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completing 19 of 31 passes for 274 yards and one TD in directing eight touchdown scoring drives ... had a 67-yard pass to Mike Davis to set up a touchdown ... completed David 8 of 16 passes for 63 yards with two interceptions vs. Kansas ... completed 11 of 19 passes for 264 yards and three TDs vs. No. 20 Texas Tech ... his passing efficiency Ash rating of 226.72 was the second highest of his career ... went over 3,000 career passing QUARTERBACK yards vs. the Red Raiders and had a career-long 75-yard TD pass to Davis ... com- 6-3 • 220 • Jr.-2L pleted 25 of 31 passes (80.6 percent) for a career-high 364 yards and two touchdowns vs. Iowa State ... completed his first 11 passes of the game ... also had a career-high Belton, Texas (Belton) 385 yards of total offense (No. 18 on the UT single-game list) and a passer rating of 200.57 ... completed 10 of 21 passes for 104 yards with two interceptions against TCU ... suffered a rib injury vs. the Horned Frogs ... sat out vs. Kansas State ... started in Alamo Bowl vs. Oregon State and completed 21 of 33 passes for 241 yards and two 14 touchdowns ... also added 22 rushing yards on seven carries, including an 11-yard touchdown run which helped spark the comeback vs. the Beavers ... completed 14 of 20 passes for 188 yards in the second half, including the game-winning 36-yard TD Third-year quarterback who has played in 25 games with 18 starts … named to the to Marquise Goodwin. preseason watch lists for the 2013 Maxwell Award, Davey O’Brien Award, Manning FRESHMAN (2011) Award, Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award and CFPA Offensive Award ... tabbed a preseason first team All-Big 12 selection by Sporting News and the most accurate Played in all 13 games with six starts … those starts came against Oklahoma State, passer in the league by Lindy’s ... has a 12-6 record as a starter with wins in 10 of Kansas, Texas Tech, Missouri, Kansas State and California in the Holiday Bowl … his last 13 ... ranks eighth on the UT career passing yards list (3,778) ... needs 957 had four touchdown passes which were the most by a true freshman in school his- passing yards to move into seventh (4,735 by Bret Stafford, 1984-87) ... his three 300- tory … threw five completions of 40 or more yards … one of five players to throw yard games rank fifth on the UT career list ... his 23 touchdown passes rank ninth on a touchdown pass on the season … also caught a 4-yard touchdown pass … in the the Texas career list ... had a streak of 116 straight passes without an interception Holiday Bowl he completed 14 of 23 passes for 142 yards and one touchdown while (fourth-longest in school history) snapped vs. Oklahoma State (9/29/12) ... set the also catching a 4-yard touchdown pass from Jaxon Shipley ... made his collegiate school record for the most touchdown passes (four) by a true freshman in 2011 … a starting debut against Oklahoma State, throwing for 139 yards on 22 of 40 passing prep All-American who was rated the 11th-best quarterback as a senior by ESPNU … with two interceptions to go with 21 rushing yards on 15 attempts … he was the first a member of Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Spring 2012). true freshman quarterback to start at Texas since Chris Simms in 1999 at Texas A&M … passed for a season-high 158 yards on 13 of 29 passing with one interception at SOPHOMORE (2012) Missouri … completed 14 of 18 pass for 145 yards against Kansas while scoring his Started 12 of the 13 games ... missed the Kansas State game with an injury ... ranked first career rushing touchdown with 15 yards on eight carries … his completion per- 15th in the FBS in completion percentage (67.3) and 21st in passing efficiency (153.28 centage (.778) was a season best ... attempted just seven passes, completing four for rating) ... helped the Horns rank 10th nationally in passing efficiency (154.38) ... 125 yards against Texas Tech while rushing for a season-high 59 yards on four runs completed more than 70 percent of his passes in six games, including 80-plus in including a 47-yard gain … rushed for 36 yards on nine carries against BYU while three ... had four games with three or more TD passes ... had 13 plays of 40 yards or also catching a 23-yard pass and completing 2 of 3 passes for 35 yards … threw for more, including one rush ... averaged 26.5 yards per TD pass and 26.8 yards per score 145 yards and two touchdowns on 7 of 12 passing vs. Iowa State … passed for 107 ... one of only 10 QBs (also Marcus Mariota, Oregon; Geno Smith, West Virginia; yards and one touchdown, completing 11 of 20 against Oklahoma. Taylor Kelly, Arizona State; E.J. Manuel, Florida State; Derek Carr, Fresno State; A.J. HIGH SCHOOL McCarron, Alabama; Aaron Murray, Georgia; Colby Cameron, Louisiana Tech; Jacob Coached by Rodney Southern at Belton H.S. … a prep All-American, three-time all- Karam, Memphis) in the FBS on the year to post two games vs. FBS teams with a district, two-time all-state and three-year starter at quarterback and punter … named passing efficiency of more than 225.0 ... one of only seven QBs in the FBS to have a an Old Spice Player of the Year … played in the 2011 Offense-Defense All-American touchdown run of at least 45 yards and a TD pass of 75 yards or more ... reached 1,000 Bowl, scoring on a 25-yard rushing TD and was named ‘Most Accurate’ passer at the passing yards in four games to match a UT single-season record (last time by Colt end of the week … ranked as the 11th-best quarterback by ESPNU … rated as the McCoy in 2009) ... passing yardage total (2,699) ranks No. 8 on the UT single-season fifth-best quarterback by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … three-year starter who list and his total offense tally (2,840) is ninth ... had three 300-yard passing games set 13 school records, passed for 7,944 yards and 80 TDs while rushing for 815 yards which is tied for fourth on the UT single-season chart ... completion percentage and 22 TDs … named second-team 5A all-state at QB and punter by the Texas Sports (.741/20 of 27) in the Wyoming game was the fourth highest of his career ... passed Writers Association as a senior … earned AP first-team all-state honors at punter and for 221 yards against New Mexico by completing 16 of 22 passes... scored a rushing second-team honors at QB … named Offensive MVP of the Killeen Daily Herald’s All- TD vs. the Lobos on a career-long 49-yard run ... completed 19 of 23 passes for 326 Area Football Team … tabbed the class 5A/4A Player of the Year by the Temple Daily yards and a career-best four TDs in the win over Ole Miss ... completed 15 straight Telegram … a unanimous first-team all-district 12-5A selection at QB and punter … passes at one point, tied for the third-best mark in school history ... his career-high completed 243 of 395 passes (61.5%) for 3,453 yards (fourth-best in class 5A) and 41 passing efficiency rating of 259.06 in that game ranked eighth among FBS quarter- TDs while rushing for 333 yards and eight TDs as a senior … also punted 20 times backs on the season and the fifth-best mark against a BCS team ... named the Big 12 for an average of 43.1 yards per punt with a long of 62 … ESPN RISE Regional High Conference Offensive Player of the Week, Davey O’Brien QB of the Week and the School Player of the Week in week two after passing for 446 yards and six TDs and College Football Performance Awards (CFPA) National Quarterback of the Week ... rushing for 69 yards and two TDs against Austin … named to Tom Lemming’s Junior also nominated for the Manning Award QB of the Week ... completed a career-high All-American team … earned honorable mention all-state honors as a punter by the 30 passes in 37 attempts for 304 yards and three TDs against Oklahoma State ... had Associated Press … tabbed the district 12-5A Offensive MVP … helped lead Belton to his consecutive passes without an interception snapped at 116 vs. the 22nd-ranked a 10-2 record and an appearance in the second round of the state playoffs … passed Cowboys (previous interception vs. K-State in 2011) ... one of four QBs in school for 2,002 yards and 23 TDs while rushing for 229 yards and five TDs … also punted history to throw for 300 or more yards in back-to-back games ... went 4-for-5 for 70 18 times for an average of 41.0 yards per punt … tabbed the district 12-5A Offensive yards, including a 29-yard connection with D.J. Grant on a fourth-and-6 play, on the Newcomer of the Year while earning first team honors as a sophomore … also earned game-winning drive ... honored nationally for his performance against OSU - CFPA second-team all-district honors as a punter … tallied 2,489 passing yards and 16 TDs honorable mention Quarterback of the Week, honorable mention Davey O’Brien QB while rushing for 253 yards and nine TDs … also punted 28 times for an average of of the Week and one of eight finalists for Manning Award Player of the Week ... also 41.9 yards per punt … also lettered in track and basketball, averaging over 10 points named the co-offensive player of the Oklahoma State game by the coaching staff ... per game in two seasons on varsity. completed 22 of 29 passes (75.9 percent) for 269 yards with one TD and no picks vs. West Virginia ... tabbed the offensive player of the game by the coaching staff ... com- pleted 13 of 29 passes for 113 yards with interceptions vs. Oklahoma before leaving in the second half with a wrist injury ... rebounded the following week vs. Baylor by

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PERSONAL FG in the season opener vs. New Mexico and served as the backup at that spot the rest of the season. Born in Houston, Texas … participated in Fellowship of Christian Athletes … a second-team academic all-state selection by the Texas High School Coaches HIGH SCHOOL Association as a senior … enjoys hunting and fishing ... earned a spot on the Big 12 Coached by Dean De-Atley at Brazoswood High School … three-year letterman ... Commissioner’s Honor Roll in the spring of 2012 ... served as a camp counselor at the earned first team all-state academic as a senior ... helped the Buccaneers go 18-16 2013 Manning Passing Academy. ... went into the fourth round of Texas High School Football playoffs his sophomore THE ASH FILE year ... two-year letterman in wrestling ... second in district for wrestling his junior year. Nickname: Dash During pregame, I like to: Take a shower, sleep and go over the game plan PERSONAL Favorite TV show: Raising Hope Born in Beaumont, Texas ... majoring in petroleum engineering ... was involved with Favorite music artist: Josh Turner his church youth group ... enjoys fishing ... spent most of childhood in Longview, Favorite movie(s): Remember the Titans, Nacho Libre, How the Grinch Stole Texas before moving to Lake Jackson ... son of Kevin and Betty Ann Ashby ... sibling Christmas to Katy (10). Favorite actor/actress: Jim Carrey, Gwyneth Paltrow Sports hero: Colt McCoy THE ASHBY FILE Nobody knows how much I like to: Read Favorite thing about Texas football: Its legacy and all of the traditions I can’t believe I watch: The Disney Channel After my football career is over, I hope to: Be a petroleum engineer I came to Texas because: The winning tradition and I love the people The biggest influence on me as a football player: My father ASH’S CAREER STATISTICS If I were to play another sport it would be: Baseball, its an “American Pastime” During pregame, I like to: Listen to music PASSING/RUSHING Favorite movie(s): The Muppets Movie Year G/GS Comp-Att Pct. Yds Rating TD INT Long Rush/TD Long Worst movie: Twilight 2011 13/6 99-174 56.9 1,079 107.4 4 8 48/2x 73-103/1 47/TT Favorite sports movie(s):Blindside 2012 12/12 214-318 67.3 2,699 153.3 19 8 75/TT 51-237/2 49/NM Favorite TV show: The Big Bang Theory Career 25/18 313-492 63.6 3,778 137.0 23 16 75/TT 124-244/3 49/NM Favorite music group/singer: Casting Crowns Favorite vehicle: 1987 GMC Sierra 1500 Pickup Truck RUSHING/RECEIVING Favorite cartoon character: Scooby-Doo Year G/GS Rush-Yds YPC TD Long Rec-Yds YPC TD Long 2011 13/6 73-103 1.4 1 47/TT 2-27 13.5 1 23/BYU 2012 12/12 51-237 2.8 2 49/NM 0-0 0.0 0 --- Career 25/18 124-244 2.0 3 49/NM 2-27 13.5 1 23/BYU Aaron CAREER HIGHS Completions: 30 at Oklahoma State (So.) Benson Attempts: 40 vs. Oklahoma State (Fr.) LINEBACKER Passing Yards: 364 vs. Iowa State (So.) Completion Percentage (min 12 attempts): 82.6 (19 of 23) vs. Ole Miss (So.) 6-2 • 233 • Jr.-SQ Passing Efficiency (min 12 attempts): 259.1 rating vs. Ole Miss (So.) Cedar Hill, Texas Long Pass: 75t at Texas Tech (So.) (Cedar Hill) TD Passes: 4 vs. Ole Miss (So.) Total Offense: 385 vs. Iowa State (So.) Rushing Attempts: 15 vs. Oklahoma State (Fr.) Rushing Yards: 59 vs. Texas Tech (Fr.) 8 Rushing TDs: 1, three times, last vs. Oregon State (So.) Fourth-year linebacker who has appeared in 12 career games … redshirted and gained valuable experience with the scout team in 2010 … a prep-All American who played in the 2010 Under Armour All-America Game and was a member of ESPNU’s Kyle Top 150 national prospects as a prepster … named to the Big 12 Commissioner’s Ashby Honor Roll (Spring 2011). LONG SNAPPER SOPHOMORE (2012) 6-1 • 235 • So.-1L Saw action as a reserve linebacker and special teams in five games ... played on defense in the first three games ... also saw time on special teams vs. New Mexico and Lake Jackson, Texas Wyoming ... did not suit up for the Oklahoma game due to an illness ... played on (Brazoswood) special teams vs. Kansas State. REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2011) Appeared in seven games with defensive snaps in three contests … registered one 45 tackle in the season-opener against Rice … recorded one stop at Iowa State. FRESHMAN (2010) Second-year long snapper … three-year player at left tackle and center at Brazoswood High School. Redshirted. FRESHMAN (2012) HIGH SCHOOL Played in all 13 games as the long snapper on punts ... helped the team average 40.84 Coached by Joey McGuire at Cedar Hill H.S. … a prep-All-American and all-district yards in net punting which ranked No. 4 in the FBS ... also handled snaps on PAT/ performer at linebacker … played in the 2010 Under Armour All-America Game … a

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member of Rivals’ top 250 and ESPNU’s top 150 national prospects … ranked as the ninth-best outside linebacker by ESPNU and 13th-best outside linebacker by Rivals … rated as the state’s sixth-best linebacker by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … Joe posted 295 tackles, 12 sacks, 22 TFL, three INTs, eight forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries and two TDs during his final three seasons, helping Cedar Hill post a 32-7 Bergeron record … named second-team Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Super Team as a senior … recorded 70 tackles, five sacks, five TFL, four forced fumbles and two fum- (BER-jer-on) ble recoveries despite missing five games due to injury … helped lead Cedar Hill to a RUNNING BACK 12-1 record, a district title and an appearance in the 5A Div. II regional semifinals … 6-1 • 230 • Jr.-2L tabbed Dallas Morning News honorable mention Player of the Week after recording 16 tackles, three TFL and a sack in a 23-14 win over Euless Trinity … also an honor- Mesquite, Texas (North Mesquite) able mention selection after recording 14 tackles and a forced fumble in a 50-23 win over Duncanville … tabbed honorable mention all-state and first-team all-district as a junior … recorded 155 tackles, seven sacks, 12 TFL, two INTs, three forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and two TDs … led Cedar Hill to a 12-2 record, a district 24 championship and an appearance in the state quarterfinals … tallied 16 tackles, three sacks and a TD in a 14-0 win over South Grand Prairie … earned second-team Third-year running back who has seen action in 24 career games … has four career all-district honors as a sophomore … recorded 60 tackles, two sacks, four TFL and a 100-yard rushing games ... ranks 45th on the Texas career rushing yards list (1,030) forced fumble … contributed to the Longhorns’ 8-4 record and an appearance in the ... his five rushing TDs in 2011 rank tied for ninth by a Texas freshman ... named second round of the state playoffs … was a member of Cedar Hill’s state champion- to the 2013 CFPA Offensive Awards watch list ... was on the 2012 College Football ship team as a freshman … tallied 10 tackles and a TFL … also competed in track and Performance Awards National Freshman Performer of the Year watch list … was the field and was a member of the powerlifting team for three years. top-rated fullback in his class according to ESPNU … played for the U.S. Under-19 National Team in the 2011 Team USA vs. The World game. PERSONAL SOPHOMORE (2012) Born in Dallas, Texas … named to the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Spring 2011) … cousin, Cedric Benson, played running back at Texas (2001-04) and in the Played in all 13 games at tailback with six starts (Wyoming, New Mexico, Ole Miss, NFL with the Chicago Bears (2005-07), Cincinnati Bengals (2008-11), Green Bay West Virginia, Oklahoma and Iowa State) ... his 16 rushing touchdowns ranked (2012) and is currently a free agent. second in the Big 12 and tied for 15th in the FBS ... that mark also ranks seventh on the Texas single-season list ... ranked tied for 11th in the Big 12 and tied for 71st THE BENSON FILE in the FBS in scoring (7.4 ppg) ... had 567 rushing yards (43.6 ypg) which ranked Nickname: A.B. second on the team ... had two 100-yard rushing games ... made his first career During pregame, I like to: Be alone start vs. Wyoming, posting a team-high 110 yards on 15 carries ... had a career long Favorite movie: Boyz n the Hood 54-yard run in the game ... it marked the second time he and Malcolm Brown (105) Favorite actor: Gucci Mane both rushed for more than 100 yards in the same game (also Kansas, 2011) ... had a Favorite superhero: Superman career-long 22-yard reception in New Mexico game ... rushed for 48 yards on 11 car- Favorite music artist: Z-Ro ries against Ole Miss ... had two rushing touchdowns, including the game-winning I came to Texas because: The academics and the coaching staff 2-yarder with 29 seconds left, and 48 rushing yards vs. Oklahoma State ... posted four BENSON’S CAREER STATISTICS rushing touchdowns vs. West Virginia ... that ranks tied for seventh on the Texas single-game list ... became the first Texas player to post four or more rushing TDs in DEFENSE a game since Vince Young (also four) vs. Michigan in the 2005 Rose Bowl ... rushed Year G/GS TT (Solo) Sacks TFL QBP INT PBU FF FR High for a career-high five touchdowns and 117 yards (19 carries) vs. Baylor ... became the 2010 DNP- Redshirted fourth player in school history to post four or more rushing touchdowns in multiple 2011 7/0 2 (1) 0.0 (0) 0 (0) 0 0 0 0 0 1/2x games (also Ricky Williams, 5; Cedric Benson, 2; Vince Young, 2) and third to post 2012 5/0 0 (0) 0.0 (0) 0 (0) 0 0 0 0 0 five or more in one game (Williams had a school-record six twice during the 1998 Career 12/0 2 (1) 0.0 (0) 0 (0) 0 0 0 0 0 1/2x season [vs. Rice and New Mexico State]; Benson - five rushing TDs vs. Oklahoma State in 2004) ... named an honorable mention RB of the Week by the College Football SPECIAL TEAMS Performance Awards and earned the team’s offensive player of the week ... had 32 Year G TT (Solo) FF FR PBLK KBLK rushing yards on seven carries, including a 3-yard TD run, vs. Kansas ... had 14 2010 DNP - Redshirted 2011 7 1 (0) 0 0 0 0 rushing yards on five carries, including a 2-yard TD run, vs. Texas Tech ... started in 2012 4 0 (0) 0 0 0 0 the Wishbone backfield vs. Iowa State and posted 86 rushing yards on 12 carries to Career 11 1 (0) 0 0 0 0 become the 47th player in school history to post more than 1,000 career rushing yards ... rushed for 12 yards on five carries, and one reception for 7 yards against TCU ... CAREER HIGHS had one carry for 3 yards and made one tackle on special teams against Kansas State Tackles: 1, two times, last vs. Iowa State (Fr.) ... left the game against the Wildcats with a shoulder injury early in the second half. FRESHMAN (2011) Played in 11 games at running back ... ranked second on the team in rushing yards (463) and tied for second in rushing touchdowns (five) … his five rushing touch- downs rank tied for ninth most by a freshman in school history ... averaged 6.4 yards per rushing attempt … helped the Texas offense rank 21st in the nation in rushing offense (202.62 ypg) and average 392.54 yards in total offense … recorded five spe- cial teams tackles … tied a school freshman record with three rushing touchdowns against Texas Tech … carried the ball 29 times for a 191 yards against the Red Raiders with his rushing total ranking second most in a single game by a UT freshman … his total included a 51-yard run and he had five carries of 10 or more yards in the game which helped him earn the Capital One Cup Impact Performance of the Week, honor- able mention CFPA Running Back of the Week and the team Offensive Player of the Week honor … had a breakout game against Kansas, rushing for a team-high 136

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yards and two touchdowns on just 13 carries … joined Malcolm Brown to become CAREER HIGHS the first freshmen duo in school history to each rush for over 100 yards in the same Rushing attempts: 29 vs. Texas Tech (Fr.) game … the 136 yards are the 15th most in a single game by a Texas freshman … his Rushing yards: 191 vs. Texas Tech (Fr.) touchdowns against the Jayhawks came on runs of 4 and 35 yards … five of his 13 car- Rushing TDs: 5 vs. Baylor (So.) ries in the Kansas game were for over 10 yards, including two of 20 or more … had 40 Long Rush: 54 vs. Wyoming (So.) yards on nine carries against Kansas State … made his college debut against Rice with Receptions: 3 vs. Oklahoma St. (So.) 26 yards on six carries … at UCLA he recorded a 27-yard rush as part of his 36 yards Receiving yards: 24 vs. Oklahoma St. (So.) on five attempts … tallied four carries for 28 yards with a 16-yard rush at Iowa State Long reception: 22 vs. New Mexico (So.) in his first Big 12 action … in the Holiday Bowl he carried the ball three times for All-purpose yards: 191 vs. Texas Tech (Fr.) 9 yards ... had one special teams tackle against BYU, Oklahoma State and Missouri. HIGH SCHOOL Coached by Mike Robinson at North Mesquite High School … two-time first-team all-district performer at running back … played for the U.S. Under-19 National Team Caleb in the 2011 Team USA vs. The World game, earning game MVP honors after rushing for 118 yards and one TD and catching one pass for 13 yards and a TD … ranked as Bluiett the best fullback by ESPNU … a member of the Austin American-Statesman’s Fab (BLU-eht) 55, recognizing the state’s top prospects … three-year starter who recorded 2,724 DEFENSIVE END yards and 30 TDs while catching 28 passes for 405 yards … named the district 11-5A Offensive MVP as a senior … tabbed North Mesquite’s Team MVP … rushed for 6-3 • 255 • Fr.-RS 1,579 yards and 19 TDs while catching three passes for 26 yards … named Dallas Beaumont, Texas (West Brook) Morning News honorable mention Player of the Week after rushing for 120 yards and five TDs in a 49-11 win over Mesquite … also earned Dallas Morning News honor- able mention Player of the Week honors after rushing for 203 yards and one TD in a 17-7 win over North Garland … tallied 275 yards rushing versus Rowlett … rushed 42 for 191 yards and two TDs in a 24-14 win over Longview … rushed for 229 yards and three TDs in a 30-20 loss to DeSoto … tabbed first-team all-district 11-5A as a junior A second-year defensive lineman ... entered Texas as a defensive end, but moved … named North Mesquite’s Team MVP … rushed for 729 yards and five TDs while to tight end in the 2012 preseason ... moved back to defensive end heading into the catching 13 passes for 221 yards … tallied 416 yards rushing and six TDs while catch- spring of 2013 ... ranked as the No. 25 defensive end in the nation by ESPNU coming ing 12 passes for 158 yards as a sophomore … two-year letterman in powerlifting … out of high school. placed third in regionals in powerlifting as a sophomore and junior. PERSONAL FRESHMAN (2012) Redshirted as a tight end. Mentored kids at the Mesquite ISD Leadership Conference … was a referee for youth football games at the YMCA. HIGH SCHOOL THE BERGERON FILE Coached by Craig Stump at West Brook High School ... two-time all-district and all-area performer at multiple positions … played defensive end, defensive tackle, Nickname: Big Joe middle linebacker, outside linebacker, tight end and long snapper, along with kickoff Three things I can’t live without: Cell phone, football and my mom return and coverage during his high school career … selected to play in the 2012 If I were to play another sport, it would be: Tennis, just to try something different International Bowl while being named team captain … ranked as the 26th-best During pregame, I like to: Listen to music defensive end ESPNU … a member of the Houston Chronicle’s The Houston 100 Childhood sports hero: Jerome Bettis (top prospects in greater Houston area) and the Austin American-Statesman’s Fab Favorite movie(s): 300, All About the Benjamins, Avatar, Happy Feet 55 (state’s top prospects) … three-year letterman who tallied 134 tackles, 15 TFL, Favorite sports movie(s): Remember the Titans, Gridiron Gang, The Longest Yard eight sacks, 10 QBH, two blocked kicks and one INT, helping West Brook post a Favorite actor(s): Nicolas Cage, Paul Walker 14-9 record over his final two seasons … an All-Greater Houston first-team selection Favorite actress: Gabrielle Union (Houston Chronicle) as a senior … named to the Beaumont Enterprise Super Gold Nobody knows how much I like to: Play the piano and draw Football Team … named to the Port Arthur News Super Team … named the Save Favorite TV show(s): Family Guy, Jersey Shore Our Children, Children in Motion Inc. Defensive MVP … named the district 21-5A Favorite musician(s): Lil Wayne, Drake Defensive MVP … served as team captain … helped lead West Brook to a 6-5 record Favorite song: “Throw it Up” by Lil Wayne and an appearance in the first round of the playoffs … recorded 74 tackles, 8 TFL, Favorite video game: Halo three sacks,10 QBH, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and two blocked kicks Favorite vehicle: Dodge Charger while returning five kicks for 95 yards … named to the Beaumont Enterprise Super Favorite cartoon character: Tom and Jerry Gold Football Team as a junior … named to the Port Arthur News Futures Team … Favorite superhero: Superman named first-team all-district 21-5A … helped lead West Brook to a 8-4 record and an Pet(s): Dogs (Brownie, Booker) appearance in the second round of the state playoffs … tallied 60 tackles, seven TFL, BERGERON’S CAREER STATISTICS five sacks, one INT and returned two kicks for 40 yards … also lettered in baseball and track and field … a first-team all-district 21-5A selection in baseball as a junior. RUSHING/RECEIVING Year G/GS Rush-Yds YPC TD Long Rec-Yds YPC TD Long PERSONAL 2011 11/0 72-463 6.4 5 51/TT 0-0 0.0 0 -- Started playing football at the age of 13 … uncle, Talmadge Bluiett, was recruited 2012 13/6 127-567 4.5 16 54/WY 9-84 9.3 0 22/NM to play football at Texas in 1969 before finishing his collegiate career at Howard Career 24/6 199-1,030 5.2 21 54/WY 9-84 9.3 0 22/NM Payne … uncle, Billy Coleman Jr., ran track at Fresno State (1988-89) … lived in the Urdaneta City in the Philippines from 1999-2000 … active in community service SPECIAL TEAMS … participated in his church choir … served as a cameraman at his church … par- Year G TT (Solo) FF FR PBLK KBLK ticipated in the Cookie Crew working with special needs students … has spent time 2011 11 3 (2) 0 0 0 0 coaching and umpiring in little league … helped feed the homeless on Thanksgiving. 2012 13 1 (1) 0 0 0 0 Career 24 4 (3) 0 0 0 0

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THE BLUIETT FILE THE BOYER FILE Nickname: Blu Nickname(s): Old Man, Grandpa, Army, America My dream as a college football player: Become a leader and make a difference During pregame, I like to: Encourage my brothers During pregame, I like to: Pray and stay focused Favorite TV channel: ESPN If I were to play another sport it would be: Baseball Favorite TV show: Eastbound and Down Nobody knows how much I like to: Listen to old music I can’t believe I watch: SportsNation Favorite vehicle: 1968 Mustang and 1969 Camaro Favorite movie: Legends of the Fall Favorite show: Criminal Minds Favorite actor: George Clooney I can’t believe I watch: Backyardigans Sports hero: Pat Tillman Favorite movie: Phantom of the Opera Favorite superhero: Captain America Favorite sports movie: Facing the Giants Favorite CD: “The Last Waltz” by The Band Favorite actor and actress: Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie Nobody knows I can: Dance to “Billie Jean” like Michael Jackson Sports hero: Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera Pets: Dogs (Belle, Rose) Favorite superhero: Flash Favorite video game: Double Dragon Favorite video game: NCAA Football 2012 Favorite cartoon character: Peter Griffin (Family Guy) Favorite cartoon characters: Bugs Bunny I came to Texas because: I love the opportunities in education and sports. Paul Boyette Jr. Nate (boy-EHT) Boyer DEFENSIVE TACKLE LONG SNAPPER 6-4 • 297 • Fr.-RS 5-11 • 190 • Jr.-1L Humble, Texas (Humble) Dublin, Calif. (Valley Christian) 50 37 A second-year defensive lineman ... ranked as the No. 21 defensive tackle in the nation by ESPNU coming out of high school. Fourth-year player who served as the No. 1 long snapper on PAT/FGs during 2012 FRESHMAN (2012) ... a former walk-on who was placed on scholarship before both the 2012 and 2013 Redshirted. seasons ... has played in 13 career games ... served in the Green Berets Special Forces unit before coming to Texas ... still serves in the Texas National Guard during sum- HIGH SCHOOL mers ... named 2012-13 Big 12 Sportsperson of the Year ... named to the Darrell K Coached by Walt Beasley at Humble High School ... A two-time all-district and Royal-Memorial Stadium Veterans Committee by UT President Bill Powers in Oct., all-area performer on the defensive line … played in the 2012 Semper Fidelis All- 2012 ... selected as the recipient of the 2012 Disney Spirit Award, given annually by American Bowl … ranked as the 21st-best defensive tackle by ESPNU … a member Disney Sports to college football’s most inspirational figure ... received the award in of the Houston Chronicle’s The Houston 100 (top prospects in greater Houston area) Orlando during the 2012 College Football Awards ceremony ... participated in relief … recorded 172 tackles, 43 TFL, 15 sacks and one INT while helping lead Humble work in the Darfur region of Africa ... part of a group of Longhorns that makes regular to a 26-18 record in four seasons … an All-Greater Houston first-team selection visits to the Dell Children’s Medical Center. (Houston Chronicle) as a senior … a second-team Preseason Super Team selection by SOPHOMORE (2012) Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … named second-team all-district 18-4A … named the Greater Houston Honda Dealers Player of the Week in week three … named the Played in the final 12 games as the snapper on PAT/FGs ... first team Academic Gatorade Performer of the Week in week 13 … tallied 52 tackles, 14 TFL, eight sacks, All-Big 12 choice ... earned a scholarship prior to the season ... honored as 2012-13 three forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and one blocked FG … a unanimous first- Big 12 Sportsperson of the Year (also K-State golfer Whitney Pyle) which recognizes team all-district 18-4A selection as a junior … helped lead Humble to a 11-2 record student-athletes who displayed an extraordinary degree of sportsmanship and/or and an appearance in the third round of the state playoffs … tallied 61 tackles, 19 community service during the academic year ... third Longhorn football player to TFL, five sacks and one INT … tallied 55 tackles, to TFL and three sacks … tallied earn the accolade (also DE Sam Acho, 2010-11; FB Ahmard Hall, 2004-05). four tackles and one sack as a freshman … helped lead humble to a 8-3 record and an REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2011) appearance in the second round of the state playoffs … also lettered in basketball … Played in one game on special teams .. saw action vs. Texas Tech on kickoff coverage. two-time second-team academic all-district selection. FRESHMAN (2010) PERSONAL Redshirted Began playing football at the age of 4 … uncle, Garland Boyette, played linebacker PERSONAL and ran track at Grambling State before playing with the St. Louis Cardinals (NFL; 1962-63) and becoming a Pro Bowler with the Houston Oilers (AFL; 1966-72) … Born in Oak Ridge, Tenn. ... member of the Green Berets Special Forces unit ... has lived uncle, Ernie Ladd, played on the defensive line at Grambling State before being in California, Colorado, North Carolina, Okinawa, Japan, Iraq and Israel before moving becoming an All-Pro defensive tackle, being drafted by the San Diego Chargers to Texas ... majoring in Physical Culture and Sports ... participated in relief work in (1961-65) and also playing for the Houston Oilers (1966-67) and Kansas City Chiefs the Darfur region of Africa ... part of a group of Longhorns that made regular visits to (1967-68) … named second-team all-district in basketball as a junior … mentored the Dell Children’s Medical Center ... six-time member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s students at Humble Elementary School … coached little league football … worked at Honor Roll (spring 2010; fall 2010; spring 2011; fall 2011; spring 2012; fall 2012). Winter Haven Nursing Home … active in his church … enjoys cooking and fishing.

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THE BOYETTE FILE FRESHMAN (2011) Nickname: P.B.J. Started in seven games and played in 10 contests … named second-team Freshman My dream as a college football player: Be an All-American All-America by Yahoo! Sports … named the Big 12 Newcomer of the Year (AP, During pregame, I like to: Listen to music and pray Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News, Fort Worth Star-Telegram) and the If I were to play another sport it would be: Basketball Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year (Kansas City Star) … ranked second among Nobody knows how much I like to: Fish and Cook true freshmen in the NCAA and was eighth overall in the Big 12 with 74.2 rushing Favorite vehicle: Tahoe yards per game … led the team in rushing with 742 yards and five touchdowns on Favorite show: Martin 172 carries … he was the first true freshman to lead Texas in rushing since Cedric Favorite movie: House Party, Houst Party 2 Benson in 2001 ... his 742 yards rank seventh most on the Texas freshmen rushing list Favorite sports movie: Varsity Blues and Friday Night Lights while his five touchdowns are tied for ninth … he caught three passes for 17 yards on Favorite actor and actress: Martin Lawrence and Meagan Good the year … rushed for at least 100 yards in three games to rank tied for third among Favorite song: Before I Let Go, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly all-time Texas freshmen ... helped the Texas offense rank 21st in the nation in rush- Sports hero: Marcus Tubbs ing offense (202.62 ypg) and average 392.54 yards in total offense … team’s leading Favorite superhero: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles rusher in eight of the 13 games … four rushes of 20 or more yards … rushed for a Favorite video game: 2K12, Madden career-high 135 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries against Oklahoma State … Favorite cartoon characters: Scooby Doo his touchdowns against the Cowboys came on runs of 15 and 24 yards as he received I came to Texas because: It’s the best football program in the country. CFPA honorable mention Running Back of the Week and the team Offensive Player of the Week honors … tallied 119 yards and two touchdowns on 28 attempts against Kansas … joined Joe Bergeron to become the first Texas freshmen duo to each rush for over 100 yards in the same game … notched his first career 100-yard rushing performance in his first collegiate start at UCLA, finishing with 110 yards and one Malcolm touchdown on 16 attempts … his first rushing touchdown came on a 16-yard run … made his college debut against Rice with 86 yards on 16 carries … followed with 14 Brown attempts for 68 yards against BYU … tallied 63 yards on 15 rushes at Iowa State in RUNNING BACK his first Big 12 game … recorded 54 rushing yards on 17 carries against Oklahoma 6-0 • 225 • Jr.-2L while also catching a 19-yard pass … returned to the lineup against Kansas State and had 11 carries for 33 yards and career highs in receptions (6) and receiving yards (43) Cibolo, Texas after missing the Texas Tech and Missouri games with a foot injury ... carried the ball (Steele) 13 times for 35 yards in the Holiday Bowl against California. HIGH SCHOOL Coached by Mike Jinks at Steele High School … prep All-American, two-time first- 28 team all-state, three-time first-team all-district and three-year starter at running back … earned first-team All-America honors from USA Today, CBS College Sports, Third-year running back who has played in 18 games with eight starts … has five RivalsHigh.com, ESPN RISE All-America and Parade Magazine … a second-team career 100-yard rushing games ... ranks 41st on the Texas career rushing yards list MaxPreps U.S. Air Force All- American … played in the 2011 U.S. Army All- (1,066) ... selected to the 2012 Maxwell Award watch list … named second-team American Bowl … a member of ESPNU’s top 150 national prospects … ranked Freshman All-America by Yahoo! Sports … named the 2011 Big 12 Newcomer of as the second-best running back and seventh-best overall prospect by ESPNU … the Year (AP, Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News, Fort Worth Star- ranked as the eighth-best overall prospect by the Sporting News … rated as the best Telegram) and the Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year (Kansas City Star) … one running back by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … a member of the Fort Worth of 13 Texas freshmen to rush for over 500 yards in a season … ranks seventh on the Star-Telegram’s Elite 11 and the Austin American-Statesman’s Fab 55 (state’s top single season rushing yards (742) list for freshmen and tied for ninth for rushing prospects) … four-year letterman who finished his career with 6,663 rushing yards touchdowns (5) … has three career 100-yard rushing performances, tied for third (third-best in San Antonio history), 86 rushing TDs and 9.8 yards per carry … helped most by Longhorn freshmen … was on the College Football Performance Awards Steele compile a 44-9 record in three years as a starter … named first-team 5A all- National Freshman Performer of the Year watch list … prep All-American who state and 5A Offensive Player of the Year by the Texas Sports Writers Association as played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl … an ESPNU top 150 national prospect a senior … a first-team All-Texas High School selection by Dave Campbell’s Texas … ranked as the seventh-best prospect in his class by ESPNU. Football … named Class 5A Offensive Player of the Year, while earning first-team All- State honors by the Associated Press … helped lead Steele to a 14-2 record, a district SOPHOMORE (2012) championship and a state title … tabbed the district 25-5A Offensive MVP … rushed Played in eight games at running back with one start ... missed five contests due to for 2,637 yards (ninth-best in San Antonio history and third-best in class 5A) and 33 injury ... averaged 40.5 rushing yards per game (third on the team) ... second on the TDs … also returned a kickoff 102 yards for a TD … named a Dave Campbell’s Texas team with four rushing touchdowns ... member of the Maxwell Award watch list ... Football Player of the Week finalist after rushing for 353 yards and four TDs against tabbed preseason first-team All-Big 12 by Athlon, Lindy’s and Phil Steele magazines Kerrville Tivy … also named a finalist after rushing for 231 yards and three TDs on … rushed for 105 yards on 15 carries vs. Wyoming ... had a career long 31-yard run eight carries against Converse Wagner … rushed for 242 yards and three TDs in a in the game ... it marked the second time he and Joe Bergeron (110) both rushed for state quarterfinals win over MacArthur … named the Offensive Player of the Game more than 100 yards in the same game. ... had just two carries vs. New Mexico despite in the Class 5A Division II state championship in a win over Denton Guyer … named being on the field for 22 offensive snaps ... rushed for 128 yards on 21 carries, includ- the Sports Illustrated High School Player of the Week on Nov. 2 … named to Tom ing two touchdowns, against Ole Miss ... had a career-high 143 all-purpose yards in Lemming’s Junior All-American team … tabbed first-team all-state by the Associated the game ... made his first start of the season vs. Oklahoma State ... had just 7 yards Press … also earned first-team all-state honors from the TSWA … tabbed the district on three carries before leaving with an ankle injury ... missed the West Virginia, 27-4A offensive MVP after recording 2,200 rushing yards and 33 TDs … helped lead Oklahoma, Baylor, Kansas and Texas Tech games with the same injury ... posted 10 Steele to a 9-3 record and an appearance in the second round of the state playoffs … carries for 31 yards and one reception for 2 yards in his return against Iowa State rushed for 329 yards and four TDs in a win over Kerrville Tivy … named to Class Acts ... had seven carries for 40 yards and two touchdowns (one rushing, one receiving) by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … selected to San Antonio Express-News’ Sub-5A against Kansas State ... posted career-highs in both receptions (6) and receiving yards All-Area football first team as a sophomore … tabbed first-team all-district 27-4A … (43) against the Wildcats. helped lead Steele to a 10-2 record, a co-district championship and an appearance in the second round of the state playoffs as a sophomore … rushed for 1,352 yards and 17 TDs in seven games before a season-ending ankle injury … named to Class Acts by

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Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … a four-year letterman in track and field and played basketball as a freshman … state qualifier as a sophomore and regional qualifier as a junior in the 4x200-meter relay. Malcom PERSONAL Brown Born in Biloxi, Miss., before living in Florida, Turkey, Guam, San Antonio and DEFENSIVE TACKLE Washington, D.C. … moved to Cibolo in 2005 … selected as the National Language 6-4 • 305 • So.-1L Arts Award Winner and National Leadership and Service Award Winner by the Brenham, Texas (Brenham) United States Achievement Academy as a junior … was active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes … also active in community service, volunteering time to the Resurrection Baptist Church, the Under the Bridge Ministry and the Andre Booker Football Camp, while reading books to elementary students and assisting special 90 education students at Steele High School … father, Tommy, played wide receiver and ran track at Northwest Mississippi JUCO (1982-84). THE BROWN FILE A second-year player who served as a reserve defensive tackle in 2012 ... an All- The biggest influence on me as a football player: My brother, Keith American in high school .. rated as the second-best DT in the nation coming out of If I were to play another sport it would be: Basketball, because I love the sport high school by ESPNU. During pregame, I like to: Listen to music Childhood sports hero: Emmitt Smith FRESHMAN (2012) Favorite movie: Life Played as a reserve defensive tackle in all 13 games ... saw his time increase as the sea- Favorite sports movie: Remember the Titans son went along ... posted three or more tackles in five of the last seven games ... had Favorite actor: Derek Luke one tackle vs. Ole Miss and another vs. Oklahoma State ... had a productive game vs. Favorite actress: Meagan Good West Virginia, posting three tackles and his first tackle for loss ... posted two stops vs. Nobody knows how much I like to: Sing Oklahoma ... had three stops vs. Baylor ... posted a career-high four tackles vs. Kansas Favorite TV show: Family Guy ... recorded three stops vs. Texas Tech ... notched three tackles, including one for a Favorite music group: Wale loss, against Iowa State ... had two tackles against Kansas State ... had three tackles, Favorite video game: NCAA Football including two solo stops, against Oregon State in the Alamo Bowl. Favorite superhero: The Hulk Favorite cartoon character: Chowder HIGH SCHOOL BROWN’S CAREER STATISTICS Coached by Glen West at Brenham ... prep All-American, all-state and three-time all-district performer on the defensive line … played in the 2012 Under Armour RUSHING/RECEIVING All-America Game … selected to play in the 2012 International Bowl … a member Year G/GS Rush-Yds YPC TD Long Rec-Yds YPC TD Long of ESPNU’s top 150 national prospects … ranked as the second-best defensive tackle 2011 10/7 172-742 4.3 5 27/OSU 3-17 5.7 0 19/OU and 12th-best overall prospect by ESPNU … ranked as the 29th-best overall prospect 2012 8/1 61-324 5.3 4 31/WY 15-112 7.5 1 23/NM by the Sporting News … a member of the Houston Chronicle’s The Houston 100 Career 18/8 233-1,066 4.6 9 31/WY 18-129 7.2 1 23/NM (top prospects in greater Houston area), the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s Elite 11 and the Austin American-Statesman’s Fab 55 (state’s top prospects) … three-year CAREER HIGHS starter who tallied 125 tackles, 66 TFL, 91 QBH, 24 sacks, nine forced fumbles and Rushing attempts: 28 vs. Kansas (Fr.) four fumble recoveries, helping Brenham post a 34-5 record over his final three Rushing yards: 135 vs. Oklahoma State (Fr.) seasons … a second-team ESPNHS Football All-American as a senior … a Sports Rushing TDs: 2, three times, last vs. Ole Miss (So.) Illustrated High School All-America honorable mention selection … an All-Greater 100-yard rushing games: 5, last time vs. Ole Miss (So.) Houston first-team selection (Houston Chronicle) … named first-team All-State by Long rush: 31 vs. Wyoming (So.) the Texas Sports Writers Association … a preseason first-team selection on Dave Receptions: 6 vs. Kansas State (So.) Campbell’s Texas Football Super Team … named the district 17-4A MVP … helped Receiving yards: 43 vs. Kansas State (So.) lead Brenham to a 11-1 record and an appearance in the second round of the state Long reception: 23 vs. New Mexico (So.) playoffs … tallied 34 tackles, 16 TFL, 36 QBH, nine sacks, three forced fumbles, two All-purpose yards: 143 vs. Ole Miss (So.) fumble recoveries and one PBU … a third-team selection on the ESPN RISE Junior All-American team … an All-Greater Houston second-team selection (Houston Chronicle) … a first-team All-Texas High School selection by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … earned third-team All-State honors by the Texas Sports Writers Association … named honorable mention All-State by the Associated Press … named the district 17-4A Defensive MVP … helped lead Brenham to a 10-1 record and an appearance in the first round of the state playoffs … tallied 48 tackles, 27 TFL, 24 QBH, four sacks, five forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and one PBU … named first-team all-district 18-4A as a sophomore … helped lead Brenham to a 13-3 record and an appearance in the fourth round of the state playoffs … tallied 43 tackles, 23 TFL, 31 QBH, 11 sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery …also lettered in basketball and track and field. PERSONAL Began playing football at age 7 … volunteer for Adam’s Angels, an organization for families who have children with cancer or have lost children to cancer … enjoys fish- ing, hunting and driving … named to the A Honor Roll as a senior.

