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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>BAYLOR ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS Dec. 4, 2024<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Baylor Football Announces Early Signing Class<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>Bears Sign 21 Athletes in Early Signing Period<o:p></o:p></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><o:p> </o:p></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>For more information contact: </b>Brent Ingram; 210-845-8651,
<a href="mailto:brent_ingram@baylor.edu">brent_ingram@baylor.edu</a><u> </u> or Max Calderone; 254-265-1639,
<a href="mailto:max_calderone@baylor.edu">max_calderone@baylor.edu</a> or Josie Hutton; 254-709-7720,
<a href="mailto:josie_hutton@baylor.edu">josie_hutton@baylor.edu</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>WACO, Texas --</b> Baylor football has released its early signing class, featuring 21 athletes, including 16 from Texas, it was announced on Wednesday afternoon by Coach Dave Aranda.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Very blessed to welcome this talented group of young men and their families into our Baylor Family, Aranda said. We are proud of this group and thankful for their passion and commitment to be Baylor Bears. Each player brings a different
skill set and presence to our roster. We are excited to have them join us as we compete for championships and help each of these student-athletes achieve their personal goals.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Baylor signed 21 total athletes in the class, including 10 defensive players, 10 offensive players and one kicker. The Bears added a class-high five linebackers, four wide receivers, welcome four defensive backs, two offensive lineman,
two running backs, and singular players at tight end, quarterback and defensive lineman. The class includes five four-star prospects and 16 three-star recruits, and a total of 14 are slated to enroll for the spring semester.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Bears are currently ranked by 247sports as the third-best class in the Big 12 Conference and No. 35 nationally. It marks the highest ranked class by 247sports since 2018, when Baylor was ranked No. 29 and fourth-best in the Big 12.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Beyond the gratitude we have for these young men and their families and the steadfastness in their commitment to become Bears, I am thankful for the hard work of our coaching and recruiting staff, Aranda said. These folks spend countless
hours away from their families, all in a focus of bringing the right combination of players and people into our program. Today is the culmination of their hard work and dedication to this task and I am honored to work alongside them every day.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Bears signed 16 players who played their high school football in the state of Texas. BU also welcomes players who hail from Colorado, Florida, Mississippi and Oklahoma.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The best high school football, the best players and the best coaches in the nation reside in the state of Texas, Aranda said. We are thrilled to bring in 16 more Texas products into our program, a program that is built on the foundation
of all the hard work done by the Texas High School Coaches Association in preparing these young men for the next level.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>2025 Baylor Football Signee Roster<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Name<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Position<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Height<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<td width="64" valign="top" style="width:47.75pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-left:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Weight<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<td width="333" valign="top" style="width:250.1pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-left:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Hometown (Previous School)<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<td width="178" valign="top" style="width:133.65pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">Leo Almanza Jr.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<td width="72" valign="top" style="width:54.2pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">CB<o:p></o:p></p>
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<td width="60" valign="top" style="width:45.05pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">6-2<o:p></o:p></p>
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<td width="64" valign="top" style="width:47.75pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">175<o:p></o:p></p>
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<td width="333" valign="top" style="width:250.1pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">Trophy Club, Texas (Byron Nelson HS)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<td width="178" valign="top" style="width:133.65pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">Rhett Armstrong<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td width="72" valign="top" style="width:54.2pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">PK<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td width="60" valign="top" style="width:45.05pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">6-5<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td width="64" valign="top" style="width:47.75pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">195<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td width="333" valign="top" style="width:250.1pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">Monument, Colo. (Palmer Ridge HS)<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
