WICHITA FALLS, Texas - Midwestern State coach Bill Maskill unveiled a strong 2012 recruiting class following a furious day of activity Wednesday for National Signing Day.
 
The bumper crop of prospects includes 34 prep standouts who chose to continue their careers for the defending Lone Star Conference champions.
 
"This is a very solid, athletic class," MSU coach Bill Maskill said. "We were able to address depth needs with a very strong group of skill players."
 
The class includes 20 offensive postion players including seven wide receivers, five offensive linemen, four running backs, two quarterbacks and two tight ends, while 14 defensive position players fill out the class including five defensive backs, five linebackers and four defensive linemen.
 
Midwestern State completed the first unbeaten regular season in school history at 10-0 last fall while claiming its second Lone Star Conference title in the last three years. The Mustangs have advanced to postseason competition on five occasions and have recorded winning campaigns in each of the last 12 seasons.
 
Here is a breakdown of the 2012 Midwestern State Signing Class:
  

Name	Pos.	Ht.	Wt.	Hometown/High School
Sean Allison	OL	6-3	278	Houston, Texas/Bellaire HS
Terrence Anderson	DE	6-2	235	Round Rock, Texas/Round Rock HS
Dontae Armstrong	LB	6-0	210	Richmond, Texas/Bush HS
Linus Boley	TE	6-4	215	Austin, Texas/Austin HS
Trey Brown	DB	5-10	185	Missouri City, Texas/Elkins HS
Blake Burdette	LB	6-3	220	Austin, Texas/Lake Travis HS
Marqui Christian	S	6-1	185	Spring, Texas/Spring HS
Lafrontae Conkleton	RB	5-11	240	Dallas, Texas/Nimitz HS
Blaine Curren	WR	6-3	185	Burkburnett, Texas/Burkburnett HS
Andrew Dockrill	OL	6-5	300	Plano, Texas/Plano SH
Breion Evans	WR	6-1	185	Pflugerville, Texas/Connally HS
Harvey Giddens	RB	5-11	217	Flower Mound, Texas/Marcus HS
Adam Hill	LB	5-10	197	Cedar Park, Texas/Cedar Park HS
Kendall Jackson	QB	6-2	185	Arlington, Texas/Arlington HS
Statron Jones	WR	5-9	170	Manor, Texas/Manor HS
Robert Kitchen	DT	6-1	285	LaGrange, Texas/LaGrange HS
Nick Lewis	TE	6-4	225	Mansfield, Texas/Timberview HS
David Martin	OL	6-2	250	Austin, Texas/Austin HS
Steven McDade	DT	6-2	260	Austin, Texas/McCallum HS
Malcolm McKenney	CB	5-10	180	Duncanville, Texas/Duncanville HS
Jacorey McQueen	QB	6-3	185	Manor, Texas/Manor HS
Stephon Moody	LB	6-0	240	Converse, Texas/Judson HS
Jalen Moore	WR	6-1	195	Lubbock, Texas/Estacado HS
Joel Onyia	OL	6-3	310	San Marcos, Texas/San Marcos HS
Daveon Parrish	S	6-1	185	Lake Dallas, Texas/Lake Dallas HS
Jeremiah Payne	DB	6-1	184	Waco, Texas/Connally HS
Ti Russell	WR	6-2	175	Lubbock, Texas/Estacado HS
Raymond Shutak	OL	6-5	320	Eustace, Texas/Eustace HS
Jamarick Simmons	RB	5-9	170	Celina,Texas/Celina HS
Perriun Simmons	RB	5-8	200	Houston, Texas/Jones HS
Devin Smith	LB	6-0	210	Daingerfield, Texas/Daingerfield HS
Kenya Thomas	DL	6-1	285	Arlington, Texas/Arlington HS
Rashidi Turner	WR	6-2	195	Rowlett, Texas/Rowlett HS
Jerryl Yarbrough	WR	6-0	200	Pflugerville,Texas/Connally HS

2012 Mustangs Signee Bios

Sean Allison
Pos: OL
Height/Weight: 6-3 / 278
Hometown: Houston, Texas
High School: Bellaire HS
Highlights: No Link

Notables: Earned second-team District 20-5A accolades as a senior in 2011... helped Cardinals to first playoff appearance since 2004... team finished as district runners-up in each of the last two seasons... two-year starter for coach Trey Herrman... son of Ron and Sonya Allison... 
Coach Maskill said: "Sean is very athletic. He has good feet and is long. We expect him to be a contributor soon."
 

