Texas A&M Football Signing Day Central
Feb 05, 2014 | Football
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Otaro Alaka
Freshman LB | 6-3 | 210
Houston, TX | Cypress Falls
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- Fleet linebacker with an impressive burst off the edge ... Fundamentally sound defender with impressive tackling skills ... Makes plays all over the field and is comfortable playing in space ... two-time first-team linebacker for Cypress Falls HS.
- Coached by Kirk Eaton at Cypress Falls HS in Houston.
- 2011: 36 tackles, 9 TFL, 3 sacks
- 2013: 17-5A First Team All-District
- 2012: 17-5A First Team All-District
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Kyle Allen
Freshman QB | 6-3 | 200
Scottsdale, AZ | Desert Mountain
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- Strong-armed quarterback with excellent mobility and pocket awareness ... Rated the No. 1 QB prospect in the country ... Threw for more than 8,000 yards and 86 touchdowns in high school ... Enrolled at Texas A&M in January and will go through spring drills with the Aggies.
- Coached by Tony Tabor at Desert Mountain HS in Scottsdale, Ariz.
- 2013: 186-272, 2,535 yards, 29 TD, 10 INT
- 2012: 202-280, 3,119 yards, 36 TD, 7 INT
- 2011: 154-263, 2,547 yards, 21 TD, 15 INT
- 2013: Preseason Mr. Football (MaxPreps); 2014 US Army All-American; Division I All-State Honorable Mention (AP); Offensive MVP, Rivals 5-star challenge
- 2012: Division I Section III North Team Offensive Player of the Year (AzFCA)
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Cedric Collins
Freshman DB | 5-10 | 165
Dallas, TX | Skyline
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- Three-year starter at Dallas Skyline High School ... was district Newcomer of the Year as a freshman and earned first-team all-district honors as a sophomore and junior ... elite pass coverage skills and football savvy.
- Coached by Reginald Samples at Skyline HS in Dallas.
- 2012: 9-5A First Team All-District
- 2011: 9-5A First Team All-District
- 2010: 9-5A Defensive Newcomer of the Year
Qualen Cunningham
Freshman DE | 6-3 | 220
Chandler, AZ | Hamilton
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- Long-armed defensive end with impressive pass rushing skills ... very quick burst off the edge ... able to change directions ... is the son of former Texas A&M offensive tackle Rick Cunningham, who lettered in 1988 and 1989 before enjoying a 10-year career in the NFL.
- Coached by Steve Belles at Hamilton HS in Chandler, Ariz.
- 2013: 74 tackles, 19 sacks
- 2013: First Team All-Arizona (AAI); Division I First Team All-State (AP); 2013 Semper Fidelis All-American
- 2012: Division I First Team All-State (AP); First Team All-Arizona (AAI)
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Kealvin "Tank" Davis
Freshman OL | 6-4 | 265
Garland, TX | Lakeview Centennial
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- Athletic offensive tackle prospect with long arms and quick feet ... has a tremendous frame to build upon ... Very quick and fundamentally sound as a blocker ... HS head coach says Davis hasn't scratched the surface as how far he can progress as an offensive lineman.
- Coached by Kendall Miller at Lakeview Centennial HS in Garland.
- 2013: 5A Region II First Team Elite Team (TXHSFB); 11-5A First Team All-District
- 2012: 11-5A Second Team All-District
Jermaine Eluemunor
Junior OL | 6-4 | 315
Denville, NJ | Morris Knolls | Lackawanna Coll. (Pa.)
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- Versatile offensive lineman is capable of playing guard or tackle ... Extremely powerful with a quick burst ... Excels as a run-blocker ... Originally from England, Eluemunor has been playing American football for only a few years ... Also excelled as a wrestler, compiling a 30-7 record as a junior and senior at Morris Knolls HS ... reached the New Jersey state final as a senior ... Enrolled at Texas A&M in January and will go through spring drills with the Aggies.
- Coached by Mark Duda at Lackawanna College in Scranton, Pa.
- 2013: Helped anchor offensive line for an offense that averaged 379 yards per game.
