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Football Adds 32 Vaqueros for 2025

RIO GRANDE VALLEY – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) head football coach Travis Bush announced on Wednesday the addition of 32 Vaqueros for the second recruiting class in program history, giving UTRGV 38 new student-athletes, 28 of whom joined the team for the spring.
 
2025 UTRGV Football Additions
Name POS HT WT YR Hometown Previous School(s)
Braden Baize WR 5-11 195 R-So. Boerne, Texas Boerne HS/Oklahoma State
Jaxon Baize ATH 6-0 190 Fr. Boerne, Texas Boerne HS
Lane Buetow LB 6-0 210 R-So. New Braunfels, Texas Canyon HS/Tyler JC
Ty Bush P 5-9 195 Fr. Boerne, Texas Boerne HS
Connor Carrigan DE 6-5 235 Jr. Houston, Texas Cypress Springs HS/Navarro College
Tayshaun Davis DE 6-2 230 Fr. Farmersville, Mo. Farmersville HS 
Thomas Domian OL 6-3 300 Jr. McAllen, Texas McAllen Memorial HS/Blinn College
Andrew Earls DB 5-11 177 Fr. Murphy, Texas Plano East HS
Nicholas Fernandez DL 6-4 295 R-So. San Pedro, Calif. San Pedro HS/Arizona
Jordan Ford DB 6-1 185 R-Jr. Chapel Hill, Texas Tyler Legacy HS/Garden City CC/Navarro College
Luis Gonzalez OL 6-4 286 Sr. Duncanville, Texas Duncanville HS/Nichols College
Jack Harwell DL 6-1 283 Fr. Plano, Texas Prestonwood Christian Academy
Justin Herman WR 5-8 175 R-So. Montgomery, Texas Montgomery HS/UT Permian Basin
Corey Holmes WR 6-2 185 Fr. Corpus Christi, Texas Roy Miller HS
Justin Kimber WR 6-3 205 Gr. Arlington, Texas Mansfield Timberview HS/Louisiana Monroe
Gannon Lauer OL 6-4 315 R-Jr. Koloa, Hawai'i Saint Louis School/New Mexico State/Garden City CC
Eddie Lee Marburger QB 6-1 215 R-Sr. Mission, Texas Sharyland Pioneer HS/UTSA
TK Mina OL 6-3 300 R-Jr. Arlington, Texas Bowie HS/UT Permian Basin/Navarro College
Cole Molina OL 6-3 330 Fr. Cypress, Texas Langham Creek HS 
TJ Neal DB 5-10 195 R-Jr. Wichita, Kan. Wichita South HS/Washburn/Independence CC
Johnken Ngwaba DE 6-2 238 R-So. Houston, Texas Maur Hill Prep-Mount Academy/Benedictine College
Abram Nicklas OL 6-3 280 Jr. Tomball, Texas Tomball HS/Blinn College
David Nwabuoku DE 6-3 213 Fr. Plano, Texas Plano Senior HS
Matthew Ogunrin WR 6-0 185 R-So. Houston, Texas Tompkins HS/Tulsa
Troop O'Neal K 6-0 192 R-Fr. Plano, Texas Prestonwood Christian HS/Tulsa
Jayden Paluseo QB 5-11 185 Fr. Corpus Christi, Texas Flour Bluff HS
Jaden Pettway DB 6-2 200 R-Fr. Rosharon, Texas Angleton HS/North Texas
Amari Pouncy DE 6-3 240 Gr. Perris, Calif. Orange Vista HS/Village Christian HS/New Mexico State/Utah Tech
Brendon Ray TE 6-3 240 Fr. Bishop, Texas Bishop HS
Spencer Rich LB 6-2 228 Gr. Nashville, Tenn. Brentwood HS/Memphis/Utah Tech
Richard Rocquemore WR 6-0 180 Gr. Arlington, Texas Legacy HS/Abilene Christian/North Texas
Christian Sabsook WR 6-0 188 R-Fr. Corpus Christi, Texas Veterans Memorial HS/Air Force
Ismael Smith Flores TE 6-5 247 R-So. Fort Worth, Texas Martin HS/Nebraska
Keilan Sweeny WR 5-8 160 Fr. Richmond, Texas Richmond Randle HS
Broderick Taylor RB 5-9 175 Fr. Corpus Christi, Texas Roy Miller HS
Wes Thompson OL 6-6 315 R-So. Muscle Shoals, Ala. Muscle Shoals HS/Tennessee Tech/East Mississippi CC
Nathaniel Wallace-Dilling P 6-2 190 R-Jr. Grandview Heights, Ohio St. Francis DeSales HS/Ohio State/Riverside City College/UConn
Grayson Zuma OL 6-5 250 Fr. Buda, Texas Moe & Gene Johnson HS 

Braden and Jaxon Baize, Buetow, Carrigan, Domain, Fernandez, Ford, Gonzalez, Herman, Kimber, Lauer, Marburger, Mina, Neal, Ngwaba, Nicklas, Nwabuoku, Ogunrin, O'Neal, Paluseo, Pettway, Pouncy, Rich, Rocquemore, Sabsook, Smith Flores, Thompson, and Wallace-Dilling are with the Vaqueros this spring. Paluseo is also playing baseball.
 
Braden Baize WR      5-11     195      R-So.  Boerne, Texas           Boerne HS / Oklahoma State
2024 (Redshirt Freshman, Oklahoma State): Did not compete in any games.
 
2023 (Freshman, Oklahoma State): Redshirted the season … Named offense practice player of the week ahead of Houston game (11/18).
 
2019-22 (Boerne High School): Made 70 catches for 1,297 yards and 22 touchdowns for head coach Che Hendrix during senior season … Added 146 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 12 carries, 144 kick return yards, and 62 punt return yards … Helped lead team to its first state championship game and a 15-1 overall record … Named to the Blue Bell/TSWA Class 4A All-State First Team … Earned First Team All-District honors … Also competed in golf and track & field.
 
Personal: Son of Tobi and Brian Blaze … Father played golf at Texas Tech … Has one brother, Jaxon, who is his teammate at UTRGV …Chose UTRGV because of the culture, the coaches, and the opportunity to play … Majoring in business management with the goal of going into ranch sales … Hobbies include hunting and fishing … Has served his community volunteering at homeless and family shelters as well as with Hill County Daily Bread and the Young Men's Service League.
 

