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BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION – The Texas A&M football team signed 24 student-athletes during the early signing day period, head coach Mike Elko announced Wednesday morning.
Signees |
Pos. |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Cl-Exp |
Hometown (High School) |
Kiotti Armstrong |
TE |
6-6 |
254 |
Fr-HS |
Jasper, Texas (Jasper) |
Jamar Beal-Goines |
DB |
6-0 |
180 |
Fr-HS |
Goodyear, Ariz. (Desert Edge) |
Adonyss Currie |
DB |
6-2 |
175 |
Fr-HS |
Lancaster, Calif. (Quartz Hill) |
Marcus Garcia |
OL |
6-5 |
285 |
Fr-HS |
Denton, Texas (Denton Ryan) |
Brady Hart |
QB |
6-4 |
185 |
Fr-HS |
Cocoa, Fla. (Cocoa) |
Kelshaun Johnson |
WR |
5-11 |
165 |
Fr-HS |
Hitchcock, Texas (Hitchcock) |
Rashad Johnson Jr. |
DB |
6-2 |
190 |
Fr-HS |
Bushnell, Fla. (South Sumter) |
Marco Jones |
DL |
6-5 |
245 |
Fr-HS |
Dublin, Calif. (San Ramon Valley) |
Nelson McGuire |
OL |
6-5 |
315 |
Fr-HS |
Dallas, Texas (Midlothian) |
Noah Mikhail |
LB |
6-3 |
225 |
Fr-HS |
La Verne, Calif. (Bonita) |
Jamarion Morrow |
RB |
5-10 |
190 |
Fr-HS |
Memphis, Tenn. (Melrose) |
Joshua Moses |
OL |
6-3 |
325 |
Fr-HS |
Houston, Texas (Legacy the School of Sport Sciences) |
Jerome Myles |
WR |
6-2 |
220 |
Fr-HS |
Draper, Utah (Corner Canyon) |
Jonte Newman |
OL |
6-5.5 |
300 |
Fr-HS |
Cypress, Texas (Bridgeland) |
TK Norman |
WR |
6-0 |
170 |
Fr-HS |
Montgomery, Ala. (Carver) |
Deyjhon Pettaway |
DB |
6-0 |
185 |
Fr-HS |
Katy, Texas (Paetow) |
Deondrae “Tiger” Riden Jr. |
RB |
5-11 |
198 |
Fr-HS |
DeSoto, Texas (DeSoto) |
Kelvion Riggins |
LB |
6-1 |
210 |
Fr-HS |
Forney, Texas (Forney) |
Landon Rink |
DL |
6-3 |
280 |
Fr-HS |
Cypress, Texas (Cy-Fair) |
Lamont Rogers |
OL |
6-6 |
330 |
Fr-HS |
Mesquite, Texas (Horn) |
DJ Sanders |
DL |
6-3 |
315 |
Fr-HS |
Bellville, Texas (Bellville) |
Cobey Sellers |
DB |
6-0 |
170 |
Fr-HS |
Houston, Texas (Shadow Creek) |
Chace Sims |
DL |
6-3 |
295 |
Fr-HS |
Houston, Texas (Randle) |
Tyler Thomas |
OL |
6-4 |
330 |
Fr-HS |
Dickinson, Texas (Dickinson) |
Position Breakdown
DB – 5
DL – 4
LB – 2
OL – 6
QB – 1
RB – 2
TE – 1
WR – 3
By State Breakdown
Alabama – 1
Arizona – 1
California – 3
Florida – 2
Tennessee – 1
Texas – 15
Utah – 1
Kiotti Armstrong
TE • 6-6 • 254
Jasper, Texas (Jasper HS)
Coached by Kendrick Crumedy at Jasper High School
247Sports: 4 star, No. 5 TE in Nation, No. 20 in Texas, No. 84 in Nation
Rivals: 4 star, No. 12 TE in Nation, No. 33 in Texas
ESPN: 4 star, No. 6 TE in Nation, No. 25 in Texas, No. 160 in Nation
High School: A consensus 4-star recruit by all three major outlets (247Sports, Rivals, ESPN) … Ranked No. 160 in the ESPN 300 … Coached by Kendrick Crumedy at Jasper High School … 2024 Navy All-American Bowl selection … Made 68 catches for 1,026 yards and 18 touchdowns as a three-year varsity letterman for the Bulldogs … As a senior he had 36 catches for 683 yards and seven touchdowns … In 2023 he made 26 catches for 268 yards and nine touchdowns, while leading Jasper to a 9-5 record and a UIL D-II state quarterfinal appearance … A multi-sport athlete that played varsity baseball, basketball and track & field.
