Zelt Minor is Houston's sixth commit 

June, 16, 2012
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Houston was known for its high-octane offense last season, and the first five members of its 2013 recruiting class either play on the offensive end or contribute on special teams. Commitment No. 6 is the Cougars’ first defensive pick-up.

Defensive lineman Zelt Minor (Houston/Lamar) verbally committed to Houston on Saturday. The 6-foot-3, 260-pound lineman plays defensive end for his high school team but is being projected as a defensive tackle in college.

“I’ve never felt like this. I’m blessed,” Minor said. “I think of all the colleges I performed for and said they would offer, but U of H came through. I’m happy, and I know my parents love it.

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