On The Trail: UTSA Roadrunners
For the Class of 2014, Texas State is addressing potential wide receiver questions early.
Last week, Marcus Perkins Jr. (Garland, Texas/Naaman Forest) became Texas State’s first pledge of the 2014 class. Saturday evening, P.J. Anderson (San Antonio/Taft) became commit No. 2 for the Bobcats. Anderson, a 6-foot-2, 185-pound receiver, also had interest from UTSA.
“It feels good. I’m pretty excited,” Anderson said. “I wish I could start already.”
Last week, Marcus Perkins Jr. (Garland, Texas/Naaman Forest) became Texas State’s first pledge of the 2014 class. Saturday evening, P.J. Anderson (San Antonio/Taft) became commit No. 2 for the Bobcats. Anderson, a 6-foot-2, 185-pound receiver, also had interest from UTSA.
“It feels good. I’m pretty excited,” Anderson said. “I wish I could start already.”
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A top 100 player in Texas remains unsigned -- primarily for two reasons.
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Red Raiders land huge WR Gary Moore 
January, 29, 2013
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By RecruitingNation | ESPN.com
Three-star Gary Moore (Clarksville, Texas/Clarksville), a 6-foot-5, 220-pound target, committed today to sign with Texas Tech, multiple sources report.
Moore, who spent last weekend in Lubbock, Texas, on an official visit, also holds scholarship offers from Arkansas State, Missouri, TCU, Tulsa, and Texas-San Antonio. Baylor showed interest.
ESPN describes him as, "a candidate to outgrow his current position and develop into a tight end. Possesses a huge, physically developed build. Is a glider that lacks great speed, but uses his arm length and size ... Moore's ability level is not a question -- he can play, but needs to find a home as flex H/WR and refine technique. A lot to like here."
Texas Tech, which also added three-star outside linebacker Zach Barnes (Loganville, Texas/Grayson) today, now has 17 pledges.
Moore, who spent last weekend in Lubbock, Texas, on an official visit, also holds scholarship offers from Arkansas State, Missouri, TCU, Tulsa, and Texas-San Antonio. Baylor showed interest.
ESPN describes him as, "a candidate to outgrow his current position and develop into a tight end. Possesses a huge, physically developed build. Is a glider that lacks great speed, but uses his arm length and size ... Moore's ability level is not a question -- he can play, but needs to find a home as flex H/WR and refine technique. A lot to like here."
Texas Tech, which also added three-star outside linebacker Zach Barnes (Loganville, Texas/Grayson) today, now has 17 pledges.
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The Roadrunners have landed a verbal commitment from offensive guard Juan Perez (North Richland Hills, Texas/Birdville), multiple sources report.
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It has been a whirlwind of a month for Houston Alief Taylor defensive end Duke Ejiofor.
Since the former Rice commit and the Owls parted ways, Ejiofor has been busy taking visits and looking for a new home. On Sunday, he found one.
Since the former Rice commit and the Owls parted ways, Ejiofor has been busy taking visits and looking for a new home. On Sunday, he found one.
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Former Rice commitment Duke Ejiofor (Houston/Alief Taylor) has several options since recently parting ways with the Owls.
And he's leaning toward one of them with a possible decision coming soon, possibly as early as this weekend.
The 6-foot-3, 200-pound defensive end is on an official visit to Wake Forest this weekend after receiving an offer from the Demon Deacons on Jan. 17.
And he's leaning toward one of them with a possible decision coming soon, possibly as early as this weekend.
The 6-foot-3, 200-pound defensive end is on an official visit to Wake Forest this weekend after receiving an offer from the Demon Deacons on Jan. 17.
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Meander, White talk Washington State
January, 22, 2013
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By RecruitingNation | ESPN.com
Amarillo (Texas) Palo Duro teammates and best friends Montrel Meander and Charleston White have committed to the Cougars, according to multiple sources. Both players traveled to Washington State over the weekend for an official visit.
Meander, a 6-foot-3, 180-pound safety, also took officials to Texas-San Antonio (Nov. 9), San Diego State (Dec. 1) and Colorado State (Dec. 8). His other offers include Colorado, Houston, Navy, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas State, Texas Tech and Tulsa.
“I want to be a part of a turnaround and wouldn’t mind at all playing for Coach [Mike] Leach,” Meander told the Amarillo Globe-News.
Meander, a 6-foot-3, 180-pound safety, also took officials to Texas-San Antonio (Nov. 9), San Diego State (Dec. 1) and Colorado State (Dec. 8). His other offers include Colorado, Houston, Navy, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas State, Texas Tech and Tulsa.
“I want to be a part of a turnaround and wouldn’t mind at all playing for Coach [Mike] Leach,” Meander told the Amarillo Globe-News.
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UTSA had a strong Sunday, pulling three commitments. On Monday, it continued to pick up athletes, landing a three-star athlete once committed to Texas Tech.