Jamar Beal-Goines
DB • 6-0 • 180
Goodyear, Ariz. (Desert Edge HS)
Coached by Henri McArthur at Desert Edge High School
247Sports: 4 star, No. 12 CB in Nation, No. 1 in Arizona, No. 93 in Nation
Rivals: 4 star, No. 25 CB in Nation, No. 2 in Arizona
ESPN: 4 star, No. 18 CB in Nation, No. 1 in Arizona, No. 161 in Nation
High School: Arguably one of the top recruits in Arizona and tabbed a 4-star by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN … Ranked No. 161 in the ESPN 300 … Coached by Henri McArthur at Desert Edge High School … Totaled 1,223 all-purpose yards, while making 72 tackles, 22 pass breakups and four interceptions … As a junior he helped lead Desert Edge to an 11-3 record and an AIA 5A State Championship appearance … In 2022, he made 24 tackles, three blocked field goals and one interception … Also runs track boasting personal best times of 10.43 in the 100m, 21.41 in the 200m and 49.77 in the 400m.
Adonyss Currie
DB • 6-2 • 175
Lancaster, Calif. (Quartz Hill HS)
Coached by Russell Gordon at Quartz Hill High School
247Sports: 4 star, No. 8 CB in Nation, No. 5 in California, No. 63 in Nation
Rivals: 4 star, No. 13 CB in Nation, No. 9 in California, No. 121 in Nation
ESPN: 4 star, No. 7 CB in Nation, No. 3 in California, No. 55 in Nation
High School: A consensus 4-star recruit by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN … Ranked No. 55 in ESPN 300 … Coached by Russell Gordon at Quartz Hill High School … 2024 Navy All-American Bowl and Polynesian Bowl selection … Played his junior and senior seasons at Quartz Hill High School where he was a two-way standout totaling 1,500-plus yards receiving and over 60 tackles, while scoring nearly 30 touchdowns … As a junior he made 47 catches for 865 yards and nine touchdowns, while registering 35 tackles, 4.0 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks and four interceptions to lead Quartz Hill to the CIF Division 11 state semifinals … Played his sophomore season at Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, Calif., and freshman year at Golden Valley High School in Santa Clarita, Calif.
Marcus Garcia
OL • 6-5 • 285
Denton, Texas (Denton Ryan HS)
Coached by Dave Henigan and Sam Collins at Denton Ryan High School
247Sports: 4 star, No. 26 OT in Nation, No. 29 in Texas
Rivals: 4 star, No. 13 OT in Nation, No. 14 in Texas, No. 101 in Nation
ESPN: 3 star, No. 39 OT in Nation, No. 57 in Texas
High School: A 4-star recruit by 247Sports and Rivals … Coached by Dave Henigan and Sam Collins at Denton Ryan High School … Was named a team captain prior to the 2024 season … Has helped lead Denton Ryan to a 12-1 record and are in the quarterfinal round of the UIL 5A DI playoffs … As a junior, he was named an All-Area Offensive Lineman and 3-5A Second Team All-District … Totaled 42 pancakes, while not allowing a sack as he helped lead the Raiders to a Bi-District title in 2023 … A dual-sport athlete that was a UIL state qualifier in the discus as a junior, as well as an AAU National Champion and USATF National Champion in 2023 … Was an active member in the Denton Ryan orchestra and jazz band as a bass guitarist … Cousin Josh Jacobs was a running back at Alabama and was the 24th overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders.
