SAN ANTONIO — UTSA head football coach Larry Coker announced Wednesday that 28 highly-decorated student-athletes have signed National Letters of Intent to join his program for this fall's inaugural 2011 campaign.
The class consists of 26 prep student-athletes and two junior college transfers. Two signees — freshman Chris Johnson (San Antonio, Texas/East Central HS) and junior Brandon Reeves (Santa Clarita, Calif./Canyon HS/Pierce [Calif.] JC) — already have enrolled and currently are attending classes at UTSA.
The group is highlighted by nine all-state performers in Demetrius Jacobs (Brookshire, Texas/Royal HS), Joseph Lizcano (Schertz, Texas/Clemens HS), Josiah Monroe (Bastrop, Texas/Bastrop HS), David Morgan (Marble Falls, Texas/Marble Falls HS), Ryan Polite (DeSoto, Texas/DeSoto HS), Payton Rion (Bulverde, Texas/Smithson Valley HS), Alondre Thorn (Hutto, Texas/Hutto HS), Triston Wade (Tyler, Texas/John Tyler HS) and Josh Ward (Pleasanton, Texas/Pleasanton HS). Additionally, 25 players earned all-district honors in the state of Texas, including 10 who were selected to all-area teams during their high school careers.
Defense was the primary focus of the class with 15 players — nine defensive backs, three defensive linemen and a trio of linebackers — being brought in. Three running backs, two wide receivers, two tight ends, a pair of offensive linemen and one quarterback (Polite) comprise the 10 signees on offense, while two athletes — Kenny Harrison (Linden, Texas/Linden-Kildare HS) and Terrance Wilburn (San Marcos, Texas/San Marcos HS) — and a punter/placekicker (Ward) make up the remainder of the group.
The two junior college signees come from the same California school. Franky Anaya (Thousand Oaks, Calif./Thousand Oaks HS/Pierce JC) joins Reeves, his teammate for the last two seasons, from the JUCO ranks. Anaya and Reeves will be juniors this fall and both will begin their UTSA careers on defense.
“We’re really excited about the quality, depth and versatility of this class,” Coker said. “This is a very athletic, talented and well-rounded group that has bought into the vision of UTSA Football. They want to join the current members of our team and help this program be successful from the start and we’re excited to have them on board.”
The class has a definite Texas flavor with 26 student-athletes hailing from the Lone Star State. Eight call the Greater San Antonio Area home, while there also are seven players from the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, five from Greater Houston, four from Central Texas and two from East Texas.
“I’ve said this many times before, but the state of Texas is a hotbed for college football recruiting,” Coker said. “There are many, many good high school players throughout the state and the diversity we have in this class is a testament to that. All of our coaches did a great job of identifying and recruiting players all over the state. The quality of football in Texas is outstanding.”
Other members of this year's class include Kenny Bias (San Antonio, Texas/Stevens HS), Kristian Bryant (Spring, Texas/Klein Forest HS), Drew Douglas (Garland, Texas/Sachse HS), Jordan Gray (Fort Worth, Texas/Trimble Tech HS), Sean Hesler (Marion, Texas/Marion HS), Desmon Mathis (Brenham, Texas/Brenham HS), Jason Neill (Flower Mound, Texas/Marcus HS), Mauricio Sanchez (San Antonio, Texas/Warren HS), Malcom Scott (Tomball, Texas/Tomball HS), Jake Smith (Denton, Texas/Guyer HS), Blake Terry (Denton, Texas/Guyer HS), Josh Walker (League City, Texas/Clear Springs HS), Tevin Williams (Euless, Texas/Trinity HS) and Troy Williams (San Antonio, Texas/Madison HS).
“It really has been a pleasure to recruit these players because we have met some outstanding young men and wonderful families,” Coker said. “The reception from the high school and junior college coaches we have met was unbelievable. We can't thank them enough for being so friendly and helpful during this process."
UTSA will hold its first official spring drills beginning Monday, March 7, and the inaugural spring game is scheduled to be played at the Alamodome at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 9. The Roadrunners then begin play as a Football Championship Subdivision Independent (FCS/formerly Division I-AA) this fall before moving to the Western Athletic Conference for the 2012 campaign.
