WICHITA FALLS, Texas - Midwestern State coach Bill Maskill unveiled a balanced 2015 recruiting class following a furious day of activity Wednesday on National Signing Day.

The strong class of prospects includes 43 prep standouts who chose to continue their gridiron careers and play for the Mustangs.

"This is very athletic class," Maskill said. "We went a little heavy on the defensive side but we needed some depth there. I like the fact that we're athletic.We were able to address very position on offense and defense. It's a very balanced. I am excited to get them here on campus."

The class includes 18 offensive position players including seven offensive linemen, six wide receivers, three running backs, one tight end and one quarterback, while 25 defensive position players fill out the class including nine defensive backs, eight linebackers and eight defensive linemen.

Midwestern State finished its 15th consecutive winning season in 2014 with a 6-4 mark. During the run, the Mustangs advanced to the NCAA Division II playoffs on six occasions, played in a Kanza Bowl and claimed Lone Star Conference championships in 2009, 2011 and 2012.

Here is a breakdown of the 2015 Midwestern State Signing Class:

Name	Pos.	Ht.	Wt.	Hometown/High School
Jaylon Abdul-Karim	DE	6-4	210	Dallas, Texas / Duncanville HS
Blaine Albrecht	TE	6-4	225	Selma, Texas / Judson HS
Elijah Alexander	OL	6-4	285	Hutto, Texas / Hutto HS
Malik Alley	LB	6-2	195	Tyler, Texas / The Brook Hill Schol
Marquis Askew	RB	5-10	185	Burkburnett, Texas / Burkburnett HS
Tanner Bohack	OL	6-1	240	Tomball, Texas / Klein Oak HS
Corey Braxton	S	6-1	165	Texarkana, Texas / Liberty Eylau HS
Jake Busch	OL	6-3	310	Malakoff, Texas / Malakoff HS
Sabian Cannon	WR	6-1	176	Austin, Texas / McCallum HS
Rowdy Clark	OL	6-4	260	Denton, Texas / Denton HS
Brandon Cochran	DL	6-4	280	Kingwood, Texas / Kingwood Park HS
J.P. Cognasi	LB	6-1	215	Amarillo, Texas / Amarillo HS
Austan Davis	OL	6-5	235	Sulphur Springs, Texas / Sulphur Springs HS
Keith Domino	OL	6-3	285	Stafford, Texas / Fort Bend Dulles HS
Zach Edwards	DL	6-2	270	Cibolo, Texas / Steele HS
Mark Fernandez	DE/LB	6-3	235	Rosharon, Texas / Alvin HS
Charlie Franklin	LB	6-2	205	Balch Springs, Texas / West Mesquite HS
Travis Golden	LB	6-2	206	Carrollton, Texas / Newman Smith HS
Nick Gonzalez	OL	6-2	285	Conroe, Texas / Oak Ridge HS
Eviyon Harris	CB	5-10	162	Garland, Texas / Lakeview Centennial HS
Quailon Haynes	DE	5-11	245	Dallas, Texas / Duncanville HS
Masta Hicks	DE	5-10	200	Bastrop, Texas / Bastrop HS
Jaylon Jackson	LB	6-0	210	Longview, Texas / Longview HS
Darrance James	WR	6-1	195	Gonzales, Texas / Gonzales HS
Vincent Johnson	RB	5-11	195	Lubbock, Texas / Monterey HS
Dalton Jones	DE	6-4	210	Van Alstyne, Texas / Van Alstyne HS
Austun Lambert	LB	6-0	210	Killeen, Texas / Ellison HS
Damian Lindley	QB	6-2	190	Round Rock, Texas / Stony Point HS
Brent Massengale	DL	6-2	263	McKinney, Texas / Liberty HS
Tyler Matlock	S	6-0	185	Hutto, Texas / Hutto HS
Miles McBride	DB	6-0	180	DeSoto, Texas / DeSoto HS
Rasha McKnight	WR	5-11	165	Tulsa, Okla. / Booker T. Washington HS
Zach McMahen	LB	6-1	195	Vernon, Texas / Vernon HS
Markeith Miller	RB	5-9	205	Garland, Texas / Garland HS
Damon Moss	WR	6-0	175	Terrell, Texas / Terrell HS
Eric Pouncey	WR	6-1	270	Houston, Texas / Westfield HS
Travon Ransom	DL	6-3	250	Plano, Texas / Plano East SH
DaVont'e Richardson	CB	6-0	182	Rockwall, Texas / Heath HS
Tristan Shearman	LB	6-2	225	Wichita Falls, Texas / Rider HS
Marcus Wilkerson	DB	5-11	175	Houston, Texas / Davis HS
Brandon Wilson	CB	5-10	172	North Richland Hills, Texas / Birdville HS
DaMarcus Wilson	WR	5-11	156	Fort Worth, Texas / Southwest HS
Jalann Wright	DB	5-10	175	Rowlett, Texas / Rowlett HS
Josh Wydermyer	DB	5-11	185	Pflugerville, Texas / Hendrickson HS

2015 Mustangs Signee Bios 

Jaylon Abdul-Karim
Pos: DE
Height/Weight: 6-4/210
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
High School: Duncanville HS
 
Notables: competed for coach Jeff Dicus at Duncanville (Texas) High School...
Coach Maskill said: "Jaylon is very athletic. He is really long and will be a really good football player. He's a really good pass rusher."
 