Brady Hart
QB • 6-4 • 185
Cocoa, Fla. (Cocoa HS)
Coached by Ryan Schneider at Cocoa High School
247Sports: 4 star, No. 22 QB in Nation, No. 36 in Florida
Rivals: 4 star, No. 10 QB in Nation, No. 25 in Florida, No. 117 in Nation
ESPN: 4 star, No. 12 QB in Nation, No. 19 in Florida, No. 134 in Nation
High School: A consensus 4-star recruit by all three major recruiting outlets (247Sports, Rivals, ESPN) … Ranked No. 134 in ESPN 300 2025 class after reclassifying from the 2026 class … Coached by Ryan Schneider at Cocoa High School … Completed 509-of-757 for 7,476 yards and 78 touchdowns in his career for the Tigers … In 2024 he has led Cocoa to a 9-3 record and an appearance in the FHSAA 2A state semifinals, while passing 212-of-308 for 3,592 yards and 36 touchdowns … As a first-year starter in 2023 he completed 288-of-437 for 3,759 yards and 41 scores, while leading the Tigers to a 14-1 record and a FHSAA 2A state title … Father, Alex, was a pitcher at Florida (1999-2002) and was selected in the fifth round of the 2002 MLB Draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Kelshaun Johnson
WR • 5-11 • 165
Hitchcock, Texas (Hitchcock HS)
Coached by Craig Smith at Hitchcock High School
247Sports: 4 star, No. 15 WR in Nation, No. 24 in Texas, No. 112 in Nation
Rivals: 4 star, No. 35 WR in Nation, No. 25 in Texas
ESPN: 4 star, No. 8 ATH in Nation, No. 28 in Texas, No. 176 in Nation
High School: Earned a 4-star ranking by all three major recruiting outlets (247Sports, Rivals, ESPN) … Ranked No. 176 on the ESPN 300 … Coached by Craig Smith at Hitchcock High School … Played varsity all four seasons leading the Bulldogs to district titles in 2022 and 2024 … Earned First Team All-District honors each season … Multi-sport athlete that was a starter on the state champion basketball team and school-record holder in the 100m at 10.49.
Rashad Johnson Jr.
DB • 6-2 • 190
Bushnell, Fla. (South Sumter HS)
Coached by Franklyn Lawrence at South Sumter High School
247Sports: 4 star, No. 5 S in Nation, No. 12 in Florida, No. 74 in Nation
Rivals: 4 star, No. 24 S in Nation, No. 48 in Florida
ESPN: 3 star, No. 39 S in Nation, No. 67 in Florida
High School: Rated a 4-star recruit by 247Sports and Rivals … Coached by Franklyn Lawrence at South Sumter High School … Four-year varsity two-way standout that totaled 886 all-purpose yards and 15 touchdowns, while adding 186 tackles, nine interceptions, 16 passes defended and three blocked field goals in his career … As a senior he made 63 tackles, including 24 solo takedowns and five interceptions … Helped lead South Sumter to the FHSAA 2 S Regional Finals in back-to-back season in 2023 and 2022 … Also competes in track & field with personal best marks of 11.13 in the 100m and 22-5.25 in the long jump.
Marco Jones
DL • 6-5 • 245
Dublin, Calif. (San Ramon Valley HS)
Coached by Aaron Becker at San Ramon Valley High School
247Sports: 4 star, No. 12 EDGE, No. 10 in California, No. 137 in Nation
Rivals: 4 star, No. 23 OLB, No. 25 in California
ESPN: 4 star, No. 20 DE, No. 18 in California, No. 193 in Nation
High School: A consensus 4-star prospect by all three major recruiting networks (247Sports, Rivals, ESPN … Ranked No. 193 in ESPN 300 … Coached by Aaron Becker at San Ramon Valley High School … 2024 Navy All-American Bowl selection … Totaled nearly 425 tackles, including 214 solo takedowns, 53.0 tackles for loss, 13.0 sacks, while adding seven forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries and six interceptions in his career … Was named Cal-Hi State Junior of the Year in 2023 after making 166 tackles, 15.0 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, three interceptions and three forced fumbles … Helped lead San Ramon Valley to a CIF state title as a sophomore … A multi-sport athlete that also played basketball and baseball.