</tr>
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<td width="178" valign="top" style="width:133.65pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">Jackson Blackwell<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td width="72" valign="top" style="width:54.2pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">DL<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td width="60" valign="top" style="width:45.05pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">6-3<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td width="64" valign="top" style="width:47.75pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">305<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td width="333" valign="top" style="width:250.1pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">Lorena, Texas (Lorena HS)<o:p></o:p></p>
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</tr>
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<td width="178" valign="top" style="width:133.65pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">Demetrius Brisbon<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td width="72" valign="top" style="width:54.2pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">S<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td width="60" valign="top" style="width:45.05pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">5-11<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td width="64" valign="top" style="width:47.75pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">165<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td width="333" valign="top" style="width:250.1pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">Tyler, Texas (Chapel Hill HS)<o:p></o:p></p>
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</tr>
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<td width="178" valign="top" style="width:133.65pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">Kaleb Burns<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td width="72" valign="top" style="width:54.2pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">LB<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td width="60" valign="top" style="width:45.05pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">6-0<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td width="64" valign="top" style="width:47.75pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">220<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td width="333" valign="top" style="width:250.1pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">Houston, Texas (Cy Falls HS)<o:p></o:p></p>
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</tr>
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<td width="178" valign="top" style="width:133.65pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">Harrison Cluff<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td width="72" valign="top" style="width:54.2pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">OL<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td width="60" valign="top" style="width:45.05pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">6-4<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td width="64" valign="top" style="width:47.75pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">295<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td width="333" valign="top" style="width:250.1pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">Columbia, Miss. (Columbia HS)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<td width="178" valign="top" style="width:133.65pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">Chase Collier<o:p></o:p></p>
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<td width="72" valign="top" style="width:54.2pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">WR<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td width="60" valign="top" style="width:45.05pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">6-1<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td width="64" valign="top" style="width:47.75pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">167<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td width="333" valign="top" style="width:250.1pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">Jacksonville, Fla. (The Bolles School)<o:p></o:p></p>
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</tr>
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<td width="178" valign="top" style="width:133.65pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">Edward Griffin<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td width="72" valign="top" style="width:54.2pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">QB<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td width="60" valign="top" style="width:45.05pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">6-1<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td width="64" valign="top" style="width:47.75pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">205<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td width="333" valign="top" style="width:250.1pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">Coppell, Texas (Coppell HS)<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