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THE MALCOM BROWN FILE Wyoming and Ole Miss ... had five stops vs. Oklahoma State ... posted four tackles and the second blocked kick of his career vs. West Virginia ... his second-quarter blocked Nickname: Mancom, but I don’t know why. punt set up a touchdown ... posted a career-high 10 tackles and his fourth career pick My dream as a college football player: Become the best defensive lineman I can. (second returned for a TD) vs. Oklahoma ... intercepted Landry Jones in the third During pregame, I like to: Listen to music quarter and returned the ball 28 yards for a touchdown, the second of his career ... If I were to play another sport it would be: Track and field had three solo stops, including his first-career-sack, and one PBU vs. Kansas ... had Favorite vehicle: Cadillac five stops (all solo) and three pass breakups vs. Texas Tech ... also broke up a two- Favorite show: Martin point conversion which would have tied the game and blocked a 23-yard field goal Favorite movie: Friday attempt which would have cut into a 31-22 fourth-quarter lead ... named the defen- Favorite sports movie: The Express sive player of the game and the co-special teams player of the game by the coaching Favorite actor and actress: Martin Lawrence and Jessica Alba staff ... posted three tackles, one pass breakup, and one interception , which he carried Favorite musical artist: Webbie for 4 yards, against Iowa State ... recorded three tackles, including two solos, against Favorite song: Tear It Down TCU ... made four tackles, including three solo stops, against Kansas State ... also Sports hero: Barry Sanders forced a fumble against the Wildcats ... made four tackles, including three solo stops, Favorite superhero: Superman against Oregon State in the Alamo Bowl. Favorite video game: NCAA Football Favorite cartoon characters: Spongebob Squarepants SOPHOMORE (2011) I came to Texas because: It felt like I was home. Started all 13 games at cornerback … first-team All-Big 12 (AP, Kansas City Star, BROWN’S CAREER STATISTICS Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News) … received second-team (Fort DEFENSE Worth Star-Telegram) and honorable mention (Coaches) All-Big 12 honors … tied Year G/GS TT (Solo) Sacks TFL INT PBU FF FR High for the team lead with 15 pass breakups to go along with 58 tackles, eight TFL, two 2012 13/0 25 (9) 0 (0) 2 (-3) 0 0 0 0 4/KU interceptions, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery … ranked tied for 12th Career 13/0 25 (9) 0 (0) 2 (-3) 0 0 0 0 4/KU in the NCAA with 17 passes defended … was the team’s Defensive Player of the Week following Rice, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and Texas A&M … returned an CAREER HIGHS interception 58 yards for a touchdown while adding seven tackles, one tackle for loss Tackles: 4 vs. Kansas (Fr.) and three pass breakups at Texas A&M to earn Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week Tackles for loss: 1 vs. West Virginia (Fr.) and vs. Iowa State (Fr.) and CFPA National Defensive Back of the Week … recovered a fumble and had three solo tackles in the Holiday Bowl against California ... in first career start, posted five tackles (three solo), two TFL for 11 yards and one PBU versus Rice … registered eight tackles (five solo) and one TFL for two yards in win against BYU … recorded his first career interception and added five tackles (four solo), and one PBU in a win at UCLA … made five solo tackles and two pass breakups at Iowa State … notched five Carrington tackles, one tackle for loss, one PBU and one pressure against Oklahoma … tallied a career-high four pass breakups to go with two tackles in the Oklahoma State game … Byndom helped lead the defense to a shutout performance against Kansas, allowing only 46 (BINE-DUM) yards of total offense and minus-2 rushing yards … had two pass breakups against the Jayhawks … made seven tackles with one for a loss and one pass breakup against CORNERBACK Texas Tech … recorded four solo tackles with one for a loss while helping the defense 6-0 • 180 • Sr.-3L hold Kansas State to 121 yards of total offense … made four solo stops at Missouri. Lufkin, Texas (Lufkin) FRESHMAN (2010) Played in all 12 games on special teams and six at defensive back … helped Texas rank sixth in the nation in total defense (300.2 ypg) and pass defense (161.6 ypg) … 23 posted 20 tackles (17 solo), one PBU, one forced fumble and one blocked punt … was the team’s second-leading tackler on special teams with seven, including five solo … Fourth-year defensive back who has appeared in 38 games with 26 career starts … his also returned one punt for 13 yards … recorded three solo tackles at Rice … tallied 26 consecutive starts lead the defense heading into the 2013 season and are tied for one tackle versus Wyoming … registered one tackle at Texas Tech … recorded one second on the team behind Mason Walters (38) ... named to the 2013 Thorpe Award tackle against No. 8 Oklahoma … logged one tackle at No. 5/4 Nebraska … recorded and CFPA Defensive Awards watch lists ... a preseason All-Big 12 second-team pick three tackles at Kansas State … notched one tackle and one PBU versus No. 12/11 by Athlon and Lindy’s ... returned two of his five career interceptions for touchdowns Oklahoma State … set a season high with five tackles (four solo) against Florida ... one of eight players in school history with two or more in a career ... named to Atlantic … recorded four tackles (two solo), one forced fumble and one blocked punt, the 2012 Nagurski Trophy and CFPA Defensive Back Trophy watch lists … 2011 along with one punt return for 13 yards against No. 17/18 Texas A&M. first-team All-Big 12 (AP, Kansas City Star, Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express- News) … received second-team (Fort Worth Star-Telegram) and honorable mention HIGH SCHOOL (Coaches) All-Big 12 honors in 2011 … a three-time first-team all-district selection Coached by John Outlaw at Lufkin H.S. … a three-time first-team all-district selection and three-year starter at defensive back as a prepster … a member of Rivals’ top 250 and three-year starter at defensive back … a member of Rivals’ top 250 and ESPNU’s and ESPNU’s top 150 national prospects … ranked as the 10th-best cornerback by top 150 national prospects … ranked as the 10th-best cornerback by ESPNU and ESPNU and 12th-best cornerback by Rivals coming out of high school. 12th-best cornerback by Rivals … posted 210 tackles, six INTs, five TFL and a fumble recovery over his final three seasons, helping Lufkin post a 24-10 record … tabbed JUNIOR (2012) second-team all-state by the Texas Sports Writers Association as a senior … named Started at cornerback in all 13 games ... tied for fourth on the team with 39 solo tack- second-team Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Super Team … tabbed the district les ... second on the team in interceptions (3) and PBUs (6) ... tied for the team lead 14-5A co-defensive player of the year … recorded 53 tackles, five TFL and an INT … with two blocked kicks ... named to the Nagurski Trophy and CFPA Defensive Back helped Lufkin to an 8-3 record and an appearance in the first round of the 5A Div. I Trophy watch lists … tabbed preseason second-team All-Big 12 by both Phil Steele state playoffs … tabbed first-team all-district as a junior … recorded 79 tackles and and Lindy’s magazines …posted his third career interception in the second quarter 3 INTs while helping Lufkin reach the second round of the state playoffs … named of the Wyoming game which set up a touchdown... notched four tackles against both first-team all-district as a sophomore … recorded 78 tackles, two INTs and a fumble

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recovery … played baseball as a prepster … named first-team all-district and district Newcomer of the Year in baseball as a junior … also competed in track and field … won district titles in the 4x100-meter relay and long jump (22-10.50) and finished Demarco second in the 200m dash (22.02), 4x400-meter relay and triple jump (42-4). Cobbs PERSONAL LINEBACKER Born in Lufkin, Texas … an active participant in UT’s community service program 6-2 • 223 • Sr.-2L … is part of a group of Longhorns that regularly visits the Dell Children’s Medical Tulsa, Okla. Center … an honorable mention academic all-state selection by the Texas High School Coaches Association … tabbed 14-5A academic all-district … earned Lufkin’s (Tulsa Central) academic excellence award as a freshman and sophomore … was a member of the Deep East Texas Council of Government club as a prepster … father, C.B., played defensive back at Houston (1981-84). 7 THE BYNDOM FILE Nickname: C.B. Fourth-year player who has seen action in 29 games on defense and special teams During pregame, I like to: Listen to music … has six career starts ... made the switch to linebacker during the spring of 2011 Favorite channel: ESPN … missed the first six games of 2011 due to injury, but returned to play in final Favorite show: Everybody Hates Chris seven games … a prep All-American, all-state, all-metro and all-district selection I can’t believe I watch: Phineas and Ferb on offense and defense … a versatile athlete who played quarterback, running back, Favorite movie: The Longest Yard wide receiver, safety and kick and punt returner as a prepster … named to PARADE’s Favorite actress: Zoe Saldana All-America High School Football Team … earned second-team All-USA honors on Sports hero: Deion Sanders offense by USA Today … a 2010 Under Armour All-America selection … a two-time Favorite superhero: Superman member of Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll … 2011 second team Academic All- Favorite CD: “Savage Life 2” by Webbie Big 12 selection. Favorite cartoon character: Stewie (Family Guy) Pets: Dog (Smokie) JUNIOR (2012) I came to Texas because: I really loved the atmosphere Played in the first 11 games before being injured and declared out for the season ... BYNDOM’S CAREER STATISTICS started at strongside linebacker in the first four contests, as well against Baylor and Kansas ... made his first career start vs. Wyoming ... posted two QB pressures against DEFENSE the Cowboys ... had five tackles vs. New Mexico ... had four stops vs. Ole Miss and Year G/GS TT (Solo) Sacks TFL INT(Yds.-TD) QBH PBU FF FR High three vs. Oklahoma State ... posted a career-high nine tackles vs. Oklahoma and seven 2010 12/0 20 (17) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 0 1 1 0 5/FA stops, including one TFL, vs. Baylor ... had one stop and one QB pressure against 2011 13/13 58 (42) 0 (0) 8 (-21) 2 (58-1) 1 15 1 1 8/BYU Iowa State ... recorded two tackles against TCU but suffered a season-ending knee 2012 13/13 55 (39) 1 (-3) 3 (-7) 3 (34-1) 0 6 1 0 10/OU injury in the game. Career 38/26 133 (98) 1 (-3) 11 (-28) 5 (92-2) 1 22 3 1 10/OU SOPHOMORE (2011) SPECIAL TEAMS Missed the first six games of the season due to a broken arm … named to the Year G TT (Solo) FF FR PBLK KBLK Academic All-Big 12 second team … three of his four tackles came on special teams 2010 12 7 (5) 1 0 1 0 … had one QB pressure in the Holiday Bowl against California ... made his season 2011 13 2 (0) 0 0 0 0 debut against Kansas with one tackle for a 5-yard loss … had two solo tackles at 2012 13 0 (0) 0 0 1 1 Baylor … recorded one tackle at Texas A&M … also played against Texas Tech, Career 38 9 (5) 1 0 2 1 Missouri and Kansas State. CAREER HIGHS FRESHMAN (2010) Tackles: 10 vs. Oklahoma (Jr.) Appeared in 12 games on special teams and one game at defensive back … registered TFL: 2 vs. Rice (So.) five tackles (one solo) on the season … logged two tackles (one solo) versus Iowa Sack: 1 at Kansas (Jr.) State … registered one tackle against No. 25/24 Baylor, No. 12/11 Oklahoma State PBU: 4 vs. Oklahoma State (So.) and Florida Atlantic. Interceptions: 1, five times, last time vs. Iowa State (Jr.) Long interception return: 58 at Texas A&M (So.) HIGH SCHOOL Blocked Kicks: 1, three times, last time at Texas Tech (Jr.) Coached by Corey Russell at Tulsa Central H.S. … a prep All-American, all-state, all-metro and all-district selection on offense and defense … a versatile athlete who played quarterback, running back, wide receiver, safety and kick and punt returner as a prepster … named to PARADE’s All-America High School Football Team … earned second-team All-USA honors on offense by USA Today … a 2010 Under Armour All- America selection … a second-team EA SPORTS All-America selection on defense … a member of Rivals’ top 250 and ESPNU’s top 150 national prospects … ranked as the third-best athlete and 18th-best overall prospect by ESPNU and ninth-best athlete by Rivals … tallied 2,556 rushing yards and 41 TDs, 1,673 passing yards and 17 TDs, 213 receiving yards and two TDs, 68 tackles, two INTs and four kickoff return TDs over his final two seasons … named Gatorade’s Oklahoma high school football Player of the Year as senior … a first-team all-state selection on defense … tabbed the state’s Offensive Player of the Year by the Oklahoman … named to the Oklahoma Coaches Association all-state team as a defensive back … selected as the Tulsa World’s Player of the Year and an all-metro selection on defense … recipient of the 2009 Ford Award, given to the top high school football player in eastern Oklahoma … named

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the district 4-5A player of the year … rushed for 1,404 yards (9.8 ypc) and 17 TDs while passing for 642 yards and seven TDs … recorded 62 tackles, a sack, eight TFL, an INT and a fumble recovery that was returned for a TD on defense … also returned Josh four kickoffs for TDs … helped Tulsa Central to an 8-3 record and its first playoff appearance since 2003 … named the ESPN RISE Southwest Region Player of the Cochran Week and the Tulsa World athlete of the week after rushing for 246 yards and four OFFENSIVE TACKLE TDs, passing for a TD and returning a kickoff 95 yards for a TD in a 48-31 win over 6-6 • 301 • Jr.-2L Tahlequah … also named athlete of the week after rushing for 244 yards and three TDs and recording five tackles and a blocked field goal in a 33-3 win over Stilwell, Hallsville, Texas (Hallsville) helping Tulsa Central clinch a playoff berth … rushed for 1,082 yards and 20 TDs while passing for 1,012 yards and six TDs as a junior … also caught six passes for 213 yards (35.5 ypc) and two TDs while returning two kickoffs and two punts for 78 touchdowns … intercepted two passes on defense … recorded 171 rushing yards and four TDs and 115 passing yards and two TDs, including a two-point conversion, in a 40-28 win over Ada … was a three-year letterman in track and field and lettered in Third-year offensive tackle who has played in 25 games with 20 starts (nine at LT/11 basketball as a sophomore … posted a career-best of 21.79 in the 200 meters. at RT) … named first-team Freshman All-America by Yahoo! Sports … prep All- PERSONAL American … played in the 2011 Offense-Defense All-American Bowl … a member of Born in Tulsa, Okla. … actively involved with his church and sang in the church choir Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Spring 2012) . ... two-time member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (fall 2010; fall 2012). SOPHOMORE (2012) THE COBBS FILE Started all 13 games, 11 at right tackle and at left tackle vs. Baylor and Kansas ... helped the Horns post the 23rd-best scoring offense in the country (35.7 ppg) and During pregame, I like to: Think about my assignments rank 40th in total yards (434.6 pg), as well as allowing just 4.1 tackles for loss per Favorite channel: ESPN game (No. 3 in the FBS) and 1.23 sacks (22nd in FBS) … the offense posted at least Favorite show: Jamie Foxx Show 400 total yards of offense in nine games ... first team Academic All-Big 12 choice ... I can’t believe I watch: Lifetime tabbed preseason third-team All-Big 12 by Phil Steele magazine … helped the run- Favorite movie: Friday Night Lights ning game post 280 yards on 6.0 ypc and not allow a sack vs. Wyoming … aided the Favorite actor: Derek Luke offense in posting 431 yards of total offense, including 285 in the air, against New Sports hero: Mike Tyson Mexico ... aided the offense in posting 676 total yards vs. Ole Miss, the second-best Favorite superhero: Batman output in school history ... the offense posted more than 300 rushing (350) and 300 Favorite music artist: 50 Cent passing yards (326) for the third time in the school history and first time in a road Favorite video game: NCAA College Football game … aided the offense in posting 440 total yards, including 304 in the air from Nobody knows I can: Sing David Ash, vs. Oklahoma State … assisted the offense in posting 404 total yards I came to Texas because: The Texas tradition and the coaches were trustworthy against West Virginia and allowing Ash to be sacked just once ... helped guide the COBBS’ CAREER STATISTICS offense to 525 total yards and not allow a sack against Ash vs. Baylor ... enabled the offense to post 427 total yards vs. Texas Tech, its seventh game of the season with an DEFENSE output more than 400 yards ... aided the offense in piling up 609 total yards (tied for Year G/GS TT (Solo) Sacks TFL INT QBH PBU FF FR High 2010 12/0 5 (1) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 0 0 0 0 2/ISU 15th in school history), including a career-high 364 passing yards from Ash, vs. Iowa 2011 6/0 4 (4) 0 (0) 1 (-5) 0 1 0 0 0 2/BU State ... aided the offense in posting 413 total yards vs. Kansas State, including 314 in 2012 11/6 35 (14) 0 (0) 1 (-2) 0 4 0 0 0 9/OU the air ... helped the offense gain 358 total yards, including 241 yards through the air, Career 29/6 44 (19) 0 (0) 2 (-7) 0 5 0 0 0 9/OU in the Alamo Bowl against Oregon State. FRESHMAN (2011) SPECIAL TEAMS Year G TT (Solo) FF FR PBLK KBLK Played in 12 games with seven starts at left tackle … his seven starts came in the final 2010 12 4 (2) 0 0 0 0 eight games … named first-team Freshman All-America by Yahoo! Sports … paved 2011 6 3 (3) 0 0 0 0 the way for the offense to average 202.62 rushing yards and 392.54 yards of total 2012 11 0 (0) 0 0 0 0 offense per game … the rushing offense ranked 21st in the NCAA … opened holes Career 29 7 (5) 0 0 0 0 for an offense which posted 595 total yards, including 439 rushing, vs. Texas Tech … contributed to a 441-rushing yard performance against Kansas as the offense finished CAREER HIGHS with 590 total yards … helped pave the way for 231 rushing yards in his first career Tackles: 9 vs. Oklahoma (Jr.) start against Oklahoma State … guided the offense to 557 yards of total offense (201 Tackles For Loss: 1, two times, vs. Kansas (So.) and Baylor (Jr.) rushing/356 passing) at Baylor. HIGH SCHOOL Coached by David Plunk at Hallsville High School … prep All-American, two-time all-area, two-time first-team all-district and first-team all-state performer on the offensive line … played in the 2011 Offense-Defense All-American Bowl … rated as the ninth-best offensive lineman by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … allowed no sacks in three years as a starter … a member of the Austin American-Statesman’s The Fabulous 55, recognizing the state’s top prospects … named first-team 4A all-state by the Texas Sports Writers Association as a senior … first-team selection on the Tyler Morning Telegraph’s All-East Texas Football Team … a first-team All-Texas High School selection by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … a first-team All-Harrison/ Marion County selection by the Marshall News Messenger … earned first-team all-state honors from the Associated Press … tabbed the district 14-4A Offensive Lineman of the Year … named Hallsville’s team MVP and served as a captain … graded 93 percent, recorded 71 pancakes, 64 knockdowns and allowed no sacks …

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recorded 14 pancakes against Marshall … recorded 14 pancakes versus Whitehouse recoveries, one FG block and four TDs on defense …tallied 580 rushing yards and … named first-team Dave Campbell’s Texas Football preseason Super Team … a 10 TDs and 28 catches for 580 yards and six TDs on offense … named first-team all- first-team All-Harrison/Marion County selection by the Marshall News Messenger district 7-3A at tight end and return man as a senior … helped Mineral Wells to an as a junior … named to the Longview News-Journal’s all-East Texas second team … appearance in the first round of the state playoffs … tallied 580 rushing yards and 10 tabbed first-team all-district 13-4A … tabbed Hallsville’s Offensive Lineman of the TDs while catching 28 passes for 580 yards and six TDs … also recorded 90 tackles, Year … an honorable mention All-Harrison/Marion County selection by the Marshall four INTs, nine PBUs, one forced fumble and one TD … returned six punts for 172 News Messenger as a sophomore … an honorable mention all-district 13-4A selec- yards and one TD while returning nine kickoffs for 252 yards and one TD … named tion … four-year letterman in track and field and also lettered in basketball as a second-team all-district 7-3A at defensive back as a junior … helped Mineral Wells junior … placed third in the shot put (55- 02) at the state meet as a junior. an appearance in the first round of the state playoffs … tallied 89 tackles, two sacks, PERSONAL one INT, three PBUs, two fumble recoveries, three forced fumbles, one FG block and two TDs at safety and kick returner … tallied 49 tackles, two INTs, five PBUs and A three-time member of Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2011; Spring 2012; one TD at cornerback and kick returner as a sophomore … a four-year letterman in Fall 2012) … four-time straight-A student and three-year member of the National track and field … 3A state champion in the 400m (48.27) as a junior … also helped Honor Society … serves as president of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, speak- Mineral Wells place eighth in the 4x100m and ninth in the 4x400m as a junior … ing at various FCA events … has participated in mission trips to Belize, Colorado and district champion in the 4x100m, 4x200m and 4x400m as a sophomore … regional Houston … volunteers time to the First Priority organization … father, Steve, played qualifier in the 4x100m and 4x400m as a freshman … a two-time first-team academic football at Stephen F. Austin (1976-77) … brother, Chris, played football at Ouachita all-district selection. Baptist (2000) … brother, Matt, played football at Trinity Valley Community College (2006). PERSONAL THE COCHRAN FILE Began playing football at age 5 … born in Wichita Falls and lived there until seventh grade … volunteered for the Salvation Army and youth football camps … worked at Three things I can’t live without: God, family and football concession stands at youth football games … enjoys video games, listening to music After my football career is over, I hope to: Be an offensive line coach and reading. The biggest influence on me as a football player: My high school OL coach, Pat Rippee If I were to play another sport it would be: Basketball, because that was the sport I THE COLBERT FILE loved first Nickname: Flash, after winning the state 400m During pregame, I like to: Pray, read my Bible and go over my assignments in my My dream as a college football player: Win the National Championship head During pregame, I like to: Listen to music and stretch Childhood sports hero: Roddrick Muckelroy If I were to play another sport it would be: Track and field Favorite movie: Gladiator Favorite show: SportsCenter Favorite sports movie(s): The Blind Side, Remember the Titans I can’t believe I watch: Storage Wars Favorite actor: Russell Crowe Favorite movie: Friday Night Lights, all Transformers movies Nobody knows how much I like to: Listen to Taylor Swift Favorite sports movie: Remember the Titans, The Express Favorite TV show: 24 Favorite actor: Will Smith TV show(s) I can’t believe I watch: Walker, Texas Ranger, The Hills Favorite musical artist: Drake, Young Jeezy, Lil Boosie Favorite song: “Take My Life” by Jeremy Camp Favorite song: Uptown by Drake Favorite video game(s): Call of Duty: Black Ops, NCAA Football 2011 Sports hero: Barry Sanders Favorite superhero: Jack Bauer Favorite superhero: Flash Pet(s): Dog (Tuff) Favorite video game: Madden Favorite vehicle: Lamborghini Favorite cartoon characters: Bugs Bunny Nobody knows how much I like to: Run Adrian I came to Texas because: It’s where my heart belongs Colbert (COLE-burt) SAFETY 6-2 • 205 • Fr.-RS Mineral Wells, Texas (Mineral Wells) 26

A second-year defensive back ... rated as one of the top safeties in the nation coming out of high school ... tabbed the No. 20 safety in the nation by ESPNU. FRESHMAN (2012) Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL Coached by Chuck Lawrence at Mineral Wells ... two-time all-district at multiple positions … ranked as the 20th-best safety by ESPNU … a member of the Austin American-Statesman’s Fab 55 (state’s top prospects) … three-year starter who com- piled 228 tackles, seven INTs, two sacks, 17 PBUs, four forced fumbles, two fumble

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Favorite song: Ambition by Wale Sports hero: Ray Lewis and Deion Sanders Timothy Favorite superhero: Spider-Man Favorite video game: NCAA Football Cole Favorite cartoon characters: Peter Griffin LINEBACKER I came to Texas because: I just felt it was the right place to be. 6-2 • 235 • Fr.-RS Brenham, Texas (Brenham) Bryce Cottrell 30 (cuh-TRELL) DEFENSIVE END A second-year linebacker ... a prep All-American ... played in the 2012 U.S. Army 6-3 • 240 • Fr.-RS All-American Bowl ... tabbed the No. 27 outside linebacker in the nation by ESPNU. Plano, Texas (Plano West) FRESHMAN (2012) Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL 91 Coached by Glen West at Brenham ... All-American, all-state, all-area and three-time first-team all-district performer at linebacker … played in the 2012 U.S. Army All- A second-year defensive end ... an all-state selection in high school. American Bowl, recording one tackle … selected to play in the 2012 International Bowl … ranked as the 27th-best outside LB by ESPNU … ranked as the 100th-best FRESHMAN (2012) overall prospect by the Sporting News … a member of the Houston Chronicle’s The Redshirted. Houston 100 (top prospects in greater Houston area) and the Austin American- Statesman’s Fab 55 (state’s top prospects) … three-year starter who tallied 184 HIGH SCHOOL tackles, 75 TFL, 53 QBH, 20 sacks, five forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries and Coached by Mike Hughes at Plano West ... all-state and two-time first-team all-dis- one INT, helping Brenham post a 34-5 record over his final three seasons … an All- trict selection at linebacker and defensive end … was named all-state and all-district Greater Houston first-team selection (Houston Chronicle) as a senior … a preseason at three different positions (defensive end as a senior, linebacker as a junior and third-team selection on Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Super Team … named third- freshman, and safety as a sophomore) … tallied 198 tackles, 10 sacks, seven PBUs, team All-State by the Texas Sports Writers Association … named the district 17-4A three fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and one INT over his final three seasons Defensive MVP … played in the ESPN Champion Gridiron Kings … helped Brenham … named second-team All-State by the Associated Press as a senior … named first- to a 11-1 record and an appearance in the second round of the state playoffs … tallied team all-district 8-5A … helped lead Plano West to a 6-4 record … recorded 83 52 tackles, 24 TFL, 17 QBH, five sacks, two forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, tackles, six TFL, 14 QBH, five sacks, five PBUs, one forced fumble and one fumble one PBU and one INT … named first-team all-district 17-4A as a junior … helped recovery … tallied 12 tackles, two sacks, three pass deflections and eight pressures Brenham to a 10-1 record and an appearance in the first round of the playoffs … against North Mesquite … named first-team all-district 8-5A as a junior … tallied 80 tallied 44 tackles, 20 TFL, eight QBH, three sacks and one forced fumble … tabbed tackles, five sacks, one PBU, one INT and one fumble recovery … helped lead Plano first-team all-district 18-4A as a sophomore … helped Brenham to a 13-3 record and West to an appearance in the first round of the state playoffs as a sophomore … an appearance in the fourth round of the state playoffs … tallied 88 tackles, 31 TFL, recorded 35 tackles, one PBU and one fumble recovery … also competed in track and 28 QBH, 12 sacks, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and two PBUs … also field running a 10.9 in the 100m and a 21.4 in the 200m … was a regional qualifier lettered in basketball and track and field … two-time academic all-district selection. in the shot put as a junior. PERSONAL PERSONAL Began playing football at age 6 … is cousins with former UT All-American RB Began playing football at age 7 … father, Kevin Brooks played defensive end at Roosevelt Leaks (1972-74) who went on to play for the Baltimore Colts (1975-79) Michigan and was a first-round draft pick of the Dallas Cowboys (1985-88) in 1985, and the Buffalo Bills (1980-83) … is also cousins with former Texas A&M QB Jerrod he also played for the Detroit Lions (1989-90) … step-father, Comer Cottrell, was Johnson (2007-10) who has played with both the Philadelphia Eagels (2011) and part owner of the Texas Rangers with President George W. Bush … has a cousin who Pittsburgh Steelers (2012) and is currently a free agent … named to the honor roll earned a PhD from Texas … has participated in Habitat for Humanity and worked all four years … chosen to attend Boy’s State in high school … enjoys singing, danc- with children in special education … enjoys fishing and collecting movies … played ing and rapping … participated in a high school performance of “Hairspray” … was the trumpet when he was younger. named Homecoming King in high school. THE COLE FILE Nickname: Timbo, given to me because I hit hard like Kimbo Slice My dream as a college football player: To win a National Championship and the Butkus Award. During pregame, I like to: Take a nap, listen to my music and get in my zone. If I were to play another sport it would be: Golf Favorite show: Family Guy I can’t believe I watch: Real Housewives of Atlanta Favorite movie: American Gangster, Boyz N the Hood, Glory Road Favorite sports movie: Remember the Titans Favorite actor and actress: Denzel Washington and Megan Fox Favorite musical artist: Drake

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THE COTTRELL FILE HIGH SCHOOL Nickname: Baby Jeffcoat Coached by Rene Ramirez at St. Pius X H.S. … a two-time all-state and two-time My dream as a college football player: Be an All-American and win a National Title first-team all-district selection at defensive end … ranked as the 25th-best defensive During pregame, I like to: Listen to music and get in a zone end by ESPNU and 17th-best strongside defensive end by Rivals … rated as the state’s If I were to play another sport it would be: Baseball fifth-best defensive end by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … named to the Houston Favorite vehicle: Tahoe Chronicle’s The Houston 100 … recorded 150 tackles, 20 sacks, 58 pressures, two Favorite show: The Boondocks, That 70’s Show INTs and three TDs over his final three seasons … helped St. Pius X to a 27-8 record, I can’t believe I watch: Friends a state championship and two district titles over his final three seasons … named Favorite movie: 30 Minutes or Less, Training Day, Step Brothers third-team Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Super Team as a senior … earned TAPPS Favorite sports movie: The Longest Yard (Adam Sandler) Division I first-team all-state honors … tabbed Div. I district 3 defensive MVP … Favorite actor: Denzel Washington posted 65 tackles, 10 sacks, 33 pressures, five forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, Favorite musical artist: 2 Chainz nine PBU, two INTs and two TDs … led the Panthers to a 9-3 record and a district Favorite song: No Lie, Drake championship … earned TAPPS Division I second-team all-state honors as a junior Sports hero: DeMarcus Ware … tabbed first-team all-district Division I-3 … notched 50 tackles, eight sacks, 15 Favorite superhero: Green Lantern pressures, an INT and a TD … helped St. Pius X to a 7-3 record and a district cham- Favorite video game: Madden pionship … recorded 20 tackles, three sacks, 10 pressures and a TD in a 22-21 win Favorite cartoon characters: Riley Freeman over Beaumont Kelly … tallied 35 tackles, two sacks and 10 pressures as a sophomore Nobody knows how much I like to: Read about the economy … contributed to an 11-2 record and a state championship … also played basketball as a sophomore. PERSONAL Born in Houston, Texas … a member of Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall Greg 2011) … was active in community service during high school … contributed 100 hours to the Houston Food Bank … served as a volunteer coach for three years at summer basketball camps … father, Greg, played basketball at Prairie View A&M Daniels (1979-82) … sister, Tiffany McGee, ran the 400 meters at Stephen F. Austin (1999- TIGHT END 2002). 6-5 • 252 • Jr.-1L THE DANIELS FILE Houston, Texas Nickname: Junior (St. Pius X) During pregame, I like to: Listen to music Favorite channel: ESPN I can’t believe I watch: SpongeBob SquarePants Favorite movie: Bad Boys 2 81 Favorite actor: Will Smith Sports hero: Mario Williams Fourth-year player who has seen action in 16 career games ... moved from the defen- Favorite superhero: The Hulk sive line to tight end during the 2012 offseason … named to the 2013 CFPA Offensive Favorite video game: Call of Duty Awards watch list ... redshirted and gained valuable experience on the scout team in Favorite cartoon character: SpongeBob SquarePants 2010 … two-time all-state selection … ranked as one the nation’s top 25 defensive Nobody knows I can: Play guitar ends by ESPNU as a prepster … a member of Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll Pets: Dog (Beau) (Fall 2011). I came to Texas because: I liked everything about Texas SOPHOMORE (2012) DANIELS’ CAREER STATISTICS Played in all 13 games at tight end with eight starts ... helped the Horns post the 23rd- DEFENSE best scoring offense in the country (35.7 ppg) and rank 40th in total yards (434.6 pg), Year G/GS TT (Solo) Sacks TFL INT PBU FF FR High as well as allowing just 4.1 tackles for loss per game (No. 3 in the FBS) and 1.23 sacks 2011 3/0 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 0 0 0 --- (22nd in FBS) …saw his first-career action at tight end vs. Wyoming ... made his first- Career 3/0 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 0 0 0 --- career start vs. New Mexico .. also started vs. Ole Miss and Oklahoma State ... made his first-career reception, a 10-yarder, vs. the Sooners ... started the last five regular- RECEIVING season games ... had career highs in both receptions (2) and receiving yards (62) vs. Year G/GS Rec-Yds YPC TD Long Rush-Yds YPC TD Long Iowa State ... made a career-long 47-yard reception against the Cyclones on the first 2012 13/8 5-90 18.0 0 47/ISU 0-0 0.0 0 --- Career 13/8 5-90 18.0 0 47/ISU 0-0 0.0 0 --- play of the game ... the play was run out of the Wishbone formation as a tribute to Darrell Royal ... earned the team’s co-offensive player of the week for his play vs. ISU ... started and had two receptions for 18 yards against TCU. CAREER HIGHS Receptions: 2, two times, vs. Iowa State (So.) and vs. TCU (So.) REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2011) Receiving yards: 62 vs. Iowa State (So.) Long reception: 47 vs. Iowa State (So.) Saw action in three contests on defense, playing in the Rice, UCLA and Iowa State games … helped Texas lead the Big 12 and rank 11th in the nation in rushing defense (103.7 ypg) and 14th in total defense (315.3) … also ranked 14th in pass efficiency defense (111.9). FRESHMAN (2010) Redshirted.

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with 115 yards on three receptions in the season-opener vs. Rice … caught two passes for over 50 yards (55, 56) … hauled in 10 receptions for 80 yards against Oklahoma Mike State for his second career double-digit reception game … had three receptions for 77 yards in a win at UCLA, including a 45-yard reception … recorded three catches Davis for 72 yards and one touchdown at Iowa State … his touchdown against the Cyclones WIDE RECEIVER came on a 48-yard grab … caught six passes for 70 yards versus Oklahoma … had six 6-2 • 195 • Sr.-3L grabs for 33 yards against Kansas State … hauled in two passes for 72 yards including a 48-yarder against Texas Tech … recorded four catches at Missouri to lead the team Dallas, Texas … finished with five receptions for 48 yards at Baylor. (Skyline) FRESHMAN (2010) Appeared in 11 games at wide receiver, including five starts … posted a UT freshman single-season record 47 receptions for 478 yards (No. 3 on UT freshman single- 1 season list) and two TDs … logged two 100-yard receiving games … tabbed Offensive Player of the Week by the coaching staff on one occasion … also returned two kick- Fourth-year wide receiver who has seen action in 37 games, including 27 starts … offs for 46 yards … registered seven receptions for 104 yards, including a 45-yard three-time member (2011-13) of the Biletnikoff Award watch list … named to the 2013 TD, versus Wyoming … missed the Oklahoma game with a knee injury … seven CFPA Offensive Awards watch list ... a 2013 preseason All-Big 12 second-team pick catches against the Cowboys ranks tied for fourth on UT’s freshman single-game list by Athlon and Lindy’s ... a 2012 second team All-Big 12 selection by the San Antonio … logged the 12th 100-yard receiving game by a UT freshman, becoming the ninth Express-News and Dallas Morning News ... ranks seventh on both the Texas career player to accomplish the feat … earned Offensive Player of the Game recognition receptions list (149) and career receiving yards chart (2,026) ... owns seven career 100- from the coaches for his effort against the Cowboys … caught six passes for 45 yards yard receiving games which is tied for sixth in school history… posted a UT freshman and one TD at Texas Tech … recorded three receptions for 34 yards versus UCLA … single-season record 47 receptions for 478 yards (No. 3 on UT freshman single-season logged eight receptions for 50 yards against Iowa State … the eight catches against list) and two TDs in 2010 … one of only three players in school history to register the Cyclones ranks third on UT’s freshman single-game list … caught three passes multiple 100-yard receiving games as a freshman … prep All-American, two-time for 38 yards and rushed once for 3 yards versus No. 25/24 Baylor … set a UT fresh- all-state, two-time first-team all-area and all-district performer at wide receiver … an man record with a career-high 11 receptions for a season-high 109 yards at Kansas EA SPORTS All-American second-team selection … ranked as the second-best wide State … became just the third player in school history to record multiple 100-yard receiver and 13th-best overall prospect by ESPNU and fourth-best wide receiver and receiving games as a freshman … caught five passes for 70 yards and returned two 34th-best overall prospect by Rivals … rated as the state’s second-best wide receiver kickoffs for 46 yards versus No. 12/11 Oklahoma State … logged two receptions for by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … a two-time member of Big 12 Commissioner’s 14 yards against Florida Atlantic … posted two catches for 14 yards against No. 17/18 Honor Roll. Texas A&M. JUNIOR (2012) HIGH SCHOOL Coached by Reginald Samples at Skyline H.S. … prep All-American, two-time all- Played in all 13 games at wide receiver with 11 starts ... second team All-Big 12 choice state, two-time first-team all-area and all-district performer at wide receiver … an EA by the San Antonio Express-News and Dallas Morning News ... an honorable men- SPORTS All-American second-team selection … played in the 2010 Under Armour tion all-league selection by the Coaches and AP ... a member of the Biletnikoff Award All-America Game, finishing as the game’s leading receiver with three catches for watch list … led the team in receiving yards (939), receiving TDs (7) and yards per 53 yards and a TD … a member of Rivals’ top 100 and ESPNU’s top 150 national catch (16.5), and was second on the team in receptions (57) ... ranked third in the prospects … ranked as the second-best wide receiver and 13th-best overall prospect Big 12 and 21st in the FBS in yards per reception (minimum 40 catches) ... ranked by ESPNU and fourth-best wide receiver and 34th-best overall prospect by Rivals … eighth in the Big 12 and 54th in the FBS in receiving yards per game (72.2) ... had rated as the state’s second-best wide receiver by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … four 100-yard receiving games which is tied for fifth on the school’s single-season recorded 129 catches for 2,764 yards and 39 TDs over his final three seasons, helping chart ... joined Jaxon Shipley (59 catches) to form the fifth-best receiving tandem in Skyline post a 37-4 record … earned first-team all-state honors from the Associated school history as the two combined for 116 receptions ... had three or more catches Press and the Texas Sports Writers Association as a senior … a member of the Fort in each game and nine receptions of 35 yards or more, including three of 60-plus Worth Star-Telegram’s Elite 11 … named first-team all-area by the Dallas Morning yards ... voted the Darrell K Royal Offensive Team MVP ... had a 22-yard touchdown News … named first-team Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Super Team … tabbed catch vs. New Mexico ... posted 124 receiving yards, including a 46-yard touchdown, the district 9-5A Offensive Player of the Year while helping Skyline reach the 5A Div. against Ole Miss ... had five receptions, including a 32-yarder which helped set up I regional semifinals … caught 48 passes for 1,157 yards (24.1 ypc) and 19 TDs … the game-winning touchdown, against Oklahoma State ... had three catches vs. West caught seven passes for 263 yards and four TDs in a 41-36 win over DeSoto in the Virginia and five for 89 yards, including a 44-yard TD, vs. Oklahoma ... posted six second round of the state playoffs … also recorded two INTs in the game to earn receptions for 148 yards and one TD vs. Baylor ... had a 67-yard reception in the region two Player of the Week honors … named region two co-Player of the Week game which set up a third-quarter touchdown .... had four receptions for 59 yards, after catching six passes for 136 yards and two TDs against Carrollton Creekview including two on the game-winning drive ... 39-yard reception from Case McCoy set … posted six receptions for 146 yards and three TDs in a 35-27 win over Arlington up a first-and-goal ... had four receptions for a career-high 165 yards vs. Texas Tech ... Bowie … earned honorable mention all-state honors from the AP as a junior … also had a career-best two TD receptions, including a career-long 75-yarder in the second tabbed first-team all-area by the Dallas Morning News … recorded 58 catches for quarter and a 25-yard one in the fourth quarter ... named the offensive player of the 1,138 yards (19.6 ypc) and 16 TDs while helping Skyline reach the state quarterfinals game by the coaching staff ... also earned the honorable mention WR of the week by … caught 23 passes for 469 yards (20.4 ypc) and 4 TDs as a sophomore … also a the College Football Performance Awards ... recorded a season-high seven receptions three-year letterman in basketball. for 113 yards against Iowa State ... had a 61-yard TD catch in the first quarter ... had six receptions for 54 yards against TCU ... recorded three receptions for 18 yards PERSONAL against Kansas State ... had three receptions for 30 yards against Oregon State in the Alamo Bowl. Born in Dallas, Texas … a two-time member of Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll … a member of the A/B honor roll … earned academic all-city award … was active SOPHOMORE (2011) in community service … served as a mentor to middle school students … cousin, Played in 13 games with 11 starts at wide receiver … named to the Biletnikoff Award LaMarcus Reed, played basketball at UT-Arlington. watch list … led the team with 45 receptions for 609 yards and one touchdown … had five catches of 40 or more yards … recorded his third career 100-receiving yard game

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THE DAVIS FILE the Nike SPARQ combine with scores of 4.56 (40-yard dash), 4.39 (agility shuttle), 34.2 (vertical jump) and 35 (power ball toss) … named first-team all-district 1-4A Nickname(s): Young Money, Mike Dezzy, Mike D. as a junior … tallied 65 tackles and 15 sacks … also lettered in basketball and track During pregame, I like to: Listen to Lil Boosie and pray and field. Favorite movie: Menace II Society Favorite actor: Will Smith PERSONAL Sports hero: Michael Jordan Began playing football at age 13 for Brookwood … lists his mother as the biggest Favorite superhero: Spiderman influence on his football career … lived in Shreveport his entire life. Favorite video game: NCAA Football ’10 Nobody knows I can: Sing THE S. DAVIS FILE I came to Texas because: The great academics and the atmosphere Nickname: Shiro, it took over my real name DAVIS’ CAREER STATISTICS My dream as a college football player: Become a man During pregame, I like to: Be by myself RECEIVING If I were to play another sport it would be: Basketball Year G/GS Rec-Yds YPC TD Long Rush-Yds YPC TD Long Favorite vehicle: Any old car 2010 11/5 47-478 10.2 2 45t/WY 3-(-6) -2.0 0 3/BU Favorite movie: Friday Night Lights 2011 13/11 45-609 13.5 1 56/Rice 0-0 0 0 --- Favorite superhero: Superman 2012 13/11 57-939 16.5 7 75/TT 0-0 0 0 --- Favorite cartoon characters: Tom Career 37/27 149-2,026 13.6 10 75/TT 3-(-6) -2.0 0 3/BU I came to Texas because: The family atmosphere. It felt like home. CAREER HIGHS DAVIS’ CAREER STATISTICS Receptions: 11 at Kansas State (Fr.) DEFENSE Receiving yards: 165 at Texas Tech (Jr.) Year G/GS TT (Solo) Sacks TFL INT QBP PBU FF FR High Receiving TDs: 2 at Texas Tech (Jr.) 2012 7/0 3 (3) 0 (0) 1 (-5) 0 1 1 0 0 2/IS Long reception: 75 at Texas Tech (Jr.) Career 7/0 3 (3) 0 (0) 1 (-5) 0 1 1 0 0 2/IS 100-yard receiving games: Seven; 7-104 vs. Wyoming (Fr.); 11-109 at Kansas State (Fr.); 3-115 vs. Rice (So.), 5-124 vs. Ole Miss. (Jr.), 6-148 vs. Baylor (Jr.), 4-165 at CAREER HIGHS Texas Tech (Jr.), 7-113 vs. Iowa State (Jr.) Tackles: 2 vs. Iowa State (Fr.) Tackles For Loss: 1 vs. Iowa State (Fr.) Shiro Davis Alex (SHY-ro) De La Torre DEFENSIVE END (de la TOR-ay) 6-3 • 249 • So.-1L FULLBACK Shreveport, La. (Woodlawn) 6-1 • 233 • So.-1L Denton, Texas (Ryan) 1 36 A second-year player who serves as a reserve defensive end ... an All-American in high school ... a member of ESPNU’s top 150 national prospects as a senior in high school. A second-year player who has served as a backup fullback and special teams player ... a three-time all-state performer in high school ... enrolled in school in the spring of FRESHMAN (2012) 2012 and began working as a fullback. Played in the final seven games ... saw the first action of his career in the Baylor game, playing as a reserve defensive end and on special teams ... had one QB pressure vs. FRESHMAN (2012) the Bears ... played on special teams vs. Kansas and Texas Tech ... saw action as a Saw action as a reserve fullback and on special teams in seven games ... played in reserve defensive end against Iowa State ... recorded first two career tackles, including the first five contests, as well as vs. Texas Tech and Iowa State ... had one special one for a loss, against the Cyclones ... had one tackle and one pass breakup against teams tackle vs. Oklahoma State ... missed the Baylor and Kansas games with an Kansas State. ankle injury. HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL Coached by DeCarlos Holmes at Woodlawn ... Prep All-American … played in Coached by Joey Florence at Ryan ... three-time all-state, all-area and three-time first- the 2012 U.S. Army All-American Bowl … a member of ESPNU’s top 150 national team all-district selection at linebacker … ranked as the 11th-best inside linebacker prospects … ranked as the 12th-best defensive end and 77th-best overall prospect by by ESPNU … three-year starter who tallied 385 tackles, 64 TFL, 20 sacks, four INTs, ESPNU … a member of The Advocate’s Super Dozen and The Times-Picayune Blue- five forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries, seven PBUs, one PAT block and four Chip List (state’s top prospects) … four-year starter at defensive end … recorded TDs while helping Denton Ryan post a 39-4 record over his final three seasons … 150 tackles over his last two seasons … named first-team All-State by the Louisiana a member of the Austin American-Statesman’s Fab 55 (state’s top prospects) … a Sports Writers Association as a senior … selected to the 2011 Super Southeast 120 by first-team selection on Dallas Morning News’ All-Area team as a senior … a first- the Mobile Register … a first-team selection on the Shreveport Times All-City Team team Preseason Super Team selection by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … named … named first-team all-district 1-4A … posted 85 tackles as a senior … competed in first-team All-State by the Texas Sports Writers Association … tabbed second-team Academic All-State by the Texas High School Coaches Association … named the

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district 4-4A co-Defensive Player of the Year … helped lead Denton Ryan to 12-1 record and an appearance in the third round of the state playoffs … tallied 101 tackles, 25 TFL, seven sacks, two INTs, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, Quandre three PBUs, one PAT block and three TDs … also tallied 18 pancake blocks, three catches for 18 yards and one TD while rushing for 23 yards and two TDs at tight end Diggs … named first-team All-State by the Texas Sports Writers Association as a junior (KWAN-drey) … named honorable mention All-State by the Associated Press … named first-team CORNERBACK all-district 4-4A … helped lead Denton Ryan to a 15-1 record and an appearance in the state championship … recorded 128 tackles, 15 TFL, four sacks, two PBUs, one 5-10 • 200 • Jr.-2L forced fumble, one fumble recovery and one TD … named second-team All-State by Angleton, Texas (Angleton) the Texas Sports Writers Association as a sophomore … named first-team all-district 5-4A … helped lead Denton Ryan to a 12-2 record and an appearance in the fourth round of the state playoffs … tallied 156 tackles, 24 TFL, nine sacks, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, two INTs and two PBUs. 6 PERSONAL Third-year cornerback who has played in 26 career games with 24 starts … has Began playing football at age 5 … born in Irving, also lived in Nacogdoches and started the last 23 games ... a 2013 preseason third team All-America selection by Denton … father, Aaron, played on the defensive line at Stephen F. Austin (1994-97) Athlon and Sporting News ... named to the 2013 Nagurski Trophy, Thorpe Award before playing for the Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers and currently coaches and CFPA Defensive Awards watch lists ... a preseason first team All-Big 12 pick by at Denton Ryan … participates in Fellowship of Christian Athletes … enjoys drawing, Sporting News and league media .... a second team all-league choice by Athlon and music and video games. Lindy’s ... ranks fourth on the FBS active career interceptions per game list (0.31) ... named to the 2012 CFPA Punt Returner Trophy watch list … also named second- THE DE LA TORRE FILE team All-Big 12 as a punt returner … 2011 CBSSports.com Freshman All-American Nickname: Day-La … 2011 Yahoo! Sports Freshman All-America First Team … 2011 FWAA Freshman My dream as a college player is to: Win a National Championship and be an All- All-America Team ... 2011 Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year (Coaches), second American team All-Big 12 (Coaches) and honorable mention (AP) … tied a Texas freshmen During pregame, I like to: Get pumped and get in my zone record with four interceptions to go with 51 tackles (33 solo), four tackles for loss, 15 If I were to play another sport, it would be: Baseball pass breakups and two caused fumbles … he also returned 19 kickoffs for 371 yards Favorite vehicle: Bugatti and nine punts for 181 yards … a prep All-American who played in the 2011 Under Favorite TV show: South Park Armour All-American game … member of the ESPNU top 150 national recruiting I can’t believe I watch: SpongeBob SquarePants list … rated the best cornerback and 21st-best prospect overall by ESPNU … brother, Favorite movie: Inception Quentin Jammer, was a three-year starter and All-America defensive back at Texas Favorite Sports Movie: Major League (1997-98; 2000-01) who currently plays for the Denver Broncos after spending 11 Sports hero: Emmitt Smith seasons (2002-12) with the San Diego Chargers. Favorite actor: Leonardo DiCaprio SOPHOMORE (2012) Favorite superhero: Superman Favorite music artist: Led Zeppelin Started all 13 games at cornerback ... ranked for tied for sixth in the Big 12 and tied for Favorite video game: Skyrim 39th nationally in interceptions per game (0.31) ... tied for 12th in the league and tied Favorite cartoon character: Goku for 88th in the FBS in passes defended (0.85 pg) ... led the team in interceptions (4) I came to Texas because: It felt like home to me. and was first in pass breakups (7) ... tied for fourth in the team solo stops (39) and tied for sixth in total tackles (59) ... had seven games with five or more tackles ... named DE LA TORRE’S CAREER STATISTICS to the CFPA Punt Returner Trophy watch list … tabbed preseason All-America and DEFENSE first-team All-Big 12 by Athlon ... made one tackle, returned a punt 14 yards and a Year G/GS TT (Solo) Sacks TFL INT PBU FF FR High kickoff 21 yards vs. Wyoming ... posted five tackles, one TFL, and had one intercep- 2012 7/0 1 (1) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 0 0 0 --- tion versus New Mexico ... earned the Hart Hat Award from the coaching staff for Career 7/0 1 (1) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 0 0 0 --- the best hit of the Lobos’ game ... notched two tackles and had a career-high two interceptions against Ole Miss ... both of those picks led to touchdowns ... matched a CAREER HIGHS career high with three pass breakups and had six tackles vs. Oklahoma State ... named Tackles: 1, vs. Oklahoma State (Fr.) the defensive player of the game by the coaching staff ... posted three tackles and two pass breakups vs. West Virginia ... had two tackles and one PBU vs. Oklahoma ... also scored on a defensive two-point return after Chris Whaley blocked an extra-point attempt on the game’s first scoring drive ... it marked the first score via defensive return in 13 years (Lee Jackson vs. Texas A&M in 1999) ... had six tackles vs. Baylor ... posted six tackles, including a career-high tying two for a loss and his first-career sack, vs. Kansas ... had a career-high nine tackles, including one for a loss, vs. Texas Tech ... recorded five tackles against Iowa State ... had three tackles and returned two punts for 20 yards against TCU ... posted four tackles, including three solo stops, against Kansas State ... made six tackles, including three solo stops, and had one interception in the Alamo Bowl against Oregon State. FRESHMAN (2011) Played in all 13 games with 11 starts on the season … a CBSSports.com Freshman All- American … Yahoo! Sports Freshman All-America First Team … FWAA Freshman All-American ... Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year (Coaches), second team All- Big 12 (Coaches) and honorable mention (AP) … tied a school freshmen record with his team-high four interceptions to go with 51 tackles (33 solo), four tackles for loss, 15 pass breakups and two caused fumbles … returned 19 kickoffs for 371 yards and