Nelson McGuire
OL • 6-5 • 315
Dallas, Texas (Midlothian HS)
Coached by Doug Wendel at Midlothian High School
247Sports: 4 star, No. 8 IOL in Nation, No. 26 in Texas, No. 139 in Nation
Rivals: 3 star, N/A
ESPN: 3 star, No. 40 OG in Nation, No. 125 in Texas
High School: Rated a 4-star and the No. 8 interior offensive lineman by 247Sports … Coached by Doug Wendel at Midlothian High School … Helped pave the way for a Panther offense that averaged 264.4 rushing yards per game in 2024 before finishing 10-3 that included a regional UIL 5A DI playoff appearance … As a junior he battled in the trenches as his team finished with an 8-3 record, including a 7-1 mark in district action before finishing the season in the playoffs in the bi-district round … Also competed in track & field with a personal best 41-11 mark in the shot put.
Noah Mikhail
LB • 6-3 • 225
La Verne, Calif. (Bonita HS)
Coached by Bo Beatty and Steve Bogan at Bonita High School
247Sports: 4 star, No. 7 LB in Nation, No. 8 in California, No. 101 in Nation
Rivals: 4 star, No. 5 ILB in Nation, No. 10 in California, No. 136 in Nation
ESPN: 4 star, No. 6 OLB in Nation, No. 4 in California, No. 64 in Nation
High School: Rated a 4-star prospect by all three major recruiting outlets (247Sports, Rivals, ESPN) … Ranked No. 64 in the ESPN 300 … Coached by Bo Beatty and Steve Bogan at Bonita High School … 2024 Navy All-American and Polynesian Bowl selection … Three-time Max Preps All-American, two-time All-CIF and two-time CIF League Defensive MVP … Was a two-way standout that totaled 446 tackles, including 54.0 tackles for loss, 11.0 sacks, five interceptions, while adding over 2,000 all-purpose yards and 29 touchdowns in his career … Earned the Palomares League Outstanding Senior Award and was a four-time varsity scholar athlete.
Jamarion Morrow
RB • 5-10 • 190
Memphis, Tenn. (Melrose HS)
Coached by Jarrett Morrow and Gerald Morrow at Melrose High School
247Sports: 4 star, No. 13 ATH in Nation, No. 9 in Tennessee
Rivals: 4 star, No. 5 ATH in Nation, No. 4 in Tennessee
ESPN: 3 star, No. 29 ATH in Nation, No. 15 in Tennessee
High School: Rated a 4-star by 247Sports and Rivals … Coached by his father Jarrett Morrow at Melrose High School … As he senior he has played running back, wide receiver and quarterback, while helping lead the Wildcats to 12-3 record, an undefeated district title and Melrose’s first TSSAA 4A state title game appearance since 1998 … In 2023 he played at Germantown High School where he was a two-way player that accounted for 1,212 all-purpose yards and 12 scores, while adding 24 tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss and four interceptions.
Joshua Moses
OL • 6-3 • 325
Houston, Texas (Legacy the School of Sport Sciences)
Coached by Trey Hopkins at Legacy the School of Sport Sciences
247Sports: 3 star, No. 88 IOL in Nation, No. 187 in Texas
Rivals: 3 star, No. 27 OG in Nation, No. 78 in Texas
ESPN: 3 star, No. 58 OG in Nation, No. 162 in Texas
High School: Rated a 3-star recruit by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN … Coached by Trey Hopkins at Legacy the School of Sport Sciences … Was named a finalist for the Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Super Team in 2024 … Helped lead the Titans to a 7-4 record in 2024 and an 8-1 mark in 2023 … Also competes in track & field with personal best marks of 117-10 in the discus and 39-11 in the shot put.
Jerome Myles
WR • 6-2 • 200
Draper, Utah (Corner Canyon HS)
Coached by Eric Kjar at Corner Canyon High School
247Sports: 5 star, No. 5 WR in Nation, No. 1 in Utah, No. 23 in Nation
Rivals: 4 star, No. 4 WR in Nation, No. 1 in Utah, No. 32 in Nation
ESPN: 4 star, No. 6 WR in Nation, No. 1 in Utah, No. 33 in Nation
High School: Tabbed a 5-star by 247Sports, while Rivals and ESPN listed him as a 4-star recruit … Ranked No. 33 in ESPN 300 … 2024 Navy All-American Bowl and Polynesian Bowl selection … Coached by Eric Kjar at Corner Canyon High School … Totaled 28 catches for 732 yards and 10 touchdowns in two seasons as a Charger … Played the 2022 season at West Jordan High School where he caught 34 passes for 699 yards and eight touchdowns … Also runs track and won the 100m and 200m state title as a junior, while his 100m time of 10.36 broke a 43-year old Utah record.