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Terrence Anderson
Pos: DE
Height/Weight: 6-2 / 235
Hometown: Round Rock, Texas
High School: Round Rock HS
Highlights: LINK

Notables: Earned first-team District 16-5A honors at outside linebacker as a senior in 2011...  gained honorable mention all-district following junior campaign of 2010... named to District 16-5A All-Academic in 2011... named team captain as senior... 
Coach Maskill said: "Terrence is very athletic, powerful and explosive. He could play on both sides of the ball -- defensive end or tight end."
 

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Dontae Armstrong
Pos: DE
Height/Weight: 6-0 / 210
Hometown: Richmond, Texas
High School: Bush HS
Highlights: LINK

Notables: A second-team All-District 23-5A pick as a senior in 2011... led Bush High to an 8-4 mark and a bi-district championship... 
Coach Maskill said: "Dontae has some toughness about him. We liked his athleticism, mobility and we liked how tough he was on the D-Line to project as a linebacker."
 

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Linus Boley
Pos: TE
Height/Weight: 6-4 / 215
Hometown: Austin, Texas
High School: Austin HS
Highlights: LINK

Notables: Earned District 15-5A honorable mention after helping Maroons to a Texas School Boy Playoffs as a senior in 2011...  
Coach Maskill said: "Linus has a big frame, can run and is athletic. He can catch the ball and has a bit upside."
 

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Trey Brown
Pos: DB
Height/Weight: 5-10 / 185
Hometown: Missouri City, Texas
High School: Elkins HS
Highlights: LINK

Notables: Versatile athlete who played many positions as a senior at Elkins High School in Missouri City...  played cornerback, safety, running back, punter and returned kicks and punts... a three-year varsity starter... first-team all-district punter and earned second-team honors at defensive back... ranked 19th out of 178 punters at the 2011 Kohl's National Scholarship Camp...
Coach Maskill said: "Trey has played almost every skill position on either side of the ball. He is a very talented young man."
 

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Blake Burdette
Pos: LB
Height/Weight: 6-3 / 220
Hometown: Austin, Texas
High School: Lake Travis HS
Highlights: LINK

Notables: A first-team All-District 25-4A pick at linebacker following senior season of 2011... credited with 160 tackles with 5.5 sacks, seven quarterback hurries, one interception and three pass breakups as a senior in 2011... enjoyed stellar junior season in 2010 with 114 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and a pair of sacks... helped Cavaliers to a district championship in 2011... 
Coach Maskill said: "Blake is a winner. He has played on three state championship teams. He's tough and has a big upside."
 

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Marqui Christian
Pos: S
Height/Weight: 6-1 / 185
Hometown: Spring, Texas
High School: Spring HS
Highlights: LINK

Notables: Earned first-team All-District 13-5A selection as a senior in 2011... 
Coach Maskill said: "Marqui is a big time hitter. He is physical, aggressive and can run."
 

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LaFrontae Conkleton
Pos: RB
Height/Weight: 5-11 / 240
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
High School: Nimitz HS
Highlights: LINK

Notables: Earned first-team All-District 6-5A selection as a senior in 2011... rushed for 728 yards on 103 carries in first four football games he ever played... played only soccer up until his senior year of high school... named team Offensive MVP in 2011... played running back and middle linebacker in lone year of prep football for Steven Hohenberger... son of Lafrontas Conkleton and Anika Johnson... 
Coach Maskill said: "He is a big, strong physical back. He's tough and very hard to bring down."
 

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Blaine Curren
Pos: WR
Height/Weight: 6-3 / 185
Hometown: Burkburnett, Texas
High School: Burkburnett HS
Highlights: LINK

Notables: A Times Records News Red River 22 selection while earning All-District 6-3A honors as a senior in 2011... led the Bulldogs with 55 receptions for 1,092 yards with 13 touchdowns in 2011... earned all-district honorable mention as a junior in 2010... helped Burkburnett High to a conference title in 2011... two-year starter for coach Scott Boswell... son of Kevin and Jody Curren... 
Coach Maskill said: "Blaine is athletic and has very good hands. He's long and a big receive. We look for big things from him in the future."
 

