2016 OPSU Football Signees KJ Anderson- RB, 6’0, 185, H. Grady Spruce High School (Dallas, TX) Played for Head Coach Carl Richardson Jr. KJ was a two sport athlete, participating in both track and football at Spruce. His natural speed mixed with his ability to change direction made him an absolutely devastating back to DISD defenses. His top end speed will be something that can become to the Aggie offense. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/o/2943253/highlights/163635378 Lajarius Anthony- DL, 5’10, 235, Ellison High School (Killeen, TX) Played for Head Coach Trent Gregory A Dual sport athlete in high school who has amassed a stellar wrestling career on top of his impressive football career. The quickness and strength that he has built throughout his wrestling career translates directly to his ability on the field to wreak havoc in offensive backfields. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/o/2625848/highlights/310830375 Draven Cantly- WR, 5’9, 160, Lamar High School (Arlington, TX) Played for Head Coach Laban Delay Draven has an exceptional ability to change direction and make things happen after the catch. On top of his shiftiness, his great top end speed and quickness will be a welcome addition to the Aggies. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3177907/draven-cantly Stering Claphan- K, Chickasha High School (Chickasha, OK) Played for Head Coach Jerry Bray An excellent kicker who has the special ability to both kick with accuracy and power. Combining both of these abilities he will become an immediate asset to the Aggie special teams. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/6157564/sterling-claphan Hayden Cooper- ATH, 6’0, 185, McNeil High School (Austin, TX) Played for Head Coach Eddie Knight Hayden was a Quarterback who projects to become an extremely versatile athlete at the next level. His ability to run and make plays, mixed with the unique football intelligence only a quarterback can have, will make him a great fit to wherever the Aggies play him. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2594364/hayden-cooper Tyrek Domio- LB, 6’1, 210, Spring High School (Spring, TX) Played for Head Coach Sam Parker Tyrek is a long, fast, and sudden player who was devastating to the offenses in the Houston area. These will be abilities that make him a great fit for the new Aggie defense. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3278085/tyrek-domio Sir-Darren Duncan- LB, 6’0, 230, Shoemaker High School (Killeen, TX) Played for Head Coach Channon Hall Sir-Darren graduated from Shoemaker High School in Killeen, TX. He was awarded All-District honors on both sides of the ball proving to be an extremely versatile player. Sir-Darren has a great feel for the game and does a great job of getting to the ball. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3896883/sir-darren-duncan Chad Ellis- DB, 5’11, 180, Berthoud High School (Berthoud, CO) Played for Head Coach Tony Diffendaffer Chad is a three sport athlete who made a significant impact in his high school athletics by becoming a five time all-conference selection combined in football, wrestling, and track. On the football field, his presence adds a physicality that is much needed in the secondary. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1913370/chad-ellis Suade Fisher- DB, 6’1, 170, Tascosa High School (Amarillo, TX) Played for Head Coach Kenneth Plunk A great athlete who ran track and was a 6A all-district performer during his senior football season. He has the great ability to flip his hips and change direction. Suade Will become an asset to the Aggie defense with his great hands and ability to get his hands on the ball. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4615085/highlights/305849378/v3 Josh Gordon- FB, 5’11, 225, Elgin High School (Elgin, TX) Played for Head Coach James Garfield Josh had a very successful career at Elgin being selected first team academic all-conference. Being a son of a football coach, his inherent football intelligence will be a great quality for the multiple nature of the Aggie offense. He is a big body with a great physical presence. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2643539/joshua-gordon Russell Gray- WR, 6’0, 185, Mesquite High School (Mesquite TX) Played for Head Coach Robbie Robinson While at Mesquite, Russell excelled in both track and football. Russell has a knack for getting his hips in and out of breaks and does a great job of catching the ball in his hands. It will be exciting to add a polished receiver to the already deep receiver corps. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3128410/russell-gray- Chad Hickson- OL, 6’3, 300, John H. Guyer High School (Denton, TX) Played for Head Coach John Walsh Chad comes from one of the best high schools in the state, which will allow him to be ahead of the curve when it comes to the speed of the college game. He is a good athlete and does well when blocking in space. