| SIGNING DAY CENTRAL | Texas A&M University-Kingsville will unveil its first recruiting class under head coach Daren Wilkinson on National
Signing Day this Wednesday, Feb. 4 starting at 7 a.m. CST on JavelinaAthletics.com.
A Signing Day Central page will have full bios, video highlights and quotes from the Javelinas’ coaching staff on
the team’s new student-athletes. The page will be updated as faxes are received and officially approved.
Fans looking to receive instant updates and a behind the scenes view of TAMUK's Signing Day can follow Texas
A&M-Kingsville's football’s Twitter account, @JavelinaFB and sports information director Kelvin Queliz,@iamkelvinq.
Photos will be posted on the official Instagram page of Javelina football, @JavelinaFB.
A complete release recapping the program’s recruiting class will be posted to JavelinaAthletics.com at the end of the day.
Per NCAA rules, Javelina Athletics will announce a signee when the program has received and TAMUK Athletics Compliance has verified the signee's National Letter of Intent. Signees are not officially Javelinas until approved and listed on this webpage. | | Time | Signee | Pos. | Ht. | Wt. | Year | Hometown (Previous School) | | Enrolled | Myles Carr | QB | 6-2 | 215 | R-Jr. | Arcadia, Calif. (Fresno State) | | 7:42 a.m. | Confidence Okpoko | DE/DL | 6-1 | 231 | Fr. | Sugar Land, Texas (Fort Bend Clements HS) | | 7:50 a.m. | Omar Wilkins | OL | 6-1 | 300 | Fr. | Houston, Texas (Elkins HS) | | 8:00 a.m. | Alex Merchant | S | 5-11 | 190 | Fr. | Houston, Texas (Dulles HS) | | 8:05 a.m. | Shannon Joseph | OLB/DE | 6-1 | 210 | Fr. | Fresno, Texas (Hightower HS) | | 8:05 a.m. | Ian Perry | LB | 5-10 | 225 | Fr. | Houston, Texas (Hightower HS) | | 8:37 a.m. | Brandon Graham | OT | 6-5 | 290 | Fr. | Corpus Christi, Texas (Richard King HS) | | 8:37 a.m. | Justin Aminzadeh | K/P | 6-1 | 165 | Fr. | Corpus Christi, Texas (Richard King HS) | | 9:10 a.m. | Nathan Turner | G | 6-2 | 247 | Fr. | San Antonio, Texas (Warren HS) | | 9:38 a.m. | Gary Stinnette | RB | 6-0 | 205 | Fr. | Round Rock, Texas (Stony Point HS) | | 9:45 a.m. | Torrey Thomas | TE | 6-4 | 210 | Fr. | Katy, Texas (Morton Ranch HS) | | 10:22 a.m. | Tyler Handson | QB | 6-1 | 185 | Fr. | Sinton, Texas (Sinton HS) | | 10:22 a.m. | Zachary Davis | S | 6-1 | 180 | Fr. | Sugar Land, Texas (Austin HS) | | 10:22 a.m. | Devin Mendez | DB | 5-11 | 175 | Fr. | Anchorage, Alaska (Roosevelt HS) | | 10:34 a.m. | Roe Posada | TE | 6-3 | 215 | Fr. | Katy, Texas (Seven Lakes HS) | | 11:00 a.m. | Justin Lofton | DB | 6-1 | 170 | Fr. | Missouri City, Texas (Fort Bend Marshall HS) | | 11:08 a.m. | Jordan Martinez | OL | 6-2 | 190 | Fr. | New Braunfels, Texas (New Braunfels HS) | | 11:38 a.m. | Aaron Dilworth | WR | 6-1 | 180 | Fr. | Corpus Christi, Texas (Flour Bluff HS) | | 11:38 a.m. | Steven De Luna | FB | 6-2 | 220 | Fr. | Edinburg, Texas (Vela HS) | | 1:07 p.m. | Luke Spies | OL | 6-4 | 290 | Fr. | Katy, Texas (Katy HS) | | 1:07 p.m. | Malik Tisdale | LB | 6-3 | 220 | Fr. | Houston, Texas (Lamar HS) | | 1:07 p.m. | Brian Chisum | ATHL | 6-3 | 190 | Fr. | Eagle Pass, Texas (Eagle Pass HS) | | 1:15 p.m. | Troy Irby | RB | 5-10 | 205 | Fr. | San