</tr>
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<td width="178" valign="top" style="width:133.65pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">Christopher Johnson<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td width="72" valign="top" style="width:54.2pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">OLB<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td width="60" valign="top" style="width:45.05pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">6-3<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td width="64" valign="top" style="width:47.75pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">253<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td width="333" valign="top" style="width:250.1pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">Rosharon, Texas (Iowa Colony HS)<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="178" valign="top" style="width:133.65pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">Ashton Jones<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td width="72" valign="top" style="width:54.2pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">WR<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td width="60" valign="top" style="width:45.05pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">6-4<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td width="64" valign="top" style="width:47.75pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">185<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td width="333" valign="top" style="width:250.1pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">Pearland, Texas (Shadow Creek HS)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<td width="178" valign="top" style="width:133.65pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">Caden Knighten<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td width="72" valign="top" style="width:54.2pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">RB<o:p></o:p></p>
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<td width="60" valign="top" style="width:45.05pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">5-10<o:p></o:p></p>
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<td width="64" valign="top" style="width:47.75pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">206<o:p></o:p></p>
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<td width="333" valign="top" style="width:250.1pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">Pauls Valley, Okla. (Pauls Valley HS)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<td width="178" valign="top" style="width:133.65pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">Kamauryn Morgan<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td width="72" valign="top" style="width:54.2pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">OLB<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td width="60" valign="top" style="width:45.05pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">6-4<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
<td width="64" valign="top" style="width:47.75pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">230<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Dallas, Texas (South Oak Cliff HS)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Bo Onu<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">S<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">6-0<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">195<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Carrollton, Texas (Hebron HS)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Matthew Parker<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">OL<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">6-7<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">295<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Flowood, Miss. (Jackson Prep HS)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Colin Peacock<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">S<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">6-1<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">207<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Gunter, Texas (Gunter HS)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Trent Spence<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">LB<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">6-2<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">220<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Spring, Texas (Klein Collins HS)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Michael Turner<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">RB<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">6-0<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">200<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">North Richland Hills, Texas (Richland HS)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Jacorey Watson<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">WR<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">5-10<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">175<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Pearland, Texas (Shadow Creek HS)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Brody Wilhelm<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">TE<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">6-5<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">215<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Austin, Texas (Austin Westlake HS)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Taz Williams Jr.