2011 UTSA Football Signing Class
Name
Pos.HeightWeightYear-Exp.Hometown (High School/Previous School)Anaya, FrankDL6-4285Jr.-TRThousand Oaks, Calif. (Thousand Oaks HS/Pierce [Calif.] JC)
Bias, KennyWR6-2170Fr.-HSSan Antonio, Texas (Stevens HS)
Bryant, KristianDL6-3220Fr.-HSSpring, Texas (Klein Forest HS)Douglas, DrewLB6-2240Fr.-HSGarland, Texas (Sachse HS)Gray, JordanTE6-4225Fr.-HSFort Worth, Texas (Trimble Tech HS)Harrison, KennyATH5-11175Fr.-HSLinden, Texas (Linden-Kildare HS)Hesler, SeanDB5-11160Fr.-HSMarion, Texas (Marion HS)Jacobs, DemetriusDB6-1200Fr.-HSBrookshire, Texas (Royal HS)Johnson, Chris *RB5-10190Fr.-HSSan Antonio, Texas (East Central HS)Lizcano, JosephDB6-0185Fr.-HSSchertz, Texas (Clemens HS)Mathis, DesmonDB6-0180Fr.-HSBrenham, Texas (Brenham HS)Monroe, JosiahWR5-9170Fr.-HSBastrop, Texas (Bastrop HS)Morgan, DavidTE6-4220Fr.-HSMarble Falls, Texas (Marble Falls HS)Neill, JasonDL6-3240Fr.-HSFlower Mound, Texas (Marcus HS)Polite, RyanQB6-0205Fr.-HSDeSoto, Texas (DeSoto HS)Reeves, Brandon *LB6-1225Jr.-TRSanta Clarita, Calif. (Canyon HS/Pierce [Calif.] JC)Rion, PaytonOL6-4260Fr.-HSBulverde, Texas (Smithson Valley HS)Sanchez, MauricioDB6-0185Fr.-HSSan Antonio, Texas (Warren HS)Scott, MalcomDB6-2170Fr.-HSTomball, Texas (Tomball HS)Smith, JakeDB6-0195Fr.-HSDenton, Texas (Guyer HS)Terry, BlakeLB6-1230Fr.-HSDenton, Texas (Guyer HS)Thorn, AlondreDB5-10165Fr.-HSHutto, Texas (Hutto HS)Wade, TristonDB6-0165Fr.-HSTyler, Texas (John Tyler HS)Walker, JoshOL6-4305Fr.-HSLeague City, Texas (Clear Springs HS)Ward, JoshP/PK6-0210Fr.-HSPleasanton, Texas (Pleasanton HS)Wilburn, TerranceATH6-1200Fr.-HSSan Marcos, Texas (San Marcos HS)Williams, TevinRB6-0195Fr.-HSEuless, Texas (Trinity HS)Williams, TroyRB5-10190Fr.-HSSan Antonio, Texas (Madison HS)
* Spring 2011 enrollee
2011 UTSA Football Signing Class Bios
Franky Anaya
Defensive Lineman
6-4 · 285 · Jr.-TR
Thousand Oaks, Calif (Thousand Oaks HS/Pierce [Calif.] JC)
Junior College Coach: Efrain Martinez
Transfer from Pierce (Calif.) College who saw action in 17 career games for the Brahmas the past two seasons … recorded 15 total tackles (11 solos/4 assists), 5.5 of which were behind the line of scrimmage, in six games as a sophomore … also racked up three sacks, which was third on the team, and added a pair of pass breakups … played in all 11 contests as a freshman … made 44 stops (20 solos/24 assists), including 3.5 sacks … his 8.5 tackles for loss ranked second on the team … also recorded a fumble recovery, broke up a pass and blocked a kick.
Kenny Bias
Wide Receiver
6-2 · 170 · Fr.-HS
San Antonio, Texas (Stevens HS)
High School Coach: Lee Bridges
Three-year starter who helped lead the Falcons to an 11-4 record and the Class 5A Division I state semifinals as a senior … the 11 wins were a school record and it was the best playoff run in program history … earned first-team 2010 All-District 27-5A honors after catching 25 passes for 307 yards (12.3 avg.) and a pair of touchdowns … hauled in 17 passes for 347 yards (20.4 avg.) and three scores as a junior.
Kristian Bryant
Defensive Lineman
6-3 · 220 · Fr.-HS
Spring, Texas (Klein Forest HS)
High School Coach: Kenny Hammock
Saw action on both sides of the ball during career (defensive end/tight end) … made a successful transition from tight end to defensive end as a senior … recorded 30 tackles, including nine for a loss and three sacks, and also broke up three passes that season … served as a tight end during his junior campaign.