Antonio, Texas (Brennan HS) | | 1:24 p.m. | Christian McFerrin | OL | 6-4 | 265 | Fr. | Kingwood, Texas (Kingwood HS) | | 1:45 p.m. | Red Pelrean | RB | 5-10 | 180 | Fr. | Houston, Texas (Chavez HS) | | 2/5 8:02 a.m. | Jackson Effiom | RB | 5-11 | 200 | Fr. | Buda, Texas (Hays HS) | | 2/9 8:05 a.m. | Jared Mosley | OLB | 6-2 | 252 | Fr. | Orchard Lake, Mich. (Orchard Lake State) | | 2/11 2:30 p.m. | Justin Carroll | | | | | | | 2/17 11:50 a.m. | Nik Bowerman | OLB | 6-2 | 200 | Fr. | Amarillo, Texas (Amarillo HS) | | 2/24 2:55 p.m. | John General | ATHL | 6-0 | 190 | Jr. | Reddick, Fla. (Allan Hancock CC) | | 2/26 11:15 a.m. | Henry Young | | | | | | | 3/12 10:35 a.m. | Torey Boozer | | | | | | | 3/30 3:00 p.m. | Anthony Autry | | | | | | | 4/15 12:10 p.m. | Kyle Plum | | | | | | | 6/15 4 p.m. | Tre Hobbs | WR | 5-10 | 175 | R-So. | Detroit, Mich. (North Greenville) | | 6/18 8:05 a.m. | Marcus Porter | CB | 6-0 | 203 | Jr. | Los Angeles, Calif. (Los Angeles Harbor JC) | | 6/23 6 a.m. | Dillion McGrew | | | | | | | 6/23 3:55 p.m. | Lamarquis Jefferson | | | | | | |
| | Myles Carr | QB | R-Jr. | 6-2 | 215 | Arcadia, Calif. | Fresno State University
Criminology |  |
Fresno State: Redshirted 2012 season and saw limited action in five games as a wide receiver in 2013… made the move from quarterback to WR after 2013 spring football… appeared in three games as a redshirt sophomore (2014).
High School: Led Arcadia High School to back-to-back CIF playoff appearances and Pacific League Championships… was the Pacific League Offensive Player of the Year after throwing for 2,484 yards and 30 touchdowns against six interceptions as a senior… a three-year starter at quarterback, he threw for 5,215 yards, 64 touchdowns against 20 interceptions and completed 64.4 percent of his passes during prep career… named first-team All-CIF in 2011, was a two-time first-team All-Pacific League selection and was named to the 2011 Pasadena Star News All-Area first-team… led team to a 9-3 record as a senior, completing 63.4 percent of his passes… also rushed 49 times for 205 yards (4.1 average) and four touchdowns as a senior… as a junior he threw for 1,872 yards and 26 touchdowns with only four interceptions… completed 68.5 percent of his passes in 2010 during the regular season when he led the Apaches to their first league championship in six years… completed 20-of-36 passes for 296 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions in the playoffs during junior season… threw for 859 yards and eight touchdowns as a sophomore when he split time as the starting quarterback with a senior.
Personal: Son of Melissa and Christopher Carr… has two sisters, Malia and Janet… chose Texas A&M-Kingsville because of its historic tradition… wants to become a probation officer… majoring in criminology.
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| | Confidence Okpoko | DL/LB | Fr. | 6-1 | 231 | Sugar Land, Texas | Fort Bend Clements HS
Agriculture |  |
High School: Three-sport athlete at Fort Bend Clements High School… earned four varsity letters as a member of the track and field team and two on the Rangers’ football squad… all-district and all-region for track.