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nine punts for 181 yards … helped Texas lead the Big 12 and rank sixth in the nation THE DIGGS FILE in rushing defense (96.23 ypg) and 11th in total defense (306.08) … also ranked 10th in pass efficiency defense (111.0) … intercepted a pass and had two pass breakups Nickname(s): Q, Quan in the Holiday Bowl against California ... registered one interception, four tackles, a During pregame, I like to: Listen to music and dance career-high tying three pass breakups and a career-best 180 all-purpose yards with Favorite TV show(s): Hannah Montana, The Game, CSI: Miami, Family Guy two punt returns for 95 yards and four kickoff returns for 85 yards at Texas A&M Favorite music artist(s): Young Jeezy, Lil Wayne to earn College Football Performance Awards honorable mention Punt Returner of Favorite sports movie(s): Remember the Titans, The Longest Yard, The Blind Side the Week … broke up a career-high three passes and had six tackles against Texas Favorite actor/actress: Chris Tucker, Martin Lawrence, Miley Cyrus Tech while also returning two punts for 32 yards … recorded four tackles, one tackle Favorite video game: NBA 2K11 for loss, one interception and one pass breakup in a shutout performance against Favorite Superhero: Superman Kansas as the defense allowed only 46 yards of total offense and negative two rushing Favorite cartoon character: Stewie (Family Guy) yards … his effort against the Jayhawks earned him honorable mention for the CFPA Sports hero: Quentin Jammer Defensive Back of the Week … finished with a season-high eight tackles including I came to Texas because: I love the family atmosphere and I grew up around Texas seven solo stops at Missouri … had a career-high six kickoff returns for a career-best DIGGS’ CAREER STATISTICS 121 yards against Oklahoma to go with three tackles and one pass breakup … tallied four tackles at Iowa State, including one TFL, to go with a caused fumble on special DEFENSE Year G/GS TT (Solo) Sacks TFL INT(Yds.-TD) PBU FF FR High teams … forced two turnovers against BYU with his first career interception and 2011 13/11 51 (33) 0 (0) 4 (-7) 4 (0) 15 2 0 8/UM caused fumble ... also had two pass breakups vs. the Cougars … made five solo stops 2012 13/13 59 (39) 1 (-13) 4 (-18) 4 (14-0) 7 0 0 9/TT at Baylor … posted three tackles and one pass breakup against Oklahoma State … Career 26/24 110 (72) 1 (-13) 8 (-25) 8 (11-0) 22 2 0 9/TT finished with two tackles, one tackle for loss and one pass breakup to go with three punt returns for 45 yards and one 12-yard kickoff return versus Kansas State as the SPECIAL TEAMS defense held the Wildcats to 121 total yards of offense. Year G PR-Yds YPR TD Long KR-Yds YPR TD Long HIGH SCHOOL 2011 13 9-181 20.1 0 81/TAM 19-371 19.5 0 29/OU 2012 13 13-106 8.2 0 35/NM 1-21 21.0 0 21/WY Coached by Finis Vanover at Angleton H.S. … a prep All-American, two-time all- Career 26 22-287 13.0 0 81/TAM 20-392 19.6 0 29/OU state and four-time all-district selection at multiple positions … played in the 2011 Under Armour All-American Game … a member of ESPNU’s top 150 national Year G TT (Solo) FF FR PBLK KBLK prospects … ranked as the best cornerback and 21st-best overall prospect by ESPNU 2011 13 3 (2) 1 0 0 0 … a member of the Sporting News’ top 100 national prospects … rated as the third- 2012 13 0 (0) 0 0 0 0 best athlete by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … four-year starter who finished his Career 26 3 (2) 1 0 0 0 career with 8,265 all-purpose yards and 83 TDs on offense, rushing for 4,409 yards and 58 TDs, passing for 1,938 yards and 11 TDs, catching 10 passes for 301 yards and CAREER HIGHS three TDs and returning 75 kicks for 1,617 yards and 11 TDs … totaled 237 tackles, Tackles: 9 at Texas Tech (So.) 19 TFL, six sacks, 10 INTs, 52 PBUs, 11 forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries, seven PBU: 3, three times, last at Oklahoma State (So.) blocked kicks and returned four INTs and three blocked kicks for scores on defense Interceptions: 2 at Ole Miss (So.) in his career … helped Angleton compile a 30-17 record … named first-team 4A Long interception return: 11, at Ole Miss (So.) all-state at kick returner and second-team all-state on defense by the Texas Sports Tackles for loss: 2.0, two times, vs. Kansas (Fr.) and at Kansas (So.) Writers Association as a senior … earned second-team all-state honors on defense Punt returns: 3 vs. Kansas State (Fr.) from the Associated Press … a unanimous selection as the district 23-4A MVP … Punt return yards: 95 (on two returns) at Texas A&M (Fr.) helped lead Angleton to a 7-4 record and the state playoffs … passed for 829 yards Long punt return: 81 at Texas A&M (Fr.) and five TDs, rushed for 1,207 yards and 17 TDs and caught a 61-yard TD … also Kick returns: 6 vs Oklahoma (Fr.) recorded 69 tackles, seven TFL, one sack, three INTs, 16 PBUs, four forced fumbles, Kick return yards: 121 (on six returns) vs Oklahoma (Fr.) one fumble recovery, three blocked kicks, returned one INT 69 yards for a TD and Long kick return: 29, twice, at Texas A&M (Fr.), vs Oklahoma (Fr.) returned one blocked extra point for a score on defense … also returned 11 punts All-purpose yards: 180 at Texas A&M (Fr.) for 326 yards and three TDs while returning 10 kickoffs for 350 yards and two TDs … earned second-team all-state honors as a kick returner from the Texas Sports Writers Association as a junior … ESPN RISE All-Junior second-team selection as an all-purpose back … named the district 24-4A District MVP while earning first-team honors on offense … helped lead Angleton to a 11-2 record, a district championship and an appearance in the third round of the state playoffs … named the district 24-4A Offensive MVP and Special Teams Player of the Year as a sophomore … also earned first-team honors on defense … helped lead Angelton to a 9-4 record, a co-district championship and an appearance in the third round of the state playoffs … earned second-team all-district 23-4A honors on defense as a freshman … a three-year let- terman in track and two-year letterman in basketball. PERSONAL Born in Houston, Texas … a three-time member of the A/B honor roll and straight- A student as a senior … participated in the Angleton Little Cats Program … enjoys fishing … brother, Quentin Jammer, was a three-year starter and All-America defen- sive back at Texas (1997-98; 2000-01) and currently plays for the Denver Broncos after spending 11 seasons with the San Diego Chargers (2002-12).… cousin, Cedric Woodard, was a three-year starter on the defensive line at Texas (1996-99) and played six seasons in the NFL.

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Taylor Bryson Doyle Echols OFFENSIVE LINE CORNERBACK 6-5 • 300 • So.-SQ 5-10 • 180 • Fr.-RS Austin, Texas DeSoto, Texas (Lake Travis) (DeSoto) 74 15

Third-year offensive lineman who gained valuable experience on the scout team the A second-year cornerback ... an All-American and two time all-state selection in high last two years … three-time state champion in high school … a member of Big 12 school ... also a member of ESPNU’s top 150 national prospects as a senior. Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Spring 2012). FRESHMAN (2012) REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2012) Redshirted. Earned offensive scout team player of the week for his performance leading up to the HIGH SCHOOL Kansas game. Coached by Claude Mathis at DeSoto ... All-American, two-time all-state, all-area FRESHMAN (2011) and two-time all-district performer at defensive back … played in the 2012 Under Armour All-America Game … a member of ESPNU’s top 150 national prospects Redshirted. … ranked as the sixth-best cornerback and 79th-best overall prospect by ESPNU… HIGH SCHOOL a two-year starter who tallied 128 tackles, nine INTs, 38 PBUs and three fumble recoveries while helping DeSoto post a 30-8 record over his final three seasons … Coached by Hank Carter at Lake Travis High School … all-state, all-area and two- a second-team selection on Dallas Morning News’ All-Area team as a senior … a time first-team all-district performer on the offensive line … three-year starter and second-team Preseason Super Team selection by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football three-time state champion … three-year starter who recorded 193 knockdowns while … named second-team All-State by the Texas Sports Writers Association … named starting 48 consecutive games, helping Lake Travis compile a 46-2 record and win honorable mention All-State by the Associated Press … named first-team all-district three straight state championships … earned first-team all-state honors from the 11-5A … played in the ESPN Champion Gridiron Kings game prior to his senior Associated Press as a senior … named first-team all-CenTex by the Austin American- season … helped lead DeSoto to a 10-2 record and an appearance in the second Statesman … tabbed first-team all-district 25-4A … helped lead Lake Travis to a round of the state playoffs … tallied 53 tackles, three INTS, 17 PBUs and one fumble 14-2 record and a state title … named the team’s Offensive Line MVP … graded 82 recovery while making six field goals and going 52-54 on PATs at kicker … named percent and recorded 85 knockdowns in 16 starts while helping Lake Travis average first-team All-State by the Associated Press as a junior … earned second-team All- 36.9 points per game … named third-team Dave Campbell’s Texas Football preseason State honors by the Texas Sports Writers Association … named first-team all-district Super Team … named first-team all-district 25-4A as a junior … helped lead Lake 11-5A … helped lead DeSoto to a 11-3 record and an appearance in the fourth round Travis to a 16-0 record, a district championship and a state title … graded 81 percent of the state playoffs … recorded 63 tackles, six INTs, two fumble recoveries, 21 PBUs and recorded 71 knockdowns in 16 starts … tabbed second-team all-district 25-4A and scored three TDs … helped lead DeSoto to a 9-3 record and an appearance in as a sophomore … helped lead Lake Travis to a 16-0 record, a district championship the second round of the state playoffs as a sophomore … also lettered in soccer and and a state title … graded 76 percent and recorded 37 knockdowns in 16 starts … also track and field. lettered in track and field. PERSONAL PERSONAL Began playing football at age 14 … two-time National Achievement Academy Honors A member of Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Spring 2012) … academic all- recipient … brother, Les, was an all-conference linebacker at Arkansas State (2001- district selection as a senior … helped coach football camps through the Lake Travis 03) … cousin, Bruce Hatton, played wide receiver at Southwestern Oklahoma State … football program … mother, Penny, graduated from The University of Texas and volunteered at the Special Olympics, the DeSoto Recreational Center and the Dallas sister, Katie, is currently enrolled at UT … enjoys fishing, swimming and boating. Senior Citizens Luncheon ... a member of the inaugural Academic All-Big 12 Rookie THE DOYLE FILE Team (2012-13). Nickname: O’Doyle Rules Three things I can’t live without: Family, friends and orange Gatorade If I were to play another sport it would be: Basketball, because it was the first sport I played growing up and I will always have a love for that game During pregame, I like to: Listen to music and focus on the game Childhood sports hero: Michael Jordan Favorite movie: Dumb and Dumber Favorite sports movie: Rudy Favorite actor: Will Ferrell Favorite actress: Jessica Alba Nobody knows how much I like to: Play golf

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THE ECHOLS FILE tackles … tallied three tackles and a caused fumble against BYU … recorded six tackles, one tackle for loss, one PBU and one pressure at Iowa State … finished with Nickname: Foots, my brothers used to tease me about my big feet when I was young. two tackles against Kansas … had three tackles against Texas Tech … helped lead My dream as a college football player: To be considered one of the best at my position. the defense to a shutout performance against Kansas, allowing only 46 yards of total During pregame, I like to: Relax and listen to music offense and minus 2 rushing yards. If I were to play another sport it would be: Soccer, I grew up playing it Favorite vehicle: Dodge Charger HIGH SCHOOL Favorite show: Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Coached by Barry Bowman at Daingerfield High School … prep All-American, two- I can’t believe I watch: Dexter time first-team all-state and two-time first-team all-district performer at linebacker Favorite movie: Lion King and Friday … a first-team selection on the MaxPreps 2010 U.S. Air Force Small Schools All- Favorite sports movie: The Longest Yard (Adam Sandler) American Team, a second-team ESPN RISE All-American and was named to Parade Favorite actor and actress: Denzel Washington and Halle Berry Magazine’s All-America team … played in the 2011 U.S. Army All-American Bowl … Favorite musical artist: Kings of Leon and J. Cole a member of ESPNU’s top 150 national prospects … ranked as the fourth-best inside Sports hero: Ed Reed and Ray Lewis linebacker and 55th-best overall prospect by ESPNU … a member of the Sporting Favorite superhero: Green Lantern News’ top 100 national prospects … rated as the best linebacker by Dave Campbell’s Favorite video game: Call of Duty: Modern Warefare 2 Texas Football … a member of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s Elite 11 and the Favorite cartoon characters: SpongeBob SquarePants Austin American-Statesman’s Fab 55 (state’s top prospects) … recorded 407 tackles, Nobody knows how much I like to: Travel 71 TFL, 12 sacks, seven INTs, 16 forced fumbles and 10 fumble recoveries over his I came to Texas because: The education is incomparable and the football program final three seasons, helping Daingerfield post a 44-3 record and win three straight is one of the best. state championships … named first-team 2A all-state and 2A Defensive Player of the Year by the Texas Sports Writers Association as a senior … a first-team All-Texas High School selection by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football while also being tabbed the Best Linebacker and class 2A Player of the Year … also named the Division I and Steve district 8-2A Player of the Year … named the Class 2A Defensive Player of the Year by the Associated Press while earning first-team all-state honors by the Associated Press … tabbed the district 8-2A Division I Defensive MVP … helped lead Daingerfield to Edmond a 14-1 record and a state title … tallied 159 tackles, 26 TFL, four sacks, eight forced LINEBACKER fumbles, two fumble recoveries and two INTs … also served as the team’s PAT 6-3 • 245 • Jr.-2L kicker … recorded 14 tackles, a fumble recovery and a blocked field goal in a win Daingerfield, Texas against Redwater … tallied 16 tackles, a sack, and returned an INT for a TD in a win over Pleasant Grove … tallied 14 tackles in a 40-0 win over Atlanta … named the (Daingerfield) Defensive Player of the Game in the Class 2A Division I state championship game after forcing three fumbles and recovering one fumble in a win over Cameron Yoe … also caught two passes for 23 yards and a TD in the state championship game … named second-team all-state by the Associated Press as a junior … also named 33 the Class 2A Defensive Player of the Year and earned first-team all-state honors by the Texas Sports Writers Association … named to Dave Campbell’s All-Texas Third-year linebacker who has seen action in 25 career games with 12 starts … a 2012 High School football second team … selected to the Longview News-Journal’s all- honorable mention All-Big 12 choice by the Associated Press ... prep All-American East Texas Football first team … tabbed the district 17-2A Defensive MVP … led who played in the 2011 U.S. Army All-American Bowl … member of the ESPNU top Daingerfield to a 15-1 record and a state title … recorded 182 tackles, 34 TFL, seven 150 national prospect list in 2011 … won three state championships in high school. forced fumbles, seven fumble recoveries, five INTs, three TDs and two PBUs … an honorable mention selection on defense by the Longview News-Journal’s all-East SOPHOMORE (2012) Texas Football team as a sophomore … recorded 61 tackles and 20 TFL … helped Played in all 13 games and started the first 12 at middle linebacker ... finished second lead Daingerfield to a 15-1 record and a state title as a sophomore … also played on the team in tackles (103), second in solo stops (51), tied for second in forced basketball and baseball. fumbles (2), and tied for seventh in tackles for loss (6) ... an honorable mention PERSONAL All-Big 12 selection by the AP ... tabbed preseason third-team All-Big 12 by Athlon magazine … had a team-high four double-digit tackle games and posted eight or Was involved on a leadership team at Daingerfield High School … enjoys hunting more stops in nine contests ... made his first-career start in the season opener vs. and fishing. Wyoming and had eight tackles ... posted nine tackles, including one for a loss, vs. THE EDMOND FILE New Mexico ... posted first career interception and ran it 22 yards for a touchdown Nickname: Grady against Ole Miss ... tied for the team lead with five tackles vs. the Rebels ... posted 10 Three things I can’t live without: Money, cell phone and Xbox 360 tackles, including a career-best two for a loss, vs. Oklahoma State ... had four stops vs. My dream as a college football player is to: Be the best linebacker to ever play at Texas West Virginia and nine vs. Oklahoma ... also forced a fumble against the Sooners ... If I were to play another sport it would be: Basketball because I’m good at it posted 10 tackles and forced one fumble, the first of his career, vs. Baylor ... earned During pregame, I like to: Listen to music and get in a zone the team’s defensive player of the game award from the coaching staff ... recorded a Favorite movie: Next Friday career-high 11 tackles vs. Kansas ... had 10 stops and a key third-down pass breakup Favorite actor: Will Smith which stopped a fourth-quarter drive vs. Texas Tech ... recorded nine tackles, includ- Nobody knows how much I like to: Fish ing his first career sack, against Iowa State ... had seven tackles, including three solo Favorite TV show: Martin tackles, against TCU ... posted nine tackles, including five solo stops, and one QB Favorite musician: Lil Wayne hurry against Kansas State ... had two tackles in the Alamo Bowl against Oregon State, Favorite video game: Call of Duty: Black Ops while being limited due to an ankle injury ... had his 12-game consecutive starting Favorite superhero: Batman streak snapped in that contest. Pet(s): Dog (Koko) FRESHMAN (2011) Saw action in 12 games with 16 tackles, two tackles for loss, one forced fumble, one PBU and one pressure … 13 of his 16 tackles were solo stops … had six special teams

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EDMOND’S CAREER STATISTICS REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2011) DEFENSE Started in all 13 games at center … named to the Yahoo! Sports Freshman All- Year G/GS TT (Solo) Sacks TFL QBP INT(Yds.-TD) PBU FF FR High America Second Team … selected to the Academic All-Big 12 second team … key for 2011 12/0 16 (13) 0 (0) 2 (-2) 1 0 (0) 1 1 0 6/ISU the offense that averaged 202.62 rushing yards and 392.54 yards of total offense per 2012 13/12 103 (51) 1 (-1) 6 (-8) 2 1 (22-1) 1 2 0 11/KU game … the rushing offense ranked 21st nationally … helped the offense post 590 Career 25/12 119 (64) 1 (-1) 8 (-10) 3 1 (22-1) 2 3 0 11/KU total yards, including 441 on the ground, against Kansas … led the offense to 439 rushing yards and 595 total yards of offense against Texas Tech … registered his first SPECIAL TEAMS start at center in the season-opener against Rice and earned the team’s Bevo Beast Year G TT (Solo) FF FR PBLK KBLK Award … helped the offense amass 506 total yards and put 34 points on the board … 2011 12 6 (5) 1 0 0 0 cleared the way for 557 yards of total offense, including 201 rushing and 356 passing 2012 13 0 (0) 0 0 0 0 Career 25 6 (5) 1 0 0 0 yards at Baylor … blocked for an offense that racked up 488 total yards and 49 points in win at UCLA … helped UT record 400 yards of total offense at Iowa State in a 37-14 CAREER HIGHS victory … led the way to 231 rushing yards against Oklahoma State. Tackles: 11 at Kansas (So.) FRESHMAN (2010) Tackles for loss: 2 at Oklahoma State (So.) Fumbles forced: 1, three times, vs. BYU (Fr.), vs. Oklahoma (So.) and vs. Baylor (So.) Redshirted. Interception: 1 at Ole Miss (So.) Pass breakups: 1 at Texas Tech (So.) HIGH SCHOOL Long interception return: 22 at Ole Miss (So.) Coached by Chris Ross at Cedar Park H.S. … a prep All-American, all-state and two- time first-team all-district selection on the offensive line … played in the 2010 U.S. Army All-American Bowl, recovering a fumble in the endzone for a TD … a member of Rivals’ top 250 national prospects … ranked as the top center by Rivals and the third-best center by ESPNU … rated as the state’s fifth-best offensive lineman by Dominic Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … started all 32 games over his final three seasons while helping Cedar Park post a 19-13 record … earned first-team all-state honors Espinosa from the Associated Press and the Texas Sports Writers Association as a senior … CENTER named first-team all-CenTex by the Austin American-Statesman … also named to the Statesman’s All-Decade team, earning second-team honors … named second- 6-4 • 305 • Jr.-2L team Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Super Team … tabbed the district 16-5A line- Cedar Park, Texas man of the year … graded out at 89 percent while recording 173 knockdowns, helping Cedar Park to a 7-4 record, a share of the district title and an appearance in the first (Cedar Park) round of the 5A Div. II state playoffs … blocked for almost 400 yards per game, including 277 rushing … tallied 18 knockdowns in a victory over defending district champion and undefeated Stony Point … tabbed first-team all-district as a junior … 55 named second-team all-CenTex by the Austin American-Statesman … graded out at 86 percent while recording 152 knockdowns … helped Cedar Park reach the first round of the state playoffs … graded out at 82 percent as a sophomore, finishing with Third-year offensive lineman who has played in 26 career games, all starts at cen- 108 knockdowns. ter over the last two seasons … named to the 2013 Rimington Trophy watch list, which honors the naton’s top center ... his 26 straight starts are tied for second on PERSONAL the team with Carrington Byndom (Mason Walters with 38) ... named to the 2011 Born in Walnut Creek, Calif. … named to the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll Yahoo! Sports Freshman All-America Second Team … an all-state and two-time (Spring 2011) … moved to Austin, Texas when he was four … an honorable mention first-team all-district selection … played in the 2010 U.S. Army All-American Bowl academic all-state selection by the Texas High School Coaches Association … a four- and was ranked the third-best center by ESPNU as a prepster … named to the Big year member of the honor roll … was active in community service … participated 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Spring 2011) … 2011 second team Academic All-Big in the PALS and STAND (drug awareness) programs … made weekly visits to local 12 choice. elementary schools … visited with patients at a local nursing home. SOPHOMORE (2012) THE ESPINOSA FILE Started at center in all 13 games ... helped the Horns post the 23rd-best scoring Nickname: Big D offense in the country (35.7 ppg) and rank 40th in total yards (434.6 pg), as well as During pregame, I like to: Listen to music allowing just 4.1 tackles for loss per game (No. 3 in the FBS) and 1.23 sacks (22nd in Favorite channel: ESPN FBS) … the offense has also posted at least 400 total yards of offense in nine games ... Favorite show: Jersey Shore helped the offense post 436 total yards, including 280 rushing, and not allow a sack I can’t believe I watch: The Hills vs. Wyoming … aided the offense in posting 431 yards of total offense, including Favorite movie(s): Step Brothers, The Hangover 285 in the air, against New Mexico ... aided the offense in posting 676 total yards Favorite actor: Will Ferrell vs. Ole Miss, the second-best output in school history... the offense posted more Sports hero: LeBron James than 300 rushing (350) and 300 passing yards (326) for the third time in school his- Favorite superhero: Batman tory and first time in a road game … aided the offense in posting 440 total yards, Favorite video game: Red Dead Redemption including 304 in the air from David Ash … assisted the offense in posting 404 total Favorite cartoon character: Stewie (Family Guy) yards against West Virginia and allowing Ash to be sacked just once ... helped guide I came to Texas because: The coaching staff, family atmosphere and great academics the offense to 525 total yards vs. Baylor, as well as not allowing Ash to be sacked ... enabled the offense to post 427 total yards vs. Texas Tech, its seventh game of the season with an output of more than 400 yards ... aided the offense in piling up 609 total yards (tied for 15th in school history), including a career-high 364 passing yards from Ash, vs. Iowa State ... aided the offense in posting 413 total yards vs. Kansas State, including 314 in the air ... helped the offense gain 358 total yards, including 241 yards through the air, in the Alamo Bowl against Oregon State.

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Favorite superhero: The Hulk Favorite video game: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Kennedy Favorite cartoon characters: Courage the Cowardly Dog Estelle I came to Texas because: The tradition OFFENSIVE TACKLE 6-7 • 290 • So.-SQ Sheroid Pearland, Texas (Dawson) Evans (shur-OD) CORNERBACK 77 6-0 • 192 • Jr.-2L Sugar Land, Texas A second-year offensive lineman ... a prep All-American ... member of the ESPNU (Fort Bend Dulles) top 150 as a senior. FRESHMAN (2012) 29 Saw action as a reserve offensive tackle in three games ... saw his first-career action vs. New Mexico ... also played vs. Ole Miss and Oklahoma ... was unavailable for the Third-year cornerback with 22 career games played … prep All-American who Kansas, Texas Tech, Iowa State, TCU, Kansas State and Oregon State games with a played in the 2011 Offense-Defense All-American Bowl … one of the Sporting News’ shoulder injury. top 100 national prospects. HIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMORE (2012) Coached by Eric Wells at Dawson H.S. ... a prep All-American, all-state all-area and Saw action as a reserve defensive back and on special teams in nine games ... posted all-district performer on the offensive line … played in the 2012 Under Armour All- one stop on special teams against Wyoming ... also had a stop in the Ole Miss game ... America Game … a member of ESPNU’s top 150 national prospects … ranked as the missed the Baylor, Kansas, Texas Tech and Iowa State games with a lower leg injury seventh-best offensive tackle and 58th-best overall prospect by ESPNU … ranked as ... recorded one special teams tackle against TCU ... made one tackle in the Alamo the 110th-best overall prospect by the Sporting News … a member of the Houston Bowl against Oregon State. Chronicle’s The Houston 100 (top prospects in greater Houston area), the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s Elite 11 and the Austin American-Statesman’s Fab 55 (state’s top FRESHMAN (2011) prospects) … helped Dawson post a 21-8 record over his final two seasons … a Sports Played in all 13 games with eight tackles and one caused fumble … saw time on both Illustrated High School All-America second-team selection as a senior … an All- defense and special teams … in the Holiday Bowl he had his best performance of the Greater Houston first-team selection (Houston Chronicle) … a first-team Preseason year with three tackles and a caused fumble to help the defense hold California to Super Team selection by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … named first-team All- seven rushing yards and 195 yards of total offense ... tallied three tackles at Iowa State State by the Texas Sports Writers Association … named first-team All-District 24-4A and one each against Rice and UCLA. … named the Greater Houston Honda Dealers Player of the Week in week 10 … helped lead Dawson to a 13-3 record and an appearance in the fifth round of the state HIGH SCHOOL playoffs … anchored a line that averaged 411.8 yards of total offense per game, includ- Coached by Jim Creech at Fort Bend Dulles High School … prep All-American and ing 210.8 rushing ypg and 201.0 passing ypg … helped lead Dawson to a 8-5 record all-district performer at defensive back … played in the 2011 Offense-Defense All- and an appearance in the third round of the state playoffs as a junior … a key member American Bowl … ranked as the 13th-best cornerback by ESPNU … a member of the of a line that averaged 387.4 yards of total offense per game, including 202.2 rushing Sporting News’ top 100 national prospects … rated as the sixth-best cornerback by ypg and 185.2 passing ypg … also competed in shot put in track and field, finishing Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … named to the Houston Chronicle’s The Houston third in the state as a senior, fifth as a junior and second as a sophomore. 100, listing the top prospects in the greater Houston area … a member of the Austin PERSONAL American-Statesman’s The Fabulous 55, recognizing the state’s top prospects … three-year letterman and two-year starter at defensive back and wide receiver … a Began playing football at age 9 … born in Las Vegas and lived in Houston until age unanimous first-team all-district 23-5A Zone B selection on offense as a utility player 10, also lived in Galveston … his cousin, Sean Estelle, played defensive end at Texas as a senior … rushed for 94 yards and three TDs while missing five games due to Tech (2006-08) … has fed the needy with his church … also sang in the church choir injury … tabbed as having some of the best recovery skills in the Class of 2011 CB and competed in competitions … enjoys rapping, singing and video games. Superlatives by ESPN … named first-team Dave Campbell’s Texas Football preseason THE ESTELLE FILE Super Team … played in the ESPN RISE Champion Gridiron Kings game prior to his senior season … district, regional, state and national champion in track and field … Nickname: Kenno a member of Team USA at the 2010 IAAF World Junior Championships … placed My dream as a college football player: Win multiple national championships and be first in the 400m (47.55) and the 200m (21.37) at the 2010 National Scholastic Indoor the best offensive lineman in the game Championships … boasted the nation’s fastest 200m time (20.82) and fourth-best During pregame, I like to: Listen to music and get hyped 100m time (10.39) in 2010 … 20.82 ranked as the 17th fastest in the world during If I were to play another sport it would be: Track or basketball the 2010 season as well … 5A state champion in the 100m (10.39) and 200m (20.82) Favorite vehicle: Old school drop top Chevy Caprice as a junior … placed second in the 400m (47.18) and eighth in the 200m (23.52) in Favorite show: The Boondocks the state meet as a sophomore … named to the USA Today 2010 All-USA Track and I can’t believe I watch: Jersey Shore Field Team as a junior … All-Greater Houston first-team selection in track and field Favorite movie: Don’t Be a Menace, Juice, Friday, Kung Fu Panda as a junior and sophomore by the Houston Chronicle. Favorite sports movie: Remember the Titans, The Longest Yard, We Are Marshall Favorite actor and actress: Mike Epps and Halle Berry Favorite musical artist: Kendrick Lamar Favorite song: Best Rapper Under 25 Sports hero: Jerome Bettis, Julius Peppers

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PERSONAL JUNIOR (2012) Born in Houston, Texas … participated in PALs (Peer Assistance and Leadership) in Played in six games ... missed the first four games with a groin injury ... member of high school … enjoys singing and cooking. the Lou Groza Award watch list ... saw his first action vs. West Virginia, connecting on 1 of 2 field goals and hitting all six extra-point attempts .. made a 38-yard field goal THE EVANS FILE and missed from 41 yards ... hit all eight of his point-after attempts vs. Baylor and all Nickname: Munchie, because of how much I would eat as a little kid three vs. Kansas ... made all four point-after attempts and added a 42-yard field goal Three things I can’t live without: Music, my mother’s cooking, and Ting (Jamaican against Texas Tech ... was 2 of 3 on point-after attempts and had a 32-yard field goal Grapefruit Soda) attempt blocked against Iowa State ... missed the Kansas State game with a hip injury During pregame, I like to: Eat whole natural almonds and listen to music ... did not see action vs. TCU and Oregon State. I started playing football: In the seventh grade for Dulles Middle School Favorite movie(s): Love and Basketball, 300 and The Temptations SOPHOMORE (2011) Favorite sports movie: Friday Night Lights Selected as a semifinalist for the Lou Groza Award … named first-team All-Big Favorite actor or actress: Megan Fox Ten by ESPN.com as a punter … chosen second-team All-Big 10 by the media and Favorite TV channel: ESPN coaches … also a candidate for the Ray Guy Award … connected on 14 of 17 field Favorite song: “Halftime” by Ying Yang Twins goals (82.4 percent) and was 20 of 20 on extra points, scoring a team-high 62 points Favorite superhero: The Flash … was 11 of 11 on field goal attempts inside 40 yards … averaged 42.0 yards on 64 Pet(s): Buzzy (dog) punts, with 18 inside the 20 and 12 of 50 or more yards … also handled 45 of the team’s 55 kickoffs, with 10 touchbacks … ranked third in the Big Ten in field goal EVANS’ CAREER STATISTICS percentage (82.4), fourth in punting average (42.0) and fifth in field goals made (1.17 DEFENSE per game) … became the first Nittany Lion since Chris Bahr in 1975 to be the starter Year G/GS TT (Solo) Sacks TFL INT(Yds.-TD) PBU FF FR High for field goals, kickoffs and punts when he did so against Eastern Michigan in the 2011 13/0 8 (7) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 1 0 3/2x fourth game ... maintained those roles the rest of the season … also became the first 2012 9/0 5 (4) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 0 0 1/5x Nittany Lion to be selected Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week three times in Career 22/0 13 (11) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 1 0 3/2x a season … booted three punts for a 47-yard average against Alabama and dropped two punts inside the 20 against Temple, averaging 43.2 yards per kick, including a SPECIAL TEAMS game-long punt of 55 … was 3-for-4 on field goals and placed three punts inside the Year G TT (Solo) FF FR PBLK KBLK 20 at Indiana to earn Big Ten Special Teams Player-of-the-Week honors for the first 2011 13 0 (0) 0 0 0 0 time … had five punts that averaged 43.8 yards, including a 58-yard effort against 2012 9 4 (4) 0 0 0 0 Iowa … gained his second conference honor in three weeks by averaging 44.5 yards Career 22 4 (4) 0 0 0 0 on six punts, including a 69-yard punt in the final three minutes to pin Purdue at the one-yard line … made a 30-yard field goal with seven minutes to play and punted CAREER HIGHS eight times, with two inside the 20 against Illinois … broke his career-long for field Tackles: 3, two times, vs. California (Fr.) and at Iowa State (Fr.) goals twice in the win at Ohio State, connecting from 43 yards and 46 yards, the latter Fumbles forced: 1 vs. California (Fr.) on the final play of the first half, for a 20-14 lead and the eventual winning score … also placed three punts inside the 20 against the Buckeyes to claim Big Ten weekly honors for the third time in seven games … punted five times for a 46.2-yard average, with a long of 55 yards and three punts inside the 20 in rainy conditions at Wisconsin … punted nine times against Houston in the TicketCity Bowl, averaging 41.6 yards Anthony with a long of 55. Fera REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2010) PLACE-KICKER/PUNTER Selected a 2010 second-team Rivals.com Freshman All-American … punted during the first 10 games, including handling kickoff duties … missed the last two regular- 6-2 • 208 • Sr.-1L season games against Indiana and Michigan State following an emergency appen- Cypress, Texas dectomy on Nov. 17 … punted 46 times for an average of 41.4 yards, including 13 (Penn State/St. Pius X) inside the 20-yard line, 19 fair catches, and nine of 50-plus yards … also kicked of 49 times with 19 touchbacks … launched a career-long 74-yard punt, the fourth-longest attempt in Penn State history and the team’s longest since 2004, in the fourth quar- ter against Iowa … punted a career-high nine times vs. the Hawkeyes ... averaged 4 44 yards on six punts against Illinois, including a long of 53 yards … averaged just over 45 yards per punt at Minnesota, including a 61-yarder … four of his six punts against the Golden Gophers were downed inside the 20-yard line … knocked two Fifth-year kicker who transferred to Texas from Penn State in August 2012 … was punts inside the 20 against Northwestern, including one that landed at the Wildcats’ named to the 2012 Lou Groza Award watch list … has connected on 16 of 21 field seven-yard line in the fourth quarter to assist a comeback … averaged 44.2 yards goals (76 percent) and is 43-for-45 on extra-point attempts during his career … has on six punts at Ohio State, with a long of 54 yards and one punt downed at the Ohio punted 110 times for 4,590 yards for an average of 41.7 yards, including 31 inside the State 4 … returned against Florida in the Outback Bowl following his appendectomy, 20 and 21 of 50-plus yards … has also kicked off 94 times for 6,242 yards (66.4 aver- punting three times for a 38.7-yard average with a long of 52 yards. age) with 29 touchbacks … chosen as a semifinalist for the 2011 Lou Groza Award … was also a candidate for the 2011 Ray Guy Award … named first-team All-Big Ten FRESHMAN (2009) at punter by ESPN.com and second-team all-conference by the media and coaches in Redshirted 2011 … connected on 14 of 17 field goals (82.4 percent) and was 20 of 20 on extra points, scoring a team-high 62 points that season … averaged 42.0 yards on 64 punts, with 18 inside the 20 and 12 of 50 or more yards … also handled 45 of the team’s 55 kickoffs, with 10 touchbacks … named second-team freshman All-America in 2010 … punted 46 times for an average of 41.4 yards, including 13 inside the 20-yard line, 19 fair catches, and nine of 50-plus yards … also kicked off 49 times with 19 touchbacks.

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HIGH SCHOOL Coached by Robin Kirk at St. Pius X … selected as a 2008 Under Armour All- Sedrick American … earned first-team all-state honors as a junior and senior … connected on 37 of 39 on PAT attempts and 8 of 9 on field goals, with a long of 58 yards as a Flowers senior … registered touchbacks on 55 of his 60 kickoffs … also averaged 44.1 yards OFFENSIVE GUARD on 36 punts. 6-3 • 312 • So.-1L PERSONAL Houston, Texas Born in Philadelphia … majoring in kinesiology … father, Tony, played football and wrestled at Widener University in Chester, Penn. … hobbies include working out, (North Shore) hunting and watching movies. THE FERA FILE Favorite thing about Texas football: Game Day 66 During pregame, I like to: Listen to music My dream as a college football player is to: Win a National Championship Third-year offensive guard who was a prep All-American ... played in the 2011 U.S. Favorite movie: Warrior Army All-American Bowl and member of the ESPNU top 150 … rated the sixth-best Favorite TV show: Seinfeld offensive lineman in his class. Favorite video game: Fifa Favorite vehicle: Ford Truck REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2012) Played in five games ... saw action in the first three games as a reserve offensive line- FERA’S CAREER STATISTICS man ... also played on special teams vs. Wyoming and New Mexico ... also saw time PUNTING as a reserve offensive lineman vs. Iowa State ... saw the most significant action of his Year G No Yds Avg. Long Blk I20 50+ career vs. Oregon State in the Alamo Bowl ... played 27 snaps at left guard due to an 2009# 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 injury to Trey Hopkins who missed the game. 2010# 11 46 1905 41.4 74/UI 1 13 9 FRESHMAN (2011) 2011# 12 64 2685 42.0 69/PU 1 18 12 2012 6 ------Redshirted. Career 29 110 4590 41.7 74/IU 2 31 21 HIGH SCHOOL KICKOFFS Coached by David Aymond at North Shore High School … prep All-American, three- Year G KO Yds Avg. TB time all-district, all-area, all-state and three-year starter on the offensive line … 2009# 0 0 0 0 0 played in the 2011 U.S. Army All-American Bowl … a member of ESPNU’s top 150 2010# 11 34 2299 68.2 15 national prospects … ranked as the sixth-best offensive guard and 93rd-best overall 2011# 12 45 2936 65.2 10 prospect by ESPNU … rated as the fourth-best offensive lineman by Dave Campbell’s 2012 6 - - - - Texas Football … three-year starter who totaled 86 pancakes and 212 knockdowns, Career 29 79 5235 66.7 25 helping North Shore compile a 28-7 record … named to the Houston Chronicle’s The Houston 100, listing the top prospects in the greater Houston area … a member SCORING of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s Elite 11, recognizing the state’s top prospects Year G PAT-A FG-A PTS PPG HI FG HI PTS … a member of the Austin American-Statesman’s Fab 55, recognizing the state’s 2009# 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 -- top prospects … a RivalsHigh.com First-Team All-America selection as a senior … 2010# 11 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 -- named second-team 5A all-state by the Texas Sports Writers Association … an All- 2011# 12 20-20 14-17 62 5.1 3/2x 11/PU 2012 6 23-25 2-4 29 4.8 1/2x 9/WV Greater Houston first-team selection by the Houston Chronicle … a member of the Career 29 43-45 16-21 91 3.1 3/2x 11/PU Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s Elite 11, recognizing the state’s top prospects … a finalist for the Houston Touchdown Club’s Offensive Player of the Year … earned honorable FIELD GOALS mention all-state honors from the Associated Press … tabbed first-team all-district Year G 0-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ TOTAL PCT LONG 21-5A … helped lead North Shore to a 11-2 record and the third round of the state 2009# 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 -- playoffs … named first-team Dave Campbell’s Texas Football preseason Super Team 2010# 11 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 -- … a second-team all-district 21-5A selection as a junior … helped lead North Shore to 2011# 12 0-0 7-7 4-4 3-5 0-1 14-17 82.4 46/OS a 8-4 record and an appearance in the second round of the state playoffs … a second- 2012 6 0-0 0-0 1-2 1-2 0-0 2-4 50.0 42/TT team all-district 21-5A selection as a sophomore … helped lead North Shore to a 9-1 Career 29 0-0 7-7 5-6 4-7 0-1 16-21 76.2 46/OS record, a district championship and an appearance in the second round of the state # at Penn State playoffs … a two-year letterman in track and field. PERSONAL CAREER HIGHS Points scored: 11 vs. Purdue (So. at Penn State) Born in Key West, Fla. before moving to San Antonio before the age of one … moved Kick PATs: 8 vs. Baylor (Jr.) Field goals made: 3, two times, vs. Purdue (So.) and at Indiana (So. at Penn State) Field goal attempts: 4 vs. Indiana (So. at Penn State) Longest field goal: 46 vs. Ohio State (So. at Penn State) Most punts: 9, two times, vs. Houston (So.) and at Indiana (So. at Penn State) Punting Average: 46.0 vs. Kent State (Fr. at Penn State) Longest punt: 74 vs. Iowa (Fr. at Penn State)

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to Houston before the start of high school … member of the National Honor Society one reception for five yards against TCU ... rushed 12 times for 29 yards and added and National Academic Achievement Academy. one reception for 30 yards against Kansas State ... ran seven times for 18 yards in the THE FLOWERS’ FILE Alamo Bowl against Oregon State ... also had two receptions for 27 yards, including a 15-yard touchdown (first of his career), against the Beavers. Nickname(s): Papa, D’andre Three things I can’t live without: Family, music and movies HIGH SCHOOL If I were to play another sport it would be: Basketball because it is fun and physical Coached by Tim Buchanan at Aledo ... an All-American, three time first-team all- During pregame I like to: Listen to music and relax state, all-area and four-time all-district performer at running back … earned first- Favorite movie: Menace II Society team All-America honors from Parade Magazine, Sports Illustrated, USA Today and Favorite sports movie: Friday Night Lights ESPNHS … played in the 2012 Under Armour All-America Game … ranked as the Favorite actor: Samuel L. Jackson top running back and second-best overall prospect by ESPNU … named Mr. Football Favorite actress: Regina King USA by ESPNHS as a senior, becoming the first player to win the award twice … Nobody knows how much I like to: East cheesecake. That has to be the best food named the 2011-12 Gatorade National Football Player of the Year … also named the anyone decided to make. I love it. Gatorade Texas Football player of the Year … named the 2011 U.S. Air Force National TV show I can’t believe I watch: Say Yes to the Dress Player of the Year … Sporting News High School Athlete of the Year runner-up … Favorite musician(s): Travis Porter, Z-Ro holds the all-time national record for TDs (205) and is tied for first in 100-yard games Favorite video game: Assassin’s Creed in a season (16) … also ranks second all-time in points (1,232), career 100-yard Favorite vehicle: Impala games (51) and single-season TDs (70) while ranking third in all-time rushing yards Favorite cartoon character: Hank (King of the Hill) (10,908), fourth in career carries (1,205) and fifth in points in a season (420) … four- Pet(s): Dog (Outlaw), Rabbit (Reeses) year starter who rushed for 10,889 yards and 189 TDs while catching 73 passes for 1,244 yards and 16 TDs, helping Aledo post a 56-4 record and win three consecutive state titles in four seasons … member of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s Elite 11 and the Austin American-Statesman’s Fab 55 (state’s top prospects) … won the Landry Johnathan Award, honoring the top high school football player in the Dallas/Fort Worth area … named the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s Super Team Offensive Player of the Year … named the Class 4A Offensive Player of the Year and first-team All-State by the Gray TSWA and AP … helped lead Aledo to a 14-2 record and a state title … rushed for RUNNING BACK 3,888 yards (11.3 YPC) and 65 TDs while catching 26 passes for 517 yards and five 5-11 • 208 • So.-1L TDs … named Mr. Football USA by ESPNHS as a junior, becoming the first junior Aledo, Texas to win the award … a first-team MaxPreps U.S. Air Force All-American … named the MaxPreps National Junior of the Year … a first-team ESPN RISE All-American (Aledo) … named the Gatorade Texas Football Player of the Year … won the inaugural Landry Award … named Class 4A Player of the Year by DCTF … named the Forth Worth Star-Telegram’s Super Team Offensive Player of the Year … named the Class 4A Offensive Player of the Year by the TSWA … named AP first-team All-State … 32 helped lead Aledo to a 16-0 record and a state title … rushed for 3,221 yards and 59 TDs while catching 15 passes for 233 yards and two TDs … named the ESPN RISE A second-year running back ... a 2013 preseason second team All-Big 12 pick by Sophomore Player of the Year … named the MaxPreps National Sophomore of the Athlon ... began the 2012 season as a reserve, but ended up starting five of the last six Year … named the Class 4A Player of the Year by DCTF … first-team Fort Worth games en route to All-Big 12 honors ... his 701 rushing yards in 2012 rank No. 9 on Star-Telegram’s Super Team … named Class 4A co-Offensive Player of the Year by the UT freshman single-season list ... a consensus first team All-American and highly the TSWA … named AP first-team All-State … helped lead Aledo to a 15-1 record regarded player coming out of high school. and a state title … rushed for 2,813 yards and 50 TDs while catching 30 passes for 479 yards and nine TDs … helped lead Aledo to a 11-1 record as a freshman … rushed FRESHMAN (2012) for 969 yards and 15 TDs … placed fourth in the 100m (10.90) at the state meet as a Played in all 13 games ... saw action as a reserve running back in the first seven games junior … a three-time academic all-district selection. and started five of the last six contests ... named honorable mention All-Big 12 as offensive freshman of the year ... also saw time as a QB in the Wild set ... led the team PERSONAL in rushing yards (701), a mark which ranks ninth on the UT single-season freshman Began playing football at age 8 … father, James, was an All-American running back list and was 11th in the Big 12 ... had two 100-yard rushing games ... averaged 53.9 at Texas Tech (1986-89) and was drafted by the New England Patriots … a three-year rushing yards per game, the top mark for all Big 12 freshman running backs and the member of Aledo’s Student Council … a three-year student representative for the 18th-best mark among all FBS freshman running backs ... had five carries for 9 yards AISD Health Committee … as AISD Special Education pupil’s mentor all four years in his college debut against Wyoming ... had seven carries for 30 yards, including a … served as an Aledo Youth Football mentor … also active in his church. 15-yarder, vs. New Mexico ... posted nine carries for 50 yards, including a 19-yarder, against Ole Miss ... posted 68 rushing yards on 12 carries vs. Oklahoma State ... had THE GRAY FILE 45 of the 75 yards on the nine-play TD drive in the fourth quarter ... saw his most Nickname: JGray extensive action to that point vs. West Virginia due to an injury to Malcolm Brown ... During pregame, I like to: Listen to Drake and Lil’ Wayne posted 14 carries for 87 rushing yards vs. the Mountaineers ... also had a career-best 49-yard rush ... rushed for 56 yards on eight carries, including his first-career TD - 25-yard run in the second quarter, vs. Baylor ... posted 18 carries and a career-high 111 rushing yards as the starting tailback vs. Kansas ... made his first career start against Texas Tech and posted a career-high 20 carries for 106 yards ... also added two receptions for 41 yards, including a career-long 34-yard reception ... became the 14th freshman in school history to rush for more than 500 yards in a season during the Red Raiders game .. also became just the eighth freshman in school history to rush for more than 100 yards in back-to-back games ... had 14 carries for 74 yards and a career-high two touchdowns against Iowa State ... also added two receptions for 31 yards against the Cyclones ... rushed for a team-high 47 yards on 15 carries and had