Drew Douglas
Linebacker
6-2 · 240 · Fr.-HS
Garland, Texas (Sachse HS)
High School Coach: Mark Behrens
A three-year starter at outside linebacker … physical player who plays with a high motor … earned 2010 first-team All-District 10-5A honors after racking up 43 tackles and a sack as a senior captain … earned second-team all-district accolades at defensive end after collecting 88 stops, including 14 for loss, as a junior.
Jordan Gray
Tight End
6-4 · 225 · Fr.-HS
Fort Worth, Texas (Trimble Tech HS)
High School Coach: David Poggensee
Named to Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Top 300 list in 2010 … first Division I signee from his high school in a decade … played quarterback during his final season after lining up at tight end as a junior and wide receiver as a sophomore … passed for 1,008 yards and added 787 more on the ground as a senior … tall, strong and athletic target who caught 15 touchdowns during the first two years of his career … recorded 29 receptions for 368 yards and eight touchdowns en route to 2009 first-team All-District 7-4A honors … tabbed the District 7-4A Newcomer of the Year honors as a sophomore after hauling in 47 passes for 624 yards and seven scores.
Kenny Harrison
Athlete
5-11 · 175 · Fr.-HS
Linden, Texas (Linden-Kildare HS)
High School Coach: Jerry Bennett
A dual-threat quarterback who was named the 2010 District 8-2A Offensive Most Valuable Player … also a first-team all-district punt returner as a senior … recorded 3,278 total yards and accounted for a combined 44 touchdowns as a senior … passed for 1,891 yards and 21 scores and added 1,387 yards on 18 TDs on the ground … also intercepted five passes, two of which resulted in pick-sixes, and returned three punts to paydirt … earned honorable mention All-East Texas and first-team All-District 17-2A accolades as a junior after rushing for 951 yards (7.3 ypc) and 12 touchdowns on 131 attempts and passing for another 1,356.
Sean Hesler
Defensive Back
5-11 · 160 · Fr.-HS
Marion, Texas (Marion HS)
High School Coach: Glenn Davis
Speedy two-way player who saw action at quarterback in addition to the defensive backfield during his prep career … earned San Antonio Express-News second-team all-area honors at defensive back as a senior … also named the District 13-2A Offensive Most Valuable Player and was a first-team all-district selection at safety … registered 53 tackles and intercepted four passes, including one for a score … added 1,436 passing yards and eight touchdowns in addition to racking up 707 yards and 15 TDs on the ground … also returned a punt to paydirt … completed 56-of-124 passes for 740 yards and a dozen scores as a junior … added 408 rushing yards and five TDs on 94 carries … picked off five passes as a sophomore free safety.
Demetrius Jacobs
Defensive Back
6-1 · 200 · Fr.-HS
Brookshire, Texas (Royal HS)
High School Coach: Marshall Green
Excelled on both sides of the ball during prep career … lined up at free safety, linebacker and wide receiver … a 2010 Class 3A first-team all-state defensive back … also was a first-team All-District 24-3A selection at both safety and receiver … racked up 81 tackles, including a dozen for loss, and intercepted eight passes as a senior … added 850 receiving yards and six TDs on offense … earned first-team All-District 26-3A accolades at outside linebacker as a junior … a 10-game starter who was tabbed a second-team all-district linebacker during his sophomore campaign.
Chris Johnson
Running Back
5-10 · 190 · Fr.-HS
San Antonio, Texas (East Central HS)
High School Coach: Robert Walker
Explosive and strong runner who is attending classes at UTSA this spring … ran for more than 4,800 yards, which was a school record, and 50 TDs during his three-year prep career … named to Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Top 300 list in 2008-09 … racked up 1,587 yards and 16 TDs as a senior … was a 2008 San Antonio Express-News second-team all-area and first-team All-District 27-5A pick … rushed for 1,520 yards and 14 TDs as a junior … earned second-team all-area honors and was tabbed the District 27-5A Newcomer of the Year as a sophomore after rushing for 1,700 yards (9.4 ypc) and 20 TDs on 181 carries.