Personal: Son of Daniel Egbo… chose Texas A&M-Kingsville because it is close to home and he fell in love with the area… admires anyone who is driven by something they firmly believe in… intends to major in agriculture.
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| | Omar Wilkins | OL | Fr. | 6-1 | 300 | Houston, Texas | Elkins HS
Mechanical Engineering |  |
High School: Three-year letterwinner at Elkins High School in Missouri City, Texas… first team All-District 23-5A selection… team earned district title his senior season.
Personal: Son of Omar Sr. and Shantell Wilkins… chose Texas A&M-Kingsville because he fell in love with the university and atmosphere… admires his father, grandmother and sister because they went through some tough times but battled through them together… intends to major in mechanical engineering.
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| | Alex Merchant | Safety | Fr. | 5-11 | 190 | Houston, Texas | Dulles HS
Exercise Science |  |
High School: Three-sport athlete at Dulles High School in Sugar Land, Texas… earned three varsity football letters… two-time all-district football honoree, three-time academic all-district nod, 2014 team MVP, 2014 Senior Academic Player of the Year, 2012-14 Academic Excellence award.
Personal: Full name is Brian Alex Merchant… son of Brian and Rafie Merchant… has a younger sister, Bria… intends to major in exercise science… wants to become a physical therapist… chose TAMUK because he wants to be a part of a winning tradition… admires his dad because he is the hardest working person he knows… intends to major in exercise science.
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| | Ian Perry | LB | Fr. | 5-10 | 225 | Houston, Texas | Hightower HS
Kinesiology |  |
High School: Two-sport athlete at Hightower High School in Missouri City, Texas… earned three varsity letters… collected Eye of the Storm Award and was named team captain senior season… selected to all-academic and second team all-district squads.
Personal: Born Nov. 27, 1996 in Houston, Texas… son of Finas Perry and Yolanda Smith… has an older brother, Gaston… wants to excel in the sports medicine field… chose TAMUK because of his love of the school… admires Hershel Walker for his determination and relentless effort… intends to major in kinesiology.
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| | Shannon Joseph | OLB/DE | Fr. | 6-1 | 210 | Fresno, Texas | Hightower HS
Nursing |  |
High School: Earned two letters for Hightower High School in Missouri City, Texas… tallied eight sacks in 2014 for the Hurricanes… selected to second team all-district… led HHS to a 7-4 record in 2014.
Personal: Son of David McDonald and Karen Joseph… has a younger brother, Shane… wants to become a registered nurse… chose Texas A&M-Kingsville because it was the best option for him and he really enjoyed his visit… admires his mother because she is the strongest person that he knows and encourages him to be great… intends to major in nursing.
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| | Brandon Graham | OT | Fr. | 6-5 | 290 | Corpus Christi, Texas | Richard King HS
Undecided |  |
High School: Earned two letters as an offensive tackle on the Richard King High School football team in Corpus Christi, Texas… two-time All-District 28 6A honoree… also a member of the Mustangs track and field program.
Personal: Born July 14, 1997… son of Brad Becker and Kelly Graham… has two older siblings… chose Texas A&M-Kingsville because of the proximity to home… admires God because he is the reason why he is where he is today… undecided major.
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| | Justin Aminzadeh | K/P| Fr. | 6-1 | 165 | Corpus Christi, Texas | Richard King HS
Business |  |
High School: Earned four letters as a kicker/punter on the Richard King High School football team in Corpus Christi, Texas… selected to All-South Texas team as a punter and named first team all-district kicker and punter and first team all-academic.
Personal: Born Feb. 16, 1997 in Corpus Christi, Texas… son of Mo and Gilda Aminzadeh… has an older sister, Ashley… chose TAMUK because it is close to home and the opportunity to play football… admires his parents because they have always supported him… aspires to become an entrepreneur… intends to major in business.