Jaxon Baize               ATH    6-0       190      Fr.       Boerne, Texas           Boerne HS
2021-24 (Boerne High School): Threw for 60 touchdowns while rushing for seven and posting a 122.4 QB rating during career for head coach Che Hendrix … Completed 64.7% of his passes (321-496) while throwing for 4,590 yards … Added 214 rushing yards … Career accolades include District 14-4A DI Offensive MVP, Padilla Poll First Team All-State, Texas Sports Writers Association Second Team All-State Quarterback, Texas High School Coaches Association 4A Super Elite Team Quarterback, SBLive All Central-Texas Offensive MVP, and District 14-4A First Team All-District honors.
 
Personal: Son of Tobi and Brian Blaze … Has one brother, Braden, who is his teammate at UTRGV … Chose UTRGV because of the coaches, the culture, and the desire to be part of the foundation of a new program … Majoring in business management … Hobbies include hunting, fishing, golf, and spending time with family and friends.
 

Lane Buetow LB       6-0       210      R-So.  New Braunfels, Texas          Canyon HS / Tyler JC
2024 (Redshirt Freshman, Tyler Junior College): Did not compete in any games.
 
2023 (Freshman, Tyler Junior College): Redshirted the season.
 
2019-22 (Canyon High School): As a senior, recorded 93 tackles (46 solo), including 16.0 for a loss, 1.0 sack, three hurries, and one pass defended in 11 games as team captain for former Canyon and current UTRGV head coach Travis Bush … Helped team to district championship … As a junior, posted 112 tackles (55 solo), including 8.0 for a loss, 4.0 sacks for a loss of 13 yards, one interception, two fumble recoveries and two caused fumbles in 10 games … In 23 varsity games across three seasons, finished with 206 tackles (102 solo), including 24.0 for a loss, 5.0 sacks, three hurries, one interception, one pass defended, two fumble recoveries and three caused fumbles.
 
Personal: Son of Brittany and Melvin … Has seven brothers, Cody, Clay, Kole, Lincoln, Tyler, Tristan, and Melvin, and one sister, Kayla … Chose UTRGV for the chance to reunite with Coach Bush … Majoring in biology with the goal of becoming an orthopedic surgeon … Hobbies include fishing.

Signed Lane Buetow

Ty Bush          P          5-9       195      Fr.       Boerne, Texas           Canyon HS / Boerne HS
2023-24 (Boerne High School): As a senior, earned First Team All-District and Second Team All-State Punter and Second Team All-District Linebacker honors by recording 1,382 punting yards on 34 punts for a 40.6-yard punt average, 10 punts inside the 20-yard line, a 60-yard punt, 94 tackles (12 solo), including 9.0 for a loss, two interceptions for 50 yards, and two passes defended in 15 games for head coach Che Hendrix … Helped team to state semifinals … Named one of top 25 kicking specialists in Texas high school football by Sports Illustrated entering senior season  … Earned First Team All-District Punter honors and was named by LoneStarPreps.com as one of the top punters in Texas in his class as a junior by recording 20 punts for 749 yards, an average of 37.5 yards per punt, with eight punts landing inside the 20-yard line and a season-best punt of 50 yards … Also posted 23 tackles (four solo), including 2.0 for a loss, and one interception in 12 games … Helped team to district championship.
 
2021-22 (Canyon High School): Helped team to its first nine-win regular season in 17 years and second in 27 years while making its second playoff appearance in nine years as a sophomore for current UTRGV head coach Travis Bush … Finished with 20 tackles (10 solo), 0.5 sacks for six yards, one quarterback hurry, one fumble recovery, and one pass defended in seven games.
 
Personal: Son of Dee and UTRGV head coach Travis Bush … Has one brother, Trey … Chose UTRGV because of the coaches and the brotherhood that is being built in the Valley … Hobbies include golf, Younglife, and taking part in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
 

Connor Carrigan       DE       6-5       235      Jr.        Houston, Texas         Cypress Springs HS / Navarro College
2024 (Sophomore, Navarro College): Posted 60 tackles, including 7.0 for a loss, eight sacks and 10 quarterback pressures … Helped team to conference and Heart of Texas Bowl championships.
 
2023 (Freshman, Navarro College): Played in three games, recording one solo tackle and one reception.
 
2019-22 (Cypress Springs High School): Saw actions in 19 games over final two seasons for head coach Oji Fagan … Earned US Army All-American and First Team All-District honors as a senior … Competed in US Army All-American Bowl game.
 
Personal: Son of Lawanda and Ray … Has one brother, Ray Jr., and two sisters, Lauren and Bailey … Chose UTRGV because it feels like home … Majoring in kinesiology … Hobbies include watching movies and fishing … Community service includes helping to build a house while at Navarro.

Signed Connor Carrigan

Tayshaun Davis        DE       6-2       230      Fr.       Farmersville, Mo.       Farmersville HS 
2021-24 (Farmersville High School): As a senior, recorded 25.0 tackles for a loss and 6.0 sacks for head coach Zac Quinlan … Finished career with 31.0 tackles for a loss and 14.0 sacks … Two-time District Defensive Lineman of the Year and All-District Defensive Lineman … Named Team MVP as a senior.
 
Personal: Son of Anastasia and Jaron … Has two brothers, Rajun and Keijuan, and two sisters, Ramya and Zyiana … Chose UTRGV because of the strong brotherhood and how UTRGV feels like home … Hobbies include fishing and basketball.
 

Thomas Domian        OL       6-3       300      Jr.        McAllen, Texas          McAllen Memorial HS / Blinn College
2024 (Sophomore, Blinn College): Helped team average 230.3 rushing yards per game.
 
2023 (Freshman, Blinn College): Helped team averaged 225.4 rushing yards per game … Earned Fall AD Honor Roll recognition by achieving a GPA of at least 3.0 and passing a minimum of 12 hours.
 
2019-22 (McAllen Memorial High School): Earned The Monitor's All-Area Football Offensive Lineman of the Year and Texas State Writers Association 5A All-State Second Team honors as a senior by helping his team gain more than 4,000 yards rushing for head coach Moses Patterson … Led team to district championships each of last two years as well as bi-district and area championships as a senior while serving as team captain.
 
Personal: Son of Cat and Sid … Has two brothers, Tres and Da … Chose UTRGV to help start a Division I football program in his hometown … Majoring in kinesiology with goal of becoming a strength & conditioning coach or a physical therapist.