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">WR<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">6-0<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">190<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Red Oak, Texas (Red Oak HS)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">KeBreion Winston<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">LB<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">6-1<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">200<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Lancaster, Texas (Lancaster HS)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>2025 Baylor Football Signee Bios<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Leo Almanza Jr. | CB | 6-2, 175 | Trophy Club, Texas (Byron Nelson HS)<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>High School:</i> Consensus three-star prospect by Rivals, 247, ESPN and On3 at Byron Nelson High School for Coach Travis Price
247 ranks as the No. 77 cornerback in the nation and the No. 138 prospect in the state
Totaled 29 tackles,
forcing a pair of fumbles and recovering two as a senior, adding 45 catches for 720 yards with 10 TDs
Made 38 tackles with four interceptions as a junior, catching 26 balls for 518 yards with nine TDs
Had 30 tackles in 2022 with a forced fumble and fumble
recovery
In 2023, was named the District 4-6A Utility Player of the Year while playing as a wide receiver and cornerback
As a freshman, tabbed District Defensive Newcomer of the Year
Also played basketball and ran track & field
Ran 22.04 200-meter
and a 10.99 100-meter in 2022
Son of Leo and Rebekah Almanza.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Rhett Armstrong | PK | 6-5, 195 | Monument, Colo. (Palmer Ridge HS)<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>High School:</i> Three-star kicking prospect who is rated as the fifth-best kicker in the class by 247sports
Prepped at Palmer Ridge High School for Coach Zach Carlton
On3 rates as a three-star kicker and the ninth-best in the class
A two-star prospect by Rivals.com
As a senior, has made 4-of-5 field goals, with a long of 62, and 51-of-51 in PATs, with a total of 63 points
Was 5-for-6 in 2023, connecting on 69-of-70 PATs, scoring 84 points
As a sophomore, was 3-for-3 in field
goals and 54-for-55 in PATs, with a total of 63 points
Had 60 points as a freshman, going 57-for-62 in PATs and 1-for-2 in field goals
Son of Dale and Becky Armstrong.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Jackson Blackwell | DL | 6-3, 305 | Lorena, Texas (Lorena HS)<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>High School:</i> Three-star recruit on the defensive line out of Lorena High School and coached by Kevin Johnson
In 2024, had 33 tackles, eight QB hurries and three sacks
Totaled 56 tackles, 10 for a loss and 2.5 sacks as a junior,
with 13 QB hurries
Had 35 tackles and four TFLs with a sack as a sophomore
Named defensive lineman MVP at the Under Armour Camp in March of 2024
Also a powerlifter who competes in the shot put and discus in track & field
Qualified for regionals in
the discus as a junior with a throw of 140-10
Has powerlifting competition numbers as high as 720 in squad, 500 in bench and 600 in deadlift
Ranked by 247sports as the No. 79 defensive lineman in the nation and the 98<sup>th</sup> best prospect in Texas
Ranked as a three-star prospect by On3, ESPN and Rivals
Son of Jesse and Jenny Blackwell.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Demetrius Brisbon | S | 5-11, 165 | Tyler, Texas (Chapel Hill HS)<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>High School:</i> Rated as a three-star prospect by 247sports, ESPN, Rivals and On3
Prepped at Chapel Hill High School for Coach Jeff Riordan
Threw for 5,500 yards with 74 TDs in his career, also rushing for 4,866 yards and 45 TDs
In 2023, threw for 2,027 yards with 26 TDs and just six interceptions, rushing 161 times for 1,733 yards and 13 scores
Named District MVP as a sophomore, leading Chapel Hill to the state semifinals
Threw for 2,209 yards with 32 TDs, also rushing 140
times for 1,403 yards and 15 TDs in 2022
In 2021, was named Offensive Newcomer of the Year in the district, helping Chapel Hill to the state semifinals with an 11-4 record
Rushed for 1,357 yards with 16 TDs as a freshman, throwing for 1,001 yards.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Kaleb Burns | LB | 6-0, 220 | Houston, Texas (Cy Falls HS)<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>High School:</i> Star linebacker out of Cy Falls High School for Coach Chris Brister
Four-star prospect by On3, checking in as the fifth-best linebacker in the nation, the 86<sup>th</sup> best prospect overall in the nation and the
18<sup>th</sup> best in Texas
A two-time District Defensive MVP
Rated as a three-star and the 33<sup>rd</sup> best linebacker nationally by 247sports
ESPN and Rivals both ranked as a three-star prospect
The No. 19 linebacker nationally by Rivals
Senior season in 2024, saw 87 tackles, 18 for a loss, with eight sacks, seven pass break-ups, four fumbles recovered, one fumble forced and two interceptions
As a junior, had 73 tackles, 18.5 for a loss, with six sacks, two forced fumbles and one interception
As a sophomore, totaled 15 tackles in seven games
Also ran track and field, competing in the 100 and 200 meters and the shot put