Jonte Newman
OL • 6-5.5 • 300
Cypress, Texas (Bridgeland)
Coached by Lonnie Madison at Bridgeland High School
247Sports: 4 star, No. 23 IOL in Nation, No. 43 in Texas
Rivals: 4 star, No. 32 OT in Nation, No. 44 in Texas
ESPN: 3 star, No. 52 OT in Nation, No. 74 in Texas
High School: A 4-star recruit by 247Sports and Rivals … Coached by Lonnie Madison at Bridgeland High School … Earned First Team All-District 16-6A honors as a sophomore, junior and senior, while helping lead Bridgeland to district titles each season … Has helped pave the way as the Bears have averaged nearly 225 yards rushing per game with a 12-1 record and are in the quarterfinal round of the UIL 6A DI playoffs … As a junior, he helped lead Bridgeland to a 9-2 record, including an undefeated 7-0 mark in district play as the offense averaged 400 total yards per game.
TK Norman
WR • 6-0 • 170
Montgomery, Ala. (Carver HS)
Coached by Bobby Carr at Carver High School
247Sports: 3 star, No. 56 WR in Nation, No. 21 in Alabama
Rivals: 3 star, No. 88 WR in Nation, No. 34 in Alabama
ESPN: 3 star, No. 82 WR in Nation, No. 26 in Alabama
High School: Tabbed a 3-star wide receiver by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN … Coached by Bobby Carr at Carver High School … Amassed 75 catches for 1,365 yards and 16 touchdowns as a two-year starter … As a senior he averaged 20.3 yards per catch, while finishing the season with 31 catches for 629 yards and six touchdowns … Helped lead Carver to a 7-4 record and an AHSAA 6A playoff appearance in 2023 after finishing with 44 catches for 736 yards and 10 touchdowns as a junior … Dual-sport athlete that competes in track & field with a personal best long jump of 22-6.
Deyjhon Pettaway
DB • 6-0 • 185
Katy, Texas (Paetow HS)
Coached by David Hicks at Paetow High School
247Sports: 4 star, No. 24 S in Nation, No. 34 in Texas
Rivals: 4 star, No. 33 CB in Nation, No. 45 in Texas
ESPN: 4 star, No. 16 CB in Nation, No. 20 in Texas, No. 131 in Nation
High School: Tabbed a 4-star prospect by all three major recruiting outlets (247Sports, Rivals, ESPN) … Ranked No. 131 in the ESPN 300 … Coached by David Hicks at Paetow High School … Was named to the 2024 Touchdown Club of Houston Preseason Team after registering 80 tackles, four pass breakups and one interception to garner District 19-6A First Team honors as a junior … As a sophomore he made 26 tackles, including 1.0 tackle for loss, one interception and one fumble recovery … Helped lead Paetow to a state championship in 2021 … Dual-sport athlete running track boasting a personal best 10.59 in the 100m and 21.86 in the 200m, while qualifying as an area and regional finalist in the 100m and as a member of the 4x200m … Earned the Academic Excellence Award and is an A/B Honor Roll student … Brother Daymion Sanford is a sophomore linebacker for the Aggies.
Deondrae “Tiger” Riden Jr.