Blaine Albrecht
Pos: TE
Height/Weight: 6-4/225
Hometown: Selma, Texas
High School: Judson HS
 
Notables: competed for head coach Sean McAuliffe at Converse (Texas) Judson High School... helped Rockets to a 10-5 record and a Class 6A Division I state semifinalist showing as a senior in 2014... a first-team All-District 25-6A selection as a senior at tight end accounting for six receptions for 72 yards and a touchdown... also gained District 25-5A honorable mention on the soccer field as a junior in 2014 as the Rockets advanced to the state playoffs for the sixth straight season...
Coach Maskill said: " Blaine is a very good student. He is a very good tight end who has also played linebacker. He's athletic, can run and is very physical."
 
Elijah Alexander
Pos:  OL
Height/Weight: 6-4/285
Hometown: Hutto, Texas
High School: Hutto HS
 
Notables: earned second-team All-District 17-5A honors as a senior for coach Steve Van Meter at Hutto (Texas) High School... helped Hippos to an 11-3 record and a Class 5A, Division II state quarterfinal appearance last fall..
Coach Maskill said: "Elijah has very good feet. He's athletic and is a good pass blocker."
 
Malik Alley
Pos: LB
Height/Weight: 6-2/195
Hometown: Tyler, Texas
High School: The Brook Hill School
 
Notables: a TAPPS Division II first-team All-State performer at linebacker for coach Bobby Brasher at The Brook Hill School as a senior in 2014... helped Guards to an 8-3 overall record as Brook Hill advanced to the TAPPS Division II regionals... earned TAPPS Division II All-District honors as a senior and garnered honorable mention as a sophomore...
Coach Maskill said: "Malik is a long, long linebacker. He dominated the level of play he was at. He's still growing and is physical and athletic."
 
Marquis Askew
Pos: RB
Height/Weight: 5-10/185
Hometown: Burkburnett, Texas
High School:  Burkburnett HS
 
Notables: earned second-team All-district 4-4A honors after rushing for 726 yards and nine touchdowns as a senior in 2014 at Burkburnett (Texas) High School... played for coach Scott Boswell... also a second-team all-District 5-3A performer as a junior in 2013...
Coach Maskill said: "Marquis is a local guy. Every back we recruited, we compared to him. He was the highlight of their team. He is a good size, is quick and can run."
 
Tanner Bohack
Pos: OL
Height/Weight: 6-1/240
Hometown: Tomball, Texas
High School: Klein Oak HS
 
Notables: a second-team All-District 16-5A performer on the offensive line for coach David Smith at Klein Oak High as a senior in 2014... helped Panthers to a 10-4 record on the way to a Texas Class 6A state quarterfinal showing...
Coach Maskill said: "Tanner is a center who is aggressive and physical for his size. We believe he will grow and continue to develop."
 
Corey Braxton
Pos: S
Height/Weight: 6-1/165
Hometown: Texarkana, Texas
High School: Liberty-Eylau HS
 
Notables: earned second-team All-District 7-4A honors as a senior in 2014 for coach Steve Wells at Liberty-Eylau High in Texarkana... helped Leopards rebound from a rough start in 2014 to rally for an 8-6 record and a trip to the Texas Class 4A state quarterfinals...
Coach Maskill said: "Corey played receiver as a junior and moved to free safety. He is tall, lean, athletic and physical. He can return kickoffs, very quick and an active player."
 
Jake Busch
Pos: OL
Height/Weight: 6-3/310
Hometown: Malakoff, Texas
High School: Malakoff HS
 
Notables: earned Collin Street Bakery/Texas Sportswriters' Association Class 3A second-team All-State honors as an offensive lineman as a senior in 2014... an All-District 11-3A first-team performer on the offensive line and second-team pick on the defensive line  in 2014... earned Texas High School Coaches' Association All-State academic honorable mention as a senior and was a District 11-3A all-academic selection... played for coach Jamie Driskell at Malakoff High School... helped Tigers to a 9-1 regular season mark advancing to the bi-district round of the 2014 UIL Football Playoffs...
Coach Maskill said: "Jake is a big kid who played some defense. He comes off of his feet very well and is physical."
 