Son of Joseph Burns and April Crist.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Harrison Cluff | OL | 6-4, 295 | Columbia, Miss. (Columbia HS)<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>High School:</i> Three-star offensive line talent out of Columbia High School for Coach Lance Pogue in Columbia, Miss.
Rated by 247sports as the 83<sup>rd</sup> best interior offensive lineman in the nation and the 22<sup>nd</sup>
best prospect overall in the Magnolia State
Rated by On3 as a three-star prospect, the No. 33 recruit in the state of Mississippi and the 137<sup>th</sup> best interior offensive lineman
. Ranked by ESPN as a three-star prospect, rated as No. 25 in Mississippi
overall and as the 85<sup>th</sup> best interior offensive lineman
A three-star recruit by Rivals.com
Son of Craig and Deanna Cluff
Craig serves as the offensive line coach at Columbia.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Chase Collier | WR | 6-1, 167 | Jacksonville, Fla. (The Bolles School)<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>High School:</i> Standout wide receiver threat from Florida, prepping at The Bolles School in Jacksonville for Coach Matt Toblin
A consensus three-star prospect
Ranked by 247sports as a three-star prospect and as the 154<sup>th</sup>
best wide receiver in the nation
Ranked by ESPN as a three-star recruit
On3 and Rivals ranks as a three-star recruit
Totaled 67 catches for 1,091 yards and 10 TDs over his last three years
Had 32 catches for 571 yards and six TDs as a junior in 2023
Had 18 grabs for 215 yards and a score as a sophomore
Also starred in track, running five sub-11 second times in the 100m dash as a junior, including a career-best of 10.78, also adding a 21.91 in the 200m and a 51.24 in the 400m
Son of Omar and Gerraca
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Edward Griffin | QB | 6-1, 205 | Coppell, Texas (Coppell HS)<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>High School:</i> Star quarterback at Coppell High School, where he was coached by Antonio Wiley
District 6-A MVP in 2024
Over two years, threw for 6,360 yards with 81 TDs and just six interceptions on 407-of-553 passing
Added 475
rushing yards with nine TDs in his two-year career
In 2024, threw for 3,253 yards with 41 TDs and just three interceptions, completing 76.8 percent on 182-of-237 passing
Rushed for 327 yards and five TDs as a senior
Helped Coppell to a 12-1 mark and
a third-round playoff berth in 2024
A three-star prospect by 247sports, ranked as the 58<sup>th</sup> best QB in the class
Ranked by ESPN as a three-star prospect and 51<sup>st</sup> best among QBs
Three-star QB by Dave Campbells Texas Football, ranked
as the fifth-best QB in the state in the class and the 89<sup>th</sup> overall prospect
On3 ranks as a three-star prospect and 49<sup>th</sup> best QB in the class nationally
As a junior, threw for 3,170 yards with 41 TDs and three interceptions, completing
72.8 percent of his passes (230-for-316), while also rushing for four TDs and 211 yards
Led Coppell to a 12-1 mark and a third-round playoff berth in 2023
Son of Patrick and Adrianne Griffin.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Christopher Johnson | OLB | 6-3, 253 | Rosharon, Texas (Iowa Colony HS)<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>High School:</i> Three-star edge who starred at Iowa Colony High School for Coach Ray Garza in Rosharon, Texas
Rated by 247sports as a three-star defensive lineman and as the 85<sup>th</sup> best in the class
Ranked by ESPN as a
three-star prospect
Had 42 tackles, nine for a loss and 2.5 sacks in 12 games as a senior
Named the Defensive Lineman of the Year in the district as a junior, going for 59 tackles, 18 tackles for a loss, with nine sacks and two fumbles forced
Also competed
in track and field, throwing a 43-1 in the shot put and a 106-6 in the discus in 2023
Has helped Iowa Colony to the state playoffs as a senior.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Ashton Jones | WR | 6-4, 185 | Pearland, Texas (Shadow Creek HS)<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>High School:</i> A consensus three-star prospect out of Pearland, Texas, and coached by Tyrone Green at Shadow Creek High School
Teammates with future Baylor Bear Jacorey Watson
Three-star recruit by 247sports
ESPN ranks as a three-star
prospect and as the 112<sup>th</sup> best receiver in the class
Rivals ranks as a three-star prospect
Had 24 catches for 429 yards and five TDs as a senior
Had 29 catches for three TDs in 2023
Totaled two TDs in 2022 on 12 catches as a sophomore
Also competed in the high jump in track and field, with highs of 5-10 in the spring of 2023
Son of Detric Campbell.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Caden Knighten | RB | 5-10, 206 | Pauls Valley, Okla. (Pauls Valley HS)<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>High School:</i> Standout running back out of Oklahomas Pauls Valley High School and coached by Dusty Raper
A four-star recruit by On3, ranked as the seventh-best recruit in Oklahoma and the 27<sup>th</sup> best running back nationally
In 2024, rushed for 1,883 yards and added 617 receiving yards, totaling 38 touchdowns
As a sophomore, rushed for 2,278 yards and 35 TDs, also throwing for 820 yards and nine scores
A three-star prospect by 247sports, who is ranked as the seventh-best
recruit in Oklahoma and the 24<sup>th</sup> best running back nationally
A three-star prospected by ESPN and Rivals
Hes an unbelievable talent. But what had jumped out at me
hes been a great teammate and a great leader, Raper said. At team camp
and stuff, if other guys were making plays, he was super excited. Hes a willing blocker, and he does all the little things right.
