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2023 Football Signing Day Tracker

2/1/2023 8:32:00 AM

Follow us here all day for updates on all the UT Permian Basin Football signees.  Players below are listed in order of signing, the list will be alphabetized once the majority of signees have signed their NLI.

This Years Class by the Numbers
Offense - 24
Defense - 18
Athlete - 1
Special Teams - 1

Quarterback - 3
Running Back - 2
Wide Receiver - 8
Tight End - 3
Offensive Line - 8
Defensive Line -  6
Linebacker - 6
Defensive Back - 6

John Baldwin
Clear Brook High School | Defensive End
6-5 | 230 lbs.
Three-time All-District, Team Defensive MVP
"Long and athletic end that will dominate the line of scrimmage." - Coach Wierzbicki
 
Girevis Bobey
Midland Legacy High School | Offensive Line
6-2 | 270 lbs.
First Team All-District
"Big time local player, who is very athletic as well as a nasty run blocker.  We're fired up to have Girevis join the Falcon Family." - Coach Maxwell
 
Jonathan Brown
Anna High School | Wide Receiver
6-2 | 185 lbs.
4A D-1 First Team All-State
"A very athletic receiver with very strong hands that will tear up coverages in the LSC." - Coach Crandall
 
Chase Brown
Lake Creek High School | Linebacker
6-2 | 205 lbs.
First Team All-County, First Team All-District
"We're adding a playmaker out of Houston to the linebacker room.  His potential is unmatched and the LSC better watch out!" - Coach Carson
 
Dawson Bullard
Midland Christian | Safety
5-11 | 190 lbs.
Two-time All-District
"Dawson is a downhill, make a play safety.  Excited for him to stay close to home and put on for the Basin." - Coach Victorian
 
Sean Burks
Cuero High School | Linebacker
5-11 | 205 lbs.
Two-time First Team All-State Linebacker, Two-time National Leader in Tackles, 2022 Max Preps First Team All-American
"A physical tackler with great instincts and a nose for the football." - Coach Carson
 
Keegan Byrd
Denton Braswell High School | Quarterback
6-2 | 195 lbs.
Two-time All-District
"Keegan has elite intangibles and is a steal for our program.  What his can do with the football in his hands is unmatched and has a special arm.  The future is bright for him." - Coach McCullough
 
Justin Castillo
Klein Collins High School | Running Back
6-1 | 185 lbs.
All-District, 2022 Utility Player of the Year, Three-time Academic All-District, National Honor Society
"Justin is a special talent from Houston! A two-sport athlete who also ran track, we're fired up to add his length and speed to the running back room." - Coach Lusby
 
Caysen Clinton
Permian High School | Linebacker
5-11 | 205 lbs.
First Team All-District, Academic All-State Honorable Mention
"We're keeping the DAWGS at home by adding a special local talent." - Coach Carson
 
Christian Crockett
Summer Creek High School | Offensive Line
6-3 | 275 lbs.
Two-time All-District, AB Honor Roll Student
"This big man from Houston is going to be a great addition to our room.  His length and athleticism are going to make him a great lineman in the LSC." - Coach Maxwell
 
Kevin Cunningham
Rockwall High School | Linebacker
6-1 | 200 lbs.
Two-time All-District Selection on the defensive side of the ball, Three-year member of the track team
"A versatile player with his speed, cover ability, and tackling.  He'll be a nightmare for opposing offenses." - Coach Carson
 
Jayden Deemer
Hightower High School | Offensive Line
6-4 | 280 lbs.
First Team All-District, Team's Most Improved Player, Basketball Letterman
"An athletic freak from Houston, Deemer can move humans with ease.  I am looking forward to coaching him during his collegiate career." - Coach Maxwell
  
Tristan Exline
China Springs High School | Linebacker
6-1 | 205 lbs.
Unanimous District MVP, First Team Super Centex, First Team All-State, State Champion MVP
"A dynamic player, his length and speed makes him an all-around gem for our defense." - Coach Carson
 