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| | Nathan Turner | | G | Fr. | 6-2 | 247 | San Antonio, Texas | Warren HS | | |
| | Gary Stinnette | | RB | Fr. | 6-0 | 205 | Round Rock, Texas | Stony Point HS | |
High School: Rushed for 1,068 yards in 2014, averaging 8.8 yards/carry… tallied eight touchdowns on the ground and added one on a 47-yard touchdown grab… also registered 44 total tackles, 5.0 tackles for losses.
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| | Torrey Thomas | TE | Fr. | 6-4 | 210 | Katy, Texas | Morton Ranch HS
Business Marketing |  |
High School: Two-sport athlete (baseball and football) at Morton Ranch High School in Katy, Texas… named All-District 19-6A honorable mention.
Personal: Born July 19, 1997 in Katy, Texas… son of Eddie and Monica Thomas… chose Texas A&M-Kingsville because of the opportunity to acquire a quality education and play football… admires his parents… intends to major in business marketing.
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| | Tyler Handson | | QB | Fr. | 6-1 | 185 | Sinton, Texas | Sinton HS |  |
High School: Two-sport athlete at Sinton High School… tallied 74 career touchdowns in 52 games, including 27 his senior season… threw for 2,580 yards in 2014, going 147-of-287… added a school record 96 rushing touchdowns, 26 coming in 2014.
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| | Zachary Davis | | Safety | Fr. | 6-1 | 180 | Sugar Land, Texas | Austin High School | |
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| | Devin Mendez | DB | Fr. | 5-11 | 175 | Anchorage, Alaska | Roosevelt HS
Architecture |  |
High School: Earned three varsity letters for Roosevelt High School in San Antonio, Texas… named to honorable mention team as a defensive back/return specialist… also lettered as a member of the Rough Riders’ track and field and baseball programs… ran a 4.3 40 time.
Personal: Son of Troy and Susan Mendez… has an older brother, Marcus, who played collegiate football at San Jose City College… aspires to become an architect… chose Texas A&M-Kingsville because he is looking forward to helping the football team becoming a leading force again and because Kingsville offered one of the best architectural programs in the nation… admires Marcus because he always played hard in multiple sports and wants to be like him… intends to major in architecture.
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| | Roe Posada | TE | Fr. | 6-3 | 215 | Katy, Texas | Seven Lakes HS
Mechanical Engineering |  |
High School: Earned two letters at Seven Lakes High School in Katy Texas… named to All-District 19-6A honorable mention team in 2014.
Personal: Full name is Elijah Posada… son of Miguel and Libby Posada… has three younger siblings – sister, Eliana and brothers Teo and Tito… mom was a member of the track and field and cross country teams at Greenville College and fathers played football at Greenville… chose Texas A&M-Kingsville because of its engineering and football programs… wants to become a sports equipment and apparel engineer… admires his father because without him, he would not know the true meaning of being a man… intends to major in mechanical engineering.
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| | Justin Lofton | DB | Fr. | 6-1 | 170 | Missouri, City, Texas | Fort Bend Marshall HS
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| | Jordan Martinez | G | Fr. | 6-1 | 295 | New Braunfels, Texas | New Braunfels HS
Kinesiology |  |
High School: Earned three varsity letters for New Braunfels High School… all-district guard and left tackle for the Unicorns.
Personal: Son of Chris and Leticia Martinez… has an older brother, Christian, and younger sister, Ava… chose Texas A&M-Kingsville because of the environment and football program… admires his high school coach, Coach Mudge, because he motivated him on a daily basis and helped guide him in the right direction… intends to major in kinesiology.
