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Conference: C-USA
2009 Record: 10-4 Overall, 6-2 C-USA
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Feb. 5

Tyler Arndt, QB

Cuero, TX

Cuero High School

Scouts Grade: 78

Position Rank: 32

Tyler Arndt selects Texas State over FBS programs

Tyler Arndt (Cuero, Texas), the No. 32-rated quarterback in the nation, signed with FCS Texas State Wednesday, the San Marcos Daily Record reports.

Missouri, Vanderbilt, TCU, Houston and Rice extended scholarship offers to Arndt.

"Tyler is one those guys who we feel very fortunate in getting when you see the list of schools that offered him," head coach Brad Wright said. "We really feel like he can come in here and be a difference maker right away if he can handle the mental part of it."

Feb. 2

J.W. Walsh, QB

Denton, TX

John H. Guyer High School

Scouts Grade: ESPNU 150 Watch List

Cowboys lasso ESPNU 150 Watch List quarterback J.W. Walsh

Junior signal-caller J.W. Walsh (Denton, Texas/Guyer) committed to sign with Oklahoma State's Class of 2011 late Monday night, ESPN affiliate Web site InsideTexas.com reports.

Walsh also had early scholarship offers from Arizona, Kansas and Houston. Regional powers Texas and Oklahoma were showing heavy interest.

He completed 185 of 286 attempts (64.7-percent) for 2,599 yards, 27 touchdowns and six interceptions as a junior. Walsh also carried 168 times for 1,554 yards (9.3 average) and 22 more scores.

As a sophomore, he amassed almost 2,000 total yards of offense and accounted for 14 touchdowns.

Walsh is the third Class of 2011 commitment for Oklahoma State joining offensive lineman Travis Cross (Plano, Texas/West) and defensive back Isaac Maselera (Glenpool, Okla.).

Feb. 1

James Cunningham, WR

League City, TX

Clear Springs High School

Scouts Grade: 40

James Cunningham to sign with K State before heading to JC

A highly-productive receiver, James Cunningham of Clear Springs (League City, Texas) has accepted a Class of 2010 offer from Kansas State.

The 6-foot-0, 175-pound prospect will be signed by the Wildcats, but attend Blinn CC, Texas, for two seasons. He was also offered by Houston and UTEP.

Cunningham had 74 receptions for 1,039 yards and 13 touchdowns during his senior season. He also scored on three kick returns.

Jan. 29

Jackson Jeffcoat, DE

Plano, TX

Plano West High School

Scouts Grade: 88
ESPN150 Rank: 2
Position Rank: 1

Longhorns win battle for No. 1 defensive end Jackson Jeffcoat

Five-star prospect Jackson Jeffcoat (Plano, Texas/West) committed to Texas Friday during a 10 A.M. CST press conference at Plano West High School. He selected the Longhorns over Oklahoma and Houston. Jeffcoat also considered Arizona State, USC and Florida.

He said, "I want to thank Houston. They were great throughout the process. And I want to thank Oklahoma. They taught me a lot. But I am going to Texas."

ESPN's Craig Haubert said of the news, "No. 1-rated defensive end Jackson Jeffcoat has been very open with the programs that were in the running for his services, but throughout the process information and leaders for his commitment have been tightlipped."

"Despite the overall very quiet nature of his recruitment it had seemed that the Longhorns throughout the whole process were the team to beat. Under Pete Carroll the Trojans seemed to be a formidable opponent and down the stretch Oklahoma looked to make a strong push, but in the end Texas did what they do best and that was bring elite in-state talent to Austin. Texas is usually pretty quiet this time of year as they assemble their classes quickly and early, but they showed in this instance that can battle as long as it takes when need be for in-state talent."

"What they get in Jeffcoat, the No. 2 overall player in the ESPNU 150, is a defensive end with fine athleticism and an excellent feel for the position. He has good height and a great frame to develop and if he should focus solely on football he should be able to bulk up fairly quickly."