Signed Thomas Domain

Andrew Earls             DB       5-11     177      Fr.       Murphy, Texas          Plano East HS
2021-24 (Plano East High School): As a senior, recorded 73 tackles, including 3.0 for a loss, 10 pancake blocks, four interceptions, including one pick 6, and two forced fumbles for head coach Tony Benedetto … Three-year varsity starter and captain, finishing with 184 tackles, including 9.0 for a loss, 31 pancake blocks, six interceptions, five forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, and two touchdowns … Four-time Academic All-District honoree, including Academic All-State honors as a senior … Named Team MVP as a senior, Defensive MVP as a junior, Special Teams MVP as a sophomore, and hardest worker as a freshman.
 
Personal: Son of Terri and Jason … Has two brothers, Aaron and Achim, and two sisters, Alexandria, Alicia, and Aniyah … Cousin, Brennan Ridley, played football at Hampton and Bowling Green … Chose UTRGV because he appreciates the community and wants to seize the opportunity to be a part of something new that will grow into something great … Planning to major in business analytics with the goal of becoming a lawyer … Hobbies include playing the piano, playing with his dog, working out, and listening to music … Has never lost a game of checkers … Community service includes working with the Miracle Buddy Football League, volunteering at the town festival, and visiting local elementary schools.
 

Nicholas Fernandez DL       6-4       295      R-So.  San Pedro, Calif.       San Pedro HS / Arizona
2024 (Redshirt Freshman, Arizona): Did not compete in any games.
 
2023 (Freshman, Arizona): Redshirted the season … Part of team that won 2023 Alamo Bowl.
 
2019-22 (San Pedro High School): After not touching a football until high school, became the 90th ranked athlete and 70th defensive end in California while earning 17 NCAA Division I scholarship offers … Three-star prospect per 247Sports … Dual threat athlete who played tight end and defensive end … Made 40 receptions for 551 yards and seven touchdowns over 24 games as a tight end … Posted 55 total tackles (38 solo) with 10.0 sacks and 12.0 tackles for loss at defensive end … Led team to 10-1 record, including 4-0 conference mark, as a senior for head coach Corey Walsh.
 
Personal: Son of Aracely and Martiliano … Has three brothers, Martiliano, Christopher, and Joaquin … Chose UTRGV for the opportunity to write history as part of the first team in school history  … Majoring in communication … Career goals include playing in the NFL, broadcasting sports, and serving as a news anchor … Hobbies include lifting weights, working out, playing other sports, and listening to music … Community service activities include volunteering at the boys & girls club and helping to run food drives.
 

Jordan Ford   DB       6-1       185      R-Jr.    Chapel Hill, Texas     Chapel Hill HS / Tyler Legacy HS /  Garden City Community College / Navarro College
2024 (Redshirt Sophomore, Navarro College): Earned All-Southwest Junior College Football Conference Honorable Mention … Helped team to conference and Heart of Texas Bowl championships.
 
2023 (Redshirt Freshman, Navarro College): In six games, recorded nine tackles (all solo), including 4.0 for a loss of four yards, three passes defended, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, one punt return for eight yards, and one touchdown.
 
2022 (Freshman, Garden City Community College): Redshirted the season.
 
2021 (Tyler Legacy High School): As a senior, recorded 95 tackles (39 solo), including 4.0 for a loss, seven interceptions, six passes defended, three fumble recoveries, a blocked punt, and a touchdown in 12 games for head coach Joe Willis … The seven interceptions were the most in 6A in Texas … Earned Texas Sports Writers Association Class 6A All-State Third Team, All-East Texas First Team and All-District honors.
 
2018-20 (Chapel Hill High School): As a junior, recorded 80 tackles (19 solo), including 2.0 for a loss, four interceptions, seven passes defended, three fumble recoveries, and two hurries in 12 games for head coach Jeff Riordan.
 
Personal: Son of Latasha and Andre … Chose UTRGV for the opportunity to be a part of history and to become the first member of his family to graduate from college … Majoring in speech … Community service includes helping to build a house.

Signed Jordan Ford

Luis Gonzalez           OL       6-4       286      Sr.       Duncanville, Texas   Duncanville HS / Nichols College
2024 (Junior, Nichols College): Played 560 snaps in nine games.
 
2023 (Sophomore, Nichols College): Played 666 snaps in 10 games.
 
2022 (Freshman, Nichols College): Appeared in nine games … Made collegiate debut in win over Westfield State (9/2).
 
2018-21 (Duncanville High School): Helped team to Texas 6A state finals in 2018, 2019, and 2021 under head coach Reginald Samples.
 
Personal: Chose UTRGV because he finds the launch of the new program at UTRGV to be inspiring … Majoring in marketing … Hobbies include reading personal growth books, listening to music, and playing video games with friends … Community service includes over 600 hours as a volunteer coach at Adamson High School.

Signed Luis Gonzalez

Jack Harwell  DL       6-1       283      Fr.       Plano, Texas  Prestonwood Christian Academy
2021-24 (Prestonwood Christian Academy): Two-time First Team All-State, First Team All-District, and Private School Defensive Lineman of the Year in Texas for head coach Donnie Yantis … No. 2 ranked defensive lineman at Texas private schools … As a senior, recorded 83 tackles, including 18.0 for a loss, 8.5 sacks, 25 quarterback pressures, and two fumble recoveries while serving as team captain … Finished career with 187 tackles, including 30.0 for a loss, 14.5 sacks, 48 quarterback pressures, one pick 6, and three touchdowns.
 
Personal: Son of Beth Harwell … Has three sisters, Audrey, Hannah, and Meredith … Meredith rowed at Oklahoma … Brother-in-law, Christian Vendal, was a defensive lineman at TCU … Chose UTRGV because of the high-level vision of the institution and the program, including UTRGV being the No. 1 school in Texas and the football team training with the goal of being No. 1 in Texas … Planning to major in business … Hobbies include going out with friends, playing video games, fishing, and working out … Community service includes helping the homeless with food and building houses as part of the Young Men's Service League.
 

Justin Herman           WR      5-8       175      R-So.  Montgomery, Texas  Montgomery HS / UT Permian Basin
2024 (Redshirt Freshman, UT Permian Basin): Did not see any action … Named to the Fall 2024 Lone Star Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll.
 
2023 (Freshman, UT Permian Basin): Redshirted the season.
 
2019-22 (Montgomery High School): Earned First Team All-District and Academic All-District honors as a senior while making 68 catches for 950 yards and 14 touchdowns for head coach Grant Cooper … Served as team captain as a senior … Finished career with 166 catches for 1,941 yards and 21 touchdowns … Two-Time Offensive MVP.
 