- 2012: Was 27-4 as a senior wrestler and reached the New Jersey state final match.
- 2013: All-Northeast Conference Second Team
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Myles Garrett
Freshman DE | 6-5 | 250
Arlington, TX | Martin
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- Rated the top defensive end prospect in the nation ... Very mature physically for his age and could make a quick transition to the college level ... All-State and All-American ... Shows tremendous quickness off the edge, but also has the strength to hold up against the run ... his sister, Brea, is a thrower on the Aggies' top-ranked track and field team.
- Coached by Bob Wager at Martin HS in Arlington.
- 2013: 81 tackles, 19.5 sacks, 3 forced fumble, 4 blocked kicks; 19 Quarterback hurries
- 2012: 65 tackles, 8 sacks, 16 tackles for loss, 1 interception, 1 fumble recovery
- 2013: Parade All-American, 5A Defensive Player of the Year (AP), 5A First Team All-State (AP); MaxPreps First Team All-American; Super Team Defensive Player of the Year (Star-Telegram); 5A Region I First Team Elite Team (TXHSFB); Sports Day HS Defensive Player of the Year; Under Armor All-American; Team captain in the Under Armour game.
- 2012: 5A All-State Honorable Mention (AP); First Team Super Team (Star-Telegram); 3-5A First Team All-District
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Avery Gennesy
Junior OL | 6-5 | 310
Southaven, MS | Southaven | East Mississippi CC
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- Dominating tackle anchored the offensive front for the 2013 National Junior College Champion East Mississippi CC Lions ... Helped team to a perfect 12-0 record and a win over Georgia Military in the Mississippi Bowl ... Enrolled at Texas A&M in January and will go through spring drills with the Aggies.
- Coached by Buddy Stephens at East Mississippi CC in Scooba, Miss.
- 2013: two year mainstay on the offensive line that paved the way for the NJCAA leading 62.2 points per game
- 2013: NJCAA First Team All-American
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JJ Gustafson
Freshman OL | 6-5 | 275
Dallas, TX | Dallas Jesuit
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- Joined the team in January after signing with last year's freshman class ... suffered a knee injury as a senior in high school ... considered one of the top offensive tackles in the state of Texas ... has quick feet and excellent balance, and is a fundamentally sound blocker ... both parents are Former Students, and he grew up following the Aggies.
- Coached by Brandon Hickman at Jesuit HS in Dallas.
- 2012: 45 knockdowns, 1 sack allowed
- 2012: 5A All-State Honorable Mention (AP); 9-5A First Team All-District; Second Team All-Area (DMN); 5A All-Region II First Team (TXHSFB)
- 2011: 9-5A First Team All-District
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Nick Harvey
Freshman DB | 5-10 | 180
Richmond, TX | Travis
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- Dynamic and athletic cornerback with elite pass coverage skills ... speed allows him to make plays all over the field ... big hitter with sure tackling skills ... excelled at quarterback, wide receiver and cornerback in high school ... played varsity football all four years of high school.
- Coached by Randy Cunningham at Travis HS in Richmond.
- 2013: 38-of-72 passing for 531 yards and 6 touchdowns; 64 carries for 364 yards and 10 touchdowns; 26 receptions for 283 yards and 6 touchdowns
- 2012: 50 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, 6 Interceptions, 15 Passes broken up
- 2010: 107 carries for 665 yards and 5 touchdowns; 524 yards passing and 3 touchdowns
- 2013: 23-5A First Team All-District; US Army All-American
- 2012: 4A First Team All-State (AP); 4A All-Region II First Team (TXHSFB); 15-4A First Team All-District (offense); First Team All-Area (DMN); 4A First Team All-State (TXSWA)
- 2011: 15-4A First Team All-District
- 2010: 15-4A Newcomer of the Year
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Zaycoven Henderson
Freshman DT | 6-1 | 310
Longview, TX | Longview
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- Impressive blend of strength and speed ... possesses an explosive first step that makes him a force in the trenches ... strong hands and quick feet are strengths for Henderson ... intelligent player who loves spending time in the film room.