Joseph Lizcano
Defensive Back
6-0 · 185 · Fr.-HS
Schertz, Texas (Clemens HS)
High School Coach: Greg Ferrara
Named to Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Top 300 list in 2010 … picked off 16 passes and recorded eight return touchdowns (four punts/two kickoffs/two interceptions) during his decorated prep career … a San Antonio Express-News first-team all-area and unanimous first-team All-District 27-4A selection as a senior … racked up 106 tackles, six pass breakups, a pair of interceptions and a blocked kick as a senior … earned Class 4A third-team all-state, first-team all-area and first-team all-district honors as a junior … collected 87 tackles, seven pickoffs and two punt returns for scores that season … an all-district pick as a sophomore after recording 87 stops, seven INTs and a pair of punt return TDs.
Desmon Mathis
Defensive Back
6-0 · 180 · Fr.-HS
Brenham, Texas (Brenham HS)
High School Coach: Glenn West
Versatile athlete who earned unanimous first-team All-District 17-4A accolades at outside linebacker after collecting 67 tackles and three sacks as a senior … helped lead the Cubs to 13-3 record and berth in Class 4A Division II State Championship Game as a junior … recorded 68 stops, including six for loss, and a half dozen sacks during the run to the title game and was a first-team All-District 18-4A selection.
Josiah Monroe
Wide Receiver
5-9 · 170 · Fr.-HS
Bastrop, Texas (Bastrop HS)
High School Coach: Gerald Perry
Posted a 30-9 record as a prep starting quarterback … earned 2010 Class 4A honorable mention all-state and Austin American-Statesman second-team All-Centex accolades … also was tabbed Bastrop County's Most Valuable Player his final two seasons … named District 16-4A MVP as a senior after running up a school-record 5,158 yards of total offense to go along with 57 total touchdowns … passed for 3,740 yards and 38 touchdowns (both program records) and added another 1,418 yards on the ground with 19 scores … set Bears career records for total offense (10,257 yards) and passing yards (7,674) … completed 154-of-289 passes for 2,314 yards and 22 TDs as a junior en route to being named the District 25-5A MVP … also compiled 715 rushing yards and five TDs … named the District 25-5A Newcomer of the Year as a sophomore … connected on 112-of-211 attempts for 1,620 yards and a dozen scores … also picked up 450 yards and five touchdowns on the ground that season.
David Morgan
Tight End
6-4 · 220 · Fr.-HS
Marble Falls, Texas (Marble Falls HS)
High School Coach: Cord Woerner
A prep wide receiver who is projected to move to tight end at the collegiate level … playmaker who possesses great hands … tabbed 2010 Class 4A second-team all-state, Austin American-Statesman first-team All-Centex and first-team All-District 25-4A after catching 68 passes for 1,251 yards (18.4 ypc) and 14 touchdowns … also earned honorable mention academic all-state accolades as a senior … recorded 27 receptions for 478 yards (17.7 ypc) and eight TDs en route to first-team all-district honors as a junior … a three-time academic all-district honoree.
Jason Neill
Defensive Lineman
6-3 · 240 · Fr.-HS
Flower Mound, Texas (Marcus HS)
High School Coach: Bryan Erwin
Converted prep quarterback who flourished when moved to the defensive line prior to his junior campaign … combines great athleticism with size and strength … tabbed the 2010 District 8-5A Defensive Player of the Year after registering 66 tackles, five sacks and an interception … earned consensus first-team All-District 6-5A honors as a junior.
Ryan Polite
Quarterback
6-0 · 205 · Fr.-HS
DeSoto, Texas (DeSoto HS)
High School Coach: Claude Mathis
Named to Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Top 300 list in 2010 … became just the ninth player in Texas prep history to surpass 10,000 passing yards … finished four-year career with the fourth-most completions (735/63.0 completion percentage), fifth-most yards (10,636) and eighth-most touchdown passes (94) in UIL annals … earned second-team Class 5A all-state honors, named ESPN Dallas’ 5A Offensive Player of the Year and tabbed the District 11-5A Most Valuable Player after leading the Eagles to their deepest playoff run since 2006 … connected on 284-of-416 passes (68.3 percent) for 4,095 yards and 37 scores as a senior … added 275 rushing yards and 13 TDs that season … was 250-for-387 (64.6 percent) for 4,051 yards and 39 scores as a junior … also racked up 319 yards and reached paydirt three times on the ground … completed 158-of-283 passes (55.8 percent) for 1,853 yards and 15 TDs as a sophomore … totaled 419 rushing yards and a half dozen scores that year … saw limited action as a freshman, including a pair of starts (43-of-81/684 yards/3 TDs).
