With several BCS-bound players surrounding him, three-star linebacker Alex Lyons (DeSoto, Texas/DeSoto) said he has been the butt of a recruiting joke or two every now and then. His teammates often wondered when he’d join the ranks of college commitments from DeSoto.
Over the weekend, the 6-foot, 210-pound inside backer became DeSoto’s sixth commitment, as he chose to play for Rice. Lyons joins teammates defensive end Michael Richardson (Texas A&M), cornerback Jalen Mills (LSU), running back Devin Rushing (Air Force) and offensive lineman Curtis Riser and cornerback Bryson Echols (Texas) in the DeSoto commitment fraternity.
Lyons picked Rice over offers from Iowa, California, Arkansas, Texas Tech and Kansas State. Verbal commitments are nonbinding, and the first day Lyons can sign is Feb. 1.
Over the weekend, the 6-foot, 210-pound inside backer became DeSoto’s sixth commitment, as he chose to play for Rice. Lyons joins teammates defensive end Michael Richardson (Texas A&M), cornerback Jalen Mills (LSU), running back Devin Rushing (Air Force) and offensive lineman Curtis Riser and cornerback Bryson Echols (Texas) in the DeSoto commitment fraternity.
Lyons picked Rice over offers from Iowa, California, Arkansas, Texas Tech and Kansas State. Verbal commitments are nonbinding, and the first day Lyons can sign is Feb. 1.
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