- Coached by John King at Longview HS in Longview.
- 2013: 36 tackles, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble, and 1 fumble recovery for a touchdown
- 2012: 48 tackles, 2 sacks, and 1 fumble recovery
- 2013: 12-5A First Team All-District; 5A Region II First Team Elite Team (TXHSFB)
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Frank Iheanacho
Freshman WR | 6-6 | 220
Houston, TX | Westside
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- Tall receiver built in the mold of All-American Mike Evans and Ricky Seals-Jones ... creates mismatches against smaller defensive backs ... uses his body well to create space ... fluid route runner with excellent hands ... great leaper who does a good job of competing for the football ... also a talented basketball player.
- Coached by Mark Byrd at Westside HS in Houston.
- 2013: 44 receptions for 652 yards and 16 TDs
- 2013: All-Vype Football Team (Vype); 20-5A First Team All-District; US Army All-American
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Jamal Jeffery
Freshman WR | 5-9 | 175
Lufkin, TX | Lufkin
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- Extremely explosive slot receiver prospect ... had a tremendous summer in the Texas 7-on-7 circuit ... also a standout sprinter for Lufkin, Jeffery has true breakaway speed ... dynamic open field runner with great vision ... has the innate ability to make defenders miss.
- Coached by Todd Quick at Lufkin HS in Lufkin.
- 2013: 28 receptions for 413 yards and 4 Touchdowns; 4 carries for 62 yards and 1 touchdown
- 2012: 27 receptions for 572 yards and 6 Touchdowns; 9 carries for 133 yards and 1 touchdown
- 2013: Missed most of the season with an injury
- 2012: 14-5A Second Team All-District
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Jarrett Johnson
Freshman DE | 6-3 | 240
Katy, TX | Seven Lakes
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- Hard-charging defensive end who excelled inside and coming off the edge for Seven Lakes HS ... relentless defender makes plays all over the field ... long arms allow him to impact many plays ... district Defensive Player of the Year.
- Coached by Lydell Wilson at Seven Lakes HS in Katy.
- 2013: 59 tackles, 9 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, 1 forced fumble
- 2013: First Team All-Greater Houston (Chron); 19-5A Defensive Player of the Year
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Zach Ledwik
Freshman OL | 6-5 | 270
La Grange, TX | La Grange
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- Big and athletic, Ledwik can play a variety of positions on the offensive line ... very quick with good feet and balance ... also a strong student, Ledwik is ranked No. 2 in his class at La Grange HS ... was the cornerstone of the Leopard offensive front ... all-state for a team that advanced to the state semifinals.
- Coached by Matt Kates at La Grange HS in La Grange.
- 2013: 54 pancakes, 99 knockdowns, anchor of the offensive line that averaged 298 rushing yards a game.
- 2013: 3A First Team All-State (consensus); First Team All-District; Academic All-District; First Team All-District; Old Coach All-Class 3A Team; Texas High School Class 3A Region IV Pre-Season Elite Team; Austin American-Statesman Fabulous 55; Dave Campbell's Super Team Offense-Top 25 Offensive Line Recruit
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Koda Martin
Freshman OL | 6-6 | 275
Manvel, TX | Manvel
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- Lined up at tight end and defensive end in high school, but was recruited to Texas A&M as an offensive lineman ... Was a two-time all-state defensive end for Manvel HS ... Powerful and tall, Martin has long arms and nimble feet ... joins former Manvel teammate Kyrion Parker on the Texas A&M roster.
- Coached by father, Kirk Martin, at Manvel HS in Manvel.
