
Cameron MartinWide Receiver/Returner • 5-9 • 170
Keller, Texas (Keller H.S.)
Keller, Texas (Keller H.S.)
Prior to A&M-Commerce: Three year letterwinner at Keller High School … Caught 50 passes for 579 yards and four touchdowns as a senior, racking up over 700 all-purpose yards with eight touchdowns … Racked up 650 receiving yards with six touchdowns as a sophomore in 2010 … First team all-district selection in 2012 … Named to Texas All-State Team as a sophomore (2010) … Coached by Carl Stralow.
Personal: Born February 16, 1995 in Jacksonville, Fla. … Son of Kelvin Martin and Lynn Andrews … Father was one of the top receivers in Boston College history before playing 11 years in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys, Seattle Seahawks and Philadelphia Eagles … Collegiate major is undecided.
Our next addition to the Lion family is Cole Odette, a 6-0, 215 lb. defensive lineman from Coppell High School! Excited you're joining us Cole!
Cole Odette
Defensive Lineman • 6-0 • 215
Coppell, Texas (Coppell H.S.)
Defensive Lineman • 6-0 • 215
Coppell, Texas (Coppell H.S.)
Prior to A&M-Commerce: Two year letterwinner and starter on the defensive line at Coppell High School, playing both defensive end and linebacker ... Helped lead the Cowboys to an undefeated District 5-5A championship and an area final playoff appearance ... Coppell finished the season ranked 10th in the state of Texas ... First team all-district selection in 2012 ... Honorable mention all-district selection in 2011 ... Coached by Joe McBride ... Also lettered once in wrestling as a sophomore.
Personal: Born December 19, 1994 ... Son of Jason and Vicki Odette ... Plans to major in business.
9:00 a.m. - We're getting a little logjammed with all the signees coming in so bear with us. We'll get everyone covered!
Next signee is Nathan Crouch, a 6-3, 175 lb. wide receiver from Colleyville Heritage High School who had over 1,000 receiving yards in 2012!
Nathan Crouch
Wide Receiver • 6-3 • 175
Colleyville, Texas (Heritage H.S.)
Wide Receiver • 6-3 • 175
Colleyville, Texas (Heritage H.S.)
Prior to A&M-Commerce: Two year letterwinner at Colleyville Heritage High School ... Helped lead the Panthers to a District 6-5A runner-up and the area championship ... Finished his career with 53 catches for over 1,000 yards and 13 touchdowns ... Personal-best was a seven-catch, 198-yard performance with a pair of touchdowns against L.D. Bell ... First team all-district selection in 2012 ... Coached by Mike Fuller ... Also lettered twice in track and field, running the sprints ... Member of the 4x100 and 4x200-meter relay teams which qualified for regionals in 2012.
Personal: Born September 13, 1994 ... Son of David and Lisa Crouch ... Father played football at Harding ... Interested in pursuing a degree in business.
8:45 a.m. - A pair of signees just came across from Angleton as two former Wildcats will now be Lions! We have 5-9, 185 lb. running back Richard Cooper, who will be joined by the man who opened a lot of holes for him last year - 6-0, 260 lb. offensive lineman Rawlston Decoteau! Glad to make you now officially Lions Richard and Rawlston!
Richard Cooper
Running Back • 5-9 • 185
Angleton, Texas (Angleton H.S.)
Running Back • 5-9 • 185
Angleton, Texas (Angleton H.S.)
Prior to A&M-Commerce: Two year letterwinner and starter for Angleton High School … Helped lead the Wildcats to the District 23-4A championship in both 2011 and 2012, advancing to the regional semifinals as a senior … Rushed for over 2,700 yards during his prep career … As a senior, set single-game school records, rushing for 253 yards and five touchdowns on 20 carries against Tomball … Two-time first team all-district selection (2011 and 2012) … Coached by Ryan Roark … Also lettered one season in basketball.
Personal: Born March 13, 1995 … Son of Carla Cooper … Collegiate major is undecided.
Rawlston Decoteau
Offensive Lineman • 6-0 • 260
Angleton, Texas (Angleton H.S.)
Offensive Lineman • 6-0 • 260
Angleton, Texas (Angleton H.S.)