Personal: Son of Meggan and Scott … Father played football at Mount Saint Joseph … Has three sisters, Hailey, Ashlyn, and Jordan … Chose UTRGV to be a part of something special … Majoring in kinesiology … Hobbies include training, coaching, and playing video games … Community service includes working in food banks, hosting fundraisers, and visiting elementary schools.

Signed Justin Herman

Corey Holmes           WR      6-2       185      Fr.       Corpus Christi, Texas          Roy Miller HS
2021-24 (Roy Miller High School): In 14 games as a senior, made 35 receptions for 1,011 yards and 11 touchdowns while averaging 28.9 yards per catch and 72.2 yards per game for head coach Justen Evans … Rushed for 260 yards on 21 carries while scoring four touchdowns … In three years spanning 38 games at the varsity level, made 89 catches for 2,061 yards while scoring 31 touchdowns and averaging 23.2 yards per reception and 54.2 yards per game … Totaled 183 carries for 1,786 yards and 16 rushing touchdowns … Also played basketball.
 
Personal: Son of Neysha Holmes … Has one sister, Hailey, and one brother, Jeremy … Chose UTRGV because it's the best fit for him … Hobbies include working out.
 

Justin Kimber WR      6-3       205      Gr.       Arlington, Texas         Mansfield Timberview HS / Louisiana Monroe
2024 (Redshirt Junior, Louisiana Monroe): Saw action in four games, including at Marshall (11/2), vs. Southern Mississippi (10/12), at Texas (9/21), and vs. UAB (9/7).
 
2023 (Redshirt Junior, Louisiana Monroe): In four games, averaged 8.5 yards per carry … Made two receptions for 17 yards vs. Lamar (9/9).
 
2022 (Redshirt Junior, Louisiana Monroe): Played in three games, including at Alabama (9/17) and Texas (9/3).
 
2021 (Redshirt Junior, Louisiana Monroe): Redshirted the season after graduating high school early and enrolling at ULM in the spring 2021 semester … Scored on a 13-yard touchdown reception in the 2021 spring game.
 
2017-20 (Mansfield Timberview High School): Three-year starter for head coach James Brown … Had 16 receptions for 155 yards (9.7 avg.) and three touchdowns as a senior while helping the Wolves to an 11-2 record and earning First Team All-District honors … Caught three passes for 75 yards and a score vs. Cleburne … Had 11 catches for 211 yards (19.2 avg.) and three touchdowns as a junior in 2019 … Also competed in the high jump for the track & field team.
 
Personal: Son of Tanya Kimber … Has one brother, Khalon, and one sister, Kyra … Sister competed in track & field and cross country at Monmouth College, earning 2014 All-American honors in cross country … Cousin, Jalen, played football at Georgia (2020-21), winning the FBS national championship in 2021, Florida (2022-23), and Penn State (2024) … Chose UTRGV because of the opportunity to make history … Graduated from Louisiana Monroe in December 2024 with Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology … Pursuing Master of Business Administration at UTRGV … Hobbies include cooking and building large Lego sets … Community service includes working at food banks, feeding the homeless, cleaning up campus, and reading books to children at local elementary schools.

Signed Justin Kimber

Gannon Lauer           OL       6-4       315      R-Jr.    Koloa, Hawai'i           Saint Louis School / New Mexico State / Garden City CC
2024 (Redshirt Sophomore, Garden City CC): Earned All-KJCAA honors by not allowing a sack all season.
 
2023 (Redshirt Freshman, New Mexico State): Did not appear in any games.
 
2022 (Freshman, New Mexico State): Redshirted without appearing in a game … Part of team that won Quick Lane Bowl Championship.
 
2018-21 (Saint Louis School): Led team to Interscholastic League of Honolulu title as a senior under head coach Ron Lee … Helped team to Kauai Island Championship … Also played basketball.
 
Personal: Son of Sherry and Mark Lauer … Has one brother, Griffin … Chose UTRGV because he wants to make history … Majoring in business … Goal is to be a logistics manager for Pepsi Hawai'i … Hobbies include surfing, fishing, and hunting … Volunteered at Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital during the summer of 2020 … Born in Ohio but grew up in Hawai'i.
 

Eddie Lee Marburger            QB      6-1       215      R-Sr.   Mission, Texas          Sharyland Pioneer HS / UTSA
2024 (Redshirt Junior, UTSA): Completed 22 of 40 pass attempts (55%) for 234 yards and two touchdowns in seven games … Helped team to Myrtle Beach Bowl victory over Coastal Carolina (12/23) … Went 5-for-7 (71.4%) while throwing one touchdown vs. Houston Christian (9/21) … Went season-high 14-for-27 (51.9%) for season-best 147 yards and one touchdown at Texas State (9/7).
 
2023 (Redshirt Sophomore, UTSA): Made two starts and played in three contests overall … completed 29-of-47 passes for 300 yards and three touchdowns … Went 12-for-21 for 61 yards at No. 20 Tennessee (9/23) … Threw for career-high 239 yards and three touchdowns on career-best 17-of-25 passing against Army (9/15). Connected with Devin McCuin for a 72-yard score in that game, the eighth-longest pass play in program history.
 
2022 (Redshirt Freshman, UTSA): Saw action in six games … Completed 10 passes for 100 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 27 yards … Completed 4-of-8 passes for 29 yards at Rice (11/19) … Had a pair of completions and rushed for 17 yards, including a 12-yard scramble, vs. Louisiana Tech (11/12) … Was 3-for-3 for 49 yards and a touchdown against Texas Southern (9/24).
 
2021 (Freshman, UTSA): Appeared in a pair of contests and took his redshirt season … Threw for 143 yards and a touchdown on 4-of-8 passing and also netted three yards on the ground … Completed two passes on four attempts for 74 yards, including a 67-yard touchdown at North Texas (11/27) … Passed for 69 yards on two completions including a 60-yard connection in collegiate debut vs. Lamar (9/11).
 