The Oklahoma 2-A 100m state champion as a sophomore, running 10.95 in May of 2023
Son of Tony and Maleaha Knighten.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Kamauryn Morgan | OLB | 6-4, 230 | Dallas, Texas (South Oak Cliff HS)<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>High School:</i> Consensus four-star recruit out of Dallas South Oak Cliff High School for Coach Jason Todd
Rated by On3, 247sports, ESPN and Rivals as a four-star recruit
247 ranks as the 17<sup>th</sup> best prospect in Texas and
the 29<sup>th</sup> best edge prospect nationally
ESPN ranks as a member of the top-300, checking in No. 263
Attended Red Oak High School prior to South Oak Cliff
In 2023, had 61 tackles, 14 TFLs, 5.5 sacks and two forced fumbles
As a sophomore at
Red Oak, had 24 tackles, eight TFLs and five sacks
Son of Ronnie Morgan and Amber Frazier
Also played basketball
Father played basketball at Louisiana Tech.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Bo Onu | S | 6-0, 195 | Carrollton, Texas (Hebron HS)<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>High School:</i> Standout safety at Hebron High School in Carrollton, Texas, for Coach John Towels III
Consensus three-star recruit
Three-star prospect by 247sports, ranked as the 59<sup>th</sup> best safety in the country
Ranked
by Rivals as a three-star recruit and as the No. 56 safety in the nation
Ranked by On3 and ESPN as a three-star
ESPN tabs as the 51<sup>st</sup> best safety recruit
Has 60 tackles, 15 tackles for a loss, four sacks, three pass break-ups, one interception,
one forced fumble and returned a kickoff for a TD as a senior
As a junior, totaled 29 tackles, including three for a loss, with three interceptions and three fumbles recovered
Named First-Team All-District as a junior
As a sophomore in 2022, was named
District Newcomer of the Year
Also a standout in track and field, running a 11.38 in the 100m as a junior, and owned a 20.725 long jump as a sophomore
Son of Bo and Silvia Onu.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Matthew Parker | OL | 6-7, 295 | Flowood, Miss. (Jackson Prep HS)<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>High School:</i> Standout offensive tackle at Jackson Prep in Flowood, Miss., for Coach Doug Goodwin
Consensus three-star recruit
Tabbed by Rivals as the No. 18 prospect in Mississippi and as a three-star recruit
A three-star recruit
by 247sports and ranked as the No. 24 prospect in the state
ESPN and On3 each ranked as a three-star prospect
Son of Adrienne Parker.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Colin Peacock | S | 6-1, 207 | Gunter, Texas (Gunter HS)<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>High School:</i> Standout safety at Gunter High School for Coach Jake Fieszel
Ranked by 247sports, On3, ESPN and Rivals as a three-star prospect
On3 ranks as the 85<sup>th</sup> best safety recruit in the nation
As a senior totaled
45 tackles with five interceptions, 10 pass break-ups, three tackles for a loss, returning two interceptions for touchdowns
Has added 22 catches for 464 yards and eight TDs as a senior
A two-time state champion has Gunter in the state playoffs in 2024
As a junior, had seven catches for 212 yards, with four going for TDs
Rated by Dave Campbells Texas Football as a three-star recruit and the 10<sup>th</sup> best safety prospect in the state
Also plays basketball and track & field
Ran an 11.22 100m
as a junior and is also competing in Gunters 4x100, 4x200 and 4x400 relays, with each finishing in the top four at the Texas 3A State Championships in 2023
Son of Casey and Melina Peacock.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Trent Spence | LB | 6-2, 220 | Spring, Texas (Klein Collins HS)<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>High School:</i> Star linebacker at Klein Collins High School and Coach Adrian Mitchell
A consensus three-star prospect
Three-star prospect by 247sports, On3, ESPN and Rivals
Named First-Team All-District as a sophomore, collecting
50 tackles, nine for a loss with 3.5 sacks, an interception and a fumble caused
Brother, Brad Spence, is a sophomore linebacker at Arkansas, owning 50 tackles through 11 games in 2024, including an 11-tackle effort at Mississippi State
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Michael Turner | RB | 6-0, 200 | North Richland Hills, Texas (Richland HS)<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>High School:</i> Star running back at Richland High School and coached by Ged Kates
Consensus four-star running back
Rated by 247sports as a four-star prospect, ranked as the No. 13 running back in the country and the 32<sup>nd</sup>
best prospect in Texas
Ranked by On3 as a four-star prospect, checking in No. 19 among running backs
Ranked by Rivals and ESPN as a four-star recruit
As a junior, rushed for 1,668 yards with 23 TDs for 7.83 yards per carry, also adding 16 catches for
131 yards and two TDs
Named First-Team All-District as a sophomore
Rushed for 849 yards with 12 TDs on 8.49 yards per carry, adding four catches for 45 yards
As a freshman in 2021, rushed 28 times for 180 yards and two scores, adding 94 yards on 11 catches
Michael has always looked like a grown man, but in his junior season, he played like one," Kates said. "His ability is through the roof, but Im just as proud of his giving heart and the kind of teammate that he has become.