Brandon Reeves
Linebacker
6-1 · 225 · Jr.-TR
Santa Clarita, Calif. (Canyon HS/Pierce [Calif.] JC)
Junior College Coach: Efrain Martinez
Transfer from Pierce (Calif.) College who is attending classes at UTSA this spring … a two-year starter who played in 21 career games for the Brahmas the past two campaigns … led the team in tackles and tackles for loss both seasons … posted 103 stops (59 solos/44 assists), including 11 for loss, as a sophomore en route to first-team all-conference honors … also blocked two punts that year … named first-team all-conference as a freshman after recording 99 tackles (49 solos/50 assists), 16 of which came behind the line of scrimmage … also registered 1.5 sacks … helped high school team win the 2006 CIF Division I State Championship against perennial power Concord De La Salle.
Payton Rion
Offensive Lineman
6-4 · 260 · Fr.-HS
Bulverde, Texas (Smithson Valley HS)
High School Coach: Larry Hill
Began prep career on defensive line but moved to offense for his final two seasons … a 2010 Class 4A honorable mention all-state, San Antonio Express-News first-team all-area and unanimous first-team All-District 27-4A selection …averaged more than three pancake blocks per game as a senior and 75 percent of team’s rushing yards came with him leading the way … helped lead Rangers to 10-2 record that season … made successful transition from defensive end to offensive guard as a junior … an academic all-district honoree.
Mauricio Sanchez
Defensive Back
6-0 · 185 · Fr.-HS
San Antonio, Texas (Warren HS)
High School Coach: Bryan Dausin
Highly-decorated and instinctive defensive back who was a two-year team captain … recorded more than 250 tackles his final two seasons and was named Warriors' Most Valuable Player both years … posted 137 stops, four pass breakups and three interceptions en route to 2010 San Antonio Express-News first-team all-area and first-team All-District 27-5A accolades … racked up 115 tackles and a pair of fumble recoveries as a junior and was a second-team All-District 28-5A selection.
Malcom Scott
Defensive Back
6-2 · 170 · Fr.-HS
Tomball, Texas (Tomball HS)
High School Coach: Tommy Kaiser
A first-team All-Greater Houston honoree, unanimous first-team All-District 13-5A selection at both defensive back and punt returner … also tabbed team’s Most Valuable Player in 2010 … led the Greater Houston Area with 10 interceptions, two of which were returned for scores … also recorded 130 tackles and averaged more than 16 yards per punt return, including a 76-yard touchdown … Cougars posted 10-3 record and made their deepest playoff run in 22 years … played first two seasons at Spring Valley High in Las Vegas, Nev.
Jake Smith
Defensive Back
6-0 · 195 · Fr.-HS
Denton, Texas (Guyer HS)
High School Coach: John Walsh
A quick and instinctive prep linebacker who will make the transition to defensive back … comes from winning program, as Wildcats won 38 games from 2008-10 … a 2010 first-team All-District 7-5A choice at linebacker who racked up 95 tackles, including nine for loss, and 2.5 sacks …team advanced to Class 5A Division II State Championship Game (lost to Cibolo Steele, 24-21) and finished the year with a 13-3 record … picked up second-team All-District 5-4A accolades after leading the Wildcats with 93 tackles (63 solos/30 assists) as a junior … added a pair of sacks and an interception that season … helped lead squad to berths in the 2009 Class 4A and 2008 Class 5A Division I state semifinals.
Blake Terry
Linebacker
6-1 · 230 · Fr.-HS
Denton, Texas (Guyer HS)
High School Coach: John Walsh
Named to Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Top 300 list in 2010 … comes from winning program, as Wildcats won 38 games from 2008-10 … earned first-team All-District 7-5A honors as a senior defensive end after recording 132 tackles, 14 QB hurries, four sacks, a fumble recovery and an interception … team advanced to Class 5A Division II State Championship Game (lost to Cibolo Steele, 24-21) and finished the year with a 13-3 record … a first-team All-District 5-4A linebacker as a junior … helped lead squad to berths in the 2009 Class 4A and 2008 Class 5A Division I state semifinals.