2017-20 (Sharyland Pioneer High School): Record-setting quarterback for head coach Tom Lee … 2020 Whataburger Super Team selection … All-South Texas Super Team Player of the Year … District 16-5A D-II West Zone Most Valuable Player … Academic All-State Honorable mention … Became the Rio Grande Valley's all-time passing touchdowns leader on Dec. 11, 2020, by throwing the 88th passing touchdown of his high school career … Passed for 8,966 yards and rushed for 2,381 yards during his four years … Completed 203-of-306 passes for 3,365 yards and 36 touchdowns and rushed 131 times for 1,177 yards and 26 scores as a senior … Helped the Diamondbacks to the District 16-5A Championship and the regional final round of the playoffs … Topped 400 passing yards in six of his nine contests … Passed for 444 yards and four touchdowns and ran for 247 yards and six scores in a regional semifinal victory against Georgetown Eastview … Had 460 yards and six touchdowns through the air and 104 yards and a pair of scores on the ground in the regional final vs. Liberty Hill … Completed 23-of-28 passes for 406 yards and five touchdowns in a playoff win over Marble Falls … Threw for 440 yards and three touchdowns in a win over Mission Veterans Memorial … Passed for 428 yards and four touchdowns in victory against Nikki Rowe … Finalist for Dave Campbell's Texas Football Mr. Texas Football High School Player of the Year Award … Passed for 4,505 yards and 58 touchdowns and ran for 1,009 yards and 16 touchdowns as a junior in helping team to an 11-2 record, a district title, and the regional semifinal round of the playoffs … First-Team All-State selection in 2019 … Dave Campbell's Top 300 selection … 3-star prospect by 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals.
 
Personal: Son of Lance Marburger and Rene and Rachelle Torres … Has one brother, Bo, and one sister, Robbie … Majoring in multidisciplinary studies.
 

TK Mina          OL       6-3       300      R-Jr.    Arlington, Texas       Bowie HS / UT Permian Basin / Navarro College
2024 (Redshirt Sophomore, Navarro College): Earned All-Southwest Junior College Football Conference Honorable Mention … Helped team to conference and Heart of Texas Bowl championships.
 
2023 (Redshirt Freshman, Navarro College): Did not play in any games.
 
2022 (Freshman, UT Permian Basin): Redshirted the season.
 
2018-21 (Bowie High School): Earned All-District Honorable Mention as a senior for head coach Joseph Sam.
 
Personal: Full name is Tamunotekena Mina … Son of Tiffany and Siki … Has one sister, Sanaa … Chose UTRGV because it feels like home, and he wants to help make the vision of Vaqueros football come to life … Majoring in marketing with the goal of working in real estate … Community service includes cleaning his school campus and a local park.
 

Cole Molina   OL       6-3       330      Fr.       Cypress, Texas         Langham Creek HS 
2021-24 (Langham Creek High School): As a senior, recorded 56 pancake blocks en route to unanimous First Team All-District honors for head coach Todd Thompson … Served as team captain each of final two seasons while earning First Team All-District honors twice and second team honors once … Three-time school Offensive Lineman of the Year … Also played baseball.
 
Personal: Son of Jennifer and David … Has one brother, Michael, and two sisters, Ashley and Katelyn … Ashley wrestled at Texas Wesleyan … Chose UTRGV for the chance to help build a successful program … Planning to major in criminal justice with the goal of becoming a first responder … Hobbies include playing video games, going out with friends, and going to the gym … Community service includes working with Feed My Starving Children, Run for the Rose, the Cy-Fair Toy Drive, and A Taste of Cy-Fair.
 

TJ Neal           DB       5-10     195      R-Jr.    Wichita, Kan. Wichita South HS / Washburn / Independence CC
2024 (Redshirt Sophomore, Independence Community College): Posted 57 tackles, three interceptions, four passes broken up, six punt returns for 172 yards, and five rushes for 86 yards.
 
2023 (Redshirt Freshman, Washburn University): Played in eight games, making nine tackles … Had a season-high four tackles against Central Missouri … Three-time Ichabod Special Teams Player of the Week … Member of the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.
 
2022 (Freshman, Washburn): Sat out the season as a redshirt … Named the Ichabod Work Team Defensive Player of the Week prior to the Nebraska-Kearney game … Member of the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.
 
2018-21 (Wichita South High School): Passed for 1,500 yards with 20 touchdowns, rushed for 900 yards with 10 touchdowns, and posted 65 tackles, three interceptions, one sack and one forced fumble as a senior en route to All-State and All-City honors at quarterback and safety for head coach Russ Wells … Served as team captain for football and basketball teams.
 
Personal: Married to Hannah … Son of Shannon Neal … Has two sisters, Bree and Johnna, and two brothers, Caiden and Payton … Chose UTRGV because of the talented coaching staff, welcoming community, and opportunity to grow as both a player and a person … Majoring in education … Career goals include playing in the NFL and coaching at the high school and collegiate levels … Hobbies include video games, outdoor activities, bible study, playing board games, and drawing.
 

Johnken Ngwaba      DE       6-2       238      R-So.  Houston, Texas         Maur Hill Prep-Mount Academy / Benedictine College
2024 (Redshirt Freshman, Benedictine College): Did not compete in any games.
 
2023 (Freshman, Benedictine College): Redshirted the season.
 
2019-22 (Maur Hill Prep-Mount Academy): As a senior, recorded 55 tackles, 8.0 sacks and five forced fumbles for head coach Zachary Fredrickson … Earned First Team All-Defense, Defensive Specialist, and All-State Honorable Mention … Finished career with 65 tackles, 10.0 sacks and eight forced fumbles.
 
Personal: Son of Cynthia and Christian … Has three siblings, Onyi, Stanley, and Edward … Cousin, Ogbo Okrokwo, played football at Oklahoma (2013-17) and is now with the Cleveland Browns after previously playing with the Los Angeles Rams (2018-21) and Houston Texans (2022) … Chose UTRGV to grow and be developed by inspiring coaches … Majoring in kinesiology … Career goals include playing in the NFL, being a physical therapist, and owning a business … Hobbies include watching movies and listening to podcasts.

Signed Johnken Ngwaba

Abram Nicklas           OL       6-3       280      Jr.        Tomball, Texas          Tomball HS / Blinn College
2024 (Sophomore, Blinn College): Started all nine games while serving as captain and earning First Team All-Conference honors.
 
2023 (Freshman, Blinn College): Earned athletics director's honor roll recognition … Played in six games (five starts).
 
2019-22 (Tomball High School): Earned First Team All-District Defensive Lineman honors after starting in every game and serving as team captain for head coach Dave Handal … Earned Second Team All-District honors as a junior by leading team to state semifinals.
 
Personal: Son of Taren and Peter … Has three siblings, Levi, Bailey, and Simon … Chose UTRGV because of an affinity for the coaching staff and the potential for growth … Majoring in business management … Hobbies include fishing … Community service includes more than 80 hours helping at S.M.A.R.T. Care Kids, an after-school program in Brenham.
 