- 2013: 72 tackles, 9 sacks, 7 forced fumbles, 12 tackles for loss
- 2012: 71 tackles, 9 sacks, 4 fumble recoveries, 3 forced fumbles
- 2013: 5A Second Team All-State (AP); First Team All-Greater Houston (Chron); 22-5A First Team All-District; Finalist for Defensive Player of The Year by the Touchdown Club of Houston; First Team Super Team (Dave Campbell)
- 2012: 22-5A First Team All-District (defense); 22-5A Second Team All-District (offense); 5A Second Team All-State (AP); First Team All-Greater Houston (Chron); 5A All-Region III First Team (TXHSFB)
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Devante "Speedy" Noil
Freshman WR | 5-11 | 190
New Orleans, LA | Edna Karr
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- Rated the nation's No. 1 prospect as an “athlete” after a stellar career that saw him line up all over field ... One of the top players in the state of Louisiana and the nation, Noil was a huge “get” for the Aggies ... Possesses blistering speed and the innate ability to make defenders miss ... Enrolled at Texas A&M in January and will go through spring drills with the Aggies.
- Coached by Nathaniel Jones at Edna Karr HS in New Orleans.
- 2012: 2,235 yards passing and 24 Touchdowns; 1,345 yards rushing and 20 Touchdowns; 248 yards receiving and 3 Touchdowns (47 total touchdowns)
- 2013: Under Armour All-American
- 2012: All-New Orleans Area First Team Offense (Times-Picayune); First Team All-State (LHSSA); First Team All-Metro
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Josh Reynolds
Sophomore WR | 6-4 | 190
San Antonio, TX | Jay | Tyler JC
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- Tall, rangy receiver with excellent speed and toughness ... Runs excellent routes and creates mismatches with smaller defensive backs ... uses his body extremely well to create space ... A full qualifier out of Jay HS in San Antonio, Reynolds played one season at Tyler JC and will have four years to complete three years of eligibility at Texas A&M ... Enrolled at Texas A&M in January and will go through spring drills with the Aggies ... also played basketball and ran track for Jay HS.
- Coached by Danny Palmer at Tyler Junior College in Tyler, Texas.
- 2013: 44 receptions for 782 yards and 12 TDs
- 2012: 44 receptions for 667 yards and eight touchdowns on offense; contributed 48 tackles, three interceptions and three forced fumbles on defense.
- 2013: Second Team All-Conference at Tyler Junior College
- 2012: 27-5A First Team All-District; 5A First Team Super Team (SA-Express News)
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Josh Walker
Freshman LB | 6-1 | 220
Gilmer, TX | Gilmer
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- Extremely fast linebacker with sideline-to-sideline playmaking skills ... relentless defender with the ability to get to the quarterback ... very strong and fundamentally sound ... Dangerous playmaker off the edge ... versatile player lined up on the edge, in space and with his hand on the ground at Gilmer HS.
- Coached by Jeff Traylor at Gilmer HS in Gilmer.
- 2013: 65 tackles, 3 sacks; 16 carries for 152 yards and 3 Touchdowns; 8 receptions for 72 yards and 2 Touchdowns
- 2012: 132 tackles, 34 Quarterback pressures, 8 sacks, 3 Forced fumbles , 2 Fumble Recoveries, 1 Touchdown
- 2011: 130 tackles, 9 sacks, 1 interception, 17 QB pressures, 1 forced fumble
- 2013: 3A All-State Honorable Mention (AP); 16-3A Co-Defensive MVP; US Army All-American
- 2012: 3A Second Team All-State (AP); 16-3A First Team All-District; First Team All-East Texas (Longview News-Journal); 3A Second Team All-State (Padilla Poll); 3A First Team All-State (TXSWA)
- 2011: All-East Texas Defensive Newcomer of the Year (Longview News-Journal)
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Deshawn Washington
Freshman DT | 6-3 | 285
Nederland, TX | Nederland
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- Extremely physical defender that consistently beat double-team blocking at Nederland HS ... Rated the state's top defensive tackle ... Gets upfield extremely fast with a quick-burst first step ... very quick for his size and he makes plays all over the field ... high school All-American was his district's Defensive MVP.
- Coached by Larry Neumann at Nederland HS in Nederland.