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Andrew Dockrill
Pos: OL
Height/Weight: 6-5 / 300
Hometown: Plano, Texas
High School: Plano SH
Highlights: LINK

Notables: A second-team All-District 8-5A selection at offensive tackle as a senior in 2011... earned all-district honorable mention as a junior in 2010... helped Wildcats to a bi-district championship in 2010... high school coach is Jaydon McCullough... son of Ian and Lisa Dockrill...
Coach Maskill said: "Andrew put on 20 pounds since his season. I'm more impressed with him because of how much better he became in the season. He's a winner and is going to be a good football player for us."
 

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Breion Evans
Pos: WR
Height/Weight: 6-1 / 185
Hometown: Pflugerville, Texas
High School: Connally HS
Highlights: LINK

Notables: Earned second-team all-district honors during junio and senior seasons... amassed 1,020 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior in 2011... accounted for 840 receving yards and 10 TDs as a junior... versatile athlete played basketball and ran track as a prep... high school coach was Howard MacMaham... son of Curtis and Valerie Evans...
Coach Maskill said: "Breion is long, very athletic and talented. He can catch and can run."
 

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Harvey Giddens
Pos: RB
Height/Weight: 5-11 / 217
Hometown: Flower Mound, Texas
High School: Marcus HS
Highlights: LINK

Notables: earned All-District 8-5A honors rushing for 1,724 yards with 24 touchdowns as a senior in 2011... high school coach was Bryan Ervin... son of Harvey Giddens, Sr. and Maria Espinosa... 
Coach Maskill said: "Harvey reminds of Lester Bush. He's going to be a bigger back. He is physical and can cut. He can make them miss or run through them."
 

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Adam HIll
Pos: OLB
Height/Weight: 5-10 / 197
Hometown: Cedar Park, Texas
High School: Cedar Park HS
Highlights: LINK

Notables: earned first-team All-District 25-4A honors after making 128 tackles including 18 for loss, two interceptions, three forced fumboles and six sacks... a Texas Class 4A All-State honorable mention and a first-team all-district pick with 117 tackles including 15 for loss, three forced fumbles and three sacks... helped team to an Area championship as a senior in 2011 and a regional title in 2010... a three-year wrestling letterman... high school coach was Chris Ross... son of William and Sandi Hill... 
Coach Maskill said: "Adam is good, sound solid high school football player. He's going to do what is asked of him and is always in position."
 

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Kendall Jackson
Pos: QB
Height/Weight: 6-2 / 185
Hometown: Arlington, Texas
High School: Sam Houston HS
Highlights: LINK

Notables: Started 10 games at quarterback for coach Anthony Criss at Arlington duirng senior season of 2011...
Coach Maskill said: "Kendall is a run/pass guy who can do both very well. He is a very talented athlete. He can see the field and makes things happen."
 

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Statron Jones
Pos: WR
Height/Weight: 5-9 / 170
Hometown: Manor, Texas
High School: Manor HS
Highlights: LINK

Notables: Named an All-CenTex third-teamer by the Austin American Statesman after making 61 receptions for 993 yards as a senior in 2011... earned first-team All-District 16-4A honors as a senior...
Coach Maskill said: "Statron was a receiver for Jacorey McQueen. We watched him play and saw him in basketball. He's athletic, quick and physical for his size. He can run and will be a good addition to the team."
 

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Robert Kitchen
Pos: DT
Height/Weight: 6-1 / 285
Hometown: LaGrange, Texas
High School: LaGrange HS
Highlights: LINK

Notables: A first-team All-District 23-3A selection as a senior in 2011... played for coach Wayne Walker at LaGrange High School...
Coach Maskill said: "I love Robert Kitchen. He's physical, powerful and explosive."
 

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Nick Lewis
Pos: TE
Height/Weight: 6-4 / 225
Hometown: Mansfield, Texas
High School: Timberview HS
Highlights: LINK

Notables: earned District 5-5A first-team honors as a senior in 2011... helped Wolves to a 12-3 mark as the team advance to the Texas Class 5A Division II semifinals...
Coach Maskill said: "Nick is a big time player. He has only played two years of football. Nick can block down field and is physical. He is going to be a great contributor to Midwestern football."
 

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David Martin
Pos: OL
Height/Weight: 6-2 / 250
Hometown: Austin, Texas
High School: Austin HS
Highlights: LINK

Notables: earned second-team All-District 15-5A honors at defensive tackles as a senior in 2011... also has the ability to short and deep snap... played for coach Larry Don Williams at Austin High...
Coach Maskill said: "David is a good hard working kid who can contributor."
 