David Nwabuoku       DE       6-3       213      Fr.       Plano, Texas              Plano Senior HS
2021-24 (Plano Senior High School): As a senior, recorded 103 tackles (57 solo), 20.0 tackles for a loss, 32 quarterback pressures, 6.0 sacks and two passes broken up en route to First Team All-District honors for head coach Cody White.
 
Personal: Son of Kate Nwabuoku … Has one sister, Daniella, and one brother, Daniel … Chose UTRGV to pursue dream of playing in the NFL … Majoring in business … Hobbies include golfing, bowling, fishing, and swimming.
 

Matthew Ogunrin      WR      6-0       185      R-So.  Houston, Texas         Seven Lakes  HS / Tompkins HS / Tulsa
2024 (Redshirt Freshman, Tulsa): Did not see any action.
 
2023 (Freshman, Tulsa): Saw action at Temple (9/28) … Redshirted the season … Earned academic all-conference honors.
 
2020-22 (Tompkins High School): Three-year letterman at wide receiver and kick returner for head coach Todd McVey … Caught 57 passes for 888 yards and five touchdowns in three years … Made 25 catches for 296 yards and one touchdown en route to Second Team All-District honors as a senior … Hauled in 17 passes for 375 yards and three touchdowns as a junior.
 
2019 (Seven Lakes High School): Played freshman season at Seven Lakes High School.
 
Personal: Son of Tiwalade Ogunrin … Has one brother, James, and two sisters, Eunice and Elizabeth … Brother played football at Trinity from 2020-24 … Majoring in business finance with the goal of becoming a financial advisor … Hobbies include drawing, bowling, and wakesurfing.

Signed Matthew Ogunrin

Troop O'Neal             K         6-0       192      R-Fr.   Plano, Texas  Prestonwood Christian HS / Tulsa
2024 (Freshman, Tulsa): Saw action in one game, recording an extra point vs. North Texas (9/28).
 
2020-23 (Prestonwood Christian High School): Four-year letterwinner for head coach Donnie Yantis … Handled the kicking duties and played wide receiver … Connected on 16-of-19 field goals and 117-of-124 PATs in career … Made 4-of-5 field goals with a long of 35 yards his senior season … Went a perfect 52-for-52 on PATs as a senior … Perfect 88-for-88 in extra point attempts in final three seasons … Totaled 171 career points with 165 kicking and six on a receiving touchdown … Also played soccer.
 
Personal: Son of Becky and Todd … Has two siblings … Majoring in business management … Hobbies include playing golf and beach volleyball … Started playing football at age 13.

Signed Troop O'Neal

Jayden Paluseo        QB      5-11     185      YR       Corpus Christi, Texas          Flour Buff HS
2021-24 Football (Flour Bluff High School): Finished career with 144 passing touchdowns, the seventh-most in Texas High School Football history and the third-most in Coastal Bend football history … Flour Bluff program leader in passing touchdowns and passing yards while also holding records in single-season passing touchdowns and passing yards … As a senior, earned District 15-5A Co-MVP honors by completing 72.3% (271-375) of passes for 4,183 yards and 56 touchdowns while rushing for nine touchdowns on 109 carries and picking up 543 yards in 14 games for head coach Clynt Elwood.
 
2022-24 Baseball (Flour Bluff High School): Graduated in December 2024, foregoing senior season to attend UTRGV … As a junior, hit .302 (26-for-86)/.455/.430 with six doubles, one triple, one home run, 13 RBI, 22 runs scored, and 10 stolen bases in 31 games as a position player en route to District 29-5A South Zone Utility Player of the Year and second team honors … Played shortstop, catcher, and pitcher … Made seven appearances on the mound, going 1-2 with a 5.93 ERA, striking out 18 in 15.1 Innings … As a sophomore, hit .282 (24-for-85)/.392/.329 with four doubles, eight RBI, 14 runs scored and five stolen bases in 30 games. Also made eight appearances on the mound, going 2-3 with a 3.08 ERA, striking out 18 in 25 innings.
 
Personal: Son of Jean and Jeff … Has two sisters, Jazlyn and Journey … Chose UTRGV because of the opportunity to play both sports he loves … Majoring in biology with the goal of becoming an orthodontist … Hobbies include ice skating, lifting, and watching film.

Signed Jayden Paluseo

Jaden Pettway           DB       6-2       200      R-Fr.   Rosharon, Texas                   Angleton HS
2024 (Freshman, North Texas): Redshirted the season.
 
2020-23 (Angleton High School): Earned 10-5A First Team All-District honors in both his junior and senior seasons for head coach Jason Brittain … Finished 2023 with 80 tackles, an interception, a forced fumble, and a pair of fumble recoveries while serving as team captain … Honorable Mention Academic All-State selection … Earned a three-star ranking from 247, Dave Campbell's, On3 and ESPN … 247 ranked him as the No. 118 player in Texas and No. 160 safety … Tabbed as the No. 230 player in the state and No. 149 safety by On3 … ESPN ranked him as the No. 211 prospect in Texas and No. 133 safety … Finished career with 146 tackles, 3.0 tackles for a loss, two interceptions, and three fumble recoveries … Also a standout on the track & field team.
 
Personal: Son of Alexis and Jimmie … Has one brother, Jordyn, and five sisters, Chloe, Kyndall, Kaylei, Kynnedi, and Kleo … Majoring in computer science and business with the goal of becoming a software engineer … Hobbies include working out, playing video games, and hanging out with friends.

Signed Jaden Pettway

Amari Pouncy           DE       6-3       240      Gr.       Perris, Calif.   Orange Vista HS / Village Christian HS / New Mexico State / Utah Tech
2024 (Redshirt Junior, Utah Tech): Recorded 14 tackles (seven solo), including 1.5 tackles for a loss of two yards, and one forced fumble in eight games.
 
2023 (Redshirt Sophomore, New Mexico State): Recorded six tackles (three solo), and two quarterback hurries in five games … Posted career-high tying two solo tackles vs. FIU (10/4) … Recorded two tackles, including 1.0 for a loss of two yards, vs. Western Illinois (9/2).
 
2022 (Redshirt Freshman, New Mexico State): Recorded nine tackles (three solo) and one broken up pass in seven games … Posted three tackles and one broken up pass vs. Lamar (11/12) … Recorded career-high four tackles (career-high two solo) at Minnesota (9/1).
 
2021 (Freshman, New Mexico State): Played in two games … Recorded first-career tackle, a solo tackle, at Nevada (10/9) … Made collegiate debut vs. UTEP (8/28).
 