- 2013: 67 tackles, 17 TFL, 8 sacks; 2 touchdowns on offense
- 2012: 75 tackles, 10 sacks, 1 forced fumble, 3 fumble recoveries
- 2013: District 20-4A Defensive MVP; Semper Fidelis All-American; Super Gold Football Team Defensive MVP (Beaumont-Enterprise); Super Team Defensive Player of the Year (PA News)
- 2012: First Team Super Team (PA News); 20-4A First Team All-District
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Armani Watts
Freshman DB | 5-11 | 175
Forney, TX | North Forney
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- Versatile player earned all-district honors on offense, defense and special teams ... pure play-maker wherever he lines up ... made plays playing “center field” and close to the line of scrimmage ... very dangerous with the ball in his hands whether as a receiver, defender or return man ... high school coach calls him a “dynamic” player.
- Coached by Lance Gary at North Forney HS in Forney.
- 2013: 64 tackles, 9 INTs, 1 FF; 30 receptions for 446 yards and 3 TDs; 34 carries for 233 yards; 1 kickoff return for a TD
- 2012: 58-of-140 passing for 756 yards and 3 TDs; 162 carries for 1,016 yards and 7 TDs; 8 receptions for 188 yards and 2 TDs
- 2011: 46 carries for 333 yards and 6 TDs; 7 receptions for 231 yards and 4 TDs
- 2013: 4A First Team All-State (AP); First Team All-Area (DMN), 10-4A First Team All-District (Offense, Defense, Return specialist); First Team All-Texas High School Team (DCTF)
- 2012: 10-4A First Team All-District
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Donovan Wilson
Freshman DB | 6-1 | 185
Shreveport, LA | Woodlawn
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- Ball-hawking safety led the Shreveport area with a whopping 13 pickoffs as a senior at Woodlawn HS ... tremendous body control and anticipation allows him to win the battle for the football when it's in the air ... earned All-City Defensive Player of the Year honors from the Shreveport Times.
- Coached by Jerwin Wilson at Woodlawn HS in Shreveport.
- 2013: 70 tackles, 13 INTs, 5 forced; 57 receptions for 860 yards and 9 touchdowns
- 2013: 4A First Team All-State (LHSAA); All-City Defensive Player of the Year (ShreveportTimes); Nifty 50 (New Orleans Times-Picayne)
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| 9:12 AM | Donovan Wilson | Fr. | DB | 6-1 | 185 |
| 8:36 AM | Qualen Cunningham | Fr. | DE | 6-3 | 220 |
| 8:27 AM | Armani Watts | Fr. | DB | 5-11 | 175 |
| 8:25 AM | Cedric Collins | Fr. | DB | 5-10 | 165 |
| 8:06 AM | Nick Harvey | Fr. | DB | 5-10 | 180 |
| 7:57 AM | Deshawn Washington | Fr. | DT | 6-3 | 285 |
| 7:54 AM | Frank Iheanacho | Fr. | WR | 6-6 | 220 |
| 7:51 AM | Jarrett Johnson | Fr. | DE | 6-3 | 240 |
| 7:41 AM | Koda Martin | Fr. | OL | 6-6 | 275 |
| 7:29 AM | Myles Garrett | Fr. | DE | 6-5 | 250 |
| 7:25 AM | Zach Ledwik | Fr. | OL | 6-5 | 270 |
| 7:15 AM | Tank Davis | Fr. | OL | 6-4 | 265 |
| 7:13 AM | Otaro Alaka | Fr. | LB | 6-3 | 210 |
| 7:08 AM | Josh Walker | Fr. | LB | 6-1 | 220 |
| 7:07 AM | Jamal Jeffery | Fr. | WR | 5-9 | 175 |
| Enrolled | Kyle Allen | Fr. | QB | 6-3 | 200 |
| Enrolled | Jermaine Eluemunor | Jr. | OL | 6-4 | 315 |
| Enrolled | Avery Gennesy | Jr. | OL | 6-5 | 310 |
| Enrolled | JJ Gustafson | Fr. | OL | 6-5 | 275 |
| Enrolled | Zaycoven Henderson | Fr. | DT | 6-1 | 310 |
| Enrolled | Speedy Noil | Fr. | WR | 5-11 | 190 |
| Enrolled | Josh Reynolds | So. | WR | 6-4 | 190 |
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