Also competed in track & field,
running the 4x100 relay in April of 2024
Son of Dominique Jones and Michael Turner Sr.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Jacorey Watson | WR | 5-10, 175 | Pearland, Texas (Shadow Creek HS)<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>High School:</i> Standout wideout from Pearland, Texas, where he was teammates with future Baylor Bear Ashton Jones, with the duo coached by Tyrone Green
Consensus three-star recruit
A three-star prospect by 247sports, ranked as
the 79<sup>th</sup> best wide out in the nation and the 72<sup>nd</sup> best prospect in Texas
Ranked by On3, Rivals and ESPN as a three-star recruit
Threw for 850 yards with 10 TDs and three interceptions in 2023, also rushing for four TDs on 157 yards
In 2022, threw for 952 yards with 13 TDs and five interceptions, rushing for four TDs and 158 yards, catching 24 balls for 323 yards and eight TDs
As a freshman had 21 catches for 243 yards with one TD, averaging 40 yards on three kickoff returns
Also
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Brody Wilhelm | TE | 6-5, 215 | Austin, Texas (Austin Westlake HS)<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>High School:</i> Standout tight end at powerhouse Austin Westlake High School and coach Tony Salazar
Consensus three-star prospect
Totaled 36 grabs for 553 yards and a career-high nine TDs as a senior in 2024
Three-star prospect
by 247sports
Ranked by On3, ESPN and Rivals as a three-star prospect
ESPN tabs as the 66<sup>th</sup> best tight end prospect nationally
As a junior, had 39 catches for 663 yards and seven TDs
Has helped Westlake to the state playoffs as a senior
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Taz Williams | WR | 6-0, 190 | Red Oak, Texas (Red Oak HS)<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>High School:</i> Star wide receiver is a four-star recruit by Rivals out of Red Oak High School and coached by Melvin Robinson
Suffered a season-ending injury early in 2024 but totaled 15 catches for 151 yards and two TDs in two games
As a junior, had 80 catches for 1,251 yards and 14 TDs
Had 31 catches for 582 yards and five TDs as a sophomore, also taking a 78-yard rush to the house
Rivals ranks as a four-star recruit, No. 54 in the state and No. 60 at wide out
Ranked as a three-start
prospect by 247sports and tabbed as the 57<sup>th</sup> best prospect in the state and the 57<sup>th</sup> best wide receiver in the nation
ESPN ranks as a three-star recruit, No. 65 in the state and No. 67 at WR
Tabbed by On3 as a three-star
Also ran
track and played basketball, totaling a 200m time of 22.42 in the spring of 2024
Ran the first leg of Red Oaks silver medal relay team in the 4x200.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>KeBreion Winston | LB | 6-1, 200 | Lancaster, Texas (Lancaster HS)<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>High School:</i> Consensus three-star linebacker out of Lancaster High School, playing for Coach Leon Paul III
Ranked as a three-star prospect by 247sports, including as the No. 134 linebacker in the nation
Had 142 tackles, 12 sacks,
two fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and one interception as a senior
Ranked by On3, ESPN and Rivals as a three-star prospect
Tabbed by ESPN as the 86<sup>th</sup> best linebacker in the nation
Helped Lancaster to a regional final appearance as a
junior
Totaled 111 tackles, 12 sacks and two forced fumbles as a junior, earning First-Team All-District honors
Son of Keon and Jennifer Winston.
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