Alondre Thorn
Defensive Back
5-10 · 165 · Fr.-HS
Hutto, Texas (Hutto HS)
High School Coach: Steve Hale
A three-year starter on both sides of the line of scrimmage (quarterback/running back/wide receiver/cornerback) … earned 2010 Class 4A honorable mention all-state accolades at defensive back … also an Austin American-Statesman first-team All-Centex and first-team All-District 16-4A selection as a senior … tallied 23 stops, 10 pass breakups and three interceptions, two of which were returned for touchdowns, for the Hippos that season … also blocked three kicks and returned a kickoff to paydirt … tacked on 428 yards and eight scores on the ground in addition to catching 11 passes for 187 yards and three TDs … garnered first-team All-District 25-4A honors at cornerback and second-team mention at quarterback as a junior … picked off three passes and added 973 rushing yards (6.7 ypc) and eight touchdowns on 145 carries that year.
Triston Wade
Defensive Back
6-0 · 165 · Fr.-HS
Tyler, Texas (John Tyler HS)
High School Coach: Dereck Rush
One of East Texas' top defensive backs … earned 2010 Class 4A second-team all-state and first-team All-East Texas honors … also was tabbed the District 14-4A Defensive Most Valuable Player after leading the Lions with 122 tackles and six interceptions as a senior … added a pair of forced fumbles, one sack and a fumble recovery while starting all 14 games at safety.
Josh Walker
Offensive Lineman
6-4 · 305 · Fr.-HS
League City, Texas (Clear Springs HS)
High School Coach: Clint Hartman
Big, strong and dominating lineman who led Chargers in all blocking categories as a senior … tabbed second-team All-District 24-5A after registering 31 pancakes and 24 knockdown blocks his final season.
Josh Ward
Punter/Placekicker
6-0 · 210 · Fr.-HS
Pleasanton, Texas (Pleasanton HS)
High School Coach: Tab Dumont
Three-year special teams star for the Eagles … earned 2010 second-team Class 3A all-state, San Antonio Express-News first-team all-area and unanimous All-District 28-3A honors … connected on 11 of his 13 field goal attempts with a long of 42 yards as a senior … also averaged 38.3 yards on 42 punts with a long of 53 and half of his 42 kickoffs were touchbacks … earned all-area and all-district accolades as a junior after converting 19-of-22 PATs and 5-of-7 FGs, including two from 46 yards … also averaged 40 yards per punt in 2009 … garnered 2010 first-team academic all-state honors.
Terrance Wilburn
Athlete
6-1 · 200 · Fr.-HS
San Marcos, Texas (San Marcos HS)
High School Coach: Steve Van Nest
A versatile three-year starter who saw action at quarterback, running back, wide receiver, tight end, defensive line and safety during prep career … a team captain his final two campaigns … posted career stats of 1,109 rushing yards (5.3 ypc) and nine touchdowns on 209 carries and 21 receptions for 210 yards … also was 5-for-11 for 109 yards passing … added 82 tackles, including 21 for loss and eight sacks, and a pair of interceptions during his career … rushed for 850 yards and eight TDs en route to second-team All-District 25-5A and Team Offensive Most Valuable Player honors at running back as a senior … older brother, Mike, is a redshirt freshman wide receiver for the Roadrunners.
Tevin Williams
Running Back
6-0 · 195 · Fr.-HS
Euless, Texas (Trinity HS)
High School Coach: Steve Lineweaver
A three-year starter who rushed for more than 3,400 yards and 48 touchdowns in addition to helping lead the Trojans to 43 wins during career… named to Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Top 300 list in 2009-10 … helped lead squad to 2009 Class 5A Division I State Championship (14-2) … squad just missed perfect season and second consecutive title this past fall … rushed for 1,419 yards (6.7 ypc) and 19 TDs on 211 carries as a senior and was an All-District 6-5A selection … limited to just five games during 2009 title run but still managed to run for 822 yards (7.8 ypc) and nine scores on just 105 totes … an All-District 5-5A pick following that season … emerged as a starter in his sophomore campaign and recorded 1,167 yards (6.0 ypc) on 194 attempts and reached paydirt 20 times … named 2008 Dallas Morning News All-Area Newcomer of the Year.
Troy Williams
Running Back
5-10 · 190 · Fr.-HS
San Antonio, Texas (Madison HS)
High School Coach: Jim Streety
Joined forces with Nebraska signee Aaron Green to form one of the top backfields in Class 5A … earned second-team All-District 26-5A honors as a senior after running for 824 yards (6.9 ypc) and seven TDs on 120 carries … also registered 11 receptions for 198 yards … picked up second-team all-district accolades as a junior after racking up 439 yards and four TDs on the ground and eight catches for 127 yards through the air … ran for 513 yards (6.5 ypc) on 79 attempts and scored nine times as a sophomore.