2020 (Freshman, New Mexico State): Did not play in either of team's two games.
 
2016-19 (High School): Started prep career at Orange Vista High School for head coach Greg Zomalt before playing senior season at Village Christian High School for head coach Richard Broussard.
 
Personal: Son of Delesa and Jason … Has four brothers, Malcom, Jaylon, Makai, and Alijah, and one sister, Talaya … Chose UTRGV to play for a great coaching staff while making history at the NCAA Division I level … Graduated from New Mexico State with Bachelor of Criminal Justice in 2024 … Began working on Master of Science in Sport Management at Utah Tech in 2024 … Planning to pursue Master of Science in Kinesiology with Sports Management Concentration at UTRGV … Hobbies include roller skating, riding dirt bikes, and working on his car.
 

Brendon Ray             TE       6-3       240      Fr.       Bishop, Texas           Bishop HS
2021-24 (Bishop High School): As a senior, made 16 receptions for 169 yards while recording 55 tackles for head coach Rigo Morales … Finished career with 46 receptions for 576 yards … Earned defensive lineman of the year honors as a senior … Unanimous First Team All-District Tight End selection all four years … Unanimous First Team All-District Defensive End selection final three years … Also competed in track & field and golf.
 
Personal: Son of Lori Morales and Glenn Ray … Has one sister, Vivian, and one brother, Ryan … Planning to major in health sciences … Goal is to work in medical sales … Hobbies include fishing, hunting, and playing games … Served community at Share Kingsville Fall Festival.
 

Spencer Rich LB       6-2       228      Gr.       Nashville, Tenn.        Brentwood HS / Memphis / Utah Tech
2024 (Graduate Student, Utah Tech): Recorded 52 tackles (25 solo) and one pass broken up in nine games … Assisted on tackle for loss at North Alabama (10/5) … Recorded career-high seven solo tackles (eight total) at UC Davis (9/21) … Posted career-high 12 tackles (four solo) at UNLV (9/7).
 
2023 (Redshirt Sophomore, Memphis): Appeared in five games … Recorded tackle vs. Bethune-Cookman (9/2).
 
2022 (Redshirt Freshman, Memphis): Appeared in four games … Helped team to SERVPRO First Responder Bowl Championship … Earned Academic All-American Athletic Conference honors.
 
2021 (Freshman, Memphis): Redshirted the season … Earned Academic All-American Athletic Conference honors.
 
2017-20 (Brentwood High School): Earned 6A All-State and 6A Region Defensive Player of the Year honors as a senior for head coach Ron Crawford … Finished season with 120 tackles (74 solo), 8.0 tackles for a loss, 9.5 sacks, four interceptions, five passes broken up, two forced fumbles, one blocked point after, and one blocked punt.
 
Personal: Son of Liz and Austin … Has two sisters, Samantha and Lauren, and three brothers, Chandler, Warner, and Josh … Chose UTRGV because of the coaching staff, who have provided a clear standard for the team, as well as the support of the Rio Grande Valley … Pursuing Master of Business Administration at UTRGV … Previously earned Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting at Memphis in December 2023 and Master of Science in Sports Management at Utah Tech in December 2024 … Hobbies include fishing, golf, pickleball, tennis, skiing, and finding good food.
 

Richard Rocquemore           WR      6-0       180      Gr.       Arlington, Texas       Legacy HS / Abilene Christian / North Texas
2024 (Redshirt Junior, North Texas): Appeared in eight games, primarily on special teams.
 
2023 (Redshirt Sophomore, North Texas): Appeared in six games, primarily on special teams … Recorded fumble recovery at Louisiana Tech (9/16).
 
2022 (Redshirt Freshman, North Texas): Missed season due to injury.
 
2021 (Freshman, Abilene Christian): Redshirted the season.
 
2020 (Freshman, Abilene Christian): Didn't see any action.
 
2016-19 (Legacy High School): Had 19 receptions for 221 yards and two touchdowns as a senior for head coach Chris Melson ... Also competed in track & field.
 
Personal: Son of Denise and Jimmie … Mother played basketball and father ran track at Central Missouri … Has two brothers, Poo and Blake, and three sisters, Ashley, Jada, and Mya … Jada ran track at Abilene Christian … Planning to pursue Master of Business Administration at UTRGV.

Signed Richard Rocquemore

Christian Sabsook       WR      6-0       188      R-Fr.    Corpus Christi, Texas  Veterans Memorial HS / Air Force
2024 (Freshman, Air Force): Redshirted the season.
 
2020-23 (Veterans Memorial High School): As a senior, made 45 receptions for 900 yards, an average of 20.0 yards per catch, and 10 touchdowns in 10 games for head coach Ben Bitner … Earned Academic All-State honors … As a junior, made 49 receptions for 776 yards, an average of 15.8 yards per catch, and eight touchdowns in 15 games … In three years of varsity football, totaled 97 receptions for 1,699 yards, an average of 17.5 yards per catch, and 18 touchdowns.
 
Personal: Son of Sharnel and Lester … Has one brother, Lester Jr., and one sister, Ebony … Mother played basketball at Methodist University … Majoring in finance with the career goal of becoming an investment banker … Hobbies include golf and gaming … Community service includes reading books to disabled children.

Signed Christian Sabsook

Ismael Smith Flores   TE        6-5       247      R-Fr.    Crowley, Texas           Martin HS / Nebraska
2024 (Redshirt Freshman, Nebraska): Played in two games, recording a solo tackle for a loss of four yards in collegiate debut against UTEP (8/31) … Also saw action against Northern Iowa (9/14) … Earned Academic All-Big 10 and Tom Osborne Citizenship Team honors.
 
2023 (Freshman, Nebraska): Redshirted the season … Began career at tight end before switching to linebacker.
 
2019-22 (Martin High School): Three-star prospect … While primarily playing wide receiver, made 16 receptions for 367 yards and three touchdowns as a senior for head coach Bob Wager … Led the team with 40.8 receiving yards per game and ranked second with 22.9 yards per reception … Led team to district title and state playoffs every year of career … Also played basketball, earning all-state honors as a senior.
 
Personal: Son of Laura and Leroy … Father is an Iowa Athletics Hall of Famer after playing there from 1989-91. Leroy recorded 18 sacks in 1991, the third most in Big 10 history and a record at the time en route to consensus All-American defensive lineman and Big 10 Defensive Player of the Year honors … Godfather, Danan Hughes, also played at Iowa before spending six seasons in the NFL ... Cousin, Ka'Lial Glaud, played for Tampa Bay Buccaneers while other cousin, Deion Jennings, currently plays for Bucs … Has one brother, Israel, and one sister, Brisa … Chose UTRGV to play closer to home at a place that feels like home … Majoring in sociology.
 