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If I were to play another sport it would be: Basketball Houston second-team honors from the Houston Chronicle as a junior … a unani- Favorite movie: Friday Night Lights mous first-team all-district 13-5A selection … helped lead Klein Collins to a 12-1 Favorite sports movie: Coach Carter record, a district championship and an appearance in the third round of the state Favorite actor: Will Smith playoffs … helped lead Klein Collins to a 6-3 record as a sophomore after making the Favorite musical artist: YMCMB switch from tight end to left tackle … also lettered in track and field as a sophomore. Favorite song: Headlines, Drake PERSONAL Sports hero: My dad Favorite superhero: Flash Won the 2010 Mr. Klein Collins Talent show … helped elderly neighbors clear debris Favorite video game: NCAA Football after Hurricane Ike hit Houston … enjoys playing guitar and fishing. I came to Texas because: It is a great school with a lot of tradition. THE GREENLEA FILE GRAY’S CAREER STATISTICS Nickname: Big G RUSHING/RECEIVING Three things I can’t live without: My phone, TV and my truck Year G/GS Rush-Yds YPC TD Long Rec-Yds YPC TD Long After my football career is over, I hope to: Have a good education and good career 2012 13/5 149-701 4.7 3 49/WV 11-151 13.7 1 34/TT If I were to play another sport it would be: Basketball because it’s a very competitive Career 13/5 149-701 4.7 3 49/WV 11-151 13.7 1 34/TT game and very fast paced During pregame, I like to: Listen to music and get focused CAREER HIGHS Favorite movie(s): Forrest Gump, anything with Will Ferrell Rush attempts: 20 vs. Texas Tech (Fr.) Favorite sports movie: The Blind Side Rush yards: 111 vs. Kansas (Fr.) Favorite actor: Will Ferrell Long rush: 49 vs. West Virginia (Fr.) Favorite actress: Carmen Electra Rushing TDs: 2 vs. Iowa State (Fr.) Nobody knows how much I like to: Play with animals 100-yard rushing games: two, at Kansas (Fr.); at Texas Tech (Fr.) Favorite TV show(s): River Monsters, Pawn Stars, American Pickers Receptions: 2, four times, last time vs. Oregon State (Fr.) TV show I can’t believe I watch: Wife Swap Receiving yards: 41 at Texas Tech (Fr.) Favorite musician: George Strait Long reception: 34 vs. Texas Tech (Fr.) Favorite song: “Roll With It” by Easton Corbin Receiving TDs: 1 vs. Oregon State (Fr.) Favorite video game: Super Smash Bros. All-Purpose Yards: 147 at Texas Tech (Fr.) Favorite superhero: Juggernaut Favorite cartoon character: Peter Griffin (Family Guy) Pet(s): Cat (Nala) Garrett Greenlea (GREEN-lee) OFFENSIVE TACKLE 6-7 • 305 • So.-SQ Spring, Texas (Klein Collins) 79

Third-year offensive lineman who gained valuable experience with the scout team the last two years … prep All-American who played in the 2011 U.S. Army All-American Bowl … member of the Sporting News’ top 100 prospects. REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2012) Saw his first-career action vs. New Mexico as a reserve offensive lineman. FRESHMAN (2011) Gained valuable experience with the scout team while redshirting. HIGH SCHOOL Coached by Drew Svoboda at Klein Collins High School … prep All-American, two- time all-area and all-district performer on the offensive line … selected to play in the 2011 U.S. Army All-American Bowl … ranked as the 11th-best offensive tackle by ESPNU … a member of the Sporting News’ top 100 national prospects … rated as the third-best offensive lineman by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … named to the Houston Chronicle’s The Houston 100, listing the top prospects in the greater Houston area … a member of the Austin American-Statesman’s The Fabulous 55, recognizing the state’s top prospects … three-year starter who helped Klein Collins compile a 29-5 record … helped lead Klein Collins to a 11-1 record and the second round of the state playoffs … missed half the season due to injury … named first- team Dave Campbell’s Texas Football preseason Super Team … earned All-Greater

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THE HARRIS FILE John During pregame, I like to: Listen to music and relax Favorite channel: ESPN Harris Favorite show: CSI TIGHT END/WIDE RECEIVER I can’t believe I watch: Soap operas with my mom Favorite movie: Man on Fire 6-3 • 225 • Jr.-1L Favorite actor: Will Smith Garland, Texas Sports hero: Michael Jordan (Naaman Forest) Favorite superhero: Superman Favorite CD: “No Ceilings” by Lil Wayne Favorite video game: Call of Duty Favorite cartoon character: Bugs Bunny 9 I came to Texas because: The facilities are great and they make you feel at home HARRIS’ CAREER STATISTICS Fourth-year player who is expected to see time at both tight end and wide receiver ... RECEIVING has played in 10 career games ... missed most of the 2011 season with a foot injury … Year G/GS Rec-Yds YPC TD Long a two-time first-team all-district selection as a prepster. 2010 Redshirted 2011 3/0 2-13 6.5 0 10/Rice SOPHOMORE (2012) 2012 7/0 2-36 18.0 1 19/OU Saw action as a reserve wideout and special teams performer in seven games ... did Career 10/0 4-49 12.2 1 19/OU not see action vs. Oklahoma State, Kansas, Texas Tech, TCU or Kansas State ... posted a 17-yard reception vs. New Mexico ... caught his first-career touchdown pass, a PASSING/RUSHING 19-yarder from Case McCoy, vs. Oklahoma. Year G/GS Comp-Att Pct. Yds Rating TD INT Long Rush/TD 2010 Redshirted REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2011) 2011 3/0 1-1 100.0 36 732.4 1 0 36/Rice 0-0/0 2012 7/0 0-0 0.00 0 --- 0 0 --- 0-0/0 Saw action in three games before missing the remainder of the season with a foot Career 10/0 1-1 100.0 36 732.4 1 0 36/Rice 0-0/0 injury … in his first game as a Longhorn he threw a 36-yard TD pass to Jaxon Shipley for the first touchdown strike by a non-quarterback at Texas since 1997 (Ricky CAREER HIGHS Williams) … also caught a 10-yard pass against Rice … registered one catch for 3 Receptions: 1, four times, last time vs. Oklahoma (So.) yards in win against BYU. Receiving yards: 19 vs. Oklahoma (So.) FRESHMAN (2010) Long reception: 19 vs. Oklahoma (So.) Receiving TDs: 1 vs. Oklahoma (So.) Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL Coached by Mark Elam at Naaman Forest H.S. … a two-time first-team all-district selection and three-year starter at quarterback and wide receiver … a member of Rivals’ top 250 national prospects … ranked as the nation’s 29th-best wide receiver by Rivals … posted 90 catches for 1,431 yards and 16 TDs, 1,115 rushing yards (6.6 ypc) and 13 TDs and 517 passing yards and three TDs over his final three seasons … led Naaman Forest to a 24-10 record over that span … named third-team Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Super Team as a senior … tabbed first-team all-district 10-5A … played mainly at quarterback and rushed for 1,115 yards (6.6 ypc) and 13 TDs while passing for 517 yards and three TDs … Dallas Morning News honorable mention Player of the Week after rushing 11 times for 131 yards and four TDs in a 23-6 win over Lewisville … tabbed first-team all-district 10-5A as a junior … caught 45 passes for 584 yards and seven TDs … helped Naaman Forest to a 10-2 record and the second round of the state playoffs … tabbed district 10-5A Sophomore of the Year on offense … caught 45 passes for 847 yards and nine TDs … contributed to Naaman Forest’s 9-3 record … recorded eight receptions for 204 yards and two TDs in win over Carter in the bi-district round of the state playoffs … first-team all-district performer in basketball as a junior while averaging 11 points and 8.6 rebounds … led Naaman Forest to a district championship … a second-team all-district selection as a sophomore while averaging 8.6 points and 6.6 rebounds … also lettered in track and field … won the district title in the high jump (6-6) as a senior … placed second at district and third at regionals in the high jump, posting a personal-best 6-10 as a junior … also qualified for regionals as a sophomore. PERSONAL Born in Dallas, Texas … was active in community service … participated in com- munity clean-ups through his church … made several visits to nursing homes … brother, Alex, participated in track and field at Stephen F. Austin (2005-06).

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PERSONAL Donald Began playing football at age 12 … majored in health, physical education and recre- Hawkins ation at NWCC … born in Memphis, Tenn. … made the honor roll in high school. OFFENSIVE TACKLE THE HAWKINS FILE 6-5 • 310 • Sr.-1L Nickname: Franchise, by my NWCC teammates Tunica, Miss. During pregame, I like to: Listen to music If I were to play another sport, it would be: Basketball (Northwest [Miss.] CC/ After my playing career, I hope to: Coach football Rosa Fort HS) Favorite movie: Comedies Favorite Sports Movie: Any Given Sunday Sports hero: Shaquille O’Neal 51 I came to Texas because: I wanted to be around all of the great talent.

A second-year player from Northwest Community College (Miss.) ... enrolled at Texas in the spring 2012 semester ... entered the 2012 season atop the depth chart at left tackle and remained there throughout the year ... an All-American at NWCC. JUNIOR (2012) Played in 12 games at left tackle, including 11 starts ... also saw time as a reserve vs. Kansas after missing the Baylor game ... helped the Horns post the 23rd-best scoring offense in the country (35.7 ppg) and rank 40th in total yards (434.6 pg), as well as allowing just 4.1 tackles for loss per game (No. 3 in the FBS) and 1.23 sacks (22nd in FBS) … the offense has also posted at least 400 total yards of offense in nine games ... helped the offense post 436 total yards including 280 rushing, in the win over Wyoming ... aided the passing game in posting 285 yards vs. New Mexico... aided the offense in posting 676 total yards vs. Ole Miss, the second-best output in school history... the offense posted more than 300 rushing (350) and 300 passing yards (326) for the third time in school history and first time in a road game … aided the offense in posting 440 total yards, including 304 in the air from David Ash … assisted the offense in posting 404 total yards against West Virginia and allowing Ash to be sacked just once ... earned the Bevo Beast Award from the coaching staff as the most productive lineman ... missed the Baylor game with an ankle injury ... enabled the offense to post 427 yards vs. Texas Tech, its seventh game of the season with an output more than 400 yards ... aided the offense in piling up 609 total yards (tied for 15th in school history), including a career-high 364 passing yards from Ash, vs. Iowa State ... aided the offense in posting 413 total yards vs. Kansas State, including 314 in the air ... helped the offense gain 358 total yards, including 241 yards through the air, in the Alamo Bowl against Oregon State. BEFORE TEXAS Transfer from Northwest Community College (NWCC) … started all nine games at tackle as a sophomore for NWCC in 2011 … named 2011 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) First-Team All-America … tabbed 2011 NJCAA All-Region XXIII … two-time Region XXIII Lineman of the Year … earned 2011 Mississippi Association of Community & Junior Colleges (MACJC) All-State North First Team honors and named Line MVP … helped NWCC to a 6-3 record, includ- ing a 4-2 division record in 2011 … a key to an offense that averaged 41.6 points per game and 485.4 yards of total offense per game, including 292.6 passing yards per game and 192.9 rushing yards per game … started all 10 games at tackle as a freshman at Northwest in 2010 … graded as the team’s top pass blocker … helped the team to a 9-1 record, including a 6-0 division mark, en route to a MACJC North Division Championship, an undefeated regular season, and a NJCAA No. 6 final rank- ing … helped the team average 30.6 points per game and 413.6 total yards per game, including a 205.5 rushing yards average and a 208.1 passing yards average … played multiple positions on the offensive and defensive lines at Rosa Fort High School … a two-time all-district selection (2008-09) … named team captain as a senior for a team that finished as co-district champions with a 6-5 record and appeared in the 4A playoffs in 2009 … named one of the Top 40 players in Mississippi that year … played defense and recorded 70 tackles, four sacks and two forced fumbles … helped Rosa Fort to a 7-4 record, including a 5-1 district record, and an appearance in the 3A playoffs as a junior in 2008 … also lettered in basketball at Rosa Fort.

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one tackle versus No. 25/24 Baylor … registered one tackle at Kansas State … tallied two tackles (one solo) against Florida Atlantic … posted two tackles, one sack and Jordan one TFL against No. 17/18 Texas A&M. Hicks HIGH SCHOOL LINEBACKER Coached by Larry Cox at Lakota West H.S. … a prep All-American, two-time 6-2 • 238 • Jr.-2L first-team all-state, all-county and all-district selection at linebacker … three-year Cincinnati, Ohio starter who was named to PARADE’s All-America High School Football Team … also named PARADE’s top linebacker in the nation … earned first-team All-USA honors (Lakota West) by USA Today … an EA SPORTS All-American first-team selection … Gatorade’s Ohio high school football Player of the Year … awarded the high school Butkus Award, given to the nation’s top high school linebacker … played in the 2010 Under Armour All-America game … a member of Rivals’ top 100 and ESPNU’s top 150 3 national prospects … ranked as the best outside linebacker and fourth-best overall prospect by ESPNU and ranked the best linebacker and 16th-best overall prospect Fourth-year linebacker who has appeared in 28 career games … has 11 career starts by Rivals … posted 216 tackles, 8.5 sacks, 36 TFL, three forced fumbles, four INTs, ... named to the 2013 Nagurski Trophy watch list ... a preseason first team All-Big 12 10 PBU and a TD over his final three seasons … helped Lakota West post a 21-11 pick by Athlon and league media ... missed 10 games in 2012 due to a hip injury ... has record over that time span … selected as the All-Ohio Defensive co-Player of the four career double-digit tackle games ... named to the 2012 Lombardi Award watch Year and a Division I first-team all-state selection by the Associated Press as a senior list … appeared in 13 games with eight starts in 2011 while recording 65 tackles, four … Ohio High magazine’s 2009 Defensive Player of the Year and first-team selection tackles for loss, one sack, one fumble recovery, four pass breakups and one pressure … Greater Miami Conference co-athlete of the year and all-conference first-team … missed the 2011 spring season with an injury … named honorable mention Big 12 selection … selected to The Cincinnati Enquirer Division I All-Star first team … Defensive Freshman of the Year in 2010 … prep All-American, two-time first-team Journal News Butler County Defensive Player of the Year and all-county first-team all-state, all-county and all-district selection at linebacker … three-year starter who selection … recorded 95 tackles (65 solo), three sacks, 13 TFL, two INTs, two PBU was named to PARADE’s All-America High School Football Team … also named and a TD … also punted 18 times for a 40.6 average and rushed for 77 yards and two PARADE’s top linebacker in the nation … earned first-team All-USA honors by TDs … served as captain for a Lakota West team that went 9-2 and earned a share USA Today … awarded the high school Butkus Award, given to the nation’s top high of the Greater Miami Conference championship … recorded 18 tackles in a 28-17 school linebacker … played in the 2010 Under Armour All-America game … a mem- victory over Sycamore … All-Ohio Division I first-team all-state selection by the ber of Rivals’ top 100 and ESPNU’s top 150 national prospects … ranked as the best Associated Press as a junior … selected to The Cincinnati Enquirer Division I All- outside linebacker and fourth-best overall prospect by ESPNU and ranked the best Star first team … Greater Miami Conference All-Conference first-team selection … linebacker and 16th-best overall prospect by Rivals … named to the 2011 Academic Ohio High magazine first-team selection … recorded 70 tackles (52 solo), four sacks, All-Big 12 first team … a four-time member of Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll. 16 TFL, two INTs, six PBU and two forced fumbles … a Greater Miami Conference All-Conference second-team selection as a sophomore … honorable mention selec- JUNIOR (2012) tion to The Cincinnati Enquirer All-Star team … recorded 51 tackles, 1.5 sacks, Started the first three games at weakside linebacker ... missed the next 10 contests seven TFL, two PBU and a forced fumble … also lettered in basketball … served as with a hip injury ... ruled out for the remainder of the season on Nov. 19 ... named to team captain as a senior and was a second-team all-conference selection as a junior the Lombardi Award watch list … tabbed preseason first-team All-Big 12 by Athlon … holds district record for most varsity basketball games played in a career with 87 magazine ... posted eight tackles, including one for a loss, one QB pressure and a games … set district record for steals in a career with 170 … an honorable mention PBU vs. Wyoming ... also nearly blocked a Cowboys punt ... posted a career-best 12 all-state and first-team all-conference selection as a senior … also an honorable men- tackles, including a career-high tying two tackles for loss, vs. New Mexico ... notched tion Division I selection by The Cincinnati Enquirer as a junior … averaged 12 points three tackles against Ole Miss before leaving the game with a hip injury ... shared the and six rebounds per game … tabbed honorable mention all-district and first-team team’s Dr. Nasser Al-Rashid Strength & Conditioning Award with Desmond Jackson all-conference as a sophomore … averaged 14 points and five rebounds per game … and Mason Walters. averaged 10 points and three rebounds a game as a freshman. SOPHOMORE (2011) PERSONAL Appeared in all 13 games with eight starts … first team Academic All-Big 12 selection Born in Colorado Spring, Colo. … a four-time member of Big 12 Commissioner’s … ranked sixth on the team in tackles (65) ... posted eight tackles, two tackles for loss, Honor Roll … also lived in Indiana (ages 1-6) and South Carolina (ages 6-11) before one sack and one PBU while helping the defense hold California to 7 rushing yards moving to Ohio … a four-time academic all-conference performer in high school ... and 195 yards of total offense in the 2011 Holiday Bowl ... in his first career start, three-time member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (fall 2010; spring 2011; posted five tackles (three solo) and two PBUs in the season-opener against Rice… spring 2012). registered 11 tackles, one PBU and one QB pressure against BYU … notched 10 tackles and one fumble recovery at Missouri … tied for second on the team with six THE HICKS FILE tackles versus Oklahoma State … helped the defense hold Kansas State to 121 yards During pregame, I like to: Listen to music of total offense with his five tackles … recorded three tackles against UCLA, Iowa Favorite channel: ESPN State and Texas Tech … helped lead the defense to a shutout performance against Favorite show: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Kansas, allowing only 46 yards of total offense and minus 2 rushing yards … tallied I can’t believe I watch: The Bachelorette four tackles and one tackle for loss against the Jayhawks … posted five tackles with Favorite movie: Book of Eli one for a loss at Baylor. Favorite actor: Will Smith FRESHMAN (2010) Sports hero: Michael Jordan Favorite superhero: Superman Appeared in all 12 games, including eight games at linebacker and 12 on special Favorite CD: “Thank Me Later” by Drake teams … named honorable mention Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year by the Favorite video game: Madden ’10 league’s coaches … posted 23 tackles (nine solo), one sack, one TFL and one pres- Favorite cartoon character: SpongeBob SquarePants sure … had six tackles (four solo) on special teams … logged one tackle at Rice … Pets: Dog (Zoie) registered two tackles vs. Wyoming … recorded one tackle at Texas Tech … tallied I came to Texas because: The trust I had in the coaching staff one tackle against No. 8 Oklahoma … totaled a season-high 11 tackles (four solo) and one pressure at No. 5/4 Nebraska … logged one tackle against Iowa State … notched

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HICKS’ CAREER STATISTICS after the Bears’ game ... enabled the offense to post 427 total yards vs. Texas Tech, its seventh game of the season with an output of more than 400 yards ... received DEFENSE the Bevo Beast award (most productive o-lineman) from the coaching staff after the Year G/GS TT (Solo) Sacks TFL QBP INT PBU FF FR High Red Raiders’ game ... aided the offense in piling up 609 total yards (tied for 15th in 2010 12/0 23 (9) 1 (-6) 1 (-6) 1 0 0 0 0 11/NU school history), including a career-high 364 passing yards from Ash, vs. Iowa State 2011 13/8 65 (31) 1 (-5) 4 (-9) 1 0 4 0 1 11/BYU ... aided the offense in posting 413 total yards vs. Kansas State, including 314 in the 2012 3/3 23 (12) 0 (0) 3 (-4) 1 0 1 0 0 12/NM air ... sustained a stress fracture in his lower right leg against the Wildcats and had Career 28/11 111 (52) 2 (-11) 8 (-19) 3 0 5 0 1 12/NM season-ending surgery. SPECIAL TEAMS SOPHOMORE (2011) Year G TT (Solo) FF FR PBLK KBLK Started all 13 games at right tackle … Academic All-Big 12 first team selection … helped 2010 12 6 (4) 0 0 0 0 the offense rank 21st in the nation in rushing (202.62 ypg) and average 392.54 yards of 2011 13 3 (3) 0 0 0 0 total offense … recorded his first career start at right tackle in the season-opening game 2012 3 0 (0) 0 0 0 0 versus Rice after playing guard as a freshman … contributed to a 441-yard rushing Career 28 9 (7) 0 0 0 0 performance against Kansas as the offense finished with 590 total yards …. guided the offense to 595 total yards and 439 rushing yards against Texas Tech … helped pave the CAREER HIGHS way for the Texas offense to amass 506 yards and 34 points…helped the offense amass Tackles: 12 vs. New Mexico (Jr.) 488 total offensive yards including 284 rushing yards, 204 passing yards and 49 total Sacks: 1, two times, vs. Texas A&M (Fr.) and vs. California (So.) points in win at UCLA … helped the offense tally 400 yards of total offense at Iowa State TFL: 2, two times, vs. California (So.) and New Mexico (Jr.) … paved the way for 231 rushing yards in the Oklahoma State game … contributed to PBU: 2 vs. Rice (So.) 557 yards of total offense with 201 rushing and 356 passing at Baylor. FRESHMAN (2010) Appeared in all 12 games on the offensive line, including four starts at left guard fol- Trey lowing an injury to Michael Huey … helped Texas average 382.5 total yards per game, including 232.0 passing yards and 150.5 rushing yards … helped the offense gain 369 Hopkins yards of total offense, including 197 on the ground, at Rice … blocked for offense that OFFENSIVE GUARD racked up 389 yards of total offense, including 222 through the air, versus Wyoming … helped Longhorns establish a 15-minute advantage in time of possession at Texas 6-4 • 300 • Sr.-2L Tech, including a 22-play, 80-yard TD drive that took 9:25 off the clock in the second Galena Park, Texas half … blocked on line that produced 349 yards of offense, including 264 in the air (North Shore) against UCLA … helped offense rack up 373 yards of offense, including 266 passing yards, versus No. 8 Oklahoma … blocked for a ground game that racked up 209 rushing yards at No. 5/4 Nebraska marking the first time in 24 games the Huskers defense had surrendered over 200 yards rushing … plowed the way for 440 yards of 75 total offense, including 344 in the air, versus Iowa State … helped the offense amass 428 yards of offense, including 171 rushing yards and 257 passing yards against No. 25/24 Baylor … blocked for an offense that totaled 412 yards, including 272 passing Fourth-year offensive lineman who has played in 37 games, including starts in 29 (16 at Kansas State … blocked for squad that gained 358 yards of total offense, includ- at LG/13 at RT) … named to the 2013 Outland Trophy watch list ... a preseason first ing 216 in the air against No. 12/11 Oklahoma State … helped pave the way for an team All-Big 12 choice by Athlon and league media ... a 2012 second team All-Big 12 offense that registered 51 points and 522 yards of total offense, including 259 on the choice by the coaches, San Antonio Express-News and Dallas Morning News ... prep ground and 263 through the air, against Florida Atlantic … blocked for a line at that All-American, all-state, all-area and two-time first-team all-district performer on the produced 359 yards of total offense against No. 17/18 Texas A&M. offensive line … played in the 2010 U.S. Army All-American Bowl … a member of Rivals’ top 100 and ESPNU’s top 150 national prospects … ranked as the best guard HIGH SCHOOL by Rivals and the sixth-best guard by ESPNU … 2011 Academic All-Big 12 first team selection … named to the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Spring 2011). Coached by David Aymond at North Shore H.S. … prep All-American, all-state, all- area and two-time first-team all-district performer on the offensive line … played in JUNIOR (2012) the 2010 U.S. Army All-American Bowl … a member of Rivals’ top 100 and ESPNU’s Started the first 12 games at left guard … missed the Alamo Bowl with an injury top 150 national prospects … ranked as the best guard by Rivals and the sixth-best which snapped a 29-game consecutive start streak ... a second team All-Big 12 choice guard by ESPNU … helped North Shore post a 31-6 record over his final three by the coaches, San Antonio Express-News and Dallas Morning News ... an honorable seasons … named Offensive Player of the Year by the Houston Touchdown Club mention all-league choice by the Associated Press ... tabbed preseason third-team as a senior … an all-greater Houston first-team selection by the Houston Chronicle All-Big 12 by Phil Steele magazine …helped the Horns post the 23rd-best scoring … named third-team Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Super Team … named to offense in the country (35.7 ppg) and rank 40th in total yards (434.6 pg), as well as the Houston Chronicle’s The Houston 100, listing the top recruits in the greater allowing just 4.1 tackles for loss per game (No. 3 in the FBS) and 1.23 sacks (22nd in Houston area … tabbed first-team all-district 21-5A while helping North Shore to FBS) … the offense has also posted at least 400 total yards of offense in nine games ... an 8-4 record and an appearance in the second round of the 5A Div. II state playoffs helped the running game post 280 yards on 6.0 ypc and not allow a sack vs. Wyoming … cleared the way for 361 total yards per game, including 232 on the ground … … enabled the offense to post 431 yards of total offense, including 285 in the air, recorded 48 pancakes and 36 knockdowns … earned honorable mention all-state against New Mexico ... received the Bevo Beast award (most productive o-lineman) honors from the Associated Press as a junior … an all-greater Houston first-team from the coaching staff after the Lobos’ game... aided the offense in posting 676 total selection by the Houston Chronicle … also tabbed first-team all-district while helping yards vs. Ole Miss, the second-best output in school history... the offense posted North Shore to a 9-1 record, a district championship and an appearance in the second more than 300 rushing (350) and 300 passing yards (326) for the third time in school round of the state playoffs … blocked for a Mustangs offense that gained 376 total history and first time in a road game … aided the offense in posting 440 total yards, yards and 197 rushing yards per game … tallied 44 pancakes and 40 knockdowns … including 304 in the air from David Ash ... assisted the offense in posting 404 total a second-team all-district selection as a sophomore … contributed to North Shore’s yards against West Virginia and allowing Ash to be sacked just once ... helped guide 14-1 record, a district championship and a berth in the state semifinals … helped the offense to 525 total yards vs. Baylor, as well as not allowing Ash to be sacked ... North Shore post 363 total yards per game including 207 rushing yards … recorded received the Bevo Beast award (most productive o-lineman) from the coaching staff 36 pancakes and 38 knockdowns.

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PERSONAL PERSONAL Born in Houston, Texas …named to the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Spring Born in Bad Nauheim, Germany, before moving to Fort Hood at age 2, then Louisiana 2011) … was a finalist for the Houston Touchdown Club’s Scholar Athlete award … at age 4 before returning to Fort Hood at age 10 … began playing football at age 11 a four-year honor roll student … ranked sixth out of 947 students in his senior class … brother, Naashon, is a freshman linebacker with the Longhorns ... active in com- … plays the saxophone and clarinet. munity service, including reading to children, shopping for and wrapping Christmas presents and participating in field days at area elementary schools … enjoys drawing, THE HOPKINS FILE painting and playing the saxophone, including winning an art competition when he During pregame, I like to: Read the Bible, listen to gospel music was young. Favorite channel: Discovery Channel Favorite show: Family Guy THE HUGHES FILE I can’t believe I watch: The Game My dream as a college player is to: Be an All-American Favorite movie: Book of Eli During pregame, I like to: Listen to music Favorite actor: Johnny Depp If I were to play another sport, it would be: Basketball, I love playing it. Sports hero: Andre Gurode Favorite vehicle: SUVs Favorite superhero: Green Lantern Favorite TV show: Family Guy Favorite CD: “We are Young Money” by Young Money I can’t believe I watch: Adventure Time Favorite video game: Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Favorite movie: Lion King Favorite cartoon character: Stewie (Family Guy) Favorite Sports Movie: Blue Chips Nobody knows I can: Play the saxophone and clarinet Sports hero: LeBron James Pets: Dog (Shadow) Favorite actor/actress: Will Smith, Halle Berry I came to Texas because: The family atmosphere Favorite superhero: Superman Favorite music artist: Lil’ Wayne, Wiz Khalifa Favorite song: Heart of a Lion, Kid Cudi Favorite video game: NCAA Football Nobody knows how much I like to: Draw Camrhon I came to Texas because: I always wanted to and it felt like home. Hughes (CAM-ron) OFFENSIVE TACKLE Marcus 6-7 • 320 • Fr.-RS Hutchins Harker Heights, Texas DEFENSIVE TACKLE (Harker Heights) 6-5 • 292 • So.-SQ 71 DeSoto, Texas (DeSoto) 65 A second-year offensive lineman ... played in the 2012 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl ... tabbed the 35th-best offensive tackle in the nation by ESPNU as a senior.

FRESHMAN (2012) Third-year player who moved from offensive line to defensive tackle in the 2013 Redshirted. preseason ... gained valuable experience in 2011 while redshirting as a member of the scout team … selected for the Texas High School Coaches Association All-Star HIGH SCHOOL Football Classic. Coached by Mike Mullins at Harker Heights ... an All-American, two-time all-area and two-time first-team all-district selection on the offensive line … played in the REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2012) 2012 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl … ranked as the 35th-best offensive tackle Saw time as reserve offensive lineman vs. New Mexico, his first-career action. by ESPNU … a member of the Austin American-Statesman’s Fab 55 (state’s top FRESHMAN (2011) prospects) … a second-team Preseason Super Team selection by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football as a senior … a three-year varsity starter who played primarily at left Redshirted. tackle while playing some at tight end as a sophomore … a first-team selection on HIGH SCHOOL Killeen Daily Herald’s All-Area Team as a senior … a second-team All-CenTex selec- Coached by Claude Mathis at DeSoto High School … two-time all-state, two-time all- tion by the Austin American-Statesman … a unanimous first-team all-district 12-5A area and three-time first-team all-district performer on the offensive line … selected selection … helped Harker Heights post a 6-4 record while averaging 349.2 yards per to play in the Texas High School Coaches Association All-Star Football Classic … game on offense, including 237.2 rushing yards per game and 112.0 passing yards rated as the second-best offensive lineman by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … per game … graded 88 percent while recording 56 pancakes and 47 knockdowns … a member of the Austin American-Statesman’s The Fabulous 55, recognizing the a first-team selection on Killeen Daily Herald’s All-Area Team as a junior … a unani- state’s top prospects … three-year starter who recorded 137 pancake blocks while mous first-team all-district 12-5A selection and also selected to the All-CenTex team starting 38 consecutive games, helping DeSoto compile a 26-12 record … named … helped Harker Heights average 309.0 yards of total offense per game, including first-team 5A all-state by the Texas Sports Writers Association as a senior … earned 187.4 rushing yards … also lettered in basketball and track and field, competing in honorable mention all-state honors from the Associated Press … a first-team All- the shot put and discus. Texas High School selection by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … named first-team all-area by the Dallas Morning News … a unanimous first-team all-district 11-5A selection … tabbed DeSoto’s Offensive Line MVP … helped lead DeSoto to a 11-3

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record, a co-district championship and an appearance in the fourth round of the state REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2011) playoffs … helped DeSoto average 486.3 yards per game, second-best in the DFW area, and 46.9 points per game, third-best in the DFW area … named third-team Saw action in eight games, playing on offense and special teams ... recorded his first Dave Campbell’s Texas Football preseason Super Team as a senior … earned second- career catch (1 yard) in the Holiday Bowl against California. team all-state honors from the Associated Press as a junior … also earned third-team FRESHMAN (2010) all-state honors from the Texas Sports Writers Association … a unanimous first-team all-district 11-5A selection … tabbed DeSoto’s Offensive Line MVP and co-Offensive Redshirted. MVP … helped lead DeSoto to a 9-3 record, a co-district championship and an appearance in the second round of the state playoffs … named first-team all-district HIGH SCHOOL 11-5A as a sophomore … tabbed DeSoto’s Offensive Line MVP … helped lead DeSoto Coached by Greg Owens at Sulphur Springs H.S. … a two-time all-district selection to a 6-6 record, a co-district championship and an appearance in the second round of and three-year starter at defensive back … a member of Rivals’ top 250 national the state playoffs … also lettered in basketball as a sophomore. prospects … ranked as the 21st-best safety by ESPNU and 14th-best safety by Rivals … helped Sulphur Springs post a 33-8 record over his final three seasons … tallied PERSONAL 165 tackles, 23 PBU, 10 INTs, a fumble recovery, 58 catches for 768 yards and eight Participated in Big Brothers Big Sisters and PALS … mother, LaTarsha, played vol- TDs and 95 rushing yards … named first-team all-state at wide receiver by the Texas leyball at Hardin-Simmons University. Sports Writers Association as a senior … tabbed second-team Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Super Team … named honorable mention all-East Texas by the THE HUTCHINS FILE Longview News-Journal … tabbed first-team all-district 13-4A at cornerback and Nickname: Hutch return specialist while earning second-team all-district honors at wide receiver … Three things I can’t live without: iPod, cell phone and God recorded 33 tackles, three PBU, a fumble recovery and rushed for 95 yards while After my football career is over, I hope to: Be a professional trainer catching 54 passes for 748 yards and eight TDs … helped Sulphur Springs to a 10-4 If I were to play another sport it would be: Basketball because I love the sport record and an appearance in the 4A Div. II quarterfinals … tabbed second-team Childhood sports hero: Marcus Tubbs all-district as a junior … recorded 99 tackles, 10 PBU, five INTs and four catches Favorite movie(s): Avatar, Dance Flick, all Madea plays and movies for 20 yards … helped Sulphur Springs to a 14-2 record and win the class 4A Div. II Favorite sports movie: Pride state championship … named the district Newcomer of the Year as a sophomore … Favorite actor: Sam Worthington recorded 33 tackles, 10 PBU and five INTs … contributed to a 9-2 record and a dis- Favorite actress: Zoe Saldana trict championship … also lettered in track and field … won the district triple jump Favorite TV show: The Game championship (44-5.25) and finished second in the long jump (21-6.50) as a senior TV show I can’t believe I watch: Bad Girls Club … also a regional qualifier in the long jump and triple jump as a junior and the triple Favorite musician: R. Kelly jump as a sophomore. Favorite song: “You Are” by Charlie Wilson Favorite video game: Michael Jackson: The Experience PERSONAL Favorite superhero: Spider-Man Born in Sulphur Springs, Texas … a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Favorite cartoon character: Peter Griffin (Family Guy) … participated in the Key Club … cousin, Keenan Clayton, played linebacker at Pet(s): Two dogs Oklahoma (2006-09) and was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL Draft ... played for the Eagles in 2010-11 and is currently a member of the Oakland Raiders (2012-). THE B. JACKSON FILE Bryant Nickname: Day-Day During pregame, I like to: Listen to Z-Ro Jackson Favorite channel: ESPN WIDE RECEIVER Favorite show: Boondocks I can’t believe I watch: Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practice 6-2 • 200 • Jr.-1L Favorite movie: The Five Heartbeats Sulphur Springs, Texas Favorite actress: Halle Berry (Sulphur Springs) Sports hero: Michael Huff Favorite superhero: The Flash Favorite CD: “I’m Still Livin’” by Z-Ro Favorite video game: Madden ’10 16 Favorite cartoon characters: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles I came to Texas because: The family atmosphere and tradition

Fourth-year wide receiver who has appeared in 21 career games … moved from B. JACKSON’S CAREER STATISTICS defensive back to wide receiver in his second season … he redshirted and participated RECEIVING on the scout team in 2010 … a two-time all-district selection … ranked as one of the Year G/GS Rec-Yds YPC TD Long nation’s top 25 safeties by ESPNU as a prepster. 2010 Redshirted 2011 8/0 1-1 1.0 0 11/Cal SOPHOMORE (2012) 2012 13/0 8-140 17.5 0 31/KS Career 21/0 9-141 15.7 0 31/KS Played as a reserve wideout and on special teams in all 13 games ... fourth on the team in special teams tackles (7) ... had one catch for 15 yards in the season opener SPECIAL TEAMS vs. Wyoming ... had a 20-yard reception vs. New Mexico ... had one catch for 17 yards Year G TT (Solo) FF FR PBLK KBLK vs. Oklahoma ... posted one reception for 17 yards vs. Baylor, as well as two special 2010 DNP - Redshirted teams tackles ... had two special teams stops vs. Kansas ... had one catch for 17 yards 2011 8 0 (0) 0 0 0 0 against Texas Tech ... registered one catch for 12 yards vs. TCU ... posted career highs 2012 13 7 (6) 0 0 0 0 in receptions (2), receiving yards (42) and long reception (31) against Kansas State. Career 21 7 (6) 0 0 0 0

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CAREER HIGHS a senior … a member of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s Elite 11, recognizing the Receptions: 2 vs. Kansas State (So.) state’s top prospects … a finalist for the Houston Touchdown Club’s Defensive Player Receiving yards: 42 vs. Kansas State (So.) of the Year … tabbed first-team all-district 13-5A … helped lead Westfield to a 6-4 Long reception: 31 vs. Kansas State (So.) record … tallied 65 tackles, 24 TFL and eight sacks … also recorded four rushing TDs … tabbed as one of the best run defenders in the Class of 2011 DT Superlatives by ESPN … named first-team Dave Campbell’s Texas Football preseason Super Team … named the Overall MVP at the SW Ultimate 100 summer camp … tabbed the U.S. Army National All-Combine Defensive MVP as a junior … helped lead Westfield to Desmond a 9-3 record and an appearance in the second round of the state playoffs … recorded 37 tackles, 12 TFL and three sacks despite missing games due to an injury … named Jackson the Defensive Line MVP and Combine King at the SW Ultimate 100 summer camp DEFENSIVE TACKLE as a sophomore … tabbed the 13-5A District Newcomer of the Year … helped lead Westfield to a 5-4 record and an appearance in the first round of the state playoffs 6-1 • 305 • Jr.-2L … tallied 64 tackles, 21 TFL and four sacks … tallied 18 tackles, six TFL and one Houston, Texas (Westfield) sack against Klein Forest … moved up to varsity during the playoffs of his freshman season … four-year letterman in track and field. PERSONAL 99 Born in Austin and lived there until 2004 … enjoys writing music. THE D. JACKSON FILE Nickname: Tank Third-year defensive tackle who has played in 25 games the last two seasons … a prep After my football career is over, I hope to: Be a sports analyst All-American ... played in the 2011 Under Armour All-American Game … on the During pregame, I like to: Listen to music, pray, look at the sky and think about my ESPNU top 150 national prospects list and was ranked as the fourth-best defensive loved ones who are no longer here tackle in his class. Childhood sports hero: Michael Jordan, Emmitt Smith SOPHOMORE (2012) Favorite movie(s): Office Space, Boyz n the Hood, Space Jam Favorite sports movie(s): Love and Basketball, Friday Night Lights, The Blind Side Played in all 13 games at defensive tackle with 11 starts (did not start vs. Wyoming Favorite actor(s): Chris Rock, Will Smith and Oklahoma State) ... seventh on the team in tackles for loss (7) ... his 11 starts Favorite actress: Jada Pinkett Smith were second among defensive linemen (12 by Alex Okafor) ... shared the team’s Nobody knows how much I like to: Sing out loud Clyde Littlefield Most Spirited Defensive Player Award with Alex Okafor and Kenny Favorite TV show(s): The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Degrassi Vaccaro, and the Dr. Nasser Al-Rashid Strength & Conditioning Award with Jordan Favorite musician(s): Young Money, Lil Wayne, Drake Hicks and Mason Walters ... posted two tackles, including one TFL. vs. Wyoming ... Favorite song(s): “Shadow on the Sun” by Audioslave, “Stan” by Eminem earned his first career start in the New Mexico game ... posted two tackles, including Favorite video game: NCAA Football ’11 a career-high two TFLs, vs. the Lobos ... started against Ole Miss and posted a three Favorite superhero(s): Superman, Batman, Spider-Man tackles and one quarterback pressure ... had three stops vs. Oklahoma State ... started Favorite cartoon character(s): Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck vs. West Virginia and posted two tackles, including his first sack of the season ... also had two stops vs. Oklahoma ... recorded a career-high five tackles, including one for D. JACKSON’S CAREER STATISTICS a loss, against Texas Tech ... had two tackles and one QB pressure vs. Iowa State ... DEFENSE made two stops against TCU ... posted four tackles, including one for a loss, against Year G/GS TT (Solo) Sacks TFL QBP INT PBU FF FR High Kansas State ... had four tackles, including one sack, in the Alamo Bowl against 2011 12/0 10 (4) 2 (-12) 2 (-12) 1 0 0 0 0 2/3x Oregon State. 2012 13/11 33 (13) 2 (-15) 7 (-24) 4 0 0 0 0 5/TT FRESHMAN (2011) Career 25/11 43 (17) 4 (-27) 9 (-36) 5 0 0 0 0 5/TT Appeared in 12 games with 10 tackles, including two tackles for loss and two sacks CAREER HIGHS … tallied one sack and two tackles in the Holiday Bowl against California while help- Tackles: 5 at Texas Tech (So.) ing the defense hold the Golden Bears to seven rushing yards and 195 yards of total Sacks: 1.0, four times, vs California (Fr.), at Texas A&M (Fr.), vs. West Virginia (So.), offense ... registered his first career sack at Texas A&M and finished with two tackles vs. Oregon State (So.) … notched two tackles and one pressure against Kansas State as the defense held TFL: 2.0 vs. New Mexico (So.) the Wildcats to 121 yards of total offense … posted one tackle against BYU, UCLA, Kansas and Missouri … helped lead the defense to a shut out performance against Kansas, allowing only 46 yards of total offense and minus-2 rushing yards ... did not play vs. Baylor. HIGH SCHOOL Coached by Corby Meekins at Westfield High School … prep All-American, two-time all-district and all-area performer on the defensive line … played in the 2011 Under Armour All-American Game … a member of ESPNU’s top 150 national prospects … ranked as the fourth-best defensive tackle and 31st-best overall prospect by ESPNU … a member of the Sporting News’ top 100 national prospects … rated as the second- best defensive tackle by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … named to the Houston Chronicle’s The Houston 100, listing the top prospects in the greater Houston area … a member of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s Elite 11, recognizing the state’s top prospects … a member of the Austin American-Statesman’s The Fabulous 55, recognizing the state’s top prospects … four-year starter who recorded 166 tackles, 57 TFL and 15 sacks, helping Westfield compile a 20-11 record over his final three seasons … an All-Greater Houston first-team selection by the Houston Chronicle as

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THE T. JACKSON FILE Tevin Nickname: Action Jackson Three things I can’t live without: Football, my mom and food Jackson After my football career is over, I hope to: Invest in the stock market LINEBACKER The biggest influence on me as a football player: My brothers 6-2 • 238 • Jr.-2L If I were to play another sport it would be: Boxing, because I like to be physical During pregame, I like to: Listen to music Garland, Texas (Garland) Favorite movie(s): Step Brothers, The Incredible Hulk, The Hangover Favorite sports movie(s): Varsity Blues, The Blind Side, The Longest Yard Favorite actor: Will Smith Favorite actress: Gabrielle Union 11 Favorite TV show: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air TV show I can’t believe I watch: The 70’s Show Favorite superhero: Superman Third-year linebacker who has played in 25 career games … prep All-American who T. JACKSON’S CAREER STATISTICS played in the 2010 U.S. Army All-American Bowl … on the ESPNU top 150 national prospect list … ranked as the third-best outside linebacker in his class by Rivals. DEFENSE Year G/GS TT (Solo) Sacks TFL QBP INT PBU FF FR High SOPHOMORE (2012) 2011 12/0 4 (2) 0 (0) 0 (0) 1 0 0 0 2 1/4x Played in all 13 games at linebacker and on special teams ... started the last two 2012 13/2 30 (19) 3 (-18) 6 (-28) 2 0 1 0 0 7/OS games at linebacker ... tied for second on the team in special teams tackles (8) ... Career 25/2 34 (21) 3 (-18) 6 (-28) 3 0 1 0 2 7/OS third on the team with 3.0 sacks ... had a pair of tackles, including one on special teams, vs. Wyoming ... posted three stops, including one on special teams, vs. New SPECIAL TEAMS Mexico ... had one special teams tackle vs. Oklahoma State ... registered a pair of Year G TT (Solo) FF FR PBLK KBLK special teams tackles against West Virginia ... recorded three tackles, including two 2011 12 3 (2) 0 2 0 0 solos, vs. Oklahoma ... posted one special teams tackle against Baylor ... registered 2012 13 8 (6) 0 0 0 0 one tackle, including first career sack and TFL, and one QB pressure vs. Kansas ... Career 25 11 (8) 0 2 0 0 posted a pair of tackles against Texas Tech ... had one QB pressure vs. Iowa State ... recorded a career-high four tackles, including two for a loss, one sack and one on CAREER HIGHS special teams, against TCU ... first collegiate start vs. Kansas State ... registered three Tackles: 7 vs. Oregon State (So.) tackles, including one for a loss, against the Wildcats ... posted a career-high seven Sacks: 1.0, three times, vs. Kansas (So.), vs. TCU (So.), vs. Oregon State (So.) tackles, including one sack and a career-high tying two tackles for loss, in the Alamo TFL: 2, two times, vs. TCU and vs. Oregon State (So.) Bowl against Oregon State. Fumbles recovered: 1, two times, at Iowa State (Fr.) and Oklahoma State (Fr.) FRESHMAN (2011) Played in 12 games with four tackles, two fumble recoveries and one pressure … his first fumble recovery came on a kickoff coverage at Iowa State … he also recovered a fumble on punt coverage versus Oklahoma State … he had one tackle against Rice, Jackson Iowa State, Texas Tech and Texas A&M. Jeffcoat HIGH SCHOOL DEFENSIVE END Coached by Jeff Jordan at Garland High School … prep All-American, all-state, 6-5 • 250 • Sr.-3L all-area and two-time first-team all-district selection at linebacker … played in the 2010 U.S. Army All-American Bowl, recording five tackles, a sack and a forced Plano, Texas fumble … a member of Rivals’ top 100 and ESPNU’s top 150 national prospects (Plano West) … ranked as the third-best outside linebacker by Rivals and the sixth-best outside linebacker by ESPNU … rated as the state’s third-best linebacker by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … recorded 198 tackles, 19 sacks, 16 TFL, 11 pressures, two forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, a PBU and a TD over his final three seasons … 44 helped the Owls post a 20-5 record over his final two seasons … earned honorable mention all-state honors from The Associated Press as a senior … named first-team Fourth-year defensive lineman who has appeared in 27 games with 20 starts … Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Super Team … a member of the Fort Worth Star- posted at least one sack in 10 of his last 13 games with 12 over that span ... named to Telegram’s Elite 11, listing the state’s top recruits … named first-team all-area by the the watch lists for the 2013 Walter Camp Award, Bednarik Trophy, Nagurski Trophy, Dallas Morning News … tabbed the district 10-5A defensive player of the year and a Ted Hendricks Award, Lott Trophy and CFPA Defensive Awards ... also a preseason unanimous first-team all-district selection … helped Garland give up just 12.4 points second team All-America choice by Lindy’s and SI.com, and fourth team selection by per game on the season while recording 77 tackles, 12 sacks, eight TFL, 11 pressures, Athlon ... a preseason first team All-Big 12 pick by Athlon, Lindy’s and league media two forced fumbles and a TD … led Garland to a 9-3 record, a district champion- ... sidelined for the final seven games of 2012 after suffering a right pectoral muscle ship and the second round of the 5A Div. I state playoffs … recorded 12 tackles, rupture vs. Oklahoma ... named to the 2012 Nagurski Trophy, Bednarik Award, three sacks and a forced fumble in a 34-30 win over Abilene Cooper … tabbed first- Lombardi Award and CFPA Defensive Lineman of the Year Trophy watch lists … team all-district as a junior … recorded 94 tackles, seven sacks, eight TFL and two 2011 second team All-Big 12 selection (Coaches, AP, Kansas City Star, San Antonio fumble recoveries … helped Garland to an 11-2 record and the regional semifinals … Express-News, Fort Worth Star-Telegram) … named honorable mention Big 12 recorded 27 tackles, a PBU and a fumble recovery as a sophomore. Defensive Freshman of the Year in 2010 … prep All-American, two-time first-team PERSONAL all-state and all-area and three-time first-team all-district selection at defensive end … named to PARADE’s All-America High School Football Team … earned first-team A four-year member of the A/B honor roll in high school …was active in community All-USA honors by USA Today … an EA SPORTS All-American first-team selection service … served as a volunteer for the Special Olympics. … selected to play in the 2010 Army All-American Bowl … a member of Rivals’ top