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| | Aaron Dilworth | WR | Fr. | 6-1 | 180 | Corpus Christi, Texas | Flour Bluff HS
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| | Steven De Luna | FB | Fr. | 6-2 | 220 | Edinburg, Texas | Vela HS
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| | Luke Spies | OL | Fr. | 6-5 | 298 | Katy, Texas | Katy HS
Electrical Engineering |  |
High School: Earned four total varsity letters as a member of the football and track and field teams at Katy High School… was a two-year starter for the Tigers, a seven-time Texas state champion… blocked for all-state running back Rodney Anderson, who rushed for 4,395 yards in final two season… member of three state finalist teams, one championship program and two runner-ups… team earned two district titles as well… second team All-Greater Houston, first team all-district, first team academic all-state and academic all-district in 2014 and 2013 academic all-district… competed in the shot put for the track and field team.
Personal: Son of Chuck and Janie Spies… has an older brother, Jacob… hopes to explore the computer science side of electrical engineering with a solid company after graduation… chose Texas A&M-Kingsville because they have a very respectable engineering program and Coach Jaime Martinez (recruiting coach) and I hit it off really well when I came for my official visit... I did a paper on Audie Murphy in my younger years and I have always admired him for his courage and strength and for what he did for our country… intends to major in electrical engineering.
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| | Malik Tisdale | DE | Fr. | 6-3 | 225 | Houston, Texas | Lamar HS
Chemical Engineering |  |
High School: Three-sport athlete (football, basketball and track and field) at Lamar High School in Houston, Texas… named to first team All-HISD as a senior.
Personal: Son of Troy Tisdale and Dahabo Jefferson… nephew of Ladia and Ubah Jefferson… has an older brother, DeJuan Kelly… aspires to play professionally and then become a coach… chose Texas A&M-Kingsville because of the great environment, the people and the strong football tradition… admires his grandfather because he is the perfect role model and is a huge influence, helping guide him in the right direction… intends to major in chemical engineering.
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| | Brian Chisum | ATHL | Fr. | 6-3 | 190 | Eagle Pass, Texas | Eagle Pass HS
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| | Troy Irby | LB | Fr. | 5-10 | 220 | San Antonio, Texas | William J. Brennan HS
Biology | |
High School: Earned three letters for the William J. Brennan High School Bears in San Antonio, Texas… team advanced to the championship game and finished as state runner-ups… named to All-Division 6A team and Defensive Player of the Year in the state… also selected as ESPN Texas High School Player of the Week… also lettered in track and field.
Personal: Full name is Stephen Irby… son of Ta-Tisha Irby… wants to become an anesthesiologist… admires his mother because she is the toughest woman that he knows… intends to major in biology.
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| | Christian McFerrin | OT | Fr. | 6-4 | 270 | Kingwood, Texas | Kingwood HS
Business |  |
High School: Earned two letters for Kingwood High School… 2013 5A Bi-District finalist… 2014 16-6A All-District Second Team offensive lineman and team MVP on the o-line… 2013 first team all-area and first team offensive lineman.
Personal: Son of Michael and Bonnie McFerrin… has two younger sisters, MaKenna and Georgia-Kate… aspires to own a business… chose Texas A&M-Kingsville because he really liked the coaches and the close community… admires his mother because she is always there for him… intends to major in business.
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| | Red Pelrean | RB | Fr. | 5-9 | 180 | Houston, Texas | Chavez HS
Management | |
High School: Earned three letters as a member of the Chavez High School Lobos in Houston, Texas… rushed for 1,625 total yards and 19 touchdowns his senior season… earned second team All-District 20-6A honors once and appeared on the first team all-district as a senior.
Personal: Full name is Nicholas Pelrean… son of Nichole Medrano, a proud member of the Houston police department… chose Texas A&M-Kingsville because of the family-like atmosphere… admires his mother because of how hard she works… intends to major in management.
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| | Jackson Effiom | RB | Fr. | 5-11 | 200 | Austin, Texas | Jack C. Hays HS
Nursing | |
High School: Spent two seasons at Jack C. Hays High School in Buda, Texas after spending two years at Hyde Park High School… lettered in football, basketball and powerlifting… on the gridiron, he ran for 1,036 yards on the ground and found the end zone 15 times… all-state honorable mention running back… academic all-state… first team all-district.