Keilan Sweeny           WR      5-8       160      Fr.        Richmond, Texas       Richmond Randle HS
2021-24 (Richmond Randle High School): Helped team to 2024 state championship by making 14 receptions for 258 yards and three touchdowns and passing for 410 yards on 29 passes in 39 attempts without an interception, rushing for 302 yards on 54 carries, passing for three touchdowns, and rushing for five for head coach Brian Randle … In 33-game career across three seasons, finished with 52 total touchdowns on 4,436 yards, including 446 receiving yards, 1,737 rushing yards, and 2,253 passing yards.
 
Personal: Son of Angela and Kenneth … Has one brother, Kason, and one sister, Kylan … Chose UTRGV because he feels like he belongs here … Planning to major in kinesiology with a goal of getting into coaching … Hobbies include working out and playing video games.
 

Broderick Taylor       RB       5-9       175      Fr.       Corpus Christi, Texas          Roy Miller HS
2021-24 (Roy Miller High School): In 14 games as a senior, rushed for 35 touchdowns and 2,065 yards on 234 carries, an average of 8.8 yards per carry and 147.5 yards per game for head coach Justen Evans … Posted 10 100-yard rushing games … Also made 23 catches for five touchdowns and 331 yards, an average of 14.4 yards per reception and 23.6 yards per game … In 42 games at the varsity level over a four-year career, scored 73 touchdowns while rushing for 5,209 yards on 609 carries, an average of 8.6 yards per carry and 124.0 yards per game … Posted 26 100-yard rushing games … Has also made 47 receptions for nine touchdowns and 749 yards, an average of 15.9 yards per catch and 17.8 yards per game … Earned First Team All-State, Whataburger Super Team All-State, and District 14-5A Division I MVP honors as a junior after rushing for 29 touchdowns and 2,333 yards on 248 carries in 14 games, during 13 of which he rushed for 100+ yards.
 
Personal: Son of JoShalane Mascorro and Roderick Taylor … Has four sisters, Aryjanae, Rosharia, RaNaejia, and Cashmere, and three brothers, Roderick, Tayshun, and Rayvon. Chose UTRGV because running backs coach Marco Regalado made it feel like home … Planning to major in business and minor in kinesiology … Hobbies include playing video games.
 

Wes Thompson         OL       6-6       315      R-So.  Muscle Shoals, Ala.  Muscle Shoals HS / Tennessee Tech / East Mississippi CC
2024 (Redshirt Freshman, East Mississippi Community College): Earned Second Team All-Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference honors … Served as team captain … Played in eight games.
 
2023 (Freshman, Tennessee Tech): Redshirted the season.
 
2019-22 (Muscle Shoals High School): Earned All-Region and All-Area honors during final two seasons … Served as captain as a senior for head coach Scott Basden … Three-year starter, helping team to 39-9 record … Led team to 11-2 record and a berth in the Class 6A Semifinals as a senior … Led team in pancake blocks and was part of the 2,500lb weightlifting club … Also competed in wrestling and track & field.
 
Personal: Son of Sandy and Jon Thompson … Father played football and mother was part of dance line at North Alabama … Has one sister, Anna … Chose UTRGV because the Valley feels like home … Majoring in education with the goal of becoming a secondary school teacher and coach … Hobbies include playing video games and card games … Assisted with helping flood victims while in high school.
 

Nathaniel Wallace-Dilling    P          6-2       190      R-Jr.    Grandview Heights, Ohio    St. Francis DeSales HS / Ohio State / Riverside City College / UConn
2024 (Redshirt Sophomore, UConn): Did not compete in any games … Part of team that won Fenway Bowl.
 
2023 (Redshirt Freshman, Riverside City College): Helped team win 3C2A State Football Championship … Junior College Co-National Champions … Earned All-National Division, Southern League First Team Defense honors by finishing with 41 punts for 1,644 yards, averaging 40.1 yards per punt … Longest punt was 59 yards … Had 15 punts land inside opponent's 20-yard line.
 
2022 (Freshman, Ohio State): Redshirted the season.
 
2018-21 (St. Francis DeSales High School): Earned All-Ohio, First Team All-District, Metro and League honors for head coach Ryan Wiggins … Helped team to 2020 State Runner-Up finish … Averaged 39 yards per punt … Holds school record for longest punt.
 
Personal: Son of Kathleen Wallace and Tom Dilling … Uncle, Jim Dilling, played basketball at Holy Cross and was drafted by the Boston Celtics … Uncle, Matt Dilling, played soccer at Mount Union … Chose UTRGV to be part of building a program … Majoring in communication … Talented violinist who has performed around the United States and abroad.

Signed Nathaniel Wallace-Dilling

Grayson Zuma          OL       6-5       250      Fr.       Buda, Texas  Moe & Gene Johnson HS 
2021-24 (Moe & Gene Johnson High School): Earned Second Team Academic All-State and All-District honors as a senior for head coach Sam Carlin … Served as co-team captain while leading team to Bi-District and Area Championships … Also competed in power lifting and throwing the discus in track & field … Member of National Honor Society.
 
Personal: Son of Kimberly and Frank … Father was a tight end at Texas State … Has one brother, Garrett … Planning to major in exercise science with a minor in psychology … Community service includes working with the Young Men's Service League to clear land for therapeutics horses, serving food in homeless shelters, building beds for the less fortunate, and assisting the elderly with moving furniture, getting supplies, or cleaning up as needed.
 

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Braden Baize

#7 Braden Baize

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Redshirt Sophomore
WR
Jaxon Baize

#9 Jaxon Baize

6' 0"
Freshman
QB
Connor Carrigan

#41 Connor Carrigan

6' 5"
Redshirt Sophomore
DE
Thomas Domian

#77 Thomas Domian

6' 3"
Junior
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Nicholas Fernandez

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6' 4"
Redshirt Sophomore
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Jordan Ford

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6' 1"
Redshirt Junior
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Luis Gonzalez

#50 Luis Gonzalez

6' 4"
Senior
OL
Justin Herman

#5 Justin Herman

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Redshirt Sophomore
WR
Gannon Lauer

#73 Gannon Lauer

6' 4"
Redshirt Junior
OL
Eddie Lee Marburger

#12 Eddie Lee Marburger

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