RB • 5-11 • 198
Desoto, Texas (DeSoto HS)
Coached by Claude Mathis at DeSoto High School
247Sports: 4 star, No. 28 RB in Nation, No. 55 in Texas
Rivals: 4 star, No. 15 RB in Nation, No. 29 in Texas
ESPN: 4 star, No. 25 RB in Nation, No. 43 in Texas
High School: Rated a 4-star running back by all three major recruiting outlets (247Sports, Rivals, ESPN) … Coached by Claude Mathis at Desoto High School … He owns DeSoto’s career rushing record with 4,250-plus yards and has scored nearly 60 rushing touchdowns in four seasons … As a senior he’s ran for 1,880 yards on 234 carries and 27 touchdowns, while leading the Eagles to an 11-2 record and are currently in the quarterfinals of the UIL 6A DII playoffs … Despite missing six games after an injury in the 2023 season opener, he ran for 1,044 yards on 139 carries and 12 touchdowns to help lead DeSoto to its second consecutive UIL 6A DII state championship and a perfect 16-0 record … As a sophomore he was named the District 11-6A Offensive Newcomer of the Year after he rushed for 1,339 yards on 194 carries and 18 scores to guide the Eagles to a 14-2 record and DeSoto’s first state title since 2016.
Kelvion Riggins
LB • 6-1 • 210
Forney, Texas (Forney HS)
Coached by Jeff Fleener at Forney High School
247Sports: 4 star, No. 44 LB in Nation, No. 51 in Texas
Rivals: 4 star, No. 12 ILB in Nation, No. 36 in Texas
ESPN: 4 star, No. 3 ILB in Nation, No. 31 in Texas
High School: A consensus 4-star recruit by all three major outlets (247Sports, Rivals, ESPN) … Ranked No. 197 in the ESPN 300 … Coached by Jeff Fleener at Forney High School … Played his junior and senior seasons at Forney High School where he totaled 172 tackles, including 83 solo takedowns, 14.0 tackles for loss and 8.0 sacks, while adding 21 quarterback hurries … Helped lead Forney to a 5A DI state semifinalist appearance after earning 7-5A Second Team All-District honors in 2023 … Played his sophomore and freshman seasons at Dallas South Oak Cliff winning back-to-back UIL 5A DII state titles and was a 6-5A First Team All-District selection in 2022.
Landon Rink
DL • 6-3 • 280
Cypress, Texas (Cy-Fair HS)
Coached by Jeff Miller at Cy-Fair High School
247Sports: 4 star, No. 24 DL in Nation, No. 31 in Texas
Rivals: 4 star, No. 12 DT in Nation, No. 26 in Texas
ESPN: 4 star, No. 11 DT in Nation, No. 24 in Texas, No. 155 in Nation
High School: Tabbed a 4-star recruit by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN … Ranked No. 155 in the ESPN 300 … Coached by Jeff Miller at Cy-Fair High School … Totaled 255 tackles, including 86.5 tackles for loss and 34.0 sacks, while adding 80 quarterback hurries in four seasons for the Bobcats … Was named the 17-6A District Defensive MVP after finishing his junior season with 70 tackles and 15.0 sacks … Helped lead Cy-Fair to back-to-back undefeated 17-6A district titles as a sophomore and junior, before finishing the 2023 season at 11-2 with a UIL 6A DI Regional playoff appearance … Also competes in track & field with a personal best 47-2 in the shot put and 140-11 in the discus … Father, Shane Rink, was a defensive lineman at Texas from 1991-95.
Lamont Rogers
OL • 6-6 • 330
Mesquite, Texas (Horn HS)
Coached by Courtney Allen at Horn High School
247Sports: 5 star, No. 5 OT in Nation, No. 9 in Texas, No. 26 in Nation
Rivals: 4 star, No. 12 OT in Nation, No. 11 in Texas, No. 76 in Nation
ESPN: 4 star, No. 7 OT in Nation, No. 7 in Texas, No. 24 in Nation
High School: A 5-star recruit by 247Sports and a 4-star prospect by Rivals and ESPN … Ranked No. 24 in the ESPN 300 … 2024 Navy All-American Bowl selection … Coached by Courtney Allen at Horn High School … Earned first team all-district honors as a senior, junior and sophomore … As a sophomore he helped pave the way for the Jaguars to an 8-3 record and a UIL 6A DI playoff appearance … A multi-sport athlete that also played basketball and soccer.