"The son of a former NFL defensive lineman and current college D-Line coach it is not shocking to see what a good technician he is. He is tough versus the run and the pass as he plays with good leverage and is goods with his hands. While a good overall football player, what really makes him shine is his ability as a pass rusher. He is a very savvy pass rusher for a high school prospect as he displays the ability to use his weapons and execute moves and can defeat blockers by setting them up and having a plan."

"Texas has an excellent class and just days away from national signing day added a huge piece. Jeffcoat who also has upside is a kid who could help quickly especially as a pass rusher and develop into an excellent defensive player in Will Muschamp's system."

Jan. 28

Dominique Sanders, ATH

Fort Worth, TX

Dunbar Senior High

Scouts Grade: 74

Position Rank: 174

Defensive back Dominique Sanders drops Bulldogs for Houston

The Cougars have gained a pledge from Dominique Sanders of Dunbar (Fort Worth, Texas) for the Class of 2010.

The 6-foot-0, 190-pound athlete decommitted from Louisiana Tech. He also holds offers from LSU, Oklahoma State, TCU, Tennessee, Texas Tech, Texas A&M and Utah.

Jan. 25

Clarence Lee, DE

Jefferson, TX

Jefferson High School

Scouts Grade: 77

Position Rank: 80

Three-star defensive end Clarence Lee swaps Houston for Bears

Baylor has received a Class of 2010 commitment from 6-foot-3, 210-pound defensive end prospect Clarence Lee of Jefferson, Texas.

Lee, who decommitted from Houston, was also offered by Kansas State, Missouri, Tulsa, UTEP and Louisiana Tech.

Jan. 25

Josey Nwankwo, WR

Mesquite, TX

Horn High School

Scouts Grade: 40

Louisiana-Lafayette strikes into Texas for receiver Josey Nwankwo

6-foot-2, 175-pound wide receiver Josey Nwankwo of Horn (Mesquite, Texas) has accepted a Class of 2010 offer from the Cajuns.

He was also recruited by TCU, Baylor, Houston and North Texas.

Nwanko ran an electronically-timed 5.2 40-yard dash, 4.6 20-yard shuttle and 30.1-inch vertical at the Dallas Nike Combine.

Jan. 21

Venric Mark, ATH

Houston, TX

Saint Pius X High School

Scouts Grade: 73

Position Rank: 198

Houston athlete Venric Mark decides to play at Northwestern

A 5-foot-8, 160-pound speedster, Venric Mark of St. Pius X (Houston, Texas) has committed to the Big Ten Wildcats for the Class of 2010.

Recruited as a receiver/kick returner, he was also offered by Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado, Iowa State, Vanderbilt, Houston, Colorado State, Louisiana-Lafayette, Miami-Ohio, North Texas, Rice, SMU and Tulsa.

Northwestern now has 17 pledges.

Jan. 21

Taurean Nixon, ATH

Baton Rouge, LA

Southern University Lab

Scouts Grade: 73

Position Rank: 218

Southern Lab's Taurean Nixon accepts offer from Memphis

Memphis and new head coach Larry Porter have added a Class of 2010 commitment from Taurean Nixon of Southern Lab (Baton Rouge, La.).

Nixon, a 5-foot-11, 180-pound cornerback, picked the Tigers over offers from TCU, Arkansas State, Houston, Louisiana-Lafayette and New Mexico.

During his senior season, Nixon earned all-state and All-Metro honors. The District 6-1A Defensive MVP also returned nine kickoffs and punts for touchdowns.

The president of Southern Lab's student body, he carries a 4.0 grade-point average.

Jan. 18

Mason Y'Barbo, OG

Sulphur Springs, TX

Sulphur Springs High

Scouts Grade: 74

Position Rank: 101

Offensive lineman Mason Y'Barbo set for the Mean Green

North Texas has snared 6-foot-0, 295-pound blocker Mason Y'Barbo of Sulpher Springs, Texas, for the Class of 2010.

Houston had also offered.

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