Blake Flowers
Seminole High School | Quarterback
6-1 | 180 lbs.
Named Player of the Year by Odessa American, Lubbock Avalanche, and Hobbs Newspaper, 2021 Offensive MVP, 2022 District Player of the Year
"Blake is a do it all quarterback.  He's got big-time arm talent with the ability to make plays with his feet.  He's one of the most productive quarterbacks I've ever recruited and we're excited to watch his development." - Coach McCullough
 
Jacob Fritz
Denton Guyer High School | Offensive Line
6-6 | 280 lbs.
Second Team All-District 
"A huge DFW lineman joining the family! Jacob is a smart player who will develop into a big-time lineman for us." - Coach Maxwell
 
Traveon Gaines
Cedar Hill High School | Safety
5-10 | 170 lbs.
Two-time All-District
"Gaines doesn't tackle people, he strikes them!  He brings instant physicality to the DB room.  His ability to be an 'eraser' is something you can't teach." - Coach Victorian
 
Elijah Gerrard
Cypress Ranch High School | Cornerback
6-1 | 200 lbs.
Second Team All-District, 6A Div. 1 two-way starter at cornerback and running back
"Eli is a long, thick, physical, man-press corner who doesn't mind tackling.  Big-time player and even better young man." - Coach Dean
 
Elyjah Gilliard
Cedar Hill High School | Defensive Line
6-1 | 270 lbs.
All-District Selection
"Elyjah is a great addition and extremely athletic as an interior defensive lineman." - Coach Wierzbicki
 
Gabe Green
Rockwall Heath High School | Defensive End
6-4 | 220 lbs.
Second Team All-District
"Gabe is explosive out of his stance with natural pass rush ability who lives in the backfield." - Coach Wierzbicki
 
Jose Guerrero
Odessa High School | Offensive Line
6-2 | 265 lbs.
Honorable Mention All-District, Academic All-State
"Jose is great addition to our locker room.  He's a strong, physical player with all the tools to be a great offensive lineman." - Coach Maxwell
 
Jamaal Hall
Mansfield Lake Ridge High School | Wide Receiver
6-0 | 190 lbs.
First Team All-District
"A very smooth route runner, Jamaal has the ability to make big plays at any time." - Coach Crandall
 
Mekhi Harris
Cedar Hill High School | Defensive Tackle
6-2 | 260 lbs.
Second Team All-District
"A great addition to the defensive line room, Mekhi is explosive and physical at the point of attack." - Coach Wierzbicki
 
Justin Herman
Montgomery High School | Wide Receiver
5-8 | 175 lbs.
Montgomery High School all-time leader in receptions and second in receiving touchdowns
"Justin is great in space and can run with the best of them." - Coach Crandall
 
Emmanuel Lawton
Katy Tompkins High School | Defensive Tackle
6-2 | 280 lbs.
Two-time All-District, Academic All-District
"Emmanuel is another great addition to the defensive line room.  He's got great size and strength to dominate the line-of-scrimmage." - Coach Wierzbicki
 
Tyler Manoy
Mesquite High School | Linebacker
6-1 | 210 lbs.
Two-time Second Team All-District, Academic All-State Honorable Mention, Varsity Captain
"A very solid, all-around talent from the DFW area." - Coach Carson
 
Roddy Mapps
Lovejoy High School | Cornerback
6-1 | 190 lbs.
First Team All-District | 5A Div. 2 First Team All-State
"A big, physical corner, his technique and IQ have him ready to make an immediate impact." - Coach Dean
 
Crimson Mathis
Desoto High School | Wide Receiver
6-1 | 165 lbs.
Second Team All-District, Second Team Academic All-State
"A dangerous receiver that runs great routes and understands how to play the game.  Crimson is also going to be one of the smartest players on the field!" - Coach Crandall
 
Jesse Medina
Buda Johnson High School | Quarterback
6-1 | 180 lbs.
Two-time All-District, Academic All-State selection
"Jesse has all the intangibles of a big-time quarterback in the future.  He has the personality of a champion and I'm excited to coach him up." - Coach McCullough
 
Blane Mendoza
Odessa High School | Tight End
6-1 | 210 lbs.
Two-time All-District selection, 25 receptions for four touchdowns
"A very athletic tight end who can catch the ball and brings it in the run game.  He's a great addition to the tight end group." - Coach Messinger
 