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Steven McDade
Pos: DT
Height/Weight: 6-2 / 260
Hometown: Austin, Texas
High School: McCallum HS
Highlights: No Link

Notables: earned second-team All-District 26-4A at defensive tackle as a senior in 2011... helped Knights to a 7-4 record and a berth in the Texas Class 4A state playoffs...
Coach Maskill said: "Steven has a lot of upside. He has a lot of athleticism and is very quick."
 

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Malcolm McKenney
Pos: CB
Height/Weight: 5-10 / 180
Hometown: Duncanville, Texas
High School: Duncanville HS
Highlights: LINK

Notables: a first-team All-District 5-5A performer at cornerback as a senior in 2011 after earned first-team all-league accolades at wide receiver as a junior... made two receptions for 123 yards and two touchdowns with a long of 75 as a senior... had 24 receptions for 618 yards and five touchdowns as a full-time receiver in 2010... helped Panthers to a 7-4 mark and a bi-district runner-up finish in 2010...
Coach Maskill said: "Malcolm played good competion and is a good fundamental corner. I really like what he is doing."
 

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Jacorey McQueen
Pos: QB
Height/Weight: 6-3 / 185
Hometown: Manor, Texas
High School: Manor HS
Highlights: LINK

Notables: earned Associated Press Class 4A All-State honorable mention and was a the District 16-4A Offensive MVP as a senior in 2011... helped Mustangs to a 5-6 mark and a bi-district runner- up finish... passedf or 3,065 yards and 28 touchdowns for an average of 278.6 yards per game as a senior while rushing for 836 yards...  passed for a season-high 563 yards and four touchdowns in a 52-49 win over Hendrickson on Oct. 28, 2011... posted four 300-yard passing games and rushed for 100-or-more yards five times...
Coach Maskill said: "Jacorey can run and pass and sees the field very well. He can make things happen."
 

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Stephon Moody
Pos: LB
Height/Weight: 6-0 / 240
Hometown: Converse, Texas
High School: Judson HS
Highlights: LINK

Notables: earned All-District 25-5A first-team honors at linebacker as a senior in 2011... helped Rockets to an 8-3 showing and a bi-district runner-up finish in 2011... a first-team all-district performer in 2010 after gaining second-team honors as a sophomore in 2009... high school coach is Jim Rackley...
Coach Maskill said: "Stephon is a down hill, tough and physcal football player that makes plays all over the place."
 

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Jalen Moore
Pos: WR
Height/Weight: 6-1 / 195
Hometown: Lubbock, Texas
High School: Estacado HS
Highlights: No Link

Notables: a two-time first-team all-district performer at wide receiver for coach Danny Servance at Lubbock Estacado High School... also a first-team all-league performer at safety while playing all-around as a senior... converted 18 receptions for seven touchdowns in 2011 while making 33 tackles with seven interceptions in the secondary -- returned to for scores... had 10 receptions for 200 yards with two touchdowns as a junior in 2010... made 30 catches for 600 yards and 10 TDs with an interception as a sophomore in 2009... had four interceptions as a freshman in 2008... helped Matadors to district championships in 2008 and 2010... EHS advanced to the playoffs in each of his four prep seasons including a state semifinal showing in 2008... a three-time academic all state selection... a member of the National Honor Society... son of Jimmy and Shelley Moore...
Coach Maskill said: "Jalen is a dependable and reliable player. He's a good athlete who can contribute."
 

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Joel Onyia
Pos: OL
Height/Weight: 6-3 / 310
Hometown: San Marcos, Texas
High School: San Marcos HS
Highlights: LINK

Notables: earned District 25-5A honorable mention on the offensive line as a senior in 2011... high school wa James Chase...
Coach Maskill said: "Joel is a big, strong and physical guy who can run."
 

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Daveon Parrish
Pos: S
Height/Weight: 6-1 / 180
Hometown: Lake Dallas, Texas
High School: Lake Dallas HS
Highlights: LINK

Notables: Two-time All-District 4-4A who led Falcons to consecutive playoff seasons ... recorded 70 tackles as a senior ... intercepted one pass and broke up 11 others ... forced two fumbles, recovered one and blocked three field goals ... tallied 206 career stops with three interceptions and 26 pass breakups ... also has five career field goal blocks.
Coach Maskill said: "Daveon was one of our top safeties. He's a big-time hitter and can cover ground. He makes plays."
 