Personal: Son of John and Tysha Effiom… has two sisters, Jasymnn and Natalie and a brother, John… wants to become a certified registered nurse anesthetist… chose TAMUK because he is honored to play for a historic team… admires himself because he came a long way and never gave up on his dream to play college football… intends to major in nursing.
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| | Jarod Mosley | OLB | Fr. | 6-2 | 252 | Orchard Lake, Mich. | Orchard Lake State
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| | Nik Bowerman | OLB | Fr. | 6-2 | 200 | Amarillo, Texas | Amarillo HS
Engineering | |
High School: Earned two varsity letters for the Amarillo High School Sandies… as a junior, recovered two fumbles and registered 41 tackles… in 2015, he tallied 58 tackles, two quarterback hurries, four tackles for a loss, one forced fumble, four sacks and a touchdown… team earned 2013 4A Bi-District and Area Championships and 2014 6A Bi-District title… as a senior, he was selected first team all-district outside linebacker, academic all-state honorable mention and the winner of the Mike Dewlen Award for courage, leadership, pride, enthusiasm and citizenship… also participated on the track and field squad.
Personal: Full name is Nicholas Bowerman… son of T.J. Bowerman and Susan Buchanan… has an older brother Zak and older sister Lauren… chose Texas A&M-Kingsville because of the opportunity to play football at the next level… admires anyone who is honest, loyal, dependable and respectable because those are important qualities in a man… intends to major in engineering.
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| | John General | ATHL | Jr. | 6-0 | 190 | Reddick, Fla. | Allan Hancock CC
Mechanical Engineering | |
Allan Hancock: Played two seasons at Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria, Calif… lettered for the football squad and track and field team… first team all-conference linebacker, linebacker of the year, first team all-conference sprinter and conference 100-meter champion.
High School: Earned nine letters at Trinity Catholic High School in Ocala, Fla. as a member of the football, track and field and weightlifting teams… won a state championship twice… first team all-county, first team all-league and first team all-state… earned the 100-meter championship and recorded the third fastest time in the conference.
Personal: Full name is Jonathon General… son of Eddie and Staretha General… plan on earning his master’s degree… chose TAMUK because he fell in love with the environment and the coaches are very knowledgeable… admires his father because he raised him… intends to major in mechanical engineering.
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| | Tre Hobbs | WR | R-So. | 5-10 | 175 | Detroit, Mich. | North Greenville
Information Systems | |
North Greenville: Spent two seasons as a wide receiver at North Greenville University in Tigerville, S.C… played one season after walking onto the program… saw action with the first-team offense in spring camp.
High School: Earned two varsity letters as a two-sport athlete at Michigan Collegiate in Detroit… helped lead the Cougars to the semifinals on the gridiron and advanced to the state championships on the track in the 200m dash, 400m dash and 4x4m relay.
Personal: Born March 26… son of Selena Hobbs… has five siblings; brothers, Trequan and Tyrik and sisters, Kiar, Quanesha and Nautica… wants to work in the technology industry and play professionally… chose Texas A&M-Kingsville because of its great coaching staff and opportunity to come in and make an impact… admires his mother because she has been through so much but is always positive and strong… majoring in information systems.
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| | Marcus Porter | DB | Fr. | 5-11 | 175 | Anchorage, Alaska | Roosevelt HS
Architecture | |
High School: Earned three varsity letters for Roosevelt High School in San Antonio, Texas… named to honorable mention team as a defensive back/return specialist… also lettered as a member of the Rough Riders’ track and field and baseball programs… ran a 4.3 40 time.
Personal: Son of Troy and Susan Mendez… has an older brother, Marcus, who played collegiate football at San Jose City College… aspires to become an architect… chose Texas A&M-Kingsville because he is looking forward to helping the football team becoming a leading force again and because Kingsville offered one of the best architectural programs in the nation… admires Marcus because he always played hard in multiple sports and wants to be like him… intends to major in architecture.
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