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100 and ESPNU’s top 150 national prospects … ranked as the best defensive end and HIGH SCHOOL second-best overall prospect by ESPNU and the best strongside defensive end and 12th-best overall prospect by Rivals … rated as the state’s best defensive end by Dave Coached by Mike Hughes at Plano West H.S. … a prep All-American, two-time Campbell’s Texas Football… father, Jim, was a standout defensive lineman for the first-team all-state and all-area and three-time first-team all-district selection at Dallas Cowboys (1983-94) and Buffalo Bills (1995-97) and is the current defensive defensive end … named to PARADE’s All-America High School Football Team … line at Colorado. earned first-team All-USA honors by USA Today … an EA SPORTS All-American first-team selection … selected to play in the 2010 Army All-American Bowl … a JUNIOR (2012) member of Rivals’ top 100 and ESPNU’s top 150 national prospects … ranked as the best defensive end and second-best overall prospect by ESPNU and the best strong- Started at defensive end in the first six games before suffering a season-ending injury side defensive end and 12th-best overall prospect by Rivals … rated as the state’s best against Oklahoma ... still finished second on the team in tackles for loss (11) and defensive end by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … recorded 259 tackles, 25.5 sacks, sacks (4), and tied for second on the team in forced fumbles (2) ... named to the 56 TFL, 42 pressures, four PBU, three forced fumbles, two INTs, two blocked kicks Nagurski Trophy, Bednarik Award, Lombardi Award and CFPA Defensive Lineman and a TD over his final three seasons … earned first-team all-state honors from the of the Year Trophy watch lists … tabbed preseason third-team All-America by Phil Associated Press and the Texas Sports Writers Association as a senior … named first- Steele magazine … selected preseason first-team All-Big 12 by Phil Steele, Athlon and team Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Super Team … a member of the Fort Worth Lindy’s magazines …posted a team-high nine tackles, including five solos, and three Star-Telegram’s Elite 11 … tabbed the Dallas Morning News Defensive Player of the QB pressures vs. Wyoming ... named co-defensive game MVP (also Alex Okafor) by Year while earning first-team all-area honors … tabbed the district 8-5A Defensive the coaching staff ... recorded five tackles, including three TFLs and one sack, and a Player of the Year while earning first-team honors … recorded 87 tackles (67 solo), forced fumble vs. New Mexico... posted four tackles, including one TFL and one sack, 8.5 sacks, 20 TFL, 22 pressures, two INTs, one of which he returned for a TD, three and a QB pressure against Ole Miss ... had seven tackles, including a career-high tying forced fumbles and two blocked kicks … helped Plano West reach the first round of four TFLs and one sack, and a forced fumble vs. Oklahoma State ... named the Lott the state playoffs … selected to the 2008 EA SPORTS Football Junior All-America first Trophy IMPACT Player of the Week ... registered four tackles, including one TFL and team as a junior … named first-team all-state by the AP … also earned second-team one sack, and a fumble recovery for a touchdown against West Virginia to earn CFPA all-state honors from the TSWA … first-team all-district 8-5A selection … recorded honorable mention Defensive Lineman of the Week ... posted two tackles, including 94 tackles, seven sacks, 18 TFL, 20 pressures and four PBU while leading Plano West two for a loss, before suffering season-ending pectoral injury vs. Oklahoma ... had to the first round of the state playoffs … tabbed first-team all-district as a sophomore successfule surgery on Oct. 19. … recorded 78 tackles, 10 sacks and 18 TFL … tabbed the 2006 All-Area Newcomer SOPHOMORE (2011) of the Year by the Dallas Morning News … a four-year letterman in basketball … all-district and district Defensive Player of the Year as a senior … an all-district Appeared in all 13 games at defensive end, starting 12, missing one start due to and second-team all-area selection as a junior … a Texas Association of Basketball injury … second team All-Big 12 selection (Coaches, AP, Kansas City Star, San Coaches 5A all-region selection … also a three-year letterman in track and field. Antonio Express-News, Fort Worth Star-Telegram) … tallied 71 tackles, 21 tackles for loss, eight sacks, nine pressures and three pass breakups on the year … ranked PERSONAL fifth in the Big 12 in sacks and tied for third in tackles for loss … helped Texas lead the Big 12 and rank sixth in the nation in rushing defense (96.23 ypg) and 11th in Born in Dallas, Texas … active in UT’s community service program … part of a total defense (306.08) … also ranked 10th in pass efficiency defense (111.0) … had group of Longhorns that visits the Dell Children’s Medical Center … participated a dominating performance against California in the Holiday Bowl with eight tackles, in the SMU Hart Global Leaders Forum with the former prime minister of Great three tackles for loss and two sacks as the defense allowed only seven rushing yards Britain Tony Blair … served as a speaker at middle and elementary schools during and 195 yards of total offense ... helped lead the defense to a shut out performance drug free week … volunteered at the Dallas Food Bank … helped with Plano West’s against the Jayhawks, allowing only 46 yards of total offense and minus-2 rushing Turkey Drop … father, Jim, was a standout defensive lineman for the Dallas Cowboys yards … earned College Football Performance Awards honorable mention Defensive (1983-94) and Buffalo Bills (1995-97), and is the current assistant coach/defensive Lineman of the Week and the team’s Defensive Player of the Week honors after post- line coach at The University of Colorado. ing five tackles, three tackles for loss, one sack and two pressures against Kansas … also earned the two honors against Texas Tech following his career-high 10 tackles, THE JEFFCOAT FILE three tackles for loss, two sacks and one pressure … also matched a career high with Nickname: Action Jackson 10 tackles at Missouri including two tackles for loss and one sack … selected as the During pregame, I like to: Listen to music and visualize the game CFPA Defensive Lineman of the Week with his eight tackles, four tackles for loss, Favorite channel: ESPN one sack, two pressures and one pass breakup to help Texas stuff Kansas State to 121 I can’t believe I watch: 90210 yards of total offense … recorded a sack at Baylor … made four tackles with one for a Favorite movie: Friday Night Lights loss and one pass breakup against Oklahoma State … posted two tackles for loss and Favorite actor: Denzel Washington four total tackles against Oklahoma … tallied five tackles, one tackle for loss and one Sports hero: Jim Jeffcoat (father, who was a 15-year NFL veteran and current defen- pressure at Texas A&M … recorded two tackles in the season-opener against Rice… sive line coach at Colorado) notched three tackles in win against BYU…racked up six tackles and one pressure in Favorite superhero: The Hulk win at UCLA … posted three solo tackles, including one tackle for loss at Iowa State. Favorite CD: Jay-Z: The Blueprint III Favorite video game: Super Smash Bros. Brawl FRESHMAN (2010) I came to Texas because: The family atmosphere Appeared in eight games at defensive end, including starts against Wyoming and JEFFCOAT’S CAREER STATISTICS Texas Tech, and played on special teams in three games … named honorable men- tion Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year … missed Iowa State, Baylor, Kansas DEFENSE State and Oklahoma State games due to ankle injury … posted 15 tackles (eight solo), Year G/GS TT (Solo) Sacks TFL QBP INT PBU FF FR High six TFL and 2.5 sacks, one PBU, one fumble recovery and seven pressures … earned 2010 8/2 15 (8) 2.5 (-32) 6 (-34) 7 0 1 0 1 4/UCLA the coaching staff’s Ball Hawk Award on one occasion … logged three tackles (two 2011 13/12 71 (35) 8 (-54) 21 (-87) 9 0 3 0 0 10/2x solo), one TFL and one sack at Rice … registered two tackles (one solo), one TFL, 2012 6/6 31 (16) 4 (-32) 11 (-49) 6 0 1 2 1 9/WY Career 27/20 117 (59) 14.5 (-118) 38(-170) 22 0 5 2 2 10/2x one PBU and four pressures versus Wyoming … shared team’s Ball Hawk Award for his effort against the Cowboys … logged three tackles, one TFL, a half sack, a fumble recovery and two pressures at Texas Tech … shared team’s Ball Hawk Award CAREER HIGHS for his effort against the Red Raiders … recorded four tackles (three solo), including Tackles: 10, two times, vs. Texas Tech (So.) and at Missouri (So.) one sack and two TFL versus UCLA … tallied one tackle against No. 8 Oklahoma … TFL: 4, two times, vs. Kansas State (So.) and at Oklahoma State (Jr.) notched two tackles, one TFL and one pressure against Florida Atlantic. Sacks: 2, two times, vs. Texas Tech (So.) and vs. California (So.) Pressures: 4 vs. Wyoming (Fr.)

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P. JINKENS’ CAREER STATISTICS Peter DEFENSE Year G/GS TT (Solo) Sacks TFL QBP INT PBU FF FR High Jinkens 2012 13/3 29 (18) 1 (-2) 3 (-6) 0 1 0 0 0 9/OS LINEBACKER Career 13/3 29 (18) 1 (-2) 3 (-6) 0 1 0 0 0 9/OS 6-1 • 218 • So.-1L SPECIAL TEAMS Dallas, Texas (Skyline) Year G TT (Solo) FF FR PBLK KBLK 2012 13 1 (0) 0 0 0 0 Career 13 1 (0) 0 0 0 0

19 CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 9 vs. Oregon State (Fr.) Tackles for loss: 1, three times, at Texas Tech (Fr.), vs. Iowa State (Fr.) and at Kansas A second-year player who served as a backup linebacker in 2012 ... prep All- State American, all-state, all-area and all-district performer in high school ... member of Sacks: 1 vs. Kansas State (Fr.) ESPN’s top 150 national prospects as a senior in high school. Interceptions: 1 vs. Oregon State (Fr.) FRESHMAN (2012) Played in all 13 games as a reserve linebacker and on special teams with starts against Iowa State, Kansas State and Oregon State ... registered one tackle against West Virginia ... recorded one tackle, including first TFL, vs. Texas Tech ... recorded Daje his first-career start vs. Iowa State registered eight tackles, including one for a loss ... had four tackles, including one on special teams, against TCU ... posted six tackles, Johnson including one for a loss and his first sack, and one QB pressure vs. Kansas State ... (duh-ZHAY) posted a career-high nine tackles, and made his first career interception, in the Alamo Bowl against Oregon State. WIDE RECEIVER/ RUNNING BACK HIGH SCHOOL 5-10 • 180 • So.-1L Coached by Reginald Samples at Skyline H.S. ... a prep All-American, all-state, all- area and all-district performer at linebacker … played in the 2012 Under Armour Pflugerville, Texas All-America Game … a member of ESPNU’s top 150 national prospects … ranked as (Hendrickson) the fifth-best outside linebacker and 57th-best overall prospect by ESPNU … ranked as the 81st-best overall prospect by the Sporting News … a member of the Austin American-Statesman’s Fab 55 (state’s top prospects) … helped Skyline post a 23-4 record over his final two seasons … a second-team ESPNHS Football All-American as 4 a senior … a Sports Illustrated High School All-America honorable mention selection … a first-team Preseason Super Team selection by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … a first-team selection on Dallas Morning News’ All-Area team … named first-team A second-year player who served as a reserve running back in 2012 ... has also spent All-State by the Texas Sports Writers Association and Associated Press … named the time as a kick returner ... all-state, all-area and two-time all-district performer in district 9-5A Defensive MVP … named the LB MVP at the Fort Worth Nike Football high school. Training Camp prior to his senior season … also earned OLB MVP honors at the Next FRESHMAN (2012) Level Athlete Combine … helped lead Skyline to a 14-1 record and an appearance Played as a reserve running back and on special teams in 12 games, including starts in the fifth round of the state playoffs … tallied 125 tackles, nine sacks, four forced against Baylor and Kansas ... averaged 11.5 yards per touch ... averaged 7.5 yards fumbles, three fumble recoveries, 18 TFL and one TD … helped lead Skyline to a 9-3 per rush, which was tops on the team among players with at least 20 carries ... one record and an appearance in the second round of the state playoffs as a junior. of two freshmen in school history to post a rush and reception of 70 yards or more PERSONAL in the same season (also Eric Metcalf, 1985) ... did not play in the season opener vs. Began playing football at age 6 … active in church activities, helping clean the church Wyoming ... had one carry for 4 yards and caught three passes for 66 yards, including and organize events … has practiced yoga … enjoys video games. 45-yard touchdown on a shovel pass from David Ash vs. New Mexico ... posted two receptions for 15 yards and three kickoff returns for 58 yards, including a 21-yarder THE JINKENS FILE against Ole Miss ... had four receptions for 45 yards vs. Oklahoma State ... recorded My dream as a college football player: Win a national championship two carries for 8 yards and caught one pass for 46 yards against West Virginia ... After football, I hope to: Own my own restaurant posted four carries for 41 yards, including a 29 yard run, and one reception for 12 Favorite vehicle: Dodge Challenger yards vs. Oklahoma ... had career-high kickoff return of 25 yards against the Sooners Favorite show: Storage Wars ... recorded seven carries for 90 yards, including a career-long 84-yard TD on the Favorite movie: Friday, The Avengers opening play of the game, and two receptions for 14 yards vs. Baylor ... it was the Favorite sports movie: The Waterboy eighth-longest rush in school history and longest since Jamaal Charles went 86 yards Favorite musical artist: Yung Nation for a touchdown vs. Nebraska (2007) ... also the second longest by a freshman in Sports hero: Lawrence Taylor school history (Raymond Clayborn - 85-yard TD run vs. Arkansas in 1973) ... set a Favorite superhero: The Hulk career high with 104 all-purpose yards vs. the Bears ... registered four carries for 18 Favorite video game: Prototype 2 yards vs. Texas Tech ... had three carries for 15 yards against Iowa State ... posted two Favorite cartoon characters: Buzz Lightyear carries for 14 yards vs. TCU ... recorded one carry for 14 yards and a career-high five receptions for 85 yards, including a career-long 70 yarder, against Kansas State ... became just the second freshman in school history to post a rush and pass reception of 70 yards or more in a season ... Eric Metcalf had an 80-yard TD catch vs. Rice in 1985 before scoring on a 71-yard run vs. TCU.

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HIGH SCHOOL Coached by Chip Killian at Hendrickson ... an all-state, all-area and two-time all- Marcus district performer at multiple position … selected to play in the 2012 International Bowl … a member of ESPNU’s top 150 national prospects … ranked as the 14th-best Johnson athlete and 141st-best overall prospect by ESPNU … rushed for 2,976 yards and 34 WIDE RECEIVER TDs, caught 38 passes for 649 yards and six TDs and tallied two kickoff returns for TDs and three punt returns for TDs, helping Hendrickson post a 14-9 record over 6-1 • 189 • So.-1L his final two seasons … ranked first overall at the Nike SPARQ Combine prior to his League City, Texas (Clear senior season, setting the all-time SPARQ score … a first-team All-Centex selection Springs) by the Austin American-Statesman as a senior … a third-team Preseason Super Team selection by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … named second-team All-State by the Texas Sports Writers Association at running back while earning third-team honors at kick returner … named second-team All-State by the Associated Press … named the 7 district 16-4A MVP … helped lead Hendrickson to a 9-3 record and an appearance in the second round of the state playoffs … rushed for 2,178 yards and 26 TDs on 249 carries (8.7 ypc), while catching 28 passes for 496 yards (17.7 ypr) and six TDs with A second-year player who served as a backup at wide receiver in 2012 ... a versatile one punt return TD as a senior … rushed for 395 yards on 18 carries against Vista all-state performer in high school. Ridege that season … a second-team all-district 16-4A selection as a junior … helped lead Hendrickson to an appearance in the first round of the state playoffs … rushed FRESHMAN (2012) for 798 yards and eight TDs on 71 carries (11.2 ypc), while pulling in 10 receptions for Played as a reserve wideout in eight games ... participated on special teams against 153 yards with two kickoff returns for TDs and two punt returns for TDs … also had Wyoming ... did not see action vs. Oklahoma State, Kansas, TCU, Kansas State and 14 PBUs and one pick … rushed for 2,400 yards as a freshman with 32 total TDs … Oregon State. ran track until his junior year along with playing basketball as a freshman. HIGH SCHOOL PERSONAL Coached by Clint Hartman at Clear Springs ... an all-state player at multiple positions Began playing football at age 8 … born in Camp Lejuene, N.C. … has also lived in … ranked as the 79th-best wide receiver by ESPNU … a member of the Houston Swansboro, N.C., Kansas City, Mo., Kansas City, Kan., Manhattan, Kan., Chicago, Chronicle’s The Houston 100 (top prospects in greater Houston area) and the Austin Dallas and Alexandria, Va. … father, Clyde, played defensive back for Kansas State American-Statesman’s Fab 55 (state’s top prospects) … tallied 110 catches for 2,051 (1994-96) before playing for the Kansas City Chiefs (1997) and Chicago Bears (1998) yards and 21 TDs while rushing for 379 yards and one TD, helping Clear Springs post … has volunteered at the Texas Public Library. a 27-10 record in his final three seasons … an All-Greater Houston first-team selec- tion (Houston Chronicle) as a senior … named second-team All-State by the Texas THE JOHNSON FILE Sports Writers Association at kick returner … named honorable mention All-State During pregame, I like to: Listen to music by the Associated Press … named first-team all-district 24-5A at wide receiver and After football, I would like to: Start my own business kick returner … helped lead Clear Springs to a 8-4 record and an appearance in the If I were to play another sport it would be: Basketball, it was my first love. second round of the state playoffs … tallied 68 catches for 1,298 yards and 13 TDs Favorite show: Fresh Prince of Bel-Air while rushing for 352 yards and one TD … also returned 10 kickoffs for 375 yards and I can’t believe I watch: Adventure Time two TDs … totaled seven catches for 207 yards and a TD, along with a 90-yard kickoff Favorite movie: Friday, 3 Strikes, Black Dynamite return TD against Cinco Ranch as a senior … named second-team All-District 24-5A Favorite sports movie: The Express as a junior … helped lead Clear Springs to a 8-3 record and an appearance in the first Favorite actor and actress: Will Smith and Mila Kunis round of the state playoffs … tallied 42 catches for 753 yards and nine TDs … helped Sports hero: Barry Sanders lead Clear Springs to a 11-3 record and an appearance in the fourth round of the state Favorite superhero: Superman playoffs as a sophomore … also lettered in track and field. Favorite video game: Call of Duty Favorite cartoon character: SpongeBob SquarePants PERSONAL I came to Texas because: It was a lifelong dream and I followed my heart. Began playing football at age 7 … father, Morlon, played basketball at Prairie View A&M … interested in pursing a career in physical therapy or sports medicine … JOHNSON’S CAREER STATISTICS enjoys listening to music and playing video games. RUSHING/RECEIVING THE M. JOHNSON FILE Year G/GS Rush-Yds YPC TD Long Rec-Yds YPC TD Long 2012 12/2 27-203 7.5 1 84/BU 19-287 15.1 1 70/KS Nickname: MJ Career 12/2 27-203 7.5 1 84/BU 19-287 15.1 1 70/KS My dream as a college football player: To be an All-American During pregame, I like to: Listen to music and visualize myself in the game. SPECIAL TEAMS If I were to play another sport it would be: Track, I love track meets. Year G PR-Yds YPR TD Long KR-Yds YPR TD Long Favorite vehicle: Bugatti 2012 12 0-0 0 0 --- 4-83 20.8 0 25/OU Favorite show: George Lopez Career 12 0-0 0 0 --- 4-83 20.8 0 25/OU I can’t believe I watch: Infested Favorite movie: Clash of the Titans CAREER HIGHS Favorite sports movie: Friday Night Lights Rush attempts: 7 vs. Baylor (Fr.) Favorite actor: Denzel Washington Rush yards: 90 vs. Baylor (Fr.) Favorite musical artist: Lil’ Wayne, Drake Long rush: 84t vs. Baylor (Fr.) Favorite song: Ambition, Wale Receptions: 5 at Kansas State (Fr.) Sports hero: Larry Fitzgerald Receiving yards: 85 vs. Kansas State (Fr.) Favorite superhero: The Hulk Long reception: 70 vs. Kansas State (Fr.) Favorite video game: Madden, NCAA, Call of Duty Receiving TDs: 1 vs. New Mexico (Fr.) Favorite cartoon character: Vegeta Long kickoff return: 25 vs. Oklahoma (Fr.) I came to Texas because: Texas has been my favorite school since I was a kid. It’s a All-purpose yards: 104 vs. Baylor (Fr.) dream come true.

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Favorite show: Lost I can’t believe I watch: Teen Moms Nick Favorite movie: Inception Favorite sports movie: Remember the Titans Jordan Favorite actor and actress: Shia LeBeouf and Megan Fox PLACE-KICKER Favorite musical artist: Tokyo Police Club 6-1 • 175 • So.-1L Favorite song: Love Lost, Frankenstein Sports hero: Troy Aikman Coppell, Texas (Coppell) Favorite superhero: Iron Man Favorite video game: FIFA Favorite cartoon character: Chuckie Finster 28 Nobody knows how much I like to find and listen to new music. I came to Texas because: Everything about UT felt right. JORDAN’S CAREER STATISTICS SCORING Second-year player who served as the No. 1 place-kicker for most of the 2012 season Year G PAT-A FG-A PTS PPG HI FG HI PTS ... a member of the inaugural Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team (2012-13) ... an All- 2012 10 31-32 9-15 58 5.8 2/2x 12/MS American coming out of high school. Career 10 31-32 9-15 58 5.8 2/2x 12/MS FRESHMAN (2012) FIELD GOALS Played in 10 games at place-kicker ... also served as a reserve kickoff specialist ... a Year G 0-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ TOTAL PCT LONG member of the inaugural Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team (2012-13) ... connected 2012 10 0-0 3-3 5-6 1-6 0-0 9-15 60.0 40/OS on 7 of his last 10 field goals of the season ... tallied seven points vs. Wyoming, con- Career 10 0-0 3-3 5-6 1-6 0-0 9-15 60.0 40/OS necting on one field goal and four PATs ... 1-for-3 on field-goal attempts against the Cowboys, though his 44-yard try in the fourth quarter was blocked ... posted six CAREER HIGHS points against New Mexico, with one field goal and three PATs ... recorded a 38-yard Points scored: 12 vs. Ole Miss (Fr.) field goal vs. the Lobos... notched a career-high 12 points against Ole Miss, connect- PATs: 9 vs. Ole Miss (Fr.) ing on one field goal and nine PATs, one shy of the single-game school record (10 Field goals made: 2, two times, vs. Iowa State (Fr.) and TCU (Fr.) by David Pino vs. Colorado, 2005; Billy Schott vs. TCU, 1974) ... hit all five PATs vs. Field goal attempts: 3 vs. Wyoming (Fr.) Oklahoma State ... posted one PAT against Oklahoma ... did not see action vs. Baylor, Longest field goal: 40 vs. Oregon State (Fr.) Kansas and Texas Tech ... tallied seven points against Iowa State, connecting on two field goals and one PAT ... also had one kickoff for 56 yards vs. the Cyclones ... registered seven points vs. TCU, connecting on two field goals and one PAT ... posted six points against Kansas State, with one field goal, a 37-yarder, and three PATs. ... posted seven points in the Alamo Bowl against Oregon State, including a career-long Case 40-yard field goal, and made all four PATs in the game. McCoy HIGH SCHOOL QUARTERBACK Prep All-American and three-time all-district performer at punter and kicker … 6-2 • 200 • Sr.-2L played in the 2012 U.S. Army All-American Bowl, going 3-for-3 on extra points … ranked as the fourth-best kicker by ESPNU … ranked as the third-best kicker by Graham, Texas Kohl’s Kicking Camps … graded out as a five-star kicker and four-star punter at (Graham) the Kohl’s National Scholarship Camp … three-year starter who converted 15 of 20 field goals, helping Coppell post a 30-7 record over his final three seasons … named first-team all-district 7-5A at kicker while earning second-team honors at punter as a senior … helped Coppell post a 6-4 record … converted 4 of 7 field goals, includ- 6 ing a long of 46, while going 23-for-23 on PATs … named the district 7-5A Special Teams MVP as a junior … helped lead Coppell to a 13-1 record and an appearance in the fourth round of the state playoffs … converted 8 of 9 field goals, including seven Fourth-year quarterback who has appeared in 21 games with six starts … owns the from 30 yards or more … named second-team all-district 6-5A as a sophomore … school record for most consecutive passes to start a career without an interception helped lead Coppell to a 11-2 record and an appearance in the third round of the state (124) which was also the third-longest overall streak … also completed 17 straight playoffs … converted 3 of 4 field goals, all from 30 yards or more … named academic passes vs. Kansas State in 2012, a mark that is tied for second in school history ... all-state as a senior … two-year letterman in lacrosse. enrolled in January ’10 to take part in spring drills … a prep All-American and two- time all-state selection … a versatile athlete that also lettered in basketball and track PERSONAL and field … brother of former Longhorn National Player of the Year, Colt McCoy … Began playing football at age 9 … cousin-in-law, Daniel McCutchen, played baseball two time first-team Academic All-Big 12 selection (2011-12) … a three-time member for Oklahoma (2004-06) and plays for the Baltimore Orioles… cousin, Daniel Furney, of Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll. was an All-American gymnast at Oklahoma (2000-03) an is currently an assistant coach for the Oklahoma men’s gymnastics team … enjoys hunting, water sports, skiing, wakeboarding, slalom and riding ATVs … has participated in Austin Street Shelter, Community Garden and Pets Most ... a member of the inaugural Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team (2012-13). THE JORDAN FILE During pregame, I like to: Listen to music and stretch If I were to play another sport it would be: Lacrosse, because I love the intensity. Favorite vehicle: Lotus Elise

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JUNIOR (2012) … a three-year letterman in basketball and two-year letterman in track and field … first-team all-district selection in basketball as a junior. Served as the No. 2 quarterback ... played as a reserve in eight games and started against Kansas State... first team Academic All-Big 12 choice ... shared the team’s D.X. PERSONAL Bible Most Spirited Offensive Player Award with Jeremy Hills, Luke Poehlmann and Mason Walters ... completed 5 of 8 passes for 64 yards and one TD vs. New Mexico Born in Abilene, Texas … enrolled in the college of education … a four-year member ... completed 5 of 8 passes for 102 yards and two TD against Oklahoma ... came on of the honor roll in high school … a two-year member of the National Honor Society in relief vs. Kansas and led the team to a pair of fourth-quarter scoring drives ... … was active in community service … participated in Meals on Wheels … read to completed 6 of 8 passes for 109 yards and one touchdown vs. Kansas ... was 3-for-3 local elementary school children … served as a volunteer coach for several little league on third and fourth down on the game-winning drive, including a 1-yard TD pass to teams … mother, Debra, was a shooting guard in basketball and father, Brad, was a D.J. Grant with 12 seconds left ... completed one pass for 23 yards against Iowa State safety in football at Abilene Christian … was coached by his father at Graham H.S. … ... came off the bench to complete 11 of 17 passes for 110 yards and one interception brother, Chance, played wide receiver at Hardin-Simmons (2010) … brother, Colt, vs. TCU ... completed a career-high 26 passes on 34 attempts for 312 yards with two was a four-year starter at Texas and a third-round NFL Draft pick by the Cleveland touchdowns and interceptions against Kansas State ... had a season-long 70-yard Browns (2010-12), now plays for the San Francisco 49ers ... four-time member of the pass (third longest of his career) to Daje Johnson in the second quarter vs. the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (spring 2010; spring 2011; spring 2012; fall 2012). Wildcats ... completed 17 straight pass attempts (from third through 19th attempts), THE MCCOY FILE a mark which ranks tied for second in school history ... his brother, Colt, had 18 vs. Oklahoma State in 2008 and 17 vs. Missouri, also in 2008. During pregame, I like to: Listen to music Favorite TV show: The Office SOPHOMORE (2011) Favorite movie(s): Braveheart, The Patriot Played in 11 games with five starts at quarterback … first team Academic All-Big 12 Favorite sports movie: Rudy selection … set the school record for most consecutive passes to start a career without Favorite actor/actress: Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston an interception with 124 (first 123 of 2011) which was also the third most consecutive Sports hero: Brett Favre passes without an interception overall by a Texas quarterback … threw for a career- Favorite superhero: Superman high 356 yards on 24 of 39 attempts and a career-best three touchdowns and four Favorite musicians: Casting Crowns interceptions at Baylor … completed passes of 78 and a career-long 80 yards versus Favorite video game: NCAA Football ’09 the Bears … came off the bench to complete 7 of 8 passes (87.5 percent) for 57 yards Pet: Dog (Lucy) against BYU … in his first career start against UCLA he completed 12 of 15 passes MCCOY’S CAREER STATISTICS (career-high 80.0 percent) for a total of 168 yards and two touchdowns, including a 45-yarder … led Texas to two scoring drives off the bench against Kansas State, PASSING/RUSHING finishing 8 of 16 for 80 yards and a 36-yard touchdown pass … started at Texas A&M Year G/GS Comp-Att Pct. Yds Rating TD INT Long Rush/TD Long and led the game-winning drive with a 25-yard scramble to set up a 40-yard Justin 2010 2/0 0-1 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 --- 1-0 --- Tucker field goal … he was awarded the team’s Offensive Player of the Week honor 2011 11/5 88-144 61.1 1,034 131.9 7 4 80/BU 24-(-3)/0 25/TAM for the Texas A&M game … completed 16 of 27 pass attempts for 110 yards against 2012 8/1 54-76 71.1 722 169.0 6 3 70/KSU 13-(-26)/0 13/TCU the Aggies … passed for 99 yards, hitting on 6 of 11 attempts at Iowa State … passed Career 21/6 142-221 64.3 1,756 144.1 13 7 80/BU 38-(-29)/0 25/TAM for 116 yards on 9-for-16 attempts against Oklahoma … threw just one pass against Texas Tech, a 31-yard touchdown toss. CAREER HIGHS Completions: 26 vs. Kansas State (Jr.) FRESHMAN (2010) Attempts: 39 vs. Baylor (So.) Passing Yards: 356 vs. Baylor (So.) Appeared in two games at quarterback … made first career appearance against Rice Passing Efficiency (min 12 attempts): 218.08 rating vs. UCLA (So.) and also played versus Florida Atlantic. Completion Percentage (min 12 attempts): 80.0 (12 of 15) vs. UCLA (So.) HIGH SCHOOL Long Pass: 80t vs. Baylor (So.) TD Passes: 3 vs. Baylor (So.) Coached by his father, Brad McCoy, at Graham H.S. … a prep All-American, two- Total Offense: 340 vs. Baylor (So.) time all-state and three-time first-team all-district performer at quarterback … four- year starter who played in the 2010 Offense-Defense All-American Bowl … ranked as the 35th-best quarterback by ESPNU and 24th-best dual-threat quarterback by Rivals … rated as the state’s fourth-best quarterback by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … tallied 10,711 passing yards and 111 TDs over his four-year career … helped Graham post a 34-17 record during his four seasons … earned second-team all-state honors from the Associated Press and Texas Sports Writers Association as a senior … named the Abilene Reporter-News All-Big Country Super Team Offensive MVP … also named the Abilene Reporter News All-Big Country 3A MVP … unanimous selection as the district 2-3A MVP … passed for 4,276 yards and 46 TDs and rushed for 538 yards … helped lead Graham to a 14-2 record and a trip to the 3A Div. II state finals … Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Player of the Week candidate after throwing for 385 yards and 6 TDs and rushing for 98 yards in a 49-48 win over Bridgeport … also named the Abilene Reporter-News Big Country Player of the Week following his performance … selected as the class 3A Ford Texas High School Player of the Week after completing 17 of 29 passes for 332 yards and five TDs while rushing seven times for 35 yards in a 41-7 win over Burkburnett … named the Abilene Reporter-News Big Country Player of the Week after passing for 348 yards and four TDs in a 44-28 win over Monahans … earned honorable mention all-state honors from the AP and first-team all-district as a junior … passed for 2,226 yards and 17 TDs … named first- team all-district as a sophomore when he threw for 2,008 yards and 22 TDs … led the Mustangs to a 10-2 record and the second round of the state playoffs … tabbed District Newcomer of the Year after passing for 2,201 yards and 16 TDs as a freshman

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Cade M.J. McCrary McFarland HOLDER TIGHT END 6-4 • 195 • Sr.-3L 6-6 • 240 • So.-1L Austin, Texas (Lake Travis) El Paso, Texas (El Dorado) 86 85

A fifth-year reserve who has appeared in all 38 games the last three seasons as the Third-year tight end who has played in 12 career games ... gained valuable experience holder on PAT/FGs ... a former walk-on who was placed on scholarship before both on the scout team in 2011 while redshirting … ranked as the 14th-best tight end by the 2012 and 2013 seasons ... three-year letterman and two-year starter at wide ESPNU coming out of high school … has lived in Germany. receiver at Lake Travis High School ... helped Lake Travis win consecutive state REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2012) championships his final two seasons. Played in 12 games, including starts vs. West Virginia, Baylor, TCU and Kansas State JUNIOR (2012) ... his first-career reception, a 13-yarder from Case McCoy, went for a TD vs. New Appeared in all 13 games as the holder on PAT/FGs ... helped the place-kickers con- Mexico ... registered one reception for 24 yards against West Virginia ... caught three nect on 11 of 19 FGAs and 57 of 60 PATs ... attempted one pass, which fell incom- passes for 39 yards against Oklahoma ... caught one pass for a career-long 29 yards vs. plete, on a fake field-goal attempt vs. Kansas State. Baylor ... made a big contribution in blocking, including a key one on Daje Johnson’s SOPHOMORE (2011) 84-yard touchdown against the Bears ... missed the Texas Tech game due to effects of a concussion suffered vs. Kansas ... posted two receptions for 20 yards against TCU. Appeared in all 13 games as holder on PAT/FGs ... helped place-kicker Justin Tucker connect on 44 of 44 PATS and go 17-for-21 on FGAs, including the game-winner FRESHMAN (2011) over Texas A&M. Gained valuable experience on the scout team while redshirting. REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2010) HIGH SCHOOL Appeared in all 12 games as holder on special teams ... helped kicker Justin Tucker Coached by Jim Althoff at El Dorado H.S. … a two-time all-state and three-time first- connect on 27 of 27 PATS ... redshirted in 2009. team all-district selection at wide receiver … El Dorado’s all-time leader in receptions FRESHMAN (2009) (185), receiving yards (2,601), TDs (44) and total points (264) … played in the El Redshirted. Paso Senior All-Star Football Classic … ranked as the 14th-best tight end by ESPNU … rated as the second-best tight end by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … three- HIGH SCHOOL year starter who totaled 184 catches for 2,604 yards and 39 TDs, helping El Dorado Coached by Chad Morris at Lake Travis High School ... three-year letterman and two- compile a 22-12 record … named first-team 5A all-state by the Texas Sports Writers year starter at wide receiver ... helped team win consecutive state championships his Association as a senior … earned honorable mention all-state honors from the final two seasons alongside former Texas quarterback Garrett Gilbert ... tabbed first- Associated Press … named the El Paso Times’ 2010 All-City Offensive Most Valuable team all-state, first-team all-district and earned all-central Texas honors as a senior ... Player … a first-team All-Texas High School selection by Dave Campbell’s Texas tallied 84 catches for 1,800 yards and 28 TDs as a senior ... recorded 12 catches for 214 Football … named the district 1-5A Offensive MVP … helped lead El Dorado to a 8-4 yards and four TDs against Marble Falls ... tabbed first-team all-district as a junior record and the second round of the state playoffs as a senior … caught 89 passes for ... earned academic all-district honors as a senior ... also played track and baseball. 1,206 yards and 18 TDs … a U.S. Army National All-Combine Team honorable men- tion selection as a junior … earned first-team All-City honors from the El Paso Times PERSONAL … earned third-team all-state honors from the Texas Sports Writers Association … Born in New Orleans, La. ... lived in Las Cruces, N.M., Dallas and Houston before a unanimous first-team all-district 1-5A selection … helped lead El Dorado to a 8-3 moving to Austin ... majoring in physical culture and sports ... father, Hardee, played record and an appearance in the first round of the state playoffs … caught 56 passes safety for Austin College and was the defensive ends coach for Texas (1998-2004) ... for 982 yards and 10 TDs … earned second-team All-City honors from the El Paso enjoys hunting and fishing ... two-time member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Times as a sophomore … earned first-team all-district 1-5A honors … helped lead El Roll (fall 2011; spring 2012). Dorado to a 6-5 record and an appearance in the first round of the state playoffs … THE MCCRARY FILE tallied 39 catches for 416 yards and 11 TDs … a three-year letterman in basketball. PERSONAL During pregame, I like to: Listen to music Favorite TV channel: ESPN Born in Watertown, N.Y. … also lived in Virginia, Maryland, Germany and Georgia Favorite TV show: Jersey Shore before moving to El Paso in 2005 … three-time member of the A/B honor roll and I can’t believe I watch: Eastbound and Down straight-A student as a senior … assisted El Dorado High School with breast cancer Favorite actress: Blake Lively awareness … enjoys playing video games. Sports hero: Roy Williams Favorite superhero: Scuba Steve Favorite CD: “50 Number Ones” by George Strait Nobody knows I can: Fish and hunt Favorite video game: Super Smash Bros. Favorite cartoon character: SpongeBob SquarePants

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THE MCFARLAND FILE All-Combine Team honorable mention selection as a junior … earned second-team all-district 16-5A honors despite missing four games due to injury … helped lead Nickname: M-Jay Cedar Park to a 8-4 record and an appearance in the first round of the state playoffs During pregame, I like to: Relax and listen to music … tallied 49 tackles and eight TFL … helped lead Cedar Park to a 6-5 record and an Favorite TV show: The Game appearance in the first round of the state playoffs as a sophomore … recorded 46 Favorite music artist(s): Gucci Mane, Wacka Flocka tackles and six TFL … a three-year letterman in track and field. Favorite sports movie(s): Coach Carter, Friday Night Lights Favorite actor/actress: Mike Epps, Jessica Alba PERSONAL Favorite video game(s): Call of Duty: Black Ops, NCAA Football Born in Houston, Texas … was active in community service … volunteered his time Favorite Superhero: Batman at the YMCA, the Cedar Park food bank and was involved with his church … enjoys Favorite vehicle: Lamborghini hunting and fishing, reading and archery … father, Max, played linebacker at Rice Favorite cartoon character: Daffy Duck (1985-88) … grandfather, Jack, played on the defensive line at Hardin-Simmons Pet: Dog (Tyson) (1958-62) … uncle, Mitch, played fullback at Rice (1986-90) … uncle, Freddy, played I came to Texas because: The tradition and family atmosphere on the defensive line at Texas A&M (1965-67). MCFARLAND’S CAREER STATISTICS THE MOSS FILE RECEIVING/RUSHING Nickname: The Sheriff Year G/GS Rec-Yds YPC TD Long Rush-Yds YPC TD Long 2012 12/4 8-125 15.6 1 29/BU 0-0 0.0 0 --- During pregame, I like to: Run through my assignments and make huge plays in Career 12/4 8-125 15.6 1 29/BU 0-0 0.0 0 — my head Favorite music artist: Biggie Smalls CAREER HIGHS Favorite movie: Saving Private Ryan Receptions: 3 vs. Oklahoma (Fr.) Favorite sports movie: Remember the Titans Receiving yards: 39 vs. Oklahoma (Fr.) Favorite actor/actress: Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Megan Fox Long Reception: 29 vs. Baylor (Fr.) Favorite video game(s): NCAA Football ’11 Sports hero: Tedy Bruschi Favorite Superhero: Superman Favorite vehicle: Camaro Favorite cartoon character: SpongeBob SquarePants Chet Pet(s): Dog (Champ), Seahorses Nobody knows how much I like to: Read Moss MOSS’ CAREER STATISTICS FULLBACK DEFENSE 6-2 • 242 • Jr.-1L Year G/GS TT (Solo) Sacks TFL QBP INT PBU FF FR High Cedar Park, Texas 2011 4/0 1 (1) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1/OSU (Cedar Park) 2012 13/1 1 (0) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1/WV Career 17/1 2 (1) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1/2x

SPECIAL TEAMS 13 Year G TT (Solo) FF FR PBLK KBLK KR-Yards 2011 4 1 (1) 0 0 0 0 0-0 2012 13 1 (0) 0 0 0 0 1-12 Third-year player who has seen action in 17 games … made the switch from line- Career 17 2 (1) 0 0 0 0 1-12 backer to fullback after his freshman season … rated the 16th-best inside linebacker by ESPNU coming out of high school. CAREER HIGHS SOPHOMORE (2012) Tackles: 1, two times, vs. Oklahoma State (Fr.) and West Virginia (So.) Played in all 13 games with one start ... served as a reserve fullback ... also played on special teams ... started at fullback vs. Oklahoma State ... posted one special teams tackle against West Virginia ... registered his first-career kickoff return, a 12-yarder vs. Kansas. FRESHMAN (2011) Appeared in four games … made his collegiate debut against Rice, playing on defense and special teams … also played against Oklahoma State and had one tackle … saw time against Kansas and Texas Tech. HIGH SCHOOL Coached by Chris Ross at Cedar Park H.S. … an all-state, two-time all-district and all-area performer at linebacker … ranked as the 16th-best inside linebacker by ESPNU … rated as the ninth-best linebacker by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … three-year starter who tallied 230 tackles and 30 TFL, helping Cedar Park compile a 27-10 record … earned honorable mention all-state honors from the Associated Press as a senior … named third-team all-CenTex by the Austin American-Statesman … tabbed second-team all-district 25-4A … helped lead Cedar Park to a 13-1 record, a district championship and an appearance in the state quarterfinals … named the team’s Co-Defensive MVP … tallied 135 tackles and 16 TFL … a U.S. Army National

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Alex Miles Norman Onyegbule DEFENSIVE TACKLE (ON-yay-BOO-lay) 6-4 • 295 • Fr.-RS TIGHT END Dallas, Texas 6-4 • 235 • Jr.-1L (Bishop Dunne) Arlington, Texas (Arlington) 94 17

A second-year defensive lineman ... a member of the inaugural Academic All-Big 12 Third-year tight end who has played in 20 games … rated as the fifth-best athlete by Rookie Team (2012-13) .... selected to play in the 2012 Under Armour All-America Dave Campbell’s Texas Football coming out of high school. game ... rated the No. 7 defensive tackle in the nation by ESPNU as a senior in high school. SOPHOMORE (2012) FRESHMAN (2012) Appeared in eight games as a reserve wideout/tight end, as well as on special teams ... second-team Academic All-Big 12 selection ... played in the first five games ... did Redshirted. not see action vs. Oklahoma ... missed the Baylor, Kansas and Texas Tech games HIGH SCHOOL with an ankle injury ... returned to action vs. Iowa State, seeing significant time on Coached by Michael Johnson at Bishop Dunne ... All-American, two-time first-team offense ... also played vs. TCU and Kansas State ... did not see time vs. Oregon State all-state and three-time all-district performer at multiple positions … selected to in the Alamo Bowl. play in the 2012 Under Armour All-America Game … a member of ESPNU’s top FRESHMAN (2011) 150 national prospects … ranked as the seventh-best defensive tackle and 97th-best overall prospect by ESPNU … a member of the Austin American-Statesman’s Fab Saw action in 12 games with snaps on offense and special teams … recorded his first 55 (state’s top prospects) … a first-team Preseason Super Team selection by Dave career reception at Missouri, a gain of 20 yards … hauled in a 15-yard reception at Campbell’s Texas Football as a senior … a first-team TAPPS Division I All-State Baylor … had a 12-yard catch against Kansas State … caught a 4-yard pass to convert selection on the defensive line while earning second-team All-State honors on the a third down on the game-winning drive at Texas A&M. offensive line as a senior … a first-team all-district selection on both the defensive and offensive lines … helped lead Bishop Dunne to an appearance in the first round HIGH SCHOOL of the state playoffs … tallied 56 tackles, 29 TFL, seven sacks, one blocked punt and Coached by Scott Peach at Arlington High School … two-time all-district performer one blocked FG … also recorded 37 pancake blocks … a first-team TAPPS Division at quarterback and wide receiver … ranked as the 65th-best wide receiver by ESPNU I All-State selection as a junior … named first-team all-district on the defensive line … rated as the fifth-best athlete by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … a member of while earning second-team honors on the offensive line … helped lead Bishop Dunne the Austin American-Statesman’s The Fabulous 55, recognizing the state’s top pros- to an appearance in the first round of the state playoffs … named second-team all- pects … three-year starter who tallied 90 catches for 1,239 yards and 16 TDs, 1,548 district as a sophomore. yards rushing and 21 TDs and passed for 1,267 yards and 12 TDs, helping Arlington compile a 26-12 record … tabbed second-team all-district 4-5A as a senior … helped PERSONAL lead Arlington to a 7-4 record and the first round of the state playoffs … completed Began playing football at age 13 … grandfather, Pettis Norman, played at Johnson C. 98 of 170 passes for 1,267 yards and 12 TDs and rushed for 1,524 yards and 21 TDs Smith University and spent 12 seasons in the NFL, playing tight end for the Dallas while serving as the team’s quarterback … also caught one pass for 17 yards … passed Cowboys (1962-70) and San Diego Chargers (1971-73) … has spent time tutoring for 202 yards and one TD while rushing for 170 yards against Arlington Martin … elemenary school children … enjoys drawing ... a member of the inaugural Academic passed for 128 yards and one TD while rushing for 264 yards and three TDs in a 35-7 All-Big 12 Rookie Team (2012-13). win over Arlington Lamar … named third-team Dave Campbell’s Texas Football THE NORMAN FILE preseason Super Team … played in the ESPN RISE Champion Gridiron Kings game prior to his senior season … earned second-team all-district 4-5A honors as a junior Nickname: Big Baby, people say I look like Glen Davis … caught 46 passes for 585 yards and 10 TDs while completing one pass for 21 My dream as a college football player: Make big plays yards … helped lead Arlington to a 11-3 record, a co-district championship and an After football, I would like to: Work in sports medicine appearance in the fourth round of the state playoffs … named a Fort Worth Nike During pregame, I like to: Listen to music and imagine making plays Camp Standout … helped lead Arlington to a 8-5 record and an appearance in the If I were to play another sport it would be: Basketball third round of the state playoffs as a sophomore … tallied 43 catches for 637 yards Favorite show: 1000 Ways to Die, Iron Chef and six TDs while rushing for 24 yards … two-year letterman in track and lettered Favorite movie: Friday, Evil Dead, Superbad, Horrible Bosses, Transformers in basketball as a junior. Favorite sports movie: Friday Night Lights Favorite actor: Jonah Hill PERSONAL Favorite musical artist: A$AP Rocky, Slipknot Participated with the Arlington Youth Commission Group … brother, Maxwell, Favorite song: Brand New Guys played defensive end for Kansas (06- 09)… enjoys music, fishing, video games and Sports hero: My grandad ping pong ... earned a spot on the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll in the fall of Favorite superhero: The Hulk 2011. Favorite video game: God of War series, Dead Space Favorite cartoon character: Eric Cartman Nobody knows how much I like to: Draw

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THE ONYEGBULE FILE … named the Built Ford Tough 2A Texas High School Football Player of the Week after passing for 282 yards and four TDs and rushing for 231 yards and three TDs in Nickname: On-yay a 44-25 win over Bullard in week five … named first-team all-district 9-2A Division Three things I can’t live without: Family, football and pizza 1 as a junior … helped lead Tatum to a 12-1 record and an appearance in the fourth After my football career is over, I hope to: Be a college wide receiver coach round of the state playoffs … passed for over 1,900 yards with 28 TDs and only four If I were to play another sport it would be: Baseball because my arm could do wonders interceptions while rushing for over 700 yards with 16 TDs on 60 carries as a junior Childhood sports hero: Braylon Edwards … named second-team all-district 17-3A as a sophomore … also named district Favorite movie(s): John Q, Wedding Crashers Newcomer of the Year … helped lead Tatum to a 6-5 record and an appearance in the Favorite sports movie: Remember the Titans first round of the state playoffs … also lettered in basketball and track and field … Favorite actor: Will Smith two-time academic all-district selection. Favorite actress: Katherine Heigl Nobody knows how much I like to: Do homework PERSONAL Favorite TV show: College Football Live Began playing football at age 8 … father, Anthony, played RB at Baylor (1995-98); TV show I can’t believe I watch: Jersey Shore uncle, Stephen Hodge, played safety at TCU (2005-08) and was drafted by the Dallas Favorite musician: Drake Cowboys; cousin, Clarence Leatch, played defensive end at TCU (2006-09); cousin, Favorite song: “Successful” by Drake Denarius Moore, played wide receiver at Tennessee (2007-10) and plays for the Favorite video game: NCAA Football ’12 Oakland Raiders (2011-present) … has participated in the Fellowship of Christian Favorite superhero: Spider-Man Athletes … also participated in a community service project called ‘Steppin Out’ … Favorite cartoon character: SpongeBob SquarePants enjoys video games. ONYEGBULE’S CAREER STATISTICS THE OVERSTREET FILE RECEIVING Nickname: Street, J.O. Year G/GS Rec-Yds YPC TD Long Rush-Yds YPC TD Long My dream as a college football player: Win a National Championship and a Heisman 2011 12/0 4-51 12.8 0 20/MU 0-0 0.0 0 --- After football, I would like to: Have a career in psychology 2012 8/0 0-0 0.0 0 -- 0-0 0.0 0 -- During pregame, I like to: Sit in my locker and listen to Drake and Amy Whinehouse Career 20/0 4-51 12.8 0 20/MU 0-0 0.0 0 --- If I were to play another sport it would be: Basketball Favorite vehicle: 2012 Dodge Challenger CAREER HIGHS Favorite show: SpongeBob SquarePants Receptions: 1, four times, last at Texas A&M (Fr.) I can’t believe I watch: The Twilight Zone Receiving yards: 20 at Missouri (Fr.) Favorite movie: 300, Troy, Despicable Me Long reception: 20 at Missouri (Fr.) Favorite sports movie: Remember the Titans Favorite actor: Will Smith Favorite musical artist: Drake Favorite song: Power Circle Nobody knows how much I like to: Watch Vampire Diaries Jalen Favorite superhero: The Hulk Favorite video game: NCAA Football Overstreet Favorite cartoon characters: SpongeBob RUNNING BACK I came to Texas because: The tradition, pride and integrity is unlike anywhere else. 6-2 • 215 • Fr.-RS Tatum, Texas (Tatum) Adrian Phillips 3 SAFETY 5-11 • 210 • Sr.-3L A second-year player who moved from quarterback to running back in the offseason Garland, Texas ... an all-state performer as a senior in high school ... ranked as the 43rd-best athlete in the nation by ESPNU during his senior year. (Garland) FRESHMAN (2012) Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL 17 Coached by Andy Evans at Tatum High School ... an all-state and three-time all- Fourth-year defensive back who has played in 37 games with 15 starts … has played district performer at quarterback … ranked as the 43rd-best athlete by ESPNU … cornerback and safety .... an all-state, all-area and two-time first-team all-district helped Tatum post a 31-9 record over his final three seasons, including a 7-3 mark selection in high school while playing offense and defense … a member of ESPNU’s in the playoffs … named third-team All-State by the Associated Press as a senior … top 150 national prospects … ranked as the 14th-best athlete by ESPNU and 25th- a third-team Preseason Super Team selection by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … best athlete by Rivals … rated as the state’s second-best athlete by Dave Campbell’s named the district 9-2A Division I MVP … tabbed All-East Texas Football Offensive Texas Football. MVP by the Longview News-Journal … helped lead Tatum to a 13-3 record and an appearance in the fifth round of the state playoffs … completed 86-of-168 passes JUNIOR (2012) (51%) for 1,471 yards and 13 TDs while rushing for 1,190 yards and 23 TDs on 185 Played in all 13 games, starting in all at safety except Baylor, TCU and Oregon State ... carries … rushed for 351 yards and five touchdowns in a 44-42 win over White Oak ranked third on the team in tackles (72) and tied for third in interceptions (2) ... had three stops, one QB pressure and a PBU vs. Wyoming, his first-ever start at safety ...