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Jaremiah Payne
Pos: DB
Height/Weight: 6-1 / 184
Hometown: Waco, Texas
High School: Connally HS
Highlights: LINK

Notables: First-team All-District 19-3A free safety as a senior ... was honorable mention all-district in basketball as a junior ...
Coach Maskill said: "Jaremiah had an offer from Kansas State. He's a bigger corner who can run and has good hips. We like him because he's taller and athletic."
 

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Ti Russell
Pos: WR
Height/Weight: 6-2 / 175
Hometown: Lubbock, Texas
High School: Estacado HS
Highlights: No Link
Notables: First team All-District 2-3A for coach Danny Servance at Estacado High ... also participates in basketball and track ...
Coach Maskill said: "Ti is really athletic. He can jump, catch and run after the catch."
 

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Raymond Shutak
Pos: OL
Height/Weight: 6-5 / 320
Hometown: Eustace, Texas
High School: Eustace HS
Highlights: No Link

Notables: Second team TSWA All-State as a senior for coach Brian Herman ... leading blocker for a team that averaged 383 yards rushing a game ... led Eustace to a second place district 6-2A finish and lost in regional playoffs to eventual state champ Melissa ...
Coach Maskill said: "Raymond is a find. He played in a four-point stance and ran the option offense. He veer blocked and you had to look at the film to project him as a tackle. He's a big body who has a tremendous upside because he has quick feet and moves pretty well in space."
 

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Jamarick Simmons
Pos: RB
Height/Weight: 5-9 / 161
Hometown: Celina, Texas
High School: Celina HS
Highlights: LINK

Notables: Offensive Player of the Year for District 10-3A as a senior ... rushed for 1,544 yards with 19 touchdowns as a senior in leading Celina ... averaged 9.15 yards a carry ... caught 13 passes for 165 yards and two TDs ... also named all-Collin County ...
Coach Maskill said: "Jamarick has very good speed and is athletic. He is a guy who can cut and can run. He has really good vision."
 

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Perriun Simmons
Pos: RB
Height/Weight: 5-8 / 200
Hometown: Houston, Texas
High School: Jones HS
Highlights: LINK

Notables: Two-time first team All-District 22-4A running back and linebacker for coach Dedreck Carr ... rushed for 898 yards and 10 touchdowns to lead the district as a senior ... rushed for 668 yards with six TDs as a junior ... twice named captain for the Falcons ... also ran track ...
Coach Maskill said: "Perriun is a bigger Peter Smith. He makes up for his speed with his physicality."
 

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Devin Smith
Pos: LB
Height/Weight: 6-1 / 200
Hometown: Daingerfield, Texas
High School: Daingerfield HS
Highlights: No Link

Notables: Two-time All-State linebacker ... Defensive MVP of the 2010 2A Division I State Championship Game leading Daingerfield to a 33-27 win over Cameron Yoe ...
Coach Maskill said: "Devin is athletic and can run. He can make plays sideline to sideline."
 

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Kenya Thomas
Pos: DL
Height/Weight: 6-1 / 285
Hometown: Arlington, Texas
High School: Arlington HS
Highlights: LINK

Notables: Second team All-District 4-5A for coach Scott Peach ... recorded 87 tackles with two sacks from his defensive tackle spot ...
Coach Maskill said: "Kenya is strong, physical, powerful and can run."
 

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Rashidi Turner
Pos: WR
Height/Weight: 6-2 / 195
Hometown: Rowlett, Texas
High School: Rowlett HS
Highlights: LINK

Notables: First team All-District 10-5A receiver ... hauled in 46 passes for 651 yards with eight touchdowns for coach Kiff Hardin ... also returned kickoffs and punts ...
Coach Maskill said: "Rashidi is long, athletic and has great hands. He can run after the catch."
 

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Jerryl Yarbrough
Pos: WR
Height/Weight: 6-0 / 200
Hometown: Pflugerville, Texas
High School: Connally HS
Highlights: LINK

Notables: District 16-4A Receiver of the Year and first team all-district performer for Coach Howard McMahan ... collected 30 passes for 627 yards and six touchdowns as a senior for the Cougars ... caught nine passes as a junior for 207 yards ...
Coach Maskill said: "Jerryl is a bigger receiver. He's going to be stronger and more physical. There was a lot of competition for him and Breion Evans."