Cornerback Aneas Henricks (Bastrop, Texas/Bastrop) became the 19th member of the Roadrunners’ 2013 recruiting class, as he verbally committed late Monday morning. The 6-foot, 172-pound cornerback, who recently parted ways with the Red Raiders, was recruited by receivers coach Tony Jeffery.
“Everything on the campus was beautiful,” Henricks said. “I liked everything they showed me, and I can see myself staying there the next four years.”
Cornerback Aneas Henricks (Bastrop, Texas/Bastrop) became the 19th member of the Roadrunners’ 2013 recruiting class, as he verbally committed late Monday morning. The 6-foot, 172-pound cornerback, who recently parted ways with the Red Raiders, was recruited by receivers coach Tony Jeffery.
“Everything on the campus was beautiful,” Henricks said. “I liked everything they showed me, and I can see myself staying there the next four years.”
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Tigers grab two, bolster both lines
January, 21, 2013
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By RecruitingNation | ESPN.com
The Tigers have added two more commitments for the Class of 2013, multiple sources report.
Junior college offensive tackle Nykiren Wellington (Athens, Texas/Trinity Valley C.C.) chose Memphis over offers from Grambling State, Nevada and UTSA and he should provide immediate depth at the position.
On the other side of the ball, defensive end Claude George Jr. (Lafayette, La./Acadiana) will add speed off the edge, as he ran a combine verified 4.67 40-yard dash as a sophomore.
Junior college offensive tackle Nykiren Wellington (Athens, Texas/Trinity Valley C.C.) chose Memphis over offers from Grambling State, Nevada and UTSA and he should provide immediate depth at the position.
On the other side of the ball, defensive end Claude George Jr. (Lafayette, La./Acadiana) will add speed off the edge, as he ran a combine verified 4.67 40-yard dash as a sophomore.
Following an official visit to New Orleans, defensive tackle Tanzel Smart (Baton Rouge, La./Scotlandville Magnet) pledged to sign with the Green Wave, SportsNola.com reports. He was recruited by Tulane secondary coach Jason Rollins.
Smart posted Sunday from his Twitter handle @tj_bchillen, "I just committed to TULANE!!!"
Alabama State, McNeese State, Memphis, North Texas, Southern Illinois, Southern University and Texas-San Antonio also extended scholarship offers to the 6-foot-1, 285-pound senior.
Tulane has 24 commitments / signings in its 2013 class.
Smart posted Sunday from his Twitter handle @tj_bchillen, "I just committed to TULANE!!!"
Alabama State, McNeese State, Memphis, North Texas, Southern Illinois, Southern University and Texas-San Antonio also extended scholarship offers to the 6-foot-1, 285-pound senior.
Tulane has 24 commitments / signings in its 2013 class.
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After recently parting ways with Texas Tech, one three-star running back was looking for a place where he could flourish on the field and feel comfortable away from the field.
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Defensive back Montrel Meander (Amarillo, Texas/Palo Duro) committed Sunday to play in the Pac-12 for Washington State, multiple sources report. He was in Pullman, Wash. this weekend for an official visit.
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College of the Canyons (Santa Clarita, Calif.) offensive lineman Lloyd Tunstill has pledged to continue his career at TCU, multiple sources report.
His other offers include Florida International, New Mexico, Northern Colorado, Sacramento State and Texas-San Antonio. Programs such as Auburn, Brigham Young and West Virginia recruited the 6-foot-3, 320-pound blocker.
His other offers include Florida International, New Mexico, Northern Colorado, Sacramento State and Texas-San Antonio. Programs such as Auburn, Brigham Young and West Virginia recruited the 6-foot-3, 320-pound blocker.
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Three-star RB Mattison picks Oregon State
January, 4, 2013
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Sam Khan Jr. | ESPN.com
Spring Branch (Texas) Smithson Valley running back Lawrence Mattison had the chance stay close to home, but the family feel and comfort that the Oregon State coaches provided the three-star running back led Mattison to become a Beaver.
The 6-foot-1, 225-pound back committed to Oregon State on Friday, choosing to head to Corvallis, Ore., over the chance to play at nearby UTSA.
"I'm really excited," Mattison told RecruitingNation on Friday night. "It made my day that much better. It makes me comfortable that I have a school to go to instead of not knowing."
The 6-foot-1, 225-pound back committed to Oregon State on Friday, choosing to head to Corvallis, Ore., over the chance to play at nearby UTSA.
"I'm really excited," Mattison told RecruitingNation on Friday night. "It made my day that much better. It makes me comfortable that I have a school to go to instead of not knowing."
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Three-star cornerback Chad Davis (Richmond, Texas/Bush) liked the idea of playing early and playing close to home. North Texas seemed to be the perfect fit in satisfying those factors.
Davis verbally committed to the Mean Green on Thursday and became the 14th commitment for UNT’s 2013 recruiting class. A 5-foot-10, 170-pound corner, Davis chose North Texas over offers from Tulsa and UTSA.
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