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recorded eight tackles against New Mexico ... posted five tackles vs. Ole Miss ... regis- PERSONAL tered three tackles (two solo) against Oklahoma State ... recorded nine tackles, includ- ing one TFL, vs. West Virginia ... had career-high 10 tackles, including one for a loss, Born in Terell, Texas … active participant in UT’s community service program … part against Oklahoma ... posted seven tackles vs. Baylor ... registered four tackles against of a group of Longhorns that regularly visits Dell Children’s Medical Center … tabbed Kansas ... had six tackles and one pass breakup vs. Texas Tech ... recorded eight stops a Texas Scholar … was active in community service … worked with the elderly at his against Iowa State ... posted four tackles, including one for a loss, and one intercep- church … enjoys playing the piano ... earned a spot on the Big 12 Commissioner’s tion for 14 yards vs. TCU ... had two stops and one interception against Kansas State Honor Roll in the fall of 2011. ... posted three tackles in the Alamo Bowl vs. Oregon State. THE PHILLIPS FILE SOPHOMORE (2011) Nickname: A.P. Played in 12 games with five starts at cornerback … had a team-high three forced During pregame, I like to: Listen to Lil Wayne fumbles ... in the Holiday Bowl against California he tallied four tackles, one tackle for Favorite channel: FX loss, one sack, one caused fumble and one pressure while helping the defense hold Cal Favorite show: Burn Notice to 7 rushing yards and 195 yards of total offense ... posted five tackles and one TFL I can’t believe I watch: Phineas and Ferb in his first career start against Rice … registered his first-career interception in win Favorite movies: Transformers 1 and 2 against BYU to go with three tackles and one TFL … had his first-career forced fumble Favorite actor: Will Smith to go with one interception against UCLA while also producing a season-high eight Favorite actress: Halle Berry tackles (seven solo) … notched six tackles and one pass breakup versus Oklahoma … Sports hero: Vince Young finished with five tackles against Oklahoma State … broke up two passes and had two Favorite superhero: Hancock solo tackles at Iowa State … recorded three tackles, one pass breakup and one pressure Favorite CD: “Tha Carter III” by Lil Wayne at Texas A&M … finished with three tackles and one pass breakup at Baylor … posted Favorite video game: Gears of War 2 two tackles against Texas Tech. Favorite cartoon character: Riley (Boondocks) Nobody knows I can: Play the piano FRESHMAN (2010) I came to Texas because: I’ve always wanted to be a Longhorn Appeared in 12 games, including five at defensive back ... saw time on special teams PHILLIPS’ CAREER STATISTICS in all 12 contests … helped Texas rank sixth in the nation in total defense (300.2 ypg) and pass defense (161.6 ypg) … recorded nine tackles (six solo) and one PBU on the DEFENSE year … posted one tackle (one solo) at Rice … notched two tackles (two solo) versus Year G/GS TT (Solo) Sacks TFL INT (Yds)PBU FF FR High Wyoming … logged one tackle (one solo) at Texas Tech … registered one tackle (one 2010 12/0 9 (6) 0-0 0 (0) 0 (0) 1 0 0 2/2x solo) versus UCLA … tallied two tackles at No. 5/4 Nebraska … recorded one tackle 2011 12/5 43 (30) 1 (-12) 4 (-15) 2 (24) 5 3 1 8/UCLA (one solo) against Iowa State … notched one tackle versus No. 12/11 Oklahoma State 2012 13/10 72 (35) 0-0 3 (-6) 2 (14) 2 0 0 10/OU Career 37/15 124 (71) 1 (-12) 7 (-21) 4 (38) 8 3 1 10/OU … collected one PBU against Florida Atlantic. HIGH SCHOOL SPECIAL TEAMS Year G TT (Solo) FF FR PBLK KBLK Coached by Jeff Jordan at Garland H.S. … an all-state, all-area and two-time first-team 2010 12 5 (4) 0 0 0 0 all-district selection while playing offense and defense … a member of ESPNU’s top 2011 12 2 (1) 0 1 0 0 150 national prospects … ranked as the 14th-best athlete by ESPNU and 25th-best 2012 13 0 (0) 0 0 0 0 athlete by Rivals … rated as the state’s second-best athlete by Dave Campbell’s Texas Career 37 7 (5) 0 1 0 0 Football … recorded 72 catches for 1,307 yards and 14 TDs, 1,111 rushing yards and 14 TDs and 949 passing yards and five TDs while recording 87 tackles, two TFL, a CAREER HIGHS forced fumble, three INTs and four PBU over his final three seasons … led Garland Tackles: 10 vs. Oklahoma (Jr.) to a 20-5 record over his last two seasons … earned second-team all-state honors Sacks: 1.0 vs. California (So.) from the Texas Sports Writers Association and honorable mention honors from the Tackles for loss: 1.0, seven times, last vs. TCU (Jr.) Associated Press as a senior … named first-team all-area by the Dallas Morning News Fumbles forced: 1, three times, vs California (So.), Rice (So.), at UCLA (So.) … named second-team Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Super Team … tabbed the Fumbles recovered: 1 vs. Rice (So.) district 10-5A MVP … a unanimous first-team all-district 10-5A selection at wide Pass breakups: 2 at Iowa State (So.) receiver and defensive back … caught 41 passes for 585 yards (13.6 ypc) and six TDs while rushing for 145 yards (8.5 ypc) and four TDs … also passed for 88 yards and one TD … recorded 87 tackles, two TFL, a forced fumble, three INTs and four PBU on defense … led Garland to a 9-3 record, a district championship and an appearance in the second round of the 5A Div. I state playoffs … Dallas Morning News honorable mention Player of the Week after recording 207 total yards and two TDs in a 38-0 win over Lakeview Centennial … tabbed the district 10-5A Offensive Player of the Year while earning first-team all-district honors as a junior … rushed for 875 yards (5.4 ypc) and nine TDs while catching 17 passes for 422 yards (22.3 ypc) and five TDs … also passed for 862 yards and four TDs … helped lead Garland to an 11-2 record and an appearance in the regional semifinals … tallied 223 rushing yards and two TDs against Rowlett … caught 14 passes for 300 yards (21.4 ypc) and three TDs while rushing for 91 yards (6.1 ypc) and one TD as a sophomore … also a two-year letter- man in track and field (400m, shot put).

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Sports Writers Association and first-team all-district 2-5A as a senior … helped the Panthers average 42.6 points per game en route to a district 2-5A title and a berth in Garrett the third round of the 5A state playoffs … posted 102 pancakes and 123 knockdowns … voted first-team 5A all-state by the Associated Press and second-team 5A all-state Porter by the TSWA as a junior … also tabbed first-team all-district 3-5A … led Permian to OFFENSIVE GUARD/CENTER a 3-5A district championship and a berth in the third round of the 5A state playoffs 6-6 • 315 • Sr.-3L … tallied 63 pancakes and 70 knockdowns … paved the way for an offense that gained Odessa, Texas 418 yards per game (205p/213r) … earned all-district 3-5A honors as a sophomore (Permian) … won a district championship in the shot put as a junior … an academic all-state selection as a senior and a three-time academic all-district pick. PERSONAL 73 Born in Bedford, Texas … also lived in Louisville, Kent., while his father, Kevin, did a residency to become an oral surgeon … enrolled in the college of liberal arts … a 2010 Fifth-year player who has seen action in 38 games on the offensive line and on special first-team Academic All-Big 12 selection … an academic all-state selection as a senior teams … three time first-team Academic All-Big 12 selection (2010-12) ... a three-time and a three-time academic all-district selection … active in community service … a member of Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll ... a prep All-American and two-time member of the JBS Leadership group and volunteered at a mission center … also led a all-state selection coming out of high school … played in the 2009 U.S. Army All- children’s mission workshop … enjoys recording music, wakeboarding and basketball American Bowl. ... five-time member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (fall 2009; spring 2010; spring 2011; spring 2012; fall 2012). JUNIOR (2012) THE PORTER FILE Played in all 13 games on special teams ... first team Academic All-Big 12 choice ... saw time as a reserve offensive lineman vs. New Mexico, Ole Miss, Texas Tech and During pregame, I like to: Listen to music and pray Iowa State ... helped the Horns post the 23rd-best scoring offense in the country (35.7 Favorite TV show: House ppg) and rank 40th in total yards (434.6 pg), as well as allowing just 4.1 tackles for loss I can’t believe I watch: How It’s Made per game (No. 3 in the FBS) and 1.23 sacks (22nd in FBS) ... recorded first collegiate Favorite sports movie: The Replacements tackle vs. Kansas State. Favorite movie(s): Hot Rod, School of Rock, Stepbrothers Favorite actor: Mark Wahlberg SOPHOMORE (2011) Sports hero: Michael Jordan Appeared in all 13 games, seeing time on offense and special teams … Academic Favorite superhero: Batman All-Big 12 first-team selection … helped the Texas offense rank 21st in the nation in Favorite musicians: Need to Breathe rushing offense (202.62 ypg) and average 392.54 yards in total offense … contributed Favorite video game: Halo 5 to a 441-yard rushing-yard performance against Kansas as the offense finished with Pets: Dogs (Sammie, Penny, Jack, Domino) 590 total yards in the game … played a part in the offense gaining 439 rushing yards and 595 total yards against Texas Tech. REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2010) Cedric Appeared in all 12 games, including eight on the offensive line ... played on special teams in each game … a first-team Academic All-Big 12 selection … helped Texas average 382.5 total yards per game, including 232.0 passing yards and 150.5 rush- Reed ing yards … helped the offense gain 369 yards of total offense, including 197 on DEFENSIVE END the ground, at Rice … blocked for offense that racked up 389 yards of total offense, 6-6 • 258 • Jr.-1L including 222 through the air, versus Wyoming … helped Longhorns establish Cleveland, Texas a 15-minute advantage in time of possession at Texas Tech, including a 22-play, 80-yard TD drive that took 9:25 off the clock in the second half … blocked on line that (Cleveland) produced 349 yards of offense, including 264 in the air, against UCLA … blocked for an offense that totaled 412 yards, including 272 passing, at Kansas State … blocked for squad that gained 358 yards of total offense, including 216 in the air, against No. 12/11 Oklahoma State … helped pave the way for an offense that registered 51 points 88 and 522 yards of total offense, including 259 on the ground and 263 through the air, against Florida Atlantic … blocked for a line at that produced 359 yards of total A third-year defensive end who has played in 20 games, including six starts ... All- offense against No. 17/18 Texas A&M … redshirted in 2009. American coming out of high school who played in the 2011 Offense-Defense All- American Bowl … selected to the Texas High School Coaches Association All-Star FRESHMAN (2009) Football Classic … a member of Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Spring 2012). Redshirted. SOPHOMORE (2012) HIGH SCHOOL Played as a reserve defensive end and on special teams in all 13 games, with starts in the last six (Kansas, Texas Tech, Iowa State, TCU, Kansas State and Oregon State) Coached by Darren Allman at Odessa H.S. … a prep All-American, two-time all-state ... ranked second on team with QB pressures (13) ... also second among defensive and three-time all-district selection on the offensive line … a three-year starter who linemen in tackles (46) ... averaged 5.5 tackles during his six starts ... had two QB also lettered in track and field … played in the 2009 U.S. Army All-American Bowl pressures and his first career solo tackle against Wyoming ... notched two tackles and … rated the nation’s best pass blocker and the No. 8 offensive tackle by Rivals and one quarterback pressure vs. Ole Miss ... registered two tackles (both solo) and one is a member of Rivals’ top 100 national prospects … named one of the state’s top QB pressure against Oklahoma State ... posted two tackles vs. West Virginia ... notched 10 offensive lineman by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … a first-team member of one tackle against Oklahoma ... had four tackles, including first career for a loss and Dave Campbell’s all-Texas High School team … led Permian to a 24-2 record (14-0 sack, vs. Baylor ... registered six tackles against Kansas ... also had six tackles, includ- in district action) in his final two seasons, both ending with losses to eventual state ing one for a loss, and one pass breakup against Texas Tech ... recorded a career-high champions … tabbed first-team 5A all-state by the Associated Press and the Texas four QB pressures and five tackles vs. Iowa State ... named the defensive player of

70 2013 Texas Football Guide • Player Profiles The Longhorns the game by the coaching staff ... registered a career-high seven tackles, including a REED’S CAREER STATISTICS career-best three for a loss, and one QB pressure against TCU ... had three stops vs. Kansas State ... made six tackles, including a career-high tying three tackles for loss DEFENSE and a career-best 1.5 sacks, in the Alamo Bowl vs. Oregon State ... also matched a Year G/GS TT (Solo) Sacks TFL QBP INT PBU FF FR High career high with four QB pressures. 2011 7/0 3 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 0 1 0 0 2/TT FRESHMAN (2011) 2012 13/6 46 (22) 2.5 (-14) 8 (-22) 13 0 1 0 1 7/TCU Career 20/6 49 (22) 2.5 (-14) 8 (-22) 13 0 2 0 1 7/TCU Played in seven games … posted two tackles against Texas Tech … registered one tackle at Texas A&M … had one pass breakup against Rice … helped lead the defense CAREER HIGHS to a shutout performance against Kansas, allowing only 46 yards of total offense and Tackles: 7 vs. TCU (So.) negative two rushing yards. Pass breakups: 1 vs. Rice (Fr.) and at Texas Tech (So.) HIGH SCHOOL Sacks: 1.5 vs. Oregon State (So.) Tackles for loss: 3, twice, vs. TCU (So.) and vs. Oregon State (So.) Coached by Clayton Maple at Cleveland High School … prep All-American, all-state QB pressures: 4, two times, vs. Iowa State (So.); vs. Oregon State (So.) and four-time all-district performer at defensive end and tight end … played in the 2011 Offense-Defense All-American Bowl, recorded three sacks and was named the ‘Best Pass Rusher’ at the end of the week … selected to play in the Texas High School Coaches Association All-Star Football Classic … ranked as the 20th-best defensive end by ESPNU … rated as the best defensive end by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … Hassan named to the Houston Chronicle’s The Houston 100, listing the top prospects in the greater Houston area … a member of the Austin American-Statesman’s The Fabulous Ridgeway 55, recognizing the state’s top prospects … three-year starter who tallied 344 tackles, DEFENSIVE TACKLE 40 sacks and six fumble recoveries, helping Cleveland compile a 26-18 record … earned first-team all-state honors from the Associated Press as a senior … named sec- 6-4 • 305 • Fr.-RS ond-team 3A all-state by the Texas Sports Writers Association … named the district Mansfield, Texas 22-3A Defensive MVP … recorded 131 tackles, 15 sacks, 12 pressures, two fumble (Mansfield) recoveries and returned one INT for a TD … tallied eight tackles, seven TFLs, three sacks, three pressures and returned an INT 55 yards for a TD in his final high school football game, a win over Cleveland Tarkington … named first-team Dave Campbell’s Texas Football preseason Super Team … a U.S. Army National All-Combine Team 81 first-team selection as a junior … a unanimous first-team all-district 22-3A selection … recorded 88 tackles, 12 sacks and two fumble recoveries … helped lead Cleveland to a 10-2 record, a district championship and an appearance in the second round of A second-year defensive lineman ... moved from defensive end to defensive tackle in the state playoffs … a unanimous first-team all-district 22-3A selection at both tight the offseason ... a prep All-American ... played in the 2012 U.S. Army All-American end and defensive end as a sophomore … helped lead Cleveland to a 10-1 record, a Bowl. district championship and an appearance in the second round of the state playoffs … tallied 75 tackles, nine sacks and two fumble recoveries … named second-team FRESHMAN (2012) all-district 22-3A as an offensive lineman as a freshman … tallied 50 tackles and four Redshirted. sacks on defense … a four-year letterman in basketball and three-year letterman in HIGH SCHOOL track and field … placed second in the shot put at the state meet as a senior, posting a Coached by Jeff Hulme at Mansfield High School ... All-American, all-state, two-time mark of 53-11.5 … averaged nearly 20 points and 11 rebounds as a senior … a Texas all-area and two-time all-district performer on the defensive line … did not play Association of Basketball Coaches 3A all-state and all-region selection as a junior … football until his sophomore year of high school … played in the 2012 U.S. Army also named the district 22-3A basketball Offensive Player of the Year as a junior, dis- All-American Bowl, tallying one tackle, one TFL, one sack and one forced fumble trict MVP as a sophomore and district Newcomer of the Year as a freshman. … ranked as the 20th-best defensive end by ESPNU … a member of the Austin PERSONAL American-Statesman’s Fab 55 (state’s top prospects) … helped Mansfield post a 19-5 record over his final two seasons … named to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s A member of Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Spring 2012) … three-time member Super Team as a senior … a second-team Preseason Super Team selection by Dave of the A/B Honor Roll … father, Lierick, played football and basketball at Prairie View Campbell’s Texas Football … named honorable mention All-State by the Associated A&M (1993-94) … uncle, Charwick Reed, played football at Southwest Oklahoma Press … a second-team all-district 5-5A selection … named the DL MVP at the State (1998-99) … cousin, Ronisha Major, is a sophomore forward on UT’s women’s Forth Worth Nike Football Training Camp prior to his senior season … helped lead basketball team. Mansfield to a 11-2 record and an appearance in the third round of the state playoffs THE REED FILE … tallied 57 tackles, 7.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery … named After my football career is over, I hope to: Travel the world second-team All-Area by the Dallas Morning News as a junior … named first-team The biggest influence on me as a football player: My dad, Lierick Reed all-district 5-5A … helped lead Mansfield to a 8-3 record and an appearance in the If I were to play another sport it would be: Basketball because I enjoy it first round of the state playoffs … recorded 6.5 sacks … also lettered in basketball. Favorite movie: Friday PERSONAL Favorite actor: Denzel Washington Began playing football at age 14 … lived in Rodeo, Calif. For 14 years before moving Favorite actress: Gabrielle Union to Texas … enjoys reading, music and video games. Nobody knows how much I like to: Sing Favorite TV show: SportsCenter TV show I can’t believe I watch: Basketball Wives Favorite musician: Drake Favorite video game: Call of Duty Favorite superhero: Spider-Man Favorite cartoon character: SpongeBob SquarePants

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THE RIDGEWAY FILE while allowing two sacks … an honorable mention all-district 11-5A selection as a sophomore … helped lead DeSoto to a 9-3 record and an appearance in the second Nickname: Ridge round of the state playoffs … graded 97 percent and recorded 13 pancakes and eight My dream as a college football player: To be the best downfield cuts while allowing one sack … also lettered in track and field… placed During pregame, I like to: Listen to music second in district and advanced to regionals in the shot put as a junior. If I were to play another sport it would be: Basketball Favorite vehicle: Ford F-150 PERSONAL Favorite show: Family Guy, Burn Notice Began playing football at age 4 … lived in Dallas from third grade to sixth grade I can’t believe I watch: American Idol … step-father, Douglas Washington, threw the shot put and discus for Southern Favorite movie: Dark Knight, Spider-Man 3 University … brother, Douglas Washington Jr., ran track at Northwestern State … Favorite sports movie: Friday Night Lights, Glory Road brother, Tyler Washington, played football at North Texas … cousin, Steven Riser Favorite actors: Will Smith and Tom Cruise Jr. graduated from Texas in 2010 while cousin, Aspen Riser, currently attends Texas Favorite musical artist: Wale, J. Cole … volunteered to keep scores for youth basketball games … has served as an usher Favorite song: Ambition, Wale in his church. Sports hero: Kobe Bryant Favorite superhero: Superman THE RISER FILE Favorite video game: NCAA Basketball My dream as a college football player: Win a National Championship, graduate and Favorite cartoon characters: Bugs Bunny go to the NFL. Nobody knows how much I like to: Read During pregame, I like to: Listen to music I came to Texas because: I wanted to play for championships. If I were to play another sport it would be: Track and Field Favorite vehicle: Mercedes Benz Favorite show: Family Guy, Martin I can’t believe I watch: The History Channel Curtis Favorite movie: Baby Boy, Gridiron Gang Favorite actors: Denzel Washington and Tyrese Gibson Riser Favorite musical artist: Lil’ Boosie, Webbie, Lil’Wayne, Waka Flocka Flame OFFENSIVE GUARD Favorite video game: NCAA Football Favorite cartoon character: Peter Griffin 6-4 • 310 • Fr.-RS I came to Texas because: It’s very family-oriented. DeSoto, Texas (DeSoto) Nick 62 Rose PLACE-KICKER A second-year offensive lineman ... served as a reserve guard while redshirting in 6-3 • 197 • So.-1L 2012... a prep All-American ... 2012 Under Armour All-America Game ... rated the No. 6 offensive guard in the country by ESPNU as a senior in high school. Dallas, Texas (Highland Park) FRESHMAN (2012) Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL 23 Coached by Claude Mathis at DeSoto High School ... an All-American, all-state, two- time all-area and three-time all-district performer on the offensive line … played in A second-year place-kicker ... served as the No. 1 kickoff specialist and reserve place- the 2012 Under Armour All-America Game … a member of ESPU’s top 150 national kicker in 2012 ... a former walk-on who placed on scholarship before the 2013 season prospects … ranked as the sixth-best offensive guard and 78th-best overall prospect by ... a member of the inaugural Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team (2012-13). ESPNU … ranked as the 98th-best overall prospect by the Sporting News … a member of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s Elite 11 and the Austin American-Statesman’s Fab FRESHMAN (2012) 55 (state’s top prospects) … three-year starter who tallied 164 pancakes and 82 down- Played in all 13 games as the kickoff specialist ... had 30 touchbacks in his 82 kickoffs field cuts while allowing just three sacks and grading 98 percent, helping DeSoto post ... posted seven kickoffs, including three touchbacks, for an average of 62.0 ypk against a 30-8 record over his final three seasons … a RivalsHigh.com All-American selection Wyoming ... had six kickoffs, including two touchbacks, for an average of 62.2 ypk as a senior … a Sports Illustrated High School All-America honorable mention selec- vs. New Mexico ... also went 3-for-3 on extra points against the Lobos ... recorded 11 tion … a first-team selection on Dallas Morning News’ All-Area team … a first-team kickoffs, including three touchbacks, for an average of 60.5 ypk vs. Ole Miss ... posted Preseason Super Team selection by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … named first- seven kickoffs, including three touchbacks and one out of bounds, averaging 59.4 ypk team All-State by the Texas Sports Writers Association and the Associated Press … against Oklahoma State ... notched seven kickoffs for an average of 51.7 ypk vs. West named first-team all-district 11-5A … named the Gatorade Performer of the Week in Virginia ... had four kickoffs, including one touchback, for an average of 64.2 ypk week nine … named the OL MVP at the Houston Nike Football Training Camp prior against Oklahoma ... recorded nine kickoffs, including a career-high six touchbacks, to his senior season … helped lead DeSoto to a 10-2 record and an appearance in the for an average of 64.6 ypk vs. Baylor ... posted four kickoffs for an average of 55.0 second round of the state playoffs … graded 98 percent and recorded 87 pancakes ypk against Kansas ... notched six kickoffs, including five touchbacks, for an average and 51 downfield cuts while allowing no sacks … a third-team selection on the ESPN of 67.3 ypk vs. Texas Tech ... named the co-special teams player of the game by the RISE Junior All-American team … a unanimous first-team all-district 11-5A selection coaching staff ... recorded six kickoffs, including three touchbacks, for an average … helped lead DeSoto to a 11-3 record and an appearance in the fourth round of the of 60.8 ypk against Iowa State ... had four kickoffs, including one touchback, for an state playoffs … graded 99 percent and recorded 64 pancakes and 25 downfield cuts average of 57.8 ypk vs. TCU ... registered five kickoffs, including one touchback and one out-of-bounds, for an average of 54.0 ypk against Kansas State ... had six kickoffs

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for 375 yards, for an average of 62.5 yards, and two touchbacks, vs. Oregon State in kicker and two-year starter at punter who scored 357 points, went 34 of 50 on FGs and the Alamo Bowl. averaged 41 yards per punt over his career … recorded 122 touchbacks in 160 kickoffs HIGH SCHOOL … named first-team all-state from the Louisiana Sportswriters Association as a senior … also an all-city and all-district selection … connected on 10 of 16 field goals … con- Started playing football his junior year of high school … coached by Randy Allen ... tributed to Evangel Christian’s 14-1 record and 2A state championship … tabbed all- recorded 87 kickoffs, including 48 touchbacks, and 19 punts for an average of 39.47 state as a punter while earning first-team all-district and all-city honors as a junior … ypp his senior year ... three-year letterman in soccer and track ... broke high school made 7 of 11 field goals, with a long of 50, scored 99 points and averaged 42 yards per 40-yard dash record at 4.42 seconds. punt, with a long of 68 … also tallied 60 touchbacks on kickoffs … honorable mention PERSONAL all-state as a sophomore … also earned all-district and all-city honors … connected on 14 of 16 field goals, including seven of 40 yards or more, and made 54 PATs to score Born in Oahu, Hawaii ... lived in Hawaii, California, Missouri, Kansas and Texas ... 96 points … made field goals of 44, 40, 27 and 23 yards in a 24-21 victory over Texas father, Michael Rose, was a track athlete and a member of the ski team at West Point High … made three field goals and went 61 of 63 on PATs to score 70 points as a fresh- ... mother, Katherine Rose, played tennis at Mount St. Mary’s ... earned a spot on the man … a four-year starting third baseman in baseball … was an all-state, two-time Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll in the fall of 2012 .... a member of the inaugural all-district and two-time all-city selection … helped lead Evangel Christian to a state Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team (2012-13). championship as a junior and a state runner-up finish as a sophomore. THE ROSE FILE PERSONAL Favorite thing about Texas football: The intensity Born in Monroe, La … moved to Shreveport at age nine ... two-time member of the Three things I can’t live without: Music, sports, friends Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (fall 2011; spring 2012). During pregame, I like to: Listen to music Favorite movie(s): The Avengers THE RUSS FILE Nobody knows how much I like to: Sleep During pregame, I like to: Listen to music Favorite video game: MW3 Favorite channel(s): ESPN, HBO Favorite superhero: Thor Favorite movie(s): Never Back Down, Taken I came to Texas because: Texas is the best Favorite actor: Matthew McConaughey ROSE’S CAREER STATISTICS Sports hero: Derek Jeter KICKOFFS Favorite superhero: Batman Year G KO Yds Avg. TB OB Favorite video game: Halo 2012 13 82 4,953 60.4 30 2 Favorite cartoon character: Scooby-Doo Career 13 82 4,953 60.4 30 2 Nobody knows I can: Sing Pets: Dog (Buddy) I came to Texas because: The coaching staff makes you feel at home William Russ Kendall PUNTER/PLACE-KICKER Sanders 6-4 • 188 • Jr.-SQ* WIDE RECEIVER Shreveport, La. 6-0 • 187 • So.-1L (Evangel Christian) Athens, Texas (Athens) 19 2 Fourth-year punter/place-kicker ... serves as a reserve punter and kickoff specialist ... an all-state, all-city and all-district performer coming out of high school … ranked as one of the nation’s top 15 kickers by ESPNU as a prepster … a member of Big 12 A second-year player who served as a backup wideout in 2012 ... versatile player who Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Spring 2012). was a prep All-American, all-state, three-time all-area and three-time first-team all- district performer at multiple positions. SOPHOMORE (2012) FRESHMAN (2012) Played in the New Mexico game ... posted two kickoffs for an average of 64.0 yards per attempt. Saw action as a reserve wideout in 11 games ... has also played on special teams ... had one catch for 3 yards in college debut against Wyoming ... had a career-best 12-yard REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2011) reception vs. New Mexico. Made his collegiate debut against Kansas with two kickoffs for an average of 59.0 yards per kick. FRESHMAN (2010) Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL Coached by John Bachman, Sr. at Evangel Christian H.S. … an all-state, all-city and all-district performer at place-kicker and punter … ranked as the 11th-best and most versatile kicker by Rivals and the 13th-best kicker by ESPNU … four-year starter at

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HIGH SCHOOL Coached by Paul Essary at Athens High School ... an All-American, all-state, three- Dalton time all-area and three-time first-team all-district performer at multiple positions … played in the 2012 U.S. Army All-American Bowl, recording a game-high two INTs Santos to earn Defensive MVP honors … ranked as the 13th-best cornerback by ESPNU … LINEBACKER a member of the Austin American-Statesman’s Fab 55 (state’s top prospects) … tal- 6-3 • 240 • So.-1L lied 58 receptions for 1,310 yards and 15 TDs, rushed for 1,069 yards and 13 TDs and tallied three INTs in his final two seasons, helping Athens post a 20-15 record over Van, Texas (Van) his final three seasons … a Sports Illustrated High School All-America honorable mention selection as a senior … a first-team Preseason Super Team selection by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … named the All-Henderson County MVP by the Athens Daily Review … named third-team All-State by the Texas Sports Writers Association 55 … a unanimous first-team all-district 17-3A selection … named the Built Ford Tough 3A Texas High School Football Player of the Week after rushing for 229 yards and two TDs, including a 99-yard TD, in a 42-21 win over Bullard in week seven … recorded A second-year player who served as a backup linebacker in 2012 ... versatile player 34 receptions for 530 yards and five TDs while tallying three INTs on defense … who was a prep All-American, all-state, three-time all-area and three-time first-team recorded 20 total TDs … named the All-Henderson County Player of the Year by the all-district performer at multiple positions. Athens Daily Review as a junior … named the district 17-3A MVP while earning first- team honors at defensive back and on special teams … helped lead Athens to a 11-3 FRESHMAN (2012) record and an appearance in the fourth round of the state playoffs … rushed for 1,069 yards and 13 TDs while catching 24 passes for 780 yards and 10 TDs … also returned Played in all 13 games at linebacker (one start) and on special teams ... led the team one punt for a TD … set the school record for single season TDs (24) … named the with 10 special teams tackles ... had one stop on defense and one on special teams All-Henderson County Sophomore of the Year by the Athens Daily Review … named in college debut against Wyoming ... posted three tackles (all on special teams) and first-team all-district 20-3A at defensive back while also earning first-team honors as one QB pressure vs. New Mexico ... recorded four tackles against Ole Miss ... made a special teams player … helped lead Athens to an appearance in the first round of the his first-career start vs. Oklahoma State and tallied four tackles (two solo), including state playoffs … also lettered in basketball and track and field … named the district one TFL ... had two tackles, including one for a loss, against Oklahoma ... notched 17-3A MVP in basketball as a junior … named the All-Henderson County Sophomore two tackles vs. Baylor ... posted one special teams tackle against Kansas ... had one of the Year by the Athens Daily Review … named the district 20-3A Newcomer of the stop against Texas Tech ... registered one tackle on special teams vs. TCU ... posted Year as a freshman. a career-high six tackles and one tackle for loss in the Alamo Bowl vs. Oregon State. PERSONAL HIGH SCHOOL Began playing football at age 7 … active in his church … enjoys playing dominoes Prep All-American, two-time all-state, all-area and three-time all-district performer and video games. at linebacker … played in the 2012 Under Armour All-America game … a member of ESPNU’s top 150 national prospects … ranked as the top inside linebacker and 92nd- THE SANDERS FILE best overall prospect by ESPNU … a member of the Austin American-Statesman’s Fab Nickname: ESPN, got it as a junior in high school for making plays. 55 (state’s top prospects) … tallied 339 tackles, 36 TFL, 12 sacks, four forced fumbles My dream as a college football player: Become a starter and leader and win a National and three INTs, helping Van post a 24-11 record over his final three seasons … a Championship. first-team Preseason Super Team selection by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football as a During pregame, I like to: Listen to gospel music senior … named second-team All-State by the Associated Press … named third-team If I were to play another sport it would be: Basketball, I love the game. All-State by the Texas Sports Writers Association … named second-team all-district Favorite vehicle: Bugatti Coup 14-3A … helped lead Van to a 10-2 record and an appearance in the second round Favorite show: Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, The Game of the state playoffs … tallied 101 tackles, 19 TFL, three sacks, three forced fumbles, Favorite movie: Friday three fumble recoveries, one INT and one TD … a second-team selection on the Tyler Favorite sports movie: Remember the Titans Morning Telegraph’s All-East Texas Team as a junior … named third-team All-State Favorite actor: Will Smith by the Texas Sports Writers Association … named honorable mention All-State by Favorite musical artist: Lil’ Wayne the Associated Press … named the district 14-3A Defensive Player of the Year … Sports hero: Michael Jordan helped lead Van to a 7-5 record and an appearance in the second round of the state Favorite superhero: Superman playoffs … tallied 148 tackles, 17 TFL, five sacks and one INT … named the district Favorite video game: Call of Duty 14-3A Sophomore of the Year … helped lead Van to a 7-4 record and an appearance Favorite cartoon characters: Bugs Bunny in the first round of the state playoffs … tallied 90 tackles, four sacks, three PBUs, I came to Texas because: Great coaching staff one INT and one forced fumble … also lettered in track and field (shot put, discus, SANDERS’ CAREER STATISTICS 4x100m, 4x200m, mile relay) all four years in high school, and baseball (pitcher, third baseman) in three. RECEIVING/RUSHING Year G/GS Rec-Yds YPC TD Long Rush-Yds YPC TD Long PERSONAL 2012 11/0 2-15 7.5 0 12/NM 0-0 0.0 0 --- Began playing football at age 6 … born in Altus, Okla. … has also lived in Mesquite, Career 11/0 2-15 7.5 0 12/NM 0-0 0.0 0 --- Forney and Van in Texas … a member of the A/B Honor Roll in high school … helped a Florida school rebuild its field while participating in the Under Armour All-America CAREER HIGHS game … enjoys hunting, fishing, playing video games and working on his truck. Receptions: 1, two times, vs. Wyoming (Fr.) and vs. New Mexico (Fr.) Receiving yards: 12 vs. New Mexico (Fr.) Long reception: 12 vs. New Mexico (Fr.)

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THE SANTOS FILE HIGH SCHOOL Nickname: D.D.-man by his parents; Santos or Santa by friends Coached by C.L. Whittington at South Houston High School … prep All-American, My dream as a college football player: Be the absolute best player I can be all-area and four-time all-district performer at defensive back … played in the 2011 During pregame, I like to: Chill and listen to calm music before the storm Offense-Defense All-American Bowl … a member of ESPNU’s top 150 national If I were to play another sport it would be: Baseball, I played it my whole life prospects … ranked as the sixth-best cornerback and 133rd-best overall prospect by Favorite vehicle: My first truck, a 2006 Ford F150 ESPNU … rated as the fifth-best cornerback by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … Favorite show: Family Guy, Futurama, Swamp People, Deadliest Catch named to the Houston Chronicle’s The Houston 100, listing the top prospects in the I can’t believe I watch: Judge Judy greater Houston area … a member of the Austin American-Statesman’s The Fabulous Favorite movie: Transformers, Act of Valor 55, recognizing the state’s top prospects … four-year starter and two-year captain Favorite sports movie: I’ll watch any sports movie any time … a unanimous first-team all-district 22-5A selection … tabbed South Houston’s Favorite musical artist: I love music in general Defensive MVP … tallied 79 tackles, three forced fumbles, two sacks, eight PBUs, one Sports hero: Brian Urlacher INT and one fumble recovery … rushed for 75 yards and a TD against Deer Park … Favorite superhero: The Hulk named first-team Dave Campbell’s Texas Football preseason Super Team … tabbed Favorite video game: Call of Duty: War Games first-team all-district 22-5A as a junior … tabbed South Houston’s Defensive MVP Favorite cartoon characters: Tom & Jerry … tallied 42 tackles, four PBU and one forced fumble on defense while rushing for Nobody knows how much I like to: Work on trucks 233 yards and one TD on offense … earned first-team all-district 22-5A honors as a My favorite thing about Texas football: The history and the mentality sophomore … tabbed South Houston’s Defensive MVP … tallied 65 tackles and three SANTOS’ CAREER STATISTICS PBU … earned honorable mention all-district 22-5A honors as a freshman after start- ing eight games … helped lead South Houston to a 6-5 record and an appearance in DEFENSE the first round of the state playoffs … a four-year letterman in track and field and also Year G/GS TT (Solo) Sacks TFL INT(Yds.-TD) QBH PBU FF FR High lettered in basketball. 2012 13/1 26 (15) 0 (0) 3 (-6) 0 1 0 0 0 4/2x Career 13/1 26 (15) 0 (0) 3 (-6) 0 1 0 0 0 4/2x PERSONAL Donated time to help victims of hurricane Katrina … enjoys skateboarding … played SPECIAL TEAMS the tuba in middle school … cousin, Demarkus Chambliss played safety at Army. Year G TT (Solo) FF FR PBLK KBLK 2012 13 10 (8) 0 0 0 0 THE SCOTT FILE Career 13 10 (8) 0 0 0 0 Nickname: Lu, from skateboarding Three things I can’t live without: Sleep, my mom, and God CAREER HIGHS I started playing football: At age 14 for the South Houston Indians Tackles: 6 vs. Oregon State (Fr.) After my football career is over I hope to: Be a social worker Tackles for loss: 1, three times, vs. Oklahoma State (Fr.), vs. Oklahoma (Fr.) and My dream as a football player is to: Graduate while being good on the field vs. Oregon State (Fr.) If I were to play another sport it would be: Soccer, it was my first love in sports During pregame I like to: Get my feet and hips right Favorite movie: 300 Favorite sports movie: Friday Night Lights Favorite actor: Chris Tucker Leroy Favorite TV show: Squidbillies Scott SCOTT’S CAREER STATISTICS CORNERBACK DEFENSE Year G/GS TT (Solo) Sacks TFL QBP INT PBU FF FR High 5-10 • 193 • Jr.-2L 2011 13/0 10 (5) 0.0 (0) 0 (0) 0 0 0 0 0 3/IS Pasadena, Texas 2012 12/0 5 (5) 0.0 (0) 0 (0) 0 0 0 0 0 2/IS (South Houston) Career 25/0 15 (10) 0.0 (0) 0 (0) 0 0 0 0 0 3/IS SPECIAL TEAMS Year G TT (Solo) FF FR PBLK KBLK 2011 13 8 (3) 0 0 1 0 31 2012 12 3 (3) 0 0 0 0 Career 25 11 (6) 0 0 1 0 Third-year cornerback who has played in 25 games ... prep All-American who played in the 2011 Offense-Defense All-American Bowl … an ESPNU top 150 national pros- CAREER HIGHS pect … rated the sixth-best cornerback in his class by ESPNU. Tackles: 3 vs. Iowa State (Fr.) SOPHOMORE (2012) Blocked kicks: 1 at Missouri (Fr.) Played in the 12 games on special teams ... saw time at defensive back vs. Wyoming, New Mexico and Iowa State ... posted one solo tackle on special teams against New Mexico and one vs. Ole Miss ... posted two tackles, including one on special teams, against Iowa State. FRESHMAN (2011) Appeared in all 13 games, posting 10 tackles and a blocked punt … blocked a punt out of the back of the end zone for a safety against Missouri … second on the team with eight special teams tackles … notched a career-high three tackles at Iowa State … recorded one tackle in six different games.