Reid Mitchell
Plano West High School | Offensive Line
6-4 | 275 lbs.
First Team All-District
"Reid is a very smart football player.  Pair that with his size and athletic ability, you have someone who will do big things as a student-athlete." - Coach Maxwell

Xavier Moten
Midlothian Heritage | Wide Receiver
6-3 | 190 lbs.
All-District and All-State selection
"Defensive backs better watch their heads with this playmaker." - Coach Crandall 
 
Nolan Park
Forsan High School | Kicker/Punter
6-1 | 210 lbs.
Four-time All-District Kicker, Three-time District Lineman of the Year, Four-time Academic All-District
"Nolan has a very strong and accurate leg as both a kicker and punter.  He's got huge upside and is a great student as well." - Coach Messinger
 
Jamarion Ravenell
Desoto High School | Defensive Back
5-9 | 160 lbs.
Two-time 11-6A All-District, State Champion
"The position versatility and knack for making plays immediately jumps out on his film.  He has high IQ, efficient technique, and is rangy in the middle of the field." - Coach Victorian
 
Jaquan Richardson
Permian High School | Wide Receiver
6-0 | 190 lbs.
All-District
"Adding the mayor of Odessa to the wide receiver room, things just got serious he's always open!" - Coach Crandall
 
Keith Rockwell
Frisco Independence High School | Running Back
5-10 | 205 lbs.
Two-time All-District
"Keith brings the power to the running back room.  He's a hard runner that's hard to tackle." - Coach Lusby
 
Matthew Rosas
McCamey High School | Athlete
5-7 | 150 lbs.
Two-time Permian Basin Player of the Year, Three-time All-District, Two-time All-State Utility, Newcomer of the Year, Two-time Academic All-District, Two-way player
"Matthew is one of the top overall athletes in the Basin and we're excited to keep him home!" - Coach Lusby
 
Landon Ross
Seven Lakes High School | Tight End
6-3 | 220 lbs.
Third Team All-District as a senior with 28 catches, Second Team All-District as a junior
"A lone, athletic guy with tremendous upside and potential.  He has soft hands and the ability to run after the catch." - Coach Messinger
 
Matthew Schell
Wylie High School | Offensive Lineman
6-5 | 285 lbs.
First Team All-District in 2022, Second Team All-District in 2021
"The tackle of the future is here at UTPB.  Big, athletic, and nasty are three things that stick out when watching Matthew's film." - Coach Maxwell
 
Jordan Tally
Wink High School | Wide Receiver
6-4 | 175 lbs.
2A Super Elite Team, Padilla Poll First Team All-State WR, District Co-Offensive MVP, Academic All-State, 2A Fan Poll All-State at WR and K, FCA All-Star Selection
"A tall, athletic receiver that has great skills and really knows how to high-point the football." - Coach Crandall
 
Jailen Toure
Classen SAS High School | Wide Receiver
6-1 | 185 lbs.
All-Conference, All-District selections
"A hard worker, Jailen makes 50-50 balls into 75-25 balls.  He's also a tenacious blocker in the run game on the outside." - Coach Crandall
 
David Wagner
Keller High School | Tight End
6-2 | 230 lbs.
First Team All-District
"David is not afraid of contact.  He's extremely physical and will be great in the run and pass game." - Coach Messinger
 
Nigel Wallace
Midland Legacy High School | Offensive Line
6-4 | 270 lbs.
All-District
"Nigel has the size and frame to be something special over the next few years.  Excited to have him join the team." - Coach Maxwell
 
Chase Warren
Frisco Independence | Defensive End / Outside Linebacker
6-3 | 250 lbs.
First Team All-District, Defensive Player of the Year
"Chase is the total package, physical at the point of attack with unbelievable pass rush ability." - Coach Wierzbicki
 
Radarion Wilson
Mesquite High School | Defensive Back
5-10 | 170 lbs.
Two-time All-District
"A torpedo like playstyle, Radarion has a chip on both shoulders mentality when on the field.  He's a solid tackler and playmaker." - Coach Dean
 
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