DJ Sanders
DL • 6-3 • 315
Bellville, Texas (Bellville HS)
Coached by Keith Reineke at Bellville High School
247Sports: 4 star, No. 11 DL in Nation, No. 14 in Texas, No. 62 in Nation
Rivals: 4 star, No. 11 DT in Nation, No. 19 in Texas, No. 166 in Nation
ESPN: 4 star, No. 7 DT in Nation, No. 18 in Texas, No. 110 in Nation
High School: A consensus 4-star recruit by all three major outlets (247Sports, Rivals, ESPN) … Ranked No. 110 in the ESPN 300 … Coached by Keith Reineke at Bellville High School … 2024 Navy All-American Bowl selection … Has totaled over 304 tackles, including 88 solo takedowns, 42.5 tackles for loss, 36.5 sacks, while adding 51 quarterback hurries, five forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries in four seasons for the Brahmas … As a junior he totaled 115 tackles, 28 tackles for loss and 15 sacks to earn Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Super Team recognition … Won district 10-4A Defensive MVP honors as a sophomore and was named district 12-4A Defensive Newcomer of the year as a freshman … Helped lead Bellville to a district title all four seasons, including a runner-up finish in the UIL 4A DII state playoffs with a 15-1 record … Cousin is Emmanuel Sanders who played at SMU (2005-09) and played 12 seasons in the NFL where he was a Super Bowl L champion and two-time Pro Bowler with the Denver Broncos.
Cobey Sellers
DB • 6-0 • 170
Houston, Texas (Shadow Creek HS)
Coached by Tyrone Green at Shadow Creek High School
247Sports: 4 star, No. 26 CB in Nation, No. 30 in Texas
Rivals: 4 star, No. 43 CB in Nation, No. 55 in Texas
ESPN: 4 star, No. 19 CB in Nation, No. 26 In Texas, No. 166 in Nation
High School: Rated a 4-star recruit by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN … Ranked No. 166 in ESPN 300 … Coached by Tyrone Green at Shadow Creek High School … Helped lead Shadow Creek High School to consecutive district titles in 2023 and 2024, after playing his sophomore season at Fort Bend Christian Academy winning a TAPPS DII state title in 2022 … Made 15 tackles, including 11 solo takedowns, while adding two interceptions, two passes defended, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery to help lead the Sharks to an undefeated District 22-6A title as a senior … Was a two-way star as a junior completing 58-of-82 passes for 956 yards, 17 touchdowns, while making 12 tackles and one forced fumble on defense … Dual-sport athlete that competes in track & field with a personal best 21.60 in the 200m.
Chace Sims
DL • 6-3 • 295
Houston, Texas (Randle HS)
Coached by Brian Randle at Randle High School
247Sports: 3 star, No. 94 DL in Nation, No. 124 in Texas
Rivals: 3 star, N/A
ESPN: 3 star, No. 88 DT in Nation, No. 159 in Texas
High School: Tabbed a 3-star recruit by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN … Coached by Brian Randle at Randle High School … Was a three-year varsity letterman earning First Team All-District honors each season … As a senior he’s played a crucial part in the Lions path to an undefeated district title, including a 13-0 record and a quarterfinal appearance in the UIL 5A DII playoffs … In 2023 he made 86 tackles, 18.0 tackles for loss, 11.0 sacks, as well as 11 quarterback hurries and two forced fumbles to help lead Randle to an 11-2 record and UIL 5A DII Regional appearance … Also excels in track & field competing in shot put with a personal best toss of 47-3.
Tyler Thomas
OL • 6-4 • 330
Dickinson, Texas (Dickinson HS)
Coached by John Snelson at Dickinson High School
247Sports: 3 star, No. 46 IOL in Nation, No. 91 in Texas
Rivals: 3 star, No. 57 OT in Nation, No. 96 in Texas
ESPN: 3 star, No. 48 OG in Nation, No. 149 in Texas
High School: Rated a 3-star prospect by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN … Coached by John Snelson at Dickinson High School … Three-year varsity letterman and helped lead the Gators to the UIL 6A D1 playoffs each season … Was named a finalist for the 2024 Offensive Player of the Year by the Touchdown Club of Houston … As a senior he helped pave the way for a 1,500-plus yard rusher as Dickinson averaged 250.7 rushing yards per game … In 2023, he helped lead Dickinson to a 24-6A district title with an undefeated 6-0 record in league play before finishing the season at 9-2 after losing in the Bi-District round of the playoffs … Also competed in track & field as a sophomore finishing with a season-best shot put of 40-11.5.