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yards to earn the team’s Offensive Player of the Week award … also picked up the team honor in his first career start against BYU after he hauled in three passes for 39 Jaxon yards and also threw a pass for 23 yards … at UCLA, he threw a five-yard touchdown pass, caught five passes for 46 yards and had a 15-yard run … his breakthrough game Shipley came at Iowa State when he racked up 141 receiving yards and one touchdown on WIDE RECEIVER six receptions to earn him CFPA honorable mention Wide Receiver of the Week and 6-1 • 195 • Jr.-2L the team’s Offensive Player of the Week … the 141 yards were the seventh most by a Texas freshman and fifth most by a true freshman … his six receptions were tied Brownwood, Texas for eighth most by a Texas freshman … also earned CFPA honorable mention Wide (Brownwood) Receiver of the Week at Baylor when he recorded the ninth highest single game total by a Texas freshman with 121 receiving yards … he caught four passes for 121 yards, including a 78-yard grab, the fifth longest reception by a freshman in school history against the Bears … he had two catches of 40 or more yards at Iowa State, including a 8 40-yard touchdown and catch of 49 yards … hauled in nine catches for 89 yards and one touchdown against Oklahoma … the nine receptions are tied for the second most Third-year wide receiver with 23 career games, including 15 starts … a 2013 pre- in a single game by a Texas freshman … caught five passes for 47 yards to lead the season All-Big 12 third-team offense pick (Athlon) ... has three career 100-yard team against Kansas … threw a 41-yard touchdown pass to Blaine Irby at Texas A&M receiving games ... a two-time honorable mention All-Big 12 choice (2011-12) ... has while catching three passes for 34 yards. 103 career receptions and needs 18 more to crack the UT career top 10 ... had 59 HIGH SCHOOL receptions in 2012 which is No. 10 on the school’s single-season chart ... named to the 2011 Yahoo! Sports Freshman All-America Second Team ... ranks second on the Coached by his father, Bob Shipley, at Brownwood High School … prep All-American, school’s freshman list for receptions (44) and yards (607) while his three touchdown two-time first-team all-state and three-time all-district performer at wide receiver catches in 2011 are tied for second most in school history … also completed 4 of 4 … played in the 2011 U.S. Army All-American Bowl, scoring the West team’s only pass attempts for 73 yards and three touchdowns, a quarterback rating of 500.8 and TD on a 35-yard reception … played for the U.S. Under-19 National Team in the ran the ball 11 times for 39 yards … prep All-American who played in the 2011 U.S. 2011 Team USA vs. The World game, catching one pass for 14 yards … a first-team Army All-American Bowl … played in the 2011 Team USA vs. The World game for the selection on the MaxPreps 2010 U.S. Air Force Medium Schools All-American Team U.S. Under-19 team …member of the Sporting News’ top 100 national prospects list … a member of the Sporting News’ top 100 national prospects … rated as the second- … brother, Jordan, was an All-American wide receiver and Biletnikoff Award finalist best wide receiver by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … a member of the Austin at Texas (2006-09), setting the school record in career receptions, and currently is American-Statesman’s Fab 55 (state’s top prospects) … three-year starter who tallied playing for Jacksonville in the NFL. 203 receptions for 3,444 yards and 43 TDs while recording eight special teams TDs … helped Brownwood compile a 24-4 record in two seasons … named the AP Class SOPHOMORE (2012) 3A Offensive Player of the Year and earned first-team all-state honors as a senior Played in the all 13 games at wide receiver, starting 10 ... an honorable mention All- … named first-team 3A all-state on offense and kick returner by the Texas Sports Big 12 selection by the Coaches ... ranked first on the team in receptions (59), and Writers Association … a first-team All-Texas selection by Dave Campbell’s Texas second in receiving yards (737) and TD receptions (6) ... his reception total ranks 10th Football and Class 3A Player of the Year … tabbed the Player of the Year and was a on the UT single-season chart ... joined Mike Davis (57 catches) to form the fifth-best unanimous first-team selection on both the Abilene Reporter News’ All-Big Country receiving tandem in school history as the two combined for 116 receptions ... third on Super Team and class 3A-5A All-Big Country Team … tabbed the district 5-3A MVP the team in all-purpose yards (60.8 pg) ... averaged 6.8 receptions over the final four … helped lead Brownwood to a 14-1 record, a district championship and an appear- games ... tabbed preseason third-team All-Big 12 by Athlon and Phil Steele magazines ance in the state semifinals … recorded 87 catches for 1,653 yards (tops in class 3A), ... recorded seven catches for 45 yards and one touchdown against Wyoming ... tal- and 27 TDs while rushing for 69 yards and a TD … also recorded five punt returns for lied one rush for a career-long 18 yards versus the Cowboys... posted one carry for 7 TDs while averaging 34 yards a return and returned one kickoff for a TD … helped yards, three catches for 35 yards and one passing attempt against Ole Miss. ... did not Brownwood win the 7-on-7 State Championship prior to his senior season … named start vs. Oklahoma State, but registered five catches for 82 yards and a career-high to the all-tournament team at the 7-on-7 state tournament … also participated in the three touchdowns, just one shy of the school record (four by Wane McGarity vs. ESPN RISE Champion Gridiron Kings game prior to his senior season and was one Texas Tech in 1998) ... had touchdowns on back-to-back drives, the first time that of five offensive players named to the 2010 EAS All-Performance Team … recorded occurred in four years (Malcolm Williams caught touchdowns [37,91] on consecutive 16 catches for 195 yards and a TD against Carthage in the state semifinals … caught drives against Texas Tech in 2008) ... named co-offensive player of the game against seven passes for 116 yards and two TDs, returned a punt 52 yards for a TD, returned the Cowboys ... recorded five catches for 58 yards vs. West Virginia ... had one catch a kickoff 42 yards and recorded an INT in a win over Snyder … recorded nine catches for 3 yards against Oklahoma ... posted one catch for 15 yards and two carries for for 109 yards and four TDs, rushed for 31 yards and recorded an INT in a win over 13 yards vs. Baylor ... registered game highs in catches (6) and receiving yards (66) Stephenville … earned first-team all-state honors from the Texas Sports Writers against Kansas ... notched two receptions for 30 yards, including one for a touchdown, Association as a junior … named to the Abilene Reporter-News All-Big Country Class vs. Texas Tech ... recorded a season-high eight receptions for 137 yards against Iowa 3A Team … named first-team all-district 2-3A at wide receiver and defensive back … State, his season’s first 100-yard game of the season ... had a game-high six receptions helped lead Brownwood to a 10-3 record, a co-district championship and an appear- for 80 yards vs. TCU ... posted five receptions for 68 yards, including one touchdown, ance in the third round of the state playoffs … recorded 55 catches for 936 yards and and one carry for 1 yard against Kansas State ... matched his season high with eight nine TDs in eight games … named to Class Acts by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football receptions for 88 yards in the Alamo Bowl vs. Oregon State. magazine, recognizing the top sophomores in the state … tabbed the 6-5A District FRESHMAN (2011) Newcomer of the Year at 5A Coppell High School as a sophomore … helped lead Coppell to a 8-4 record and an appearance in the second round of the state playoffs … Played in 10 games with five starts … named to the Yahoo! Sports Freshman All- tallied 61 catches for 855 yards and seven TDs while returning two punts for TDs … America Second Team … received honorable mention for All-Big 12 honors … both placed fifth in the long jump, fifth in the 110m hurdles, seventh in the 300m hurdles threw and caught three touchdown passes … recorded 44 catches for 607 yards and and eighth in the 4x100-meter relay at the 3A state meet as a junior … also won five three touchdowns … completed 4 of 4 pass attempts for 73 yards and three touch- gold medals at the district track meet. downs … tallied 11 rushes for 39 yards … returned eight punts for 42 yards … on the single season freshmen receiving lists he ranked third in receptions and yards, and tied for second in touchdown catches … in the Holiday Bowl against California, he threw a four-yard touchdown pass to QB David Ash and caught four passes for 14 yards ... scored his first career touchdown against Rice on a 36-yard pass from John Harris … finished with two catches for 54 yards to go along with three carries for 25

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PERSONAL Brother, Jordan, was an All-American wide receiver and Biletnikoff Award finalist at Chris Texas (2006-09), setting the school record in career receptions, and currently plays for the Jacksonville Jaguars … uncle, Stephen Shipley, played wide receiver at TCU Terry (1989-1992) … father, Bob, was roommates with Longhorns QB Case McCoy’s father, DEFENSIVE END Brad, at Abilene Christian and played football … Bob coached Jaxon at both Coppell 6-4 • 245 • Jr.-SQ* and Brownwood H.S ... Bob took the newly created position of football analyst in the player personnnel department for the Longhorns in April 2013 ... earned a spot on the College Station, Texas (A&M Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll in the fall of 2012. Consolidated) THE SHIPLEY FILE Nickname: Ship Ship After my football career is over, I hope to: Coach 47 The biggest influence on me as a football player: My dad If I were to play another sport it would be: Track A third-year defensive end who emerged as a contributor on special teams in 2012. During pregame, I like to: Sing Childhood sports hero: Jerry Rice SOPHOMORE (2012) Favorite movie: Braveheart Favorite actor/actress: Jim Carrey/Sandra Bullock Played on special teams in five games ... saw action vs. New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas Nobody knows how much I like to: Play ping pong Tech, TCU and Oregon State... first career action occurred vs. the Lobos. Favorite TV show: River Monsters TV show I can’t believe I watch: Tom and Jerry FRESHMAN (2011) Favorite musician: George Strait Played defensive end on the scout team. Favorite superhero: Spider-Man SHIPLEY’S CAREER STATISTICS HIGH SCHOOL Coached by Jim Slaughter at A&M Consolidated H.S ... a first team academic all- RECEIVING district selection his senior year ... an all-state academic honorable mention his senior Year G/GS Rec-Yds YPC TD Long year ... lettered at outside linebacker as a junior ... recorded one sack and three QB 2011 10/5 44-607 13.8 3 78/BU 2012 13/10 59-737 12.5 6 44/OSU pressures against Harker Heights H.S. in 2010 ... helped lead A&M Consolidated to a Career 23/15 103-1,344 13.0 9 78/BU 11-2 finish ... also participated in powerlifting as a sophomore and junior. PERSONAL PASSING/RUSHING Year G/GS Comp-Att Pct. Yds Rating TD INT Long Rush/TD Long Born in College Station, Texas ... majoring in sport management ... hobbies include 2011 10/5 4-4 100.0 73 500.8 3 0 41/TAM 11-39/0 15/UCLA fishing and drawing ... volunteered with College Station Kids Triathlon in high school 2012 13/10 0-3 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 --- 8-53/0 18/WY ... older brother, Brad, also played football for the Longhorns (2011-12) ... two-time Career 23/15 4-7 57.1 73 286.2 3 0 41/TAM 19-92/0 18/WY member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (fall 2011; spring 2012). THE TERRY FILE SPECIAL TEAMS Year G PR-Yds YPR TD Long KR-Yds YPR TD Long Nickname: Jet 2011 10 8-42 5.3 0 20/BYU 0-0 0.0 0 _ During pregame, I like to: save my energy for getting the crowd going during the game. 2012 13 0-0 0.0 0 --- 0-0 0.0 0 -- Favorite TV channel: LHN, Discovery Channel Career 23 8-42 5.3 0 20/BYU 0-0 0.0 0 _ Favorite TV show: King of the Hill I can’t believe I watch: Gold Rush ALL-PURPOSE Favorite movie(s): Toy Story, Forrest Gump Year Rush-Yds Rec-Yds KRet PRet Att-Tot Per/Play Per/G High Favorite actor/actress: Tom Hanks, Jessica Alba 2011 11-39 44-607 0-0 8-42 63-688 10.9 68.8 141/ISU Sports hero: John Wooden 2012 8-53 59-737 0-0 0-0 67-790 11.8 60.8 137/ISU Favorite superhero: Superman Career 19-92 103-1,344 0-0 8-42 130-1,478 11.4 64.3 141/ISU Favorite video game: NCAA Football Favorite cartoon character(s): Jimmy from South Park CAREER HIGHS Pets: Dog - Mack Receptions: 9 vs. Oklahoma (Fr.) Nobody Knows I can: Draw Receiving Yards: 141 vs. Iowa State (Fr.) Long Reception: 78 at Baylor (Fr.) 100-yard receiving games: three times, last time vs. Iowa State (8-137) (So.) TD receptions: 3 at Oklahoma State (So.) Rushes: 3 vs. Rice (Fr.) Rushing yards: 25 vs Rice (Fr.) Long Rush: 18 vs. Wyoming (So.) Long Pass: 41 vs. Texas A&M (Fr.) All-purpose yards: 141 vs. Iowa State (Fr.)

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THE THOMAS FILE Duke My dream as a college player is to: Make plays for my team. During pregame, I like to: Relax and get in my zone Thomas If I were to play another sport, it would be: Baseball CORNERBACK/WIDE RECEIVER Favorite vehicle: BMW M3 5-11 • 176 • So.-1L Favorite movie: Real Steel Favorite Sports Movie: Remember the Titans Killeen, Texas (Copperas Cove) Favorite music artist: Webbie, Kevin Gates Favorite video game: Call of Duty I came to Texas because of: The family atmosphere. It always felt like it was for me. 21 THOMAS’ CAREER STATISTICS DEFENSE Year G/GS TT (Solo) Sacks TFL INT(Yds.-TD) QBH PBU FF FR High A second-year player who served as a backup cornerback in 2012 ... a prep All- 2012 13/0 12 (10) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 0 0 1 0 3/BU American ... a three-year starter at multiple positions in high school. Career 13/0 12 (10) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 0 0 1 0 3/BU FRESHMAN (2012) SPECIAL TEAMS Year G TT (Solo) FF FR PBLK KBLK Saw action as a reserve cornerback and on special teams in all 13 games ... tied for sec- 2011 13 8 (6) 1 0 0 0 ond on the team in special teams tackles (8) ... a member of the inaugural Academic Career 13 8 (6) 1 0 0 0 All-Big 12 Rookie Team (2012-13) ... posted two tackles against New Mexico ... registered one special teams tackle against West Virginia ... had a career-best three CAREER HIGHS tackles vs. Baylor ... had two special teams tackles and a forced fumble against Kansas Tackles: 3 vs. Baylor (Fr.) ... notched one stop on the defense vs. Texas Tech ... posted two tackles, including one on specials teams, against Iowa State. HIGH SCHOOL Kendall Coached by Jack Welch at Copperas Cove High School ... a prep All-American … three-year starter at multiple positions … played in the 2012 Offense-Defense Thompson All-American Bowl, recording one INT and one fumble recovery … ranked as the LINEBACKER 25th-best athlete by ESPNU … a member of the Austin American-Statesman’s Fab 6-3 • 239 • Jr.-2L 55 (state’s top prospects) … three-year starter who tallied 2,520 rushing yards and Carthage, Texas 1,700 passing yards over his final two seasons … helped Copperas Cove post a 27-7 record in three seasons … a Sports Illustrated High School All-America honorable (Carthage) mention selection as a senior … a second-team Preseason Super Team selection by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … a first-team selection on Killeen Daily Herald’s All- Area Team … named third-team All-State by the Texas Sports Writers Association at kick returner … named the district 12-5A Offensive MVP while playing quarterback 35 … tabbed honorable mention 5A Academic All-State by the Texas High School Coaches Association … helped Copperas Cove to a 10-2 record and an appearance Third-year linebacker who has played in 25 games, including seven starts ... prep in the second round of the state playoffs … rushed for 1,138 yards and 17 TDs while All-American who played in the 2011 U.S. Army All-American Bowl … rated as the completing 76 of 150 passes for 1,020 yards and nine TDs … a first-team selection on 23rd-best outside linebacker by ESPNU … a member of Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Killeen Daily Herald’s All-Area Team as a junior … a second-team all-district 12-5A Roll (Spring 2012). selection at QB … helped Copperas Cove to a 9-2 record and an appearance in the first round of the state playoffs … tallied 1,500 yards rushing and 500 passing yards SOPHOMORE (2012) … a first-team all-district 12-5A selection at WR as a sophomore … helped Copperas Played in 12 games at linebacker and on special teams ... had seven starts at LB (West Cove to a 8-3 record and an appearance in the first round of the state playoffs … also Virginia, Oklahoma, Baylor, Kansas, Texas Tech, TCU and Oregon State) ... fifth on lettered in baseball, basketball and track and field … helped Copperas Cove place the team in tackles (60) and tied for fourth in tackles for loss (8) ... had seven tackles placed second in the 4x100m and 4x200m relay at the state meet as a junior … placed and posted his first career tackle for a loss against New Mexico... posted four tackles second in district in the 110 hurdles as a sophomore, qualifying for regionals … a and first career QBP vs. Ole Miss ... registered three tackles (one solo), including one three-time academic all-district selection while earning honorable mention academic TFL, against Oklahoma State ... in his first-career start (vs. West Virginia), posted six all-state honors as a senior. tackles, including one for a loss, and one QBP ... started against Oklahoma and had seven tackles, including one for a loss ... recorded a career-high nine tackles, including PERSONAL one for a loss and his first career sack, vs. Baylor ... posted seven tackles (four solo) against Kansas ... registered four tackles and one QB pressure vs. Texas Tech ... did Began playing football at age 9 … … a member of Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll not play against Iowa State for precautionary reasons after suffering a concussion (Spring 2012) … born in Middletown, Conn., before moving to Louisiana and finally against the Red Raiders ... had five tackles, including one for a loss, vs. TCU ... posted Texas at the age of 10 … father, Orlando, played basketball at LSU … uncle, Grover five tackles, including two tackles for loss and one sack, and one PBU in the Alamo Perkins, played football and ran track at Southern University … grandfather, Grover Bowl vs. Oregon State. Perkins, played for the Kansas City Chiefs … active in community service, such as reading to children at the library and doing yard work for senior citizens … does not FRESHMAN (2011) watch sports on television ... two-time member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Saw action in all 13 games with nine tackles … six of his tackles came on special teams Roll (spring 2012; fall 2012) ... a member of the inaugural Academic All-Big 12 Rookie … had one tackle on defense against Kansas, Texas Tech and Kansas State … recorded Team (2012-13). two tackles versus Oklahoma on special teams … posted one special teams tackle against Rice, Iowa State, Texas A&M and California.

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HIGH SCHOOL Coached by Scott Surratt at Carthage High School … prep All-American, two-time Mykkele first-team all-state and three-time all-district performer at linebacker … played in the 2011 U.S. Army All-American Bowl … ranked as the 23rd-best outside linebacker Thompson by ESPNU … rated as the eighth-best linebacker by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football (my-KELL) … three-year starter who posted 372 tackles, 46 TFL, 11 INTs, 22 QBH, 12 PBU, four forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries and seven sacks … helped Carthage post a SAFETY 44-4 record and win three straight state championships … a member of the Austin 6-2 • 186 • Jr.-2L American-Statesman’s Fab 55 (state’s top prospects) … named first-team 3A all-state San Antonio, Texas (Stevens) and 3A Defensive Player of the Year by the Texas Sports Writers Association as a senior … named the Longview News-Journal’s All-East Texas Defensive MVP … a second-team selection on the Tyler Morning Telegraph’s All-East Texas Football Team … earned second-team all-state honors from the Associated Press … tabbed the 2 district 16-3A Defensive MVP … helped lead Carthage to a 14-2 record and a state title … recorded 126 tackles, 15 TFL, five PBUs, six QBH, four INTs, one forced fumble and scored two defensive touch¬downs … named the Defensive Player of the Game in the Third-year defensive back who has played in 26 games with six starts ... has not missed Class 3A Division II state championship game after recording 11 tackles and a forced a game the last two seasons ... has three career blocked punts ... chosen to compete in fumble in a win over Coldspring-Oakhurst … recorded 20 tackles and an INT in a the Texas High School Coaches Association All-Star Football Classic. win over Henderson … recorded eight tackles, three TFL and forced two fumbles in SOPHOMORE (2012) a win over Gilmer … played in the ESPN RISE Champion Gridiron Kings game prior Saw action in all 13 games at safety and on special teams ... started six games (West to his senior season … earned honorable mention all-state honors by the Associated Virginia, Oklahoma, Texas Tech, Iowa State, TCU, Oregon State) ... tied for first in Press as a junior … earned second-team all-state honors from the Texas Sports the Big 12 with two blocked punts ... finished tied for sixth on the team in tackles Writers Association … named to the Longview News-Journal’s all-East Texas first (59) ... had three double-digit tackle games which was tied for second on the team team … a unanimous first-team all-district 18-3A selection … recorded 144 tackles, with Kenny Vaccaro ... recorded his first-career forced fumble against New Mexico ... 21 TFL, 13 QBH, six sacks, three INTs, three forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries blocked a punt vs. New Mexico which set up a touchdown ... named the special teams and six PBUs … helped lead Carthage to a 16-0 record and a state title … named to game MVP by the coaching staff... recorded one tackle and one blocked punt against the Longview News-Journal’s all-East Texas second team as a sophomore … earned Ole Miss ... registered six tackles (four solo) against Oklahoma State ... saw his most second-team all-district 18-3A honors … helped lead Carthage to a 14-2 record and a extensive action of the season on defense vs. West Virginia and posted 10 tackles state title … recorded 102 tackles, 10 TFL, one sack, three QBH, two fumble recover- (seven solo) and one pass breakup ... recorded first start against the Mountaineers ies, four INTs and one PBU … lettered in track as a senior and baseball as a junior. ... had career-high 12 tackles vs. Oklahoma ... posted five tackles and his first career PERSONAL fumble recovery against Baylor ... registered five stops against Texas Tech ... one of A member of Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Spring 2012) … active at Walnut three safeties to start vs. TCU and had three stops ... matched a career high with 12 Grove Baptist church … enjoys playing baseball and hanging out with friends. tackles, including one tackle for a loss, in the Alamo Bowl vs. Oregon State. THE K. THOMPSON FILE FRESHMAN (2011) Nickname: K.T. Appeared in all 13 games … led the team with eight special teams tackles … helped After my Texas football career is over, I hope to: Have my bachelor’s degree and go Texas lead the Big 12 and rank sixth in the nation in rushing defense (96.23 ypg) and to the NFL 11th in total defense (306.08) … also ranked 10th in pass efficiency defense (111.0) … My dream as a college football player is to: Win a National Championship blocked a punt that was later returned for a touchdown by Josh Turner at Iowa State If I were to play another sport it would be: Baseball … tallied four tackles against Texas Tech … posted two tackles against BYU, Iowa During pregame, I like to: Listen to music and think over plays State and Kansas … had one tackle against Rice, UCLA, Missouri and Texas A&M … Childhood sports hero: Ray Lewis helped lead the defense to a shutout performance against Kansas, allowing only 46 Favorite movie: Never Back Down yards of total offense and minus-2 rushing yards. Favorite sports movie: The Blind Side HIGH SCHOOL Nobody knows how much I like to: Ride horses TV show I can’t believe I watch: The Real World Coached by Lee Bridges at Stevens High School … all-state, two-time first-team all- Favorite musician: Drake area and three-time first-team all-district performer at multiple positions … named Favorite superhero: Superman an Old Spice Player of the Year … selected to play in the Texas High School Coaches Association All-Star Football Classic … ranked as the 60th-best athlete by ESPNU K. THOMPSON’S CAREER STATISTICS … rated as the best athlete by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … a member of the DEFENSE Austin American-Statesman’s Fab 55 (state’s top prospects) … three-year starter Year G/GS TT (Solo) Sacks TFL QBP INT PBU FF FR High who tallied 3,614 yards rushing and 48 TDs, 1,280 yards passing and nine TDs and 2011 13/0 9 (4) 0.0 (0) 0 (0) 0 0 0 0 0 2/OU 31 receptions for 428 yards and five TDs over his final two seasons … helped Stevens 2012 12/7 60 (28) 2.0 (-11) 8 (-25) 3 0 1 0 0 9/BU compile a 25-13 record … named to the Class 5A All-Area Offensive Backfield by the Career 25/7 69 (32) 2.0 (-11) 8 (-25) 3 0 1 0 0 9/BU San Antonio Express-News as a senior … a first-team All-Texas High School selection by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … also earned district 27-5A Player of the Year SPECIAL TEAMS honors and was named the class 5A Top Superstar by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Year G TT (Solo) FF FR PBLK KBLK … earned honorable mention all-state honors from the Associated Press … tabbed 2011 13 6 (3) 0 0 0 0 the district 27-5A Offensive MVP … helped lead Stevens to a 11-4 record, a district 2012 12 3 (2) 0 0 0 0 championship and an appearance in the state semifinals … rushed for 2,859 yards Career 25 9 (5) 0 0 0 0 (fourth-best in San Antonio history and tops in class 5A) and 40 TDs while averaging just over 12 yards per carry … also passed for 935 yards and seven TDs … named a CAREER HIGHS Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Player of the Week finalist in week eight after rushing Tackles: 9 vs. Baylor (So.) for 274 yards and six TDs and passing for 104 yards in a win over SA Holmes … also Sacks: 1.0, two times, vs. Baylor (So.) and vs. Oregon State (So.) named a finalist in week 11 after rushing for 239 yards and four TDs in a 45-21 win Tackles for loss: 2, vs. Oregon State (So.) over SA Southwest … also named a finalist in week 13 after rushing for 165 yards and

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three TDs while passing for 106 yards in a playoff win over Harlingen … rushed for a career-high 310 yards and four TDs in a win over Wagner in the state quarterfinals … rushed for 152 yards and one TD and passed for 125 yards and one TD versus Josh Pearland in the state semifinals … rushed for 236 yards and four TDs while passing for 72 yards in a win over San Antonio Jay … passed for 116 yards and two TDs while Turner rushing for 214 yards and three TDs on just six carries in a win over San Antonio Taft SAFETY … selected to San Antonio Express-News’ Class 5A All- Area football second team as a 6-0 • 180 • Jr.-2L junior … tabbed first-team all-district 28-5A … helped lead Stevens to a 7-4 record … tallied 755 yards rushing and eight TDs, passed for 345 yards and two TDs and caught Oklahoma City, Okla. 31 passes for 428 yards and five TDs … also tallied 350 return yards and one TD … (Millwood) a first-team all-district 28-5A selection as a sophomore … rushed for 191 yards and three TDs while catching nine passes for 73 yards … a four-year letterman in track and field … set a personal record in the long jump at the South San Invitational as a senior, jumping 25-2 to break San Antonio’s longest-standing high school mark … 5 placed second at the state meet in the long jump as a senior, posting a mark of 24-0.5 … also placed first in the long jump at the Texas Relays with a mark of 25-2.25 … San Third-year defesnive back who has appeared in 26 games during his career ... has Antonio Express-News All-Area Track and Field selection in the long jump as a junior not missed a game the last two seasons ... prep All-American who played in the 2011 … placed first in district, first in region and fifth at the state meet in the long jump Under Armour All-American Game and for the U.S. Under-19 National Team in the as a junior … district champion in the 100m, 4X100- and 4X200-meter relays and a 2011 Team USA vs. The World game … an ESPNU top 150 national prospect … rated regional champion and state finalist in the long jump as a sophomore. the 12th-best athlete in his class. PERSONAL SOPHOMORE (2012) Born in Naples, Italy before moving to England, Georgia and then San Antonio in 2002 Played in all 13 games with two starts, seeing time at safety and taking the field on spe- … participated in Under the Bridge ministry. cial teams ... fifth on the team in special teams stops (6) ... tied for second on the team in interceptions (3) ... ninth on the team in tackles (49) ... second-team Academic THE M. THOMPSON FILE All-Big 12 selection ... posted four tackles, including two on special teams, and his Three things I can’t live without: Phone, TV and Carmex first career pass defended against Wyoming ... named the special teams game MVP After my college football career is over, I hope to: Have the chance to play in the NFL by the coaching staff ... posted a quarterback pressure against New Mexico... notched My dream as a college football player is to: Build a good reputation for my name three tackles vs. Ole Miss ... registered a career-high seven tackles (four solo) against If I were to play another sport it would be: Track because I’ve been doing it for a while Oklahoma State ... had four tackles, including one on special teams, vs. Oklahoma ... During pregame, I like to: Listen to music made his first-career start vs. Baylor and matched a career high with seven tackles, Favorite movie: The Hangover Part II including first career tackle for a loss, first-career interception, and one pass breakup Favorite TV show: The Hard Times of RJ Berger ... posted four tackles and one fumble recovery vs. Kansas ... notched six tackles, TV show I can’t believe I watch: Regular Show including one on special teams, against Texas Tech ... had six tackles, including one Favorite video game: Call of Duty for a loss and first career sack, one QB pressure, and one interception vs. Iowa State ... made his second start against TCU ... had four stops, including one on special teams, M. THOMPSON’S CAREER STATISTICS vs. the Horned Frogs ... had one tackle against Kansas State. DEFENSE FRESHMAN (2011) Year G/GS TT (Solo) Sacks TFL QBP INT PBU FF FR High 2011 13/0 13 (7) 0.0 (0) 0 (0) 0 0 0 0 0 4/TT Appeared in all 13 games with six tackles, one fumble recovery and a blocked punt 2012 13/6 59 (31) 0.0 (0) 1 (-1) 0 0 1 1 1 12/2x return for a touchdown … tied for fourth on the team in special teams tackles ... Career 26/6 72 (38) 0.0 (0) 1 (-1) 0 0 1 1 1 12/2x became the first Texas player since 2009 to score on a blocked punt when he took the ball 34 yards for a touchdown at Iowa State to earn CFPA National Punt Returner of SPECIAL TEAMS the Week … also had two tackles against the Cyclones … recovered a fumble and had Year G TT (Solo) FF FR PBLK KBLK one tackle against Oklahoma … recorded one tackle in his first career game against 2011 13 8 (4) 0 0 0 1 Rice and also had one tackle against Kansas … helped lead the defense to a shutout 2012 13 1 (0) 0 0 2 0 performance against Kansas, allowing only 46 yards of total offense and minus-2 Career 26 9 (4) 0 0 2 1 rushing yards ... had one tackle in the Holiday Bowl against California. HIGH SCHOOL CAREER HIGH Tackles: 12, two times, vs. Oklahoma (So.) and vs. Oregon State (So.) Coached by Tony Henry at Millwood High School … prep All-American, all-state Forced fumbles: 1 vs. New Mexico (S.) and all-area performer at multiple positions … played for the U.S. Under-19 National Blocked kicks: 1, three times, at Iowa State (Fr.), vs. New Mexico (So.), at Ole Miss Team in the 2011 Team USA vs. The World game … played in the 2011 Under (So.) Armour All-American Game … a member of ESPNU’s top 150 national prospects … ranked as the 12th-best athlete and 87th-best overall prospect by ESPNU … a member of the Sporting News’ top 100 national prospects … four-year starter who tallied 101 receptions for 1,862 yards and 20 TDs and 1,055 yards rushing and 13 TDs on offense while recording 239 tackles, 13 sacks, 16 INTs and 43 PBUs on defense … also recorded five special teams TDs … named first-team all-state on defense by The Oklahoman as a senior … tabbed The Oklahoman’s All-City Athletic Conference Special Teams Player of the Year, as chosen by the coaches … a first-team all-city selection at defensive back … tabbed first-team all-district and named the all-district Special Teams Player of the Year … helped lead Millwood to a 13-1 record, a district championship and an appearance in the state semifinals … rushed for 697 yards and eight TDs and caught 33 passes for 602 yards and six TDs on offense … also recorded 101 tackles, 13 PBUs, eight sacks, two INTs, one TD and a fumble recovery on defense while returning 12 punts for 185 yards and a TD … rushed for 21 yards, caught six

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passes for 164 yards and two TDs, successfully kicked an on-side kick and recorded an INT in a win over Jones … recorded five catches for 127 yards and a TD while tallying 18 tackles and a sack in a win over Oklahoma City Douglass … played in the ESPN Kevin RISE Champion Gridiron Kings game prior to his senior season … named to Tom Lemming’s Junior All-American team … a first-team all-state and first-team all-city Vaccaro selection at defensive back as a junior … rushed for 312 yards and five TDs and caught (VUH-CAR-O) 35 passes for 678 yards and seven TDs on offense while recording 83 tackles, 17 PBUs, SAFETY seven INTs and four sacks on defense … also returned one punt and four kickoffs for TDs … a first-team all-city selection at defensive back as a sophomore … rushed for 5-10 • 180 • So.-1L 46 yards and caught 20 passes for 390 yards and five TDs on offense while recording Brownwood, Texas 38 tackles, nine PBUs, five INTs and one sack on defense … recorded 13 receptions (Brownwood) for 192 yards and two TDs on offense while recording 17 tackles, four PBUs and two INTs on defense as a freshman … helped lead Millwood to state championships in basketball and track as a junior … placed first in the 4x400-meter relay and fourth in the 4x800-meter relay at the state meet as a junior … placed 13th in the long jump at 18 the state meet as a sophomore.

PERSONAL A second-year player who served as a backup defensive back and special teams per- Born in Oklahoma City … has helped serve at a food bank and does lawn work in the former in 2012 ... an all-state selection at multiple positions as a prepster. community … enjoys basketball, video games, running, and going to theme parks. FRESHMAN (2012) THE TURNER FILE Played in 12 games on special teams ... ranked tied for sixth on the team with four Three things I can’t live without: Shoes, my phone and sports special teams tackles ... saw his first-career action vs. New Mexico ... made one special I started playing football at: Age 16 at Millwood High School teams tackle vs. Ole Miss ... had one tackle vs. Texas Tech. ... posted one stop on spe- After my football career is over, I hope to: Be head of a sports medicine program cial teams against Iowa State. If I were to play another sport it would be: Basketball, I’ve been playing since I was 5 During pregame, I like to: Listen to music and go over the game plan HIGH SCHOOL Favorite sports movie(s): Radio, Friday Night Lights and Coach Carter Coached by Bob Shipley at Brownwood H.S. ... an all-state, two-time all-area and Favorite actor: Martin Lawrence three-time all-district performer at multiple positions … ranked as the 65th-best Favorite TV shows: Jamie Foxx, Martin, First 48 and SportsCenter cornerback by ESPNU … helped Brownwood post a 33-9 record over his final three Favorite video game(s): NCAA Football, Call of Duty, 2K Basketball seasons … named the Abilene Reporter-News All-Big Country Defensive MVP while Favorite superhero: Superman earning first-team honors as a senior … a third-team Preseason Super Team selection by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … named first-team all-district 5-3A at safety TURNER’S CAREER STATISTICS while earning second-team honors at running back … helped lead Brownwood to DEFENSE a 9-5 record and an appearance in the third round of the state playoffs … tallied 99 Year G/GS TT (Solo) Sacks TFL QBP INT PBU FF FR High tackles (75 solo), six TFL, four INTs, three fumble recoveries, three forced fumbles 2011 13/0 7 (6) 0.0 (0) 0 (0) 0 0 0 0 1 2/2x and three TDs … also rushed for 328 yards while catching 16 passes for 236 yards 2012 13/2 49 (26) 1.0 (-5) 2 (-7) 2 2 2 0 1 7/2x … a first-team selection on the Abilene Reporter-News All-Big Country Super Team Career 26/2 56 (32) 1.0 (-5) 2 (-7) 2 2 2 0 2 7/2x as a junior … named second-team All-State by the Associated Press … a unanimous first-team all-district 5-3A selection … helped lead Brownwood to a 14-1 record and SPECIAL TEAMS an appearance in the fifth round of the state playoffs … tallied 88 tackles (60 solo) and Year G PR-Yds YPR TD Long KR-Yds YPR TD Long three INTs … named the district 2-3A Offensive Newcomer of the Year as a sopho- 2011 13 1-34 34.0 1 34/BYU 0-0 0.0 0 -- more … helped Brownwood to a 10-3 record and an appearance in the third round of 2012 13 0-0 0 0 -- 0-0 0.0 0 _ the state playoffs … also a four-year letterman in track and field. Career 26 1-34 34.0 1 34/BYU 0-0 0.0 0 _ PERSONAL Year G TT (Solo) FF FR PBLK KBLK Began playing football at age 10 … brother, Kenny, was a four-year letterman and 2011 13 7 (6) 0 0 0 0 senior defensive back at Texas (2009-13) ... Kenny was drafted 15th overall in the 2013 2012 13 6 (5) 0 1 0 0 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints … uncle, Anthony Johnson, played in the NFL Career 26 13 (11) 0 1 0 0 with the Washington Redskins (1989-94), helping Washington to a victory in Super Bowl XXVI, and San Diego Chargers (1995) … participates in Fellowship of Christian CAREER HIGHS Athletes … has volunteered in local nursing homes and with rebuilding houses with Tackles: 7, two times, at Oklahoma State (So.) and vs. Baylor (So.) his church … enjoys hunting and fishing. Tackles for losses: 1.0, two times, vs. Baylor (So.); vs. Iowa State (So Fumbles recovered: 1, two times, vs Oklahoma (Fr.) and at Kansas (So.) THE VACCARO FILE Interceptions: 1, two times, vs. Baylor (So.) and vs. Iowa State (So.) My dream as a college football player: Make plays to help the team win a National Pass breakups: 1, two times, vs. Wyoming (So.) and vs. Baylor (So.) Championship. During pregame, I like to: Visualize myself making plays If I were to play another sport it would be: Track and field My biggest influence as a football player is: My brother Favorite show: Storage Wars Favorite movie: The Hangover Favorite sports movie: Friday Night Lights, Never Back Down Sports hero: Michael Jordan Favorite superhero: Spider-Man Favorite video game: Call of Duty Favorite cartoon character: SpongeBob SquarePants I came to Texas because: I grew up loving it and always wanted to play there.

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VACCARO’S CAREER STATISTICS game of the season with an output more than 400 yards ... aided the offense in piling up 609 total yards (tied for 15th in school history), including a career-high 364 pass- DEFENSE ing yards from Ash, vs. Iowa State ... aided the offense in posting 413 total yards vs. Year G/GS TT (Solo) Sacks TFL INT (Yds) PBU FF FR High K-State, including 314 in the air ... helped the offense to 358 total yards, including 241 2012 12/0 4 (4) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 0 0 1/4X through the air, in the Alamo Bowl vs. Oregon State. Career 12/0 4 (4) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 0 0 1/4X SOPHOMORE (2011) SPECIAL TEAMS Started all 13 games at right guard … 2011 second team All-Big 12 (San Antonio Year G TT (Solo) FF FR PBLK KBLK Express-News) and honorable mention (Coaches) … earned UT’s D. Harold Byrd 2012 12 4 (4) 0 0 0 0 Tenacity Award for Offense … paved the way for the offense to average 202.62 rushing Career 12 4 (4) 0 0 0 0 yards and 392.54 yards of total offense per game … the rushing offense ranked 21st nationally … contributed to a 441-yard rushing-yard performance against Kansas as CAREER HIGHS the offense finished with 590 total yards in the game … game captain in the win over Tackles: 1, four times, at Ole Miss (Fr.), Oklahoma (Fr.), Texas Tech (Fr.) and Iowa Texas Tech when the Longhorns racked up 439 rushing yards and 595 total yards … State (Fr.) represented the team as a captain at Baylor and guided the offense to 557 yards of total offense with 201 rushing and 356 passing … helped Texas amass 506 total offensive yards and put 34 points on the board in the season-opening win against Rice … was named team captain for game against BYU in which blocked for offense that racked Mason up 289 yards … named team captain for win at UCLA … helped his team put together 400 yards of total offense at Iowa State … served as a game captain for the Oklahoma Walters game … the team rushed for 231 yards against Oklahoma State. OFFENSIVE GUARD REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2010) 6-6 • 320 • Sr.-3L Started all 12 games at right guard and appeared on special teams … earned UT’s Wolfforth, Texas Frank Medina Rehabilitation Award … helped Texas average 382.5 total yards per (Frenship) game, including 232.0 passing yards and 150.5 rushing yards … made his first career start in the season opener at Rice, helping the offense gain 369 yards of total offense, including 197 on the ground … blocked for offense that racked up 389 yards of total offense, including 222 through the air, versus Wyoming … helped Longhorns 72 establish a 15-minute advantage in time of possession at Texas Tech, including a 22-play, 80-yard TD drive that took 9:25 off the clock in the second half … blocked on line that produced 349 yards of offense, including 264 in the air, against UCLA … Fifth-year player who has started the last 38 games (all at right guard), which is tied helped offense rack up 373 yards of offense, including 266 passing yards, versus No. 8 for the second-longest streak in the nation among offensive linemen … has played in Oklahoma … blocked for a ground game that racked up 209 rushing yards at No. 5/4 39 career games ... two-time member (2012-13) of the Outland Trophy watch list ... a Nebraska, marking the first time in 24 games the Huskers defense had surrendered 2013 preseason second team All-Big 12 pick by Athlon ... a 2012 honorable mention over 200 yards rushing … plowed the way for 440 yards of total offense, including 344 All-Big 12 selection ... named to the 2012 Outland Trophy and Lombardi Award watch in the air, versus Iowa State … helped the offense amass 428 yards of offense, includ- lists … 2011 second-team All-Big 12 (San Antonio Express-News) and honorable ing 171 rushing yards and 257 passing yards, against No. 25/24 Baylor … blocked for mention (Coaches) … started in season opener vs. Wyoming in 2012…started all 13 an offense that totaled 412 yards, including 272 passing, at Kansas State … blocked games at right guard in 2011 … started all 12 games at right guard in 2010 … appeared for squad that gained 358 yards of total offense, including 216 in the air, against No. in one game at tackle and on special teams in 2009 before missing the remainder of 12/11 Oklahoma State … helped pave the way for an offense that registered 51 points the season due to a foot injury and redshirting … enrolled in January ’09 to take part and 522 yards of total offense, including 259 on the ground and 263 through the in spring drills … a prep All-American who was ranked as the nation’s top center by air, against Florida Atlantic … blocked for a line at that produced 359 yards of total ESPNU and the nation’s second-best offensive tackle by Rivals … earned eight letters offense against No. 17/18 Texas A&M. in three sports as a prepster. FRESHMAN (2009) JUNIOR (2012) Started in all 13 games at right guard ... an honorable mention All-Big 12 choice by Appeared in one game at tackle and on special teams before missing the remainder of the Associated Press ... helped the Horns post the 23rd-best scoring offense in the the season due to a foot injury and redshirting. country (35.7 ppg) and rank 40th in total yards (434.6 pg), as well as allowing just HIGH SCHOOL 4.1 tackles for loss per game (No. 3 in the FBS) and 1.23 sacks (22nd in FBS) ... the offense also posted at least 400 total yards of offense in nine games … named to the Coached by Brad Davis at Frenship H.S. … a prep All-American, two-time all-state Outland Trophy and Lombardi Award watch lists … tabbed preseason second-team and three-time all-district performer … named a 2009 Parade All-American … was All-Big 12 by Athlon and Lindy’s magazines … shared the team’s D.X. Bible Most a member of ESPNU’s top 150 national and Rivals’ top 100 national list … helped Spirited Offensive Player Award with Jeremy Hills, Case McCoy and Luke Poehlmann Frenship to a 48-9 record (17-1 in district play) … also a three-time letterman in ... captured the D. Harold Byrd Offensive Tenacity Award for the second-straight year basketball and two-time letterman in track and field. ... shared the team’s Dr. Nasser Al-Rashid Strength & Conditioning Award with Jordan Hicks and Desmond Jackson ... helped the running game post 280 yards on 6.0 ypc and PERSONAL not allow a sack vs. the Cowboys ... earned the Bevo Beast Award from the coaching Born in Plainview, Texas … moved to Wolfforth at age 12 … majoring in government. staff as the most productive lineman vs. Wyoming ... aided the offense in posting 431 yards of total offense, including 285 in the air, against New Mexico... aided the offense THE WALTERS FILE in posting 676 total yards vs. Ole Miss, the second-best output in school history... the Nickname: Big Country offense posted more than 300 rushing (350) and 300 passing yards (326) for the third During pregame, I like to: Listen to my iPod time in school history and first in a road game ... aided the offense in posting 440 total Favorite TV channel: ESPN yards, including 304 in the air from David Ash against Oklahoma State ... assisted the Favorite TV show: Scrubs offense in posting 404 total yards against West Virginia and allowing Ash to be sacked I can’t believe I watch: Scrubs just once ... helped guide the offense to 525 yards vs. Baylor, as well as not allowing Ash Favorite movie: Step Brothers to be sacked ... enabled the offense to post 427 total yards vs. Texas Tech, its seventh Favorite actor: Will Ferrell

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Sports hero: David Thomas HIGH SCHOOL Favorite superhero: Batman Favorite CD: “Re-Education” by Rise Against Coached by Greg Morgan at Madisonville H.S. … a prep All-American and three-time Favorite video game: Halo 3 all-state selection … a three-sport standout who earned all-district honors in football, Favorite cartoon character: Peter Griffin (Family Guy) basketball and track and field … played in the 2009 U.S. Army All-American Bowl Nobody knows I can: Play quarterback and posted a 46-yard TD reception … ranked as the eighth-best athlete by Rivals and was a member of Rivals’ top 100 national prospects … rated as one of the nation’s top 10 running backs by ESPNU and was a member of ESPNU’s top 150 prospects … ranked as the eighth-best prospect in the state of Texas by ESPNU … four-year letter- man and starter … totaled 684 carries, 6,174 yards (9.0 ypc) and 79 TDs as a prepster Chris … holds four of the top 30 single-game rushing yard performances in Texas history … came up 75 yards short in his nine-game senior season of posting three consecu- Whaley tive 2,000-yard seasons … named first-team 3A all-state by the Associated Press and DEFENSIVE TACKLE second-team 3A all-state by the Texas Sports Writers Association … also claimed 6-3 • 295 • Sr.-3L district 19-3A MVP honors … posted 188 carries for 1,925 yards (10.2 ypc) and 24 TDs in nine games … also caught two passes for 56 yards … rushed for a career-high Madisonville, Texas 418 yards and six TDs on 29 carries in a 48-32 win over Taylor … had TD runs of 40, (Madisonville) 58, 60 and 72 yards and was named ESPN Rise National Player of the Week for his efforts in that game … also had a 41-yard reception and a two-point conversion to score 38 of the team’s 48 points against Taylor … posted 410 yards and seven TDs on 16 carries (25.6 ypc) in a 48-30 win over Rudder … tabbed first-team 3A all-state 96 by the Associated Press and third-team 3A all-state by the TSWA as a junior … also named district 19-3A MVP … helped Madisonville win the district 19-3A champion- ship … tallied 261 carries for 2,119 yards (8.1 ypc) and 28 TDs … also recorded five A fifth-year player who has appeared in 38 career games (26 on the defensive line, 12 receptions for 143 yards (28.6 ypc) and three TDs … posted 384 yards and five TDs at running back) ... has 10 career starts, all along the defensive line … has not missed on 41 carries (9.4 ypc) in a 63-48 win over Westwood … added 291 yards and seven a game the last three seasons ... moved to defensive line in the spring of 2011 … gained TDs on 28 carries (10.4 ypc) in a 66-31 victory over Palestine … voted second-team valuable experience working with the scout team in 2009 … a prep All-American and 3A all-state by the Associated Press and third-team 3A all-state by the TSWA as a three-time all-state selection … played in the 2009 U.S. Army All-American Bowl … sophomore … also named the district’s Newcomer of the Year … tallied 235 carries came up 75 yards short in his nine-game high school senior season of posting three for 2,130 yards (9.0 ypc) and 27 TDs … posted 384 yards and four TDs on 33 carries consecutive 2,000-yard seasons … a member of Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (11.6 ypc) in a 63-56 loss to Rusk in the playoffs … added a 291-yard game against (Spring 2012). Fairfield and a 290-yard game versus Rockdale. JUNIOR (2012) PERSONAL Played in all 13 games along the defensive line ... started all except the Mississippi, Born in Madisonville, Texas … enrolled in the college of liberal arts … a member Kansas, Texas Tech and Oregon State games ... tied for the team lead in blocked kicks of Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Spring 2012) … active member in his high (2) ... blocked a PAT and recorded two tackles, including one TFL against Wyoming school’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes and his church’s youth group … brother, ... posted a pass breakup vs. Ole Miss ... registered two tackles (one solo), including Alonzo, is a junior linebacker at Nebraska … enjoys dancing and playing basketball. one TFL, against Oklahoma State ... notched career highs in tackles (7) and TFLs (2), as well as posting a fumble recovery and one QB pressure, vs. West Virginia ... THE WHALEY FILE blocked an extra-point attempt vs. Oklahoma which was returned by Quandre Diggs for a score ... marked the first defensive two-point score by Horns since 199 (by Lee Nickname: Swhaley Jackson vs. Texas A&M) ... had one pass breakup against Baylor ... posted three stops During pregame, I like to: Listen to music and dance vs. both Texas Tech and Iowa State ... registered two tackles against TCU ... made his Favorite TV show: Fresh Prince of Bel-Air first start at defensive end vs. Kansas State ... recorded three tackles in the Alamo I can’t believe I watch: Hannah Montana Bowl vs. Oregon State. Favorite sports movie: Sixth Man Favorite actor/actress: Kat Williams, Angelina Jolie SOPHOMORE (2011) Sports hero: Michael Jordan Played in all 13 games with one start … notched five tackles, two tackles for loss, one Favorite superhero: Superman sack, one fumble recovery, three pressures and one pass breakup … drew his first Favorite musician: Lil Wayne career start at Baylor … helped Texas lead the Big 12 and rank sixth in the nation in Favorite video game: NBA Live ’09 rushing defense (96.23 ypg) and 11th in total defense (306.08) … also ranked 10th Favorite Cartoon Character: SpongeBob SquarePants in pass efficiency defense (111.0) … recovered a fumble and helped the defense hold Pets: Dogs (Zeus, Tracie) California to seven rushing yards and 195 yards of total offense in the Holiday Bowl WHALEY’S CAREER STATISTICS ... registered one sack and two tackles against Kansas as the defense posted a shutout performance against Kansas, allowing only 46 yards of total offense and negative two DEFENSE rushing yards … had two tackles with one for a loss at Missouri … recorded one tackle Year G/GS TT (Solo) Sacks TFL QBP INT (Yds) PBU FF FR High each against Rice and Iowa State … posted one QB pressure against BYU, Kansas State 2010 12/0 0 (0) 0-0 0 (0) 0 0 0 0 0 -- 2011 13/1 5 (3) 1 (-9) 2 (-12) 0 0 1 0 1 2/UM and Texas A&M … broke up one pass against Oklahoma. 2012 13/9 22 (11) 0-0 4 (-11) 2 0 2 0 1 7/WVU REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2010) Career 38/10 27 (14) 1(-9) 6 (-23) 2 0 3 0 2 7/WVU Appeared in all 12 games, including four at running back and 11 on special teams. CAREER HIGHS FRESHMAN (2009) Tackles: 7 vs. West Virginia (Jr.) Sacks: 1.0 vs. Kansas (Jr.) Redshirted. Tackles for loss: 2.0 vs. West Virginia (Jr.)