Prior to A&M-Commerce: Three year letterwinner at Angleton High School ... Helped lead the Wildcats to the District 23-4A championship in both 2011 and 2012, advancing to the regional semifinals as a senior ... First team all-district and all-county as well as an all-state selection in 2012 ... Second team all-district and all-county and honorable mention all-state selection in 2011 ... Team captain in 2012 ... Coached by Ryan Roark ... Also lettered once in powerlifting and once in track and field, competing in the shot put and discus ... National Honor Society member ... Honorable mention academic all-state selection in 2012.
Personal: Born November 23, 1994 ... Son of Rawlston and Marion Decoteau ... Plans to major in nursing or biology.
8:35 a.m. - Fax machine is starting to heat up now as two more signees just came across! First one is Jacob Mireles, a 6-2, 285 lb. offensive lineman out of Warren High School in San Antonio, followed closely behind by Brian Pullen, a 6-1, 285 lb. offensive lineman out of China Springs High School in Waco. Glad to have you onboard Jacob and Brian!
Brian PullenOffensive Lineman • 6-0 • 285
China Spring, Texas (China Spring H.S.)
China Spring, Texas (China Spring H.S.)
Prior to A&M-Commerce: Three year letterwinner at center and nose guard at China Springs High School … Helped lead the Cougars to a bi-district playoff appearance in 2012 after a district championship in 2011 … First team all-district selection in 2012 … Second team All-Super CenTex selection in 2012 … Coached by Mark Bell … Also lettered four years in powerlifting, setting school records in the bench, squat, deadlift and incline … Also was a four year letterwinner in track and field, competing in the discus and shot put.
Personal: Born May 25, 1995 … Son of Shariana Monroe … Wants to pursue a career in software engineering and computer science.
8:25 a.m. - A pair of signees from Longview High School just came across the fax machine. We've got defensive back Corey Bartley and wide receiverJustinn Spady! Welcome to the Lion family Corey and Justinn!
Corey BartleyDefensive Back • 5-7 • 155
Longview, Texas (Longview H.S.)
Longview, Texas (Longview H.S.)
Prior to A&M-Commerce: Two year letterwinner at Longview High School … Helped lead the Lobos to the District 12-5A championship and advance to the regional semifinals … Finished his career with 138 tackles including seven interceptions, 21 pass breakups and six blocked kicks … All-State selection in 2012 … All-East Texas Defensive MVP in 2012 … Defensive Newcomer of the Year in 2011 … Notched 20 tackles and a pair of blocked kicks in a game against North Little Rock … Coached by John King … Member of A&B Honor Roll.
Personal: Born May 7, 1995 in Riverside, Calif. … Son of Corey Bartley Sr. and Rebecca Bagby … Plans to major in business.
Justinn Spady
Wide Receiver • 5-10 • 165
Longview, Texas (Longview H.S.)
Wide Receiver • 5-10 • 165
Longview, Texas (Longview H.S.)
Prior to A&M-Commerce: Two year letterwinner and starter at Longview High School ... Helped lead the Lobos to the District 12-5A championship and advance to the regional semifinals ... Secont team all-district selection in 2012 ... Caught a team-high 30 passes for 450 yards and a pair of touchdowns ... Member of the 7-on-7 state championship runner-up team in 2012 ... Coached by John King.
Personal: Born August 13, 1995 ... Son of Herbert and Shandra Spady ... Undecided on collegiate major.
8:05 a.m. - Our first signee is here! A big welcome to center Cooper Abercrombie out of Cypress Falls High School in Houston! We're excited to have you on board Cooper!
Cooper Abercrombie
Center/Deep Snapper • 5-11 • 270
Houston, Texas (Cypress Falls H.S.)
Center/Deep Snapper • 5-11 • 270
Houston, Texas (Cypress Falls H.S.)
Prior to A&M-Commerce: Three year letterwinner and two year starter for Cypress Falls High School … Helped lead the Eagles to a district championship in 2012 … Recorded nine pancakes in bi-district playoff game against Alief Elsik … First team all-district selection as a senior following honorable mention honors as a junior … Named the 2012 Best Blocker Award winner … Coached by Kirk Eaton … Also lettered in golf as a senior.
Personal: Born August 25, 1994 … Son of William and Jeanna Abercrombie … Plans to major in kinesiology.
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