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2459727/chadwick-hickson Dejon Jeffrey- DB, 5’9, 170, Lakeview Centennial High School (Garland, TX) Played for Head Coach Kindell Miller Truly a student-athlete; will be an honors graduate and has been a dual sport athlete throughout his high school career. He managed to attain 2nd team All-District accolades during his senior campaign. Dejon plays with great fundamentals and utilizes his speed to the ball to be an advantage in the run game. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2571009/dejon-jeffery Beau Jinkens- QB, 6’1, 170, Kingfisher High School (Kingfisher, OK) Played for Head Coach Jeff Myers Beau is a great athlete, and was one of the most recruited QBs in the state of Oklahoma. Beau is a savvy runner with an excellent arm. We are excited to see how he develops in his college career. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3526000/beau-jinken Adrian Johnson- LB, 6’1, 205, Connally High School (Waco, TX) Played for Head Coach Shane Anderson Adrian was an All-District athlete in both Football and Baseball during his high school career. Adrian comes from Connally High School in Waco, TX. He is a player that adds both size and speed to the Linebacker corps. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3264380/adrian-johnson Keandre’ Johnson- DL, 5’10, 286, Colleyville Heritage High School (Colleyville, TX) Played for Head Coach Joe Willis Keandre’ Johnson will play the Nose Guard position coming into OPSU, he is an explosive player that does a great job of using his hands and strength to shed blocks. He also uses his size to get leverage on opposing offensive linemen allowing him penetration into the backfield. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2611095/keandre-johnson Marcus Jones- DB, 6’0, 170, Akins High School (Austin, TX) Played for Head Coach Humberto Garza Marcus has an excellent blend of physicality and closing speed that made him a terror to offenses in the Austin area. He is a smart player that will add an immediate presence of versatility, speed, and intelligence to the Aggie’s defense. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4121219/marcus-jones Brandon Julian- DL, 6’1, 200, Killeen High School (Killeen, TX) Played for Head Coach Neil Searcy Bio- Brandon Julian was a 2nd team All-District athlete his senior year of high school. Brandon was a two sport athlete also competing in track during the spring which, in-turn, helped him with his speed off the edge on the football field. Brandon has a long frame and room to grow, becoming an excellent complement to his speed off of the edge. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3897233/brandon-julian Nathan Leithead- LB, 5’11, 220, Pine Creek High School (Colorado Springs, CO) Played for Head Coach Todd Miller Nate is a hard-nosed linebacker that comes from Pine Creek High School located in Colorado Springs, CO. On top of playing football Nate was also a wrestler for his high school team. Leithead also garnered All-State accolades in High School. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2736328/nathan-leithead Randy Lollis- TE, 6’3, 230, Putnam City North High School (Oklahoma City, OK) Played for Head Coach Rod Richardson Randy is an excellent athlete that can move in space, but also be extremely physical in the run game. On top of his excellent size he has extremely soft hands. These abilities are going to make him and excellent fit for the Aggie offense. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4688023/highlights Carlos Lopez- OL, 6’5, 285, Del Rio High School (Del Rio, TX) Played for Head Coach Frenchey McCrea With an extraordinary frame of 6’5, Carlos is a long and physical offensive lineman that will be able to use his frame and physicality to punish defensive lineman. His ability to move and use his arm length to his advantage will be welcome advantages to the program. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/6512690/carlos-lopez Colton Luster- LB, 6’1, 210, Vega High School (Vega, TX) Played for Head Coach Jason Porton. A dominating presence at Vega High School who excelled by using his speed, and instinctiveness to make plays on both sides of the ball. His instinctiveness mixed with intensity enables him to blow plays up early in the down. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1778064/colton-luster Jake Martinez- WR, 5’7, 155, Ada High School (Ada, OK) Played for Head Coach Wade Standley A fast and versatile athlete who will focus on wide receiver. Brings a combination of speed, quickness and great footwork to the Aggie’s Receiver Corps. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2874585/jake-martinez Romario Martinez- OL, 6’1, 310, John Horn High School (Mesquite, TX) Played for Head Coach Mike Overton Romario is one of those road grading, nasty, offensive lineman that everyone loves only if they are on your team.