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Michael Reggie Wheeler Wilson WIDE RECEIVER DEFENSIVE END 5-10 • 191 • Jr.-SQ* 6-3 • 255 • Sr.-3L Sunnyvale, Texas Haltom City, Texas (North Mesquite) (Haltom) 25 92

A fourth-year reserve wide receiver ... two-time all-district selection in high school Fourth-year player who has appeared in 38 career games … has not missed a game ... second-team academic all-state selection as a senior ... also lettered in track and the last three seasons ... prep All-American, all-state, all-area and two-time first- power lifting. team all-district selection on the defensive line comimg out of high school … earned SOPHOMORE (2012) second-team All-USA honors from USA Today … played in the 2010 U.S. Army All- American Bowl, recording a game-high six tackles, a sack and a pressure … a member Played on special teams against New Mexico. of Rivals’ top 100 and ESPNU’s top 150 national prospects … ranked as the 8th-best REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2011) defensive end by ESPNU and fourth-best defensive end and 29th-best overall prospect by Rivals … rated as the state’s second-best defensive end by Dave Campbell’s Texas Played as reserve wide receiver against Rice, Iowa State and Texas Tech. Football … 2011 Academic All-Big 12 second-team selection … named to the Big 12 FRESHMAN(2010) Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Spring 2011). Redshirted. JUNIOR (2012) HIGH SCHOOL Played in all 13 games as a defensive end ... made his first start against Baylor ... fifth on the team in QB pressures (5) ... recorded one tackle against Wyoming ... posted one Coached by Michael Robinson at North Mesquite High School ... three-year letterman QB pressure vs. New Mexico... posted two tackles, including one for a loss and one at wide receiver and kick returner ... tallied 77 catches for 2,500 yards in his career sack, against Ole Miss ... notched three tackles and one QB pressure vs. West Virginia ... an all-district selection at wide receiver and kick as a senior and junior ... earned ... posted four tackles against Oklahoma ... had one tackle vs. Baylor ... recorded a second-team academic all-state honors as a senior ... also lettered in track and power career-high six tackles against Kansas ... registered three stops vs. Texas Tech ... had lifting. two tackles and one QB pressure against Iowa State ... had four tackles, including one PERSONAL for a loss, and one QB pressure vs. TCU ... posted three tackles, including one sack and one TFL, vs. Oregon State in the Alamo Bowl. Born in Dallas, Texas ... majoring in advertising ... volunteered at a nursing home with his church throughout high school ... also enjoys golf, disc golf and singing ... SOPHOMORE (2011) three-time member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (spring 2011; fall 2011; spring 2012). Saw action in all 13 games with nine tackles, three pressures and two fumble recov- eries … Academic All-Big 12 second-team selection … recovered a fumble in the THE WHEELER FILE Holiday Bowl against California ... tallied a season-high three tackles against Kansas Nickname: Wheelz State to help the defense hold the Wildcats to 121 yards of total offense … notched During pregame, I like to: Listen to music two tackles at Texas A&M and at Baylor … had one tackle against both Rich and Iowa Favorite TV channel: National Geographic State … recorded a pressure in three of the four games … recovered a fumble against Favorite TV show: Life/Planet Earth Rice … helped lead the defense to a shutout performance against Kansas, allowing I can’t believe I watch: Next Top Chef only 46 yards of total offense and minus-2 rushing yards. Favorite movie: Avatar Sports hero: Jordan Shipley FRESHMAN (2010) Favorite superhero: Captain America Appeared in all 12 games, including three at defensive end and 11 on special teams … Favorite CD: “Battle Studies” by John Mayer posted five tackles (two solo) on the season … logged four tackles (two solo) at Rice Nobody knows I can: Cut hair … registered one tackle versus Wyoming. Pet(s): Dogs (Tate, Ozzy, Roxie, Brooke) Favorite video game: Halo Reach HIGH SCHOOL Favorite cartoon character: Speedy Gonzales Coached by Scott Hafley at Haltom H.S. … prep All-American, all-state, all-area and two-time first-team all-district selection on the defensive line … earned second-team All-USA honors from USA Today … played in the 2010 U.S. Army All-American Bowl, recording a game-high six tackles, a sack and a pressure … a member of Rivals’ top 100 and ESPNU’s top 150 national prospects … ranked as the 8th-best defensive end by ESPNU and fourth-best defensive end and 29th-best overall prospect by Rivals … rated as the state’s second-best defensive end by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … recorded 233 tackles, 24 sacks, 58 TFL, four fumble recoveries and three forced fumbles during his career … a three-year starter and captain … earned first-team all-state honors from the Associated Press and second-team honors from the Texas Sports Writers Association as a senior … a member of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s Elite 11 … tabbed the Star-Telegram Defensive Player of the Year … named first- team Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Super Team … named first-team all-area by

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the Dallas Morning News … tabbed the district 3-5A defensive MVP … recorded 75 tackles, nine sacks, 25 TFL, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries … scored the game-winning points on a safety in a 15-14 victory over L.D. Bell … tabbed first- team all-district as a junior … posted 88 tackles, nine sacks and 20 TFL … tabbed the sophomore MVP in district 5-5A … notched 80 tackles, six sacks, 13 TFL and two fumble recoveries … also competed in basketball, soccer and track and field. PERSONAL Born in the Ivory Coast … named to the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Spring 2011) … also lived in Ghana, Liberia and New York … is one of nine children … active in UT’s community service program … part of a group of Longhorns that regularly visits the Dell Children’s Medical Center … was active in community service in high school … served as a mentor for middle and elementary school students … was involved in a reading program at a local elementary school … volunteered at the Haltom Recreation Center … served as a volunteer coach at football camps for three years. THE WILSON FILE Nickname: Big Reg During pregame, I like to: Be alone Favorite channel(s): ESPN, BET I can’t believe I watch: For the Love of Ray J Favorite movie(s): How to Save a Life, Remember the Titans Favorite actor/actress: Denzel Washington, Halle Berry Favorite superhero: Superman Favorite musician: Celine Dion Favorite video game: NCAA Favorite cartoon character(s): Tom and Jerry I came to Texas because: The great academics and family atmosphere WILSON’S CAREER STATISTICS DEFENSE Year G/GS TT (Solo) Sacks TFL QBP INT PBU FF FR High 2010 12/0 5 (2) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 0 0 0 0 4/Rice 2011 13/0 9 (1) 0 (0) 0 (0) 3 0 0 0 2 3/KS 2012 13/1 31 (13) 2.0 (-13) 3 (-15) 5 0 0 0 0 6/KU Career 38/1 45 (16) 2.0 (-13) 3 (-15) 8 0 0 0 2 6/KU

CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 6 at Kansas (Jr.) Tackles for loss: 1, three times, at Ole Miss, vs. TCU (Jr.) and vs. Oregon State (Jr.) Fumbles recovered: 1, two times, vs. California (So.) and vs. Rice (So.) QB pressures: 1, eight times, last time vs. TCU (Jr.)

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Brandon Allen* Dillon Boldt* Dominic Cruciani* Michael Davidson* Gaston Davis* 40 36 48 35 39 DB DB FB PK RB 6-2 • 200 • Fr.-HS 5-10 • 170 • Fr.-RS 5-11 • 225 • Jr.-SQ 6-4 • 200 • Fr.-RS 6-0 • 195 • Fr.-RS Cedar Park, Texas Austin, Texas Southlake, Texas Aberdeen, Scotland Houston, Texas (Cedar Park) (Bowie) (Carroll) (Strake Jesuit) (Clear Lake)

Hunter DeGroot* Lane Fife* Chris Giron* Trey Gonzales* Dakota Haines* 29 82 83 48 42 WR WR WR LB WR 6-1 • 180 • Fr.-HS 6-0 • 170 • Sr.-SQ 5-8 • 165 • Jr.-SQ 6-0 • 225 • So.-SQ 6-1 • 184 • So.-SQ Arlington, Texas New Braunfels, Texas Cypress, Texas Friendswood, Texas Lago Vista, Texas (High Point) (Canyon) (Cypress Woods) (Friendswood) (Lago Vista)

Dylan Haines* Trey Holtz* Devin Huffines* Shawn Izadi* 44 15 37 45 DB QB DB LB 6-1 • 190 • Fr.-RS 6-0 • 180 • Fr.-RS 6-0 • 193 • Sr.-SQ 6-0 • 215 • Sr.-SQ Lago Vista, Texas Tampa, Fla. Highland Park, Texas Coppell, Texas (Lago Vista) (H.B. Plant) (Home Schooled) (Coppell)

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Tyler Lee* Frank Lopez* Tyler Marriott* Logan Mills* Tom Newman* 87 58 84 43 39 OL WR DE DS WR 6-3 • 215 • So.-SQ 5-10 • 180 • Fr.-RS 6-2 • 235 • Fr.-RS 6-1 • 185 • So.-SQ 6-2 • 230 • Jr.-SQ Eagle Pass, Texas McAllen, Texas La Vernia, Texas Brenham, Texas Houston, Texas (La Vernia) (Cypress Creek) (Winn) (McAllen Memorial) (Brenham)

Clark Orren* Ben Pruitt* Ryan Roberts* Drew Russo* 57 31 30 56 OL PK CB OL 6-0 • 257 • Fr.-RS 6-1 • 200 • So.-SQ 5-8 • 171 • Jr.-SQ 6-2 • 255 • Jr.-SQ Longview, Texas The Woodlands, Texas Cedar Park, Texas Cedar Park, Texas (Longview) (The Woodlands) (Cedar Park) (Cedar Park)

Grant Sirgo* Ty Templin* David Thomann* Michael Zaring* 33 89 26 27 PK WR WR WR 5-10 • 190 • Sr.-SQ 6-0 • 180 • Fr.-RS 6-0 • 185 • Sr.-HS 6-3 • 191 • Fr.-RS Midland, Texas Granbury, Texas Winchester, Mass. Keller, Texas (Midland) (Trinity Valley) (Winchester) (Keller)

*Denotes non-scholarship

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Chevoski Antwuan Collins Davis (sheh-VAH-ski) (AN-twahn) DEFENSIVE BACK CORNERBACK 5-11 • 190 • Fr.-HS 5-11 • 192 • Fr.-HS Livingston, Texas (Livingston) Bastrop, Texas (Bastrop) H.S. Coach: Randy Rowe H.S. Coach: Gerald Perry 14 25

Selected to play on the 2013 U.S. Under-19 National Team ... played at quarterback Three-year starter at defensive back ... participated in the 2013 U.S. Army All- and safety while also returning kicks at Livingston ... tabbed All-Midlands Region by American Bowl ... tabbed first-team All-District 17-4A as a senior ... also played wide PrepStar Magazine ... rated the No. 9 athlete in the nation by MaxPreps ... tabbed No. receiver and running back, and returned kickoffs as a senior ... rated No. 58 overall 253 overall and the No. 29 athlete in the nation by ESPN ... rated the No. 33 athlete in and the No. 5 cornerback in the nation by MaxPreps ... ranked No. 98 overall and the the nation by 247Sports.com ... ranked the No. 37 athlete in the nation by Rivals.com No. 9 cornerback in the nation by Rivals.com ... listed No. 116 overall and the No. 8 ... listed No. 34 on the Austin American-Statesman’s Fab 55 (state’s top prospects) cornerback by PrepStar Magazine ... rated No. 148 overall and the No. 15 CB in the ... named first-team All-District 4A-20 at quarterback and second team at safety as a nation by ESPN ... ranked the No. 14 cornerback by FoxSports.com ... tabbed the No. senior ... helped Livingston to a playoff appearance in 2012 ... rushed for 530 yards 28 cornerback in the nation by 247Sports.com ... rated the No. 5 cornerback in the and 11 TDs on 37 attempts, while passing for 506 yards and five TDs ... also had three state by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football ... listed No. 50 on the Austin American- receptions for 41 yards ... made 35 tackles with three INTs, six PBU and one fumble Statesman’s Fab 55 (state’s top prospects) ... recorded 23 tackles with three inter- recovery ... rushed for 124 yards and four TDs and passed for 40 yards against Orange ceptions and one fumble recovery as a senior ... also rushed for 295 yards and two Little Cypress-Mauriceville ... named preseason 2012 first-team 4A All-State by Dave TDs on 28 carries (10.5 ypc) ... rushed for 132 yards on three carries against Cedar Campbell Texas Football ... tabbed second-team All-District 20-4A as a junior ... Creek ... named 2012 preseason second-team Super Team by Dave Campbell’s Texas rushed for 784 yards and 17 TDs, while passing for 508 yards and six TDs ... also tal- Football ... recorded 53 tackles as a junior ... academic all-district honoree as a senior lied 18 tackles, two INTs and eight PBU ... helped Livingston to a 7-3 record in 2011 and junior ... also lettered in track and field ... finished second in the 2012 100m 4A ... totaled 957 yards rushing and 15 TDs, while passing for 305 yards and six TDs as state finals ... won the 100m at the 4A Region 1 meet ... also won the 100m, 200m and a sophomore ... registered 14 tackles, one INT, four PBU and two fumble recoveries 4x100m at the 2012 District 16-4A track meet ... won district championships in the ... also lettered in track and field sophomore through senior years, and in basketball 100m, 4x100m and 4x400m as a sophomore, and also won the 4x200m as a freshman freshman through junior years. ... named Academic MVP of the track team as a sophomore. PERSONAL PERSONAL Born in Livingston, Texas ... began playing football at age 5 ... cousin, Cedric Reed, Born in Mineral Wells, Texas ... has also lived in Del Valle, Texas ... began playing plays defensive end for the Longhorns... a member of the honor roll all four years ... football at age 7 ... mother, LaSean, was a guard on the Midwestern State basketball active in community service ... mentored elementary school students in the district ... team in 1993 ... father, Anthony, is a personal trainer ... has one brother, Adonis ... enjoys listening to music. enjoys computer programming ... has interest in radio ... has competed in an art con- test ... active in community service ... spent two years as a volunteer with the Special THE COLLINS FILE Olympics. Nickname: Boo Collins Favorite thing about Texas football: The family atmosphere and tradition THE A. DAVIS FILE Three things I can’t live without: God, Family, Football Nickname: Twuan My dream as a college football player: Be the best player i can be to help my team and My dream as a college football player: Win a National Championship and the Thorpe play for a National Championship Award During pregame, I like to: Listen to music During pregame, I like to: Listen to Trey Songs Heart Attack If I were to play another sport it would be: Basketball Three things I can’t live without: Football, Family, and Twitter Nobody knows how much I like to: Listen to country music If I were to play another sport it would be: Track Favorite vehicle: Audi 500 Favorite vehicle: Mercedes Benz Favorite show: ESPN Favorite show: Real Husbands of Hollywood I can’t believe I watch: Catfish TV show I can’t believe I watch: Twilights Favorite movie: Space Jam Favorite movie: Friday After Next, Bad Boys 2, and Soul Men Favorite sports movie: Friday Night Lights Worst movie: Underworld Favorite actor and actress: Kevin Hart & Meagan Good Favorite sports movie: Friday Night Lights Sports hero: Michael Jordan & LeBron James Favorite actor and actress: Will Smith and Sandra Bullock Favorite music singer: Chief Keef Favorite song: The City- Game and Kendrick Lamar Favorite superhero: Flash Childhood sports hero: Deion Sanders Favorite video game: Madden Favorite superhero: Superman Favorite cartoon characters: Pup named Scooby Doo Favorite video game: NCAA and Madden Football Favorite cartoon characters: Scooby Doo

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Deoundrei Rami Davis Hammad (dee-AHN-dre) (RAH-mee hah-MAHD) LINEBACKER OFFENSIVE GUARD 6-3 • 215 • Fr.-HS 6-5 • 315 • Fr.-HS Cypress, Texas (Cypress Woods) Irving, Texas (Irving) H.S. Coach: David Jones H.S. Coach: Aaron De La Torre 41 67

Selected to the 2013 U.S. Army All-American Bowl ... in addition to linebacker played Participated in the 2013 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl and was named offensive safety from his sophomore to senior years ... named No. 55 on PrepStar Magazine’s line MVP ... two-time all-district selection ... named an All-American by PrepStar Dream Team and ranked as the No. 8 outside linebacker ... ranked No. 91 overall and Magazine ... ranked No. 171 overall and the No. 10 offensive guard in the nation by the No. 5 OLB in the nation by Rivals.com ... ranked the No. 10 OLB in the nation by Rivals.com ... rated No. 219 overall and the No. 9 OG in the nation by 247Sports.com FoxSports.com ... rated No. 151 overall and the No. 13 OLB in the nation by ESPN ...... tabbed the No. 10 OG in the nation by FoxSports.com ... ranked the No. 31 OG tabbed the No. 20 OLB in the nation by 247Sports.com ... listed No. 33 on the Austin in the nation by ESPN.com ... named first-team All-District 6-5A in 2012 ... helped American-Statesman’s Fab 55 (state’s top prospects) ... missed most of his senior sea- Irving average 27.6 points and 335.7 total yards per game ... the Tigers produced 300 son with an injury ... named preseason 17-5A Defensive Player of the Year and to the or more rushing yards in two of their last three games, including 320 yards in a win 2012 Super Team by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football ... tabbed first-team All-District over Turner ... also helped Irving to a double overtime win over Nimitz in his first 17-5A as a junior ... helped Cypress Woods to 9-3 record and appearance in the area back from an injury ... named second-team All-District 6-5A in 2011 ... helped Irving finals in 2011 ... recorded 13 tackles, two forced fumbles, one sack and one blocked rush for 349 yards in a win over Nimitz in 2011 ... participated in track and field all field goal in a second-round playoff game against Katy ... ran the 200m in track and four years, lettering in his final three seasons ... also participated in basketball from field, including a district championship as a sophomore ... also played basketball as his freshman season to his junior season, lettering the last two. a freshman. PERSONAL PERSONAL Born in Virginia ... also lived in Jordan during second and third grades ... pareents Born in Houston, Texas ... father, Zachary, is a doctor ... mother, Natasha, is a teacher are Sam and Mariam Hammad ... has a sister, Rawan ... began playing football at age ... started playing football at age 6 ... a three-time honor roll student in high school ... 7 ... earned cum laude honors as a junior and senior in high school ... named to the active in community service ... volunteered his time at Methodist Hospital during the National Honor Society all four years in high school ... active in community service ... summers ... lived in Pennsylvania from 2004-06 ... enjoys reading, working out and has volunteered at a children’s day care and helped in little league football ... interested rapping ... has a godsister who graduated from Texas. in cars and automotive work. THE HAMMAD FILE THE D. DAVIS FILE The biggest influence on me as a football player: My Dad Nickname: Dre My dream as a college football player: Be the best and be remembered Favorite thing about Texas football: The Fans After my football career is over, I hope to: Help better this world with my education Three things I can’t live without: Family, Faith, Phone and good actions that will influence the youth. The biggest influence on me as a football player: My mother During pregame, I like to: Review plays and get in my zone If I were to play another sport it would be: Basketball Three things I can’t live without: Football, Goals, and my car During pregame, I like to: Sit by myself and focus on the tasks ahead of me If I were to play another sport it would be: Track Favorite vehicle: Lambo Nobody knows how much I like to: Fix up cars Favorite show: Sports Center Favorite vehicle: BMW 750 I 2010 TV show I can’t believe I watch: Hip-Hop in Atlanta Favorite show: I Love Lucy Favorite movie: Fresh TV show I can’t believe I watch: American Idol Favorite actor: Denzel Washington Favorite movie: Warrior Childhood sports hero: Emmitt Smith Favorite sports movie: Blind Slide Favorite superhero: Superman Favorite actor and actress: The Rock & Megan Fox Favorite music group: Migos Favorite music singer: 50 Cent Favorite cartoon characters: Bugs Bunny Childhood sports hero: Demarcus Ware Favorite superhero: Superman Favorite video game: NCAA and Madden Football Favorite cartoon characters: Bugs Bunny

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Desmond Naashon Harrison Hughes OFFENSIVE TACKLE (NAY-shon) 6-8 • 310 • Jr.-TR LINEBACKER Houston, Texas (Oak Ridge 6-4 • 225 • Fr.-HS [N.C.] / Contra Costa CC [Calif.]) Harker Heights, Texas (Harker J.C. Coach: Alonzo Carter Heights) H.S. Coach: Mike Mullins 68 40 Rated the No. 5 JUCO player overall and the No. 1 JUCO offensive tackle in the nation by 247Sports.com ... ranked as the No. 34 overall JUCO player and No. 4 JUCO offen- A three-year starter ... played outside linebacker and safety as a senior ... played sive lineman in the nation by Rivals.com ... rated the No. 86 JUCO player overall and primarily safety as a junior ... played wide receiver and tight end as a sophomore No. 9 offensive tackle by ESPN.com ... played two seasons at Contra Costa Community after beginning his prep career at running back and quarterback as a freshman ... par- College (CCCC) in San Pablo, Calif. ... named the All-America Community College ticipated in the 2013 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl ... ranked the No. 34 outside First Team in 2012 ... selected to the 2012 All-California Community College Region linebacker in the nation by 247Sports.com ... rated the No. 50 OLB in the nation by III First Team ... tabbed the top offensive lineman on the All-Bay Valley Conference FoxSports.com ... selected honorable mention 5A All-State by the Associated Press team ... helped CCCC to an 8-3 record, including a 5-0 mark in the Bay Valley as a senior ... tabbed Class 5A/3A Defensive Player of the Year by the Temple Daily Conference and a win in the Living Breath Foundation Bowl in 2012 ... helped CCCC Telegram ... selected first-team All-District 8-5A ... tallied 74 tackles, 19 TFL, seven lead the conference in rushing with 221.7 ypg and rank second in scoring at 30.1 ppg sacks and two recovered fumbles as a senior ... helped Harker Heights to a playoff ... helped CCCC produce 406 rushing yards against Shasta, one of four games with appearance in 2012 ... named first-team All-District 12-5A as a junior ... recorded two 300 or more that season ... a native of Houston, attended Fort Bend Marshall High INTs ... helped Harker Heights to a 5-5 record in 2011 ... also played basketball and School in Missouri City, Texas, as a freshman prior to attending Page High School participated in track and field in high school ... active in community service ... partici- in Greensboro, N.C., as a sophomore and junior ... did not play football at Page ... pated in Camp 2020, a Christian camp that builds family and leadership. attended Oak Ridge Military Academy in Oak Ridge, N.C., as a senior ... also played basketball in high school. PERSONAL Born in Bad Nauheim, Germany, before moving to Fort Hood at age 1, then Louisiana at age 3 before returning to Fort Hood at age 9 … began playing football at age 9 … brother, Camrhon, is a redshirt freshman offensive lineman with the Longhorns ... enjoys playing chess. THE HUGHES FILE Named after: My father Nickname: Naa Naa Favorite thing about Texas football: Tradition During pregame, I like to: Pray and get focused by listening to music The biggest influence on me as a football player: My family Three things I can’t live without: Chicken Strips, My Phone, and My Dogs If I were to play another sport it would be: Basketball Nobody knows how much I like to: Play chess Favorite show: Gravity Falls TV show I can’t believe I watch: Suits Favorite movie: Avatar Favorite sports movie: Space Jam Favorite actor: Morgan Freeman Childhood sports hero: Ray Lewis Favorite music group: MGK Favorite superhero: Batman Favorite cartoon characters: Dipner (Gravity Falls)

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Erik Darius Huhn James (HUEHN) OFFENSIVE GUARD SAFETY 6-5 • 320 • Fr.-HS 6-3 • 207 • Fr.-HS Killeen, Texas (Harker Heights) Cibolo, Texas (Steele) H.S. Coach: Mike Mullins H.S. Coach: Michael Jinks 32 52 Participated in the 2013 Under Armour All-America Game ... played in only two games as a senior due to injury, however played five positions, including center, offen- A three-year starter at safety ... rated the No. 16 safety in the nation by ESPN ... ranked sive tackle, offensive guard, defensive tackle and defensive end ... played OT, OG, DT the No. 24 safety in the nation by FoxSports.com ... tabbed the No. 44 safety in the and DE as a junior ... played on the defensive line as a sophomore ... began at running nation by Rivals.com ... selected All-Midlands Region by PrepStar Magazine ... missed back and offensive line as a freshman ... rated 17th overall and the No. 1 center in the almost all of the 2012 season with an injury... recorded one interception prior to being nation by ESPN ... ranked 17th overall and the No. 1 center in the nation by MaxPreps injured ... named first-team 5A All-State by the TSWA as a junior ... also tabbed first- ... tabbed No. 56 overall and the No. 1 center in the nation by Rivals.com ... rated No. team All-District 25-5A and all-area ... recorded 89 tackles with eight INTs and three 35 overall and the No. 1 offensive guard in the nation by 247Sports.com ... tabbed TDs ... intercepted two passes against Austin ... recorded 12 tackles against Brandeis No. 77 on PrepStar Magazine’s Dream Team and the No. 8 offensive lineman in the ... helped Steele to a 15-1 record and appearance in the state finals in 2011 ... a first- nation ... ranked the No. 10 OL by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football ... listed No. 7 on team All-District 25-5A honoree as a sophomore ... registered over 80 tackles, along the Austin American-Statesman’s Fab 55 (state’s top prospects) ... named preseason with three interceptions, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries ... recorded 2012 Super Team by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football ... selected first-team 5A All- 14 tackles against Judson ... helped Steele to a 14-2 record and a state championship State by the Associated Press as a junior ... selected to the 2011 U.S. Air Force Junior in 2010 ... part of the 4x100m relay team that finished ninth in 2012 5A state finals. All-America team ... tabbed third-team 5A All-State by the Texas Sports Writers PERSONAL Association ... named all-district on both offense and defense ... recorded 70 pancakes and 67 knockdowns ... helped Harker Heights to a 5-5 record in 2011 ... also played Born in Corpus Christi, Texas and lived there until age 4 ... parents, Jeff and Sandy basketball and participated in track and field in high school. Garcia Huhn, are both attorneys ... began playing baseball at age 3 and continued to play shortstop in select baseball until entering high school ... began playing football PERSONAL at age 12 ... brother, Shane, plays defensive back at UTEP ... he ranked sixth on the Born in Temple, Texas ... began playing football at age 14 ... active in community team in tackles in 2012 as a redshirt freshman ... mother played basketball at Texas service ... served as an usher in his church ... enjoys drawing and math. Woman’s University. THE HUHN FILE THE JAMES FILE Nickname: Elmo Favorite thing about Texas football: The tradition Favorite thing about Texas football: Tradition My dream as a college football player: Win a National Championship During pregame, I like to: Drink orange juice During pregame, I like to: Listen to music The biggest influence on me as a football player: Robert Hagey The biggest influence on me as a football player: My older brother, Shane If I were to play another sport it would be: Basketball Three things I can’t live without: Friends, My Dog, and My Phone Favorite vehicle: Phantom If I were to play another sport it would be: Basketball Favorite show: Bob’s Burgers Nobody knows how much I like to: Read Favorite movie: Paper Soldiers Favorite vehicle: Cadillac Favorite sports movie: Remember the Titans Favorite show: Sports Center Favorite actor: Will Smith TV show I can’t believe I watch: Pawn Stars Childhood sports hero: Michael Jordan Favorite movie: Billy Madison Favorite superhero: Aquaman Worst movie: The Last Stand Favorite cartoon character: Kick Batowski Favorite sports movie: Friday Night Lights and Any Given Sunday Favorite video game: 2k13 Favorite actor and actress: Denzel Washington and Mila Kunis Most humbling moment: When I broke both of my feet Childhood sports hero: Alex Rodriguez Favorite superhero: Batman Favorite Singer: Drake Favorite video game: FIFA Favorite cartoon characters: ‘Arnold’ from Hey Arnold Pet: Scrappy (miniature Dachshund)

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Montrel Jake Meander Oliver (mee-AN-der) WIDE RECEIVER WIDE RECEIVER 6-4 • 205 • Fr.-HS 6-3 • 185 • Fr.-HS Dallas, Texas (Jesuit) Amarillo, Texas (Palo Duro) H.S. Coach: Brandon Hickman H.S. Coach: Steve Parr 88 86 Three-time first-team 5A All-State selection ... selected to the 2013 Parade All- America team ... participated in the 2013 U.S. Army All-American Bowl ... set the Three-time all-district performer at multiple positions ... played safety, wide receiver Texas state high school career receptions record, and ranks second in the nation, and running back while also returning kicks ... ranked as the No. 24 safety in the with 308 to go along with 4,567 receiving yards and 56 TDs for his career ... four-year nation by 247Sports.com ... tabbed District 3-4A Defensive Player of the Year and starter ... rated the No. 17 WR in the nation by MaxPreps ... rated No. 214 overall second-team all-district at wide receiver as a senior ... registered 109 tackles, one and the No. 31 WR in the nation by ESPN ... selected first-team 5A All-State by the INT and seven passes defended ... had five double-digit tackle games, including 24 Associated Press as a senior ... listed No. 16 on the Austin American-Statesman’s Fab against Amarillo and 16 versus Hereford ... also caught 24 passes for 363 yards (15.1 55 (state’s top prospects) ... tabbed first-team All-Texas and Best Receiver by Dave ypc) and three TDs, while rushing for 182 yards and one TD on 21 carries (8.7 ypc) Campbell’s Texas Football ... caught 93 passes for 1,354 yards and 18 TDs in 2012 ...... caught five passes for 149 yards and a TD against Frenship ... helped Amarillo to had 13 receptions for 173 yards and two TDs in a playoff game versus Longview ... a 6-5 record and a playoff appearance in 2012 ... selected first-team All-District 3-4A registered 15 catches for 174 yards against Lake Highlands, the game which he set the at running back as a junior ... rushed for 572 yards and six TDs on 113 carries (5.1 state career receptions record ... selected to the 2012 Dave Campbell Texas Football ypc), while catching 16 passes for 262 yards (16.4 ypc) and two TDs in 2011 ... rushed Super Team ... invited to Nike’s 2012 “The Opening” ... named first-team 5A All-State for 134 yards on 24 carries against Plainview ... registered 148 rushing yards on nine by the TSWA as a junior ... selected to the 2011 U.S. Air Force Junior All-America carries (16.4 ypc), including a 93-yarder against Frenship ... also made 18 tackles and team ... caught 108 passes for 1,637 yards and 23 TDs in 2011 ... made 12 receptions returned 12 kickoffs for 257 yards ... named first-team All-District 3-4A as a sopho- for 206 yards and three TDs against Garland Sachse ... tallied 15 receptions for 187 more ... notched 82 tackles, two INTs, eight passes defended and one forced fumble yards and two TDs against Lake Highlands ... had 225 receiving yards and four TDs in 2010 ... posted three double-digit tackle games, including 12 stops and one INT on 10 catches against Richardson ... opened the 2011 season with three straight 200- against Canyon ... also rushed for 203 yards and three TDs on 25 carries (8.1 ypc) ... yard receiving games, including two games with 17 receptions ... tabbed first-team ran for 157 yards and two TDs on 12 carries (13.1 ypc) against Frenship ... returned Sophomore All-America by MaxPreps and ESPN ... named first-team 5A All-State nine kickoffs for 192 yards, including an 88-yard kickoff return against Plainview ... by the Associated Press ... selected first-team All-District 9-5A ... caught 85 passes also participated in track and field in the 100m, 200m, 4x100m, 4x200m and long for 1,302 yards and 13 TDs in 2010 ... selected honorable mention All-District 8-5A jump ... finished seventh in the 200m in the 2012 4A state finals ... placed third in the as a freshman ... had 22 receptions for 274 yards and two TDs in 2009 ... also played 200m in the 2011 4A state finals. basketball as a freshman and sophomore THE MEANDER FILE PERSONAL Nickname: Mac Favorite thing about Texas football: Intense and the Best Born in Dallas ... also lived in Midlothian, Texas during the fourth grade ... father, My dream as a college football player: Become a legend Gary, owns FieldHouseUSA, a league and event based indoor facility ... father was a During pregame, I like to: Pray and listen to music wide receiver at Texas A&M from 1986-90 ... mother, Ellen, is a teacher and played Three things I can’t live without: Family, Support, GOd soccer at Texas A&M from 1987-89 ... has an older brother, Jackson, who attends If I were to play another sport it would be: Track Oklahoma ... grandfather, Richard Landenberger, played collegiate and professional After my football career is over, I hope to: Give back to the community tennis and is a member of the Texas Tennis Hall of Fame ... active in community ser- Favorite vehicle: Bently vice ... served as a teacher’s assistant at a Dallas elementary school during his senior Favorite show: Spongebob Squarepants year ... worked with disabled children ... participated in the Dallas Jesuit Buddy Walk Favorite movie: Hangover each of his four years to benefit children with Down syndrome ... enjoys drawing. Favorite sports movie: Remember the Titans Favorite actor: Mike Epps Childhood sports hero: Randy Moss Favorite superhero: Superman Favorite singer: Tupac Favorite cartoon character: Riley (Boondocks)

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THE OLIVER FILE Nickname: JOliver, JO Kent Favorite thing about Texas football: Winning Tradition My dream as a college football player: Win a National Championship Perkins During pregame, I like to: Listen to music, stretch, visualize myself making the win- OFFENSIVE TACKLE ning catch! After my football career is over, I hope to: Have a successful job and a loving family 6-5 • 310 • Fr.-HS Three things I can’t live without: Chicken Strips, My Phone, and My Dogs Dallas, Texas (Lake Highlands) If I were to play another sport it would be: Basketball H.S. Coach: Scott Smith Nobody knows how much I like to: Cook Favorite vehicle: Bentley Favorite show: How I Met Your Mother TV show I can’t believe I watch: Pretty Little Liars 76 Favorite movie: Friday Night Lights, Dumb and Dumber, Django Unchained Worst movie: Napoleon Dynamite Favorite sports movie: Friday Night Lights Selected to the 2013 Parade All-America team ... named first-team All-USA by USA Favorite actor and actress: Will Farrell and Jennifer Aniston Today ... participated in the 2013 U.S. Army All-American Bowl ... a three-year starter Childhood sports hero: Joe Montana ... tabbed No. 36 on PrepStar Magazine’s Dream Team and the No. 3 offensive lineman Favorite superhero: Superman ... rated No. 76 overall and the No. 6 OT in the nation by ESPN ... rated No. 76 overall Favorite video game: NCAA 13 and the No. 4 OT in the nation by MaxPreps ... selected second-team 5A All-State by Favorite cartoon characters: Scooby Doo the Associated Press as a senior ... a unanimous first-team All-District 9-5A selection Most humbling moment: Giving clothing ot orphans in Dublin, Ireland. ... tabbed first-team All-Texas and Best Lineman by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football The most unique thing that has ever happened to me: I was the first person in the his- ... listed No. 5 on the Austin American-Statesman’s Fab 55 (state’s top prospects) ... tory of my school to play as a freshman on the Varsity football team. helped Lake Highlands average 33.7 points per game ... helped lead Lake Highlands to an 8-3 record, including a 7-1 district mark and an appearance in the 5A playoffs in 2012 ... named to the preseason 2012 Super Team by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football ... selected first-team All-District 9-5A as a junior ... helped Lake Highlands to a 4-3 district record and a playoff appearance in 2011 ... part of a line that helped Lake Highlands average 32.5 points per game in 2010 ... helped Lake Highlands to a 7-4 record and a playoff appearance ... wrestled as both a sophomore and junior ... participated in track and field as a freshman. PERSONAL Born in Dallas, Texas ... began playing football at age 13 ... active in community service including visits to a local children’s hospital and participating in “Football for Children” ... enjoys listening to music and bowling. THE PERKINS FILE Nickname: Big Kent Favorite thing about Texas football: I love the contact My dream as a college football player: Enjoy every moment During pregame, I like to: Get hyped Three things I can’t live without: Family, Food, and Loved Ones If I were to play another sport it would be: Wrestling After my football career is over, I hope to: go into business or become a doctor Favorite vehicle: Hummer Favorite show: American Dad Favorite movie: Friday, Next Friday, Friday After Next Favorite sports movie: Remember the Titans Favorite actor and actress: Denzel Washington and Mila Kunis Childhood sports hero: Ray Lewis and Jake Long Favorite superhero: Batman Favorite singer: 2Chainz, A$AP Rocky, Wiz Kalifa Favorite video game: Black Ops 2

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Jake Geoff Raulerson Swaim (RAWL-er-son) (SWAYM) CENTER TIGHT END 6-5 • 280 • Fr.-HS 6-4 • 252 • Jr.-TR Celina, Texas (Celina) Chico, Calif. (Pleasant Valley / H.S. Coach: Bill Elliott Butte CC [Calif.]) J.C. Coach: Jeff Jordan 50 82 Two-time 3A All-State selection ... played both offense and defense all four years, primarily at right tackle and nose guard ... participated in the 2013 U.S. Army All- Rated the No. 27 JUCO prospect overall and fourth among tight ends in the nation by American Bowl ... rated No. 54 overall and the No. 5 offensive tackle in the nation by ESPN.com ... ranked the No. 6 JUCO tight end by Rivals.com and 247Sports.com ... MaxPreps ... rated No. 113 overall and the No. 9 OT in the nation by ESPN ... listed No. helped Butte Community College to a 10-1 record in both 2011 and 2012, including 127 overall and the No. 11 defensive end in the nation by Rivals.com ... tabbed No. 172 back-to-back bowl wins and the 2012 Nor Cal Conference Championship ... named overall and the No. 3 center in the nation by 247Sports.com ... ranked the No. 18 DE to the 2012 All-California Community College Region I First Team, while recording in the nation by FoxSports.com ... listed No. 9 on the Austin American-Statesman’s nine receptions for 88 yards and leading the team with three receiving TDs in 2012 Fab 55 (state’s top prospects) ... selected first-team 3A All-State by the Associated ... also selected to the Nor Cal All-Conference First Team ... had three receptions for Press as a senior ... unanimous selection for District 10-3A Defensive Lineman of the 35 yards and one TD at San Joaquin Delta, while also notching three receptions and Year ... also named all-county ... registered 26 pancakes and allowed only one sack one TD, along with 28 receiving yards, at San Mateo ... played in four games as a in 2012, while also recording 67 tackles ... invited to Nike’s 2012 “The Opening” ... freshman in 2011 and registered five catches for 23 yards ... earned all-section and named preseason honorable mention 3A player of the year, first-team 3A All-State, all-league honors at linebacker as a senior at Pleasant Valley High School ... registered and Defensive MVP by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football ... selected second-team 3A 124 tackles (65 solo) with six sacks, one INT, one fumble recovery and two blocked All-State on offense and honorable mention on defense by the Associated Press as PATs at linebacker in helping the Vikings to a 7-5 record ... also caught five passes for a junior ... selected to the 2011 U.S. Air Force Junior All-America team ... tabbed 57 yards ... compiled 17 tackles, including three sacks, one fumble recovery and one first-team All-District 10-3A on both offense and defense ... also named all-county ... blocked PAT against Red Bluff ... played junior varsity basketball as a sophomore ... registered 65 tackles on defense ... helped Celina to an 11-1 record and an appearance began playing football at age 10 ... brother, Mycal, plays safety at Eastern Michigan. in the regional finals in 2011 ... recorded nine tackles, two sacks, one INT, two PBU and five pancakes against Prestonwood Christian that year ... first-team all-district on PERSONAL both offense and defense as a sophomore ... totaled 54 tackles ... first-team all-district on defense as a freshman ... notched 27 tackles. Born in Chico, Calif. ... parents are Casey and Kathy Swaim ... has three siblings ... brother, Mycal, plays safety at Eastern Michigan. PERSONAL THE SWAIM FILE Born in Houston ... also lived in Frisco, Texas, from 1998-2006 ... father, Jay, was a deep Favorite thing about Texas football: Tradition snapper at Eastern New Mexico University (1980-84) ... mother, Jolene, is a project My dream as a college football player: Win a National Championship manager ... played with his twin brother, Josh, who was a linebacker, at Celina ... mem- During pregame, I like to: Listen to music ber of Beta Club all four years, which marks an above 90 average in all classes ... active The biggest influence on me as a football player: My Dad in community service ... participated in Eva’s Heroes in San Antonio at the U.S. Army Nobody knows how much I like to: Sleep All-American Bowl ... plays saxophone and trumpet ... used to be active in swimming. Favorite vehicle: ‘67 Chevelle THE RAULERSON FILE Favorite movie: Shawshank Redemption Favorite superhero: Batman Favorite thing about Texas football: The family atmosphere Favorite music group: Zac Brown Band My dream as a college football player: Win a national title Favorite song: ‘Knee Deep’ - Zac Brown Band During pregame, I like to: Listen to music and think about the game Favorite video game: Call of Duty Three things I can’t live without: God, Family, Friends If I were to play another sport it would be: Basketball After my football career is over, I hope to: Become a sports broadcaster Favorite vehicle: 1967 Fast Back Mustang Favorite show: 24 Favorite movie: Remember the Titans Worst movie: Little Man Favorite sports movie: Friday Night Lights, Miracle, Remember the Titans Favorite actor: Will Smith Childhood sports hero: Randy White Favorite superhero: The Hulk Favorite singer: Josh Turner Favorite song: Sail by Awolnation Favorite video game: NCAA

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Tyrone Swoopes QUARTERBACK 6-4 • 245 • Fr.-HS Whitewright, Texas (Whitewright) H.S. Coach: Jack Wylie 18

Four-year starter, including three at quarterback ... participated in the 2013 U.S. Army All-American Bowl ... rated No. 4 overall and the No. 2 quarterback in the nation by MaxPreps ... selected No. 88 overall on PrepStar Magazine’s Dream Team and the No. 6 QB in the nation ... ranked the No. 6 QB in the nation by FoxSports.com ... tabbed the No. 13 QB in the nation by Rivals.com and 247 Sports.com ... listed No. 21 on the Austin American-Statesman’s Fab 55 (state’s top prospects) ... rushed for 5,341 yards and 73 TDs while passing for 3,850 yards and 41 touchdowns during his career ... named honorable mention 2A All-State by the Associated Press as a senior ... selected 2A-2 Honorable Mention Academic All-State by THSCA ... completed 16-of-22 passes for 175 yards and three TDs, while rushing for 305 yards and three TDs against Nocona ... invited to Nike’s 2012 “The Opening” ... invited to the Elite 11 Camp ... named 2012 preseason Dave Campbell Super Team Offensive Player of the Year, first-team 2A All-State ... selected to the 2011 U.S. Air Force Junior All-America team ... completed 110-of-209 passes for 1,359 yards and 15 TDs as a junior ... rushed for 2,268 yards and 29 TDs on 170 carries ... rushed for 560 yards and seven TDs on 29 carries to go along with completing 12-of-25 passes for 146 yards against Tom Bean ... also played guard in basketball, outfield in baseball and participated in track and field in high school ... competed in the long jump, triple jump, 4x400m, 4x200m, 4x100m and shot put. PERSONAL Born in Stephenville, Texas ... also briefly lived in Colorado ... parents are Tyrone and Elizabeth ... has two younger siblings ... began playing football at age 7 ... an honor roll student all four years ... active in community service ... sorted cans during a canned food drive ... participated in community activities surround the U.S. Army All-America Game ... related as a distant cousin to WNBA star Sheryl Swoopes ... enjoys video games. THE SWOOPES FILE Full name: Alphonso Tyrone Swoopes Jr. Nickname: Roney Favorite thing about Texas football: TRADITION My dream as a college football player: Be part of a National Championship team During pregame, I like to: Listen to music The biggest influence on me as a football player: Parents Three things I can’t live without: Play Station 3, iPhone, Football After my football career is over, I hope to: Be a physical therapist If I were to play another sport it would be: Basketball Nobody knows how much I like to: Watch cartoons Favorite vehicle: Bentley Contennital Supersport Favorite show: The Amazing World of Gumball TV show I can’t believe I watch: Jersey Shore Favorite movie: The Avengers, Think Like A Man, Stomp the Yard Favorite sports movie: Friday Night Lights Favorite actor and actress: Kevin Hart and Megan Fox Childhood sports hero: Vince Young Favorite superhero: Batman Favorite Singer: A$AP Rocky Favorite video game: Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Favorite cartoon characters: Gumball Waterson

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Jacorey Warrick WIDE RECEIVER 5-10 • 170 • Fr.-HS Houston, Texas (Cypress Falls) H.S. Coach: Kirk Eaton 11

Three-year starter and three-time all-district wide receiver ... also played some cor- nerback and quarterback as a senior ... tabbed an All-American by PrepStar Magazine ... rated No. 119 overall and the No. 15 WR in the nation by ESPN ... listed as the No. 35 WR in the nation by FoxSports.com ... rated the No. 36 WR in the nation by Rivals. com ... totaled 99 receptions for 1,579 yards and 23 TDs for his career ... averaged 15.9 yards per reception ... named first-team All-District 17-5A as a senior ... had his senior season cut short by injury ... still named team Offensive Player of the Year and earned the Eric Bassett Leadership Award ... had 28 receptions for 442 yards and seven TDs, while rushing for 143 yards and two TDs in five games ... named Sports Illustrated Player of the Week on Oct. 12 ... caught nine passes for 197 yards and three TDs against Cy Springs ... invited to Nike’s 2012 “The Opening” ... tabbed second-team All-District 17-5A as a junior ... caught 43 passes for 740 yards and 11 TDs ... helped Cypress Falls to a 10-2 record and appearance in the area finals in 2011 ... registered five receptions for 144 yards and four TDs in a playoff game against Alief Elsik ... caught four passes for 138 yards and a TD, while also rushing for a TD against Cypress Creek ... named honorable mention All-District 17-5A as a sophomore ... had 28 receptions for 237 yards and three TDs ... also ran varsity track beginning as a sophomore ... tabbed academic all-district as a senior. PERSONAL Born in Cleveland, Texas ... lived there until 2005 ... parents are Terrence and Jestinna Tolden ... has two siblings ... began playing football when he was 5 years old ... named to the honor roll all four years in high school ... active in community service ... has volunteered with the Houston Food Bank and the Texas Children’s Hospital ... enjoys singing. THE WARRICK FILE Nickname: Petey; My cousin tried to make it my name when I was a baby and it just stuck Favorite thing about Texas football: TheTradition My dream as a college football player: Win a National Championship and/or Heisman Trophy During pregame, I like to: Listen to upbeat music while visualizing then listen to slow music to relax so I can play loose Three things I can’t live without: God, Music, Family If I were to play another sport it would be: Basketball Nobody knows how much I like to: Read Favorite vehicle: Corvette Favorite show: Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Favorite movie: Django Unchained, Matrix, The Book of Eli, Friday Worst movie: Stomp the Yard 2 Favorite sports movie: Friday Night Lights Favorite actor: Denzel Washington Childhood sports hero: Barry Sanders Favorite superhero: Batman Favorite Singer: Drake and Typhus Favorite video game: NCAA Football Favorite cartoon characters: Scooby Doo Most humbling moment: Going to the Children’s Hospital and visiting cancer patients

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