Sabian Cannon
Pos: WR
Height/Weight: 6-1/176
Hometown: Austin, Texas
High School: McCallum HS
 
Notables: a two-time district MVP for coach Charles Taylor at McCallum High in Austin... earned top offensive honors in District 26-5A as a senior after running for 1,268 yards and 19 touchdowns while connecting on 20-of-31 passes for 416 yards and five more scores in seven district games as a senior in 2014... led Knights to a 7-4 record into the Region IV-5A playoffs as a senior in 2014... ran for 2,000 yards and passed for 700 more to earn District 26-4A MVP honors while leading MHS to a league title as a junior in 2013... earned All-District 26-4A second-team honors as a sophomore at wide receiver in 2012...
Coach Maskill said: "Sabian is a guy who played multiple positions and is a track guy. He is very quick and very fast."
 
Rowdy Clark
Pos: OL
Height/Weight: 6-4/260
Hometown: Denton, Texas
High School: Denton HS
 
Notables: a three-year varsity letterman for coach Kevin Atkinson at Denton (Texas) High School... missed senior season due to injury... a second-team All-District 5-4A pick as a junior in 2013...
Coach Maskill said: "Rowdy is athletic, can move and is physical. He is good in space and a good pass protector. He will do nothing but get better."
 
Brandon Cochran
Pos: DL
Height/Weight: 6-4/280
Hometown: Kingwood, Texas
High School: Kingwood Park HS
 
Notables: a second-team All-District 21-5A selection on the defensive line for coach Jim Holley at Kingwood (Texas) Park High helping the Panthers to a Region III-5A Division I Area round showing as a senior in 2014 finishing with a 7-5 overall record... gained first-team All-District 19-4A honors at defensive end as a junior in 2013 leading KPHS to a bi-district playoff showing...
Coach Maskill said: "Brandon is physical and very athletic. He runs well, uses his hands and is strong and long."
 
J.P. Cognasi
Pos: LB
Height/Weight: 6-1/215
Hometown: Amarillo, Texas
High School: Amarillo HS
 
Notables: named to 2014 Amarillo Globe News Football Super Team as the District 2-6A Defensive Player of the Year finishing his senior season with 101 tackles... led Sandies to a 10-2 record advancing to the Region I-6A Division I area round as a senior in 2014... a Texas High School Coaches' Association All-State football academic honorable mention selection as a senior... competed for coach Mel Maxfield at Amarillo High...
Coach Maskill said: "He is a real inside linebacker. He is very physical, aggressive and plays with a lot of instinct."
 
Austan Davis
Pos: OL
Height/Weight: 6-5/235
Hometown: Sulphur Springs, Texas
High School: Sulphur Springs HS
 
Notables: an All-District 15-5A second-team selection at tight end as a senior in 2014 for coach Greg Owens at Sulphur Springs (Texas) High School... helped Wildcats to a Region II-5A bi-district showing in 2014...
Coach Maskill said: "Austan may be the most athletic lineman we've signed since Bryan Keith. He's strong, moves his feet and is physical."
 
Keith Domino
Pos: OL
Height/Weight: 6-3/285
Hometown: Stafford, Texas
High School: Fort Bend Dulles HS
 
Notables: a second-team All-District 23-6A selection at offensive tackle for coach Oschlor Fleming at Fort Bend (Texas) Dulles High as a senior in 2014...
Coach Maskill said: "Keith is a big body with really good feet. He is athletic with a big, big upside."

Zach Edwards
Pos: DL
Height/Weight: 6-2/270
Hometown: Cibolo, Texas
High School: Steele HS
 
Notables: a three-year letter winner for coach Scott Lehnoff at Steele High School in Cibolo, Texas… earned All-District 25-6A first-team honors finishing his senior season with 60 tackles including 29 for loss in 2014… led Knights to a district championship and to the Class 6A, Division II State Semifinals with a 13-2 overall record in 2014… earned All-District 28-5A first-team honors as a junior in 2013 after making 30 tackles including eight stops for loss… helped SHS to a district title advancing to the Class 5A, Division II State Quarterfinals with a 12-2 overall record in 2013… finished sophomore campaign with 25 tackles including nine for loss in 2012…
 
Mark Fernandez
Pos: DE/LB
Height/Weight: 6-3/235
Hometown: Rosharon, Texas
High School: Alvin HS
 
Notables: a second-team All-District 22-6A selection at defensive end after accounting for 56 tackles and four sacks as a senior in 2014... competed for coach Robert Wilcox at Alvin (Texas) High...
Coach Maskill said: "Mark was a good pass rusher and played some H-back on offense. He excelled as a standup defensive end."
 
Charlie Franklin
Pos: LB
Height/Weight: 6-2/205
Hometown: Balch Springs, Texas
High School: West Mesquite HS
 
Notables: a second-team All-District 12-5A pick at linebacker posting 110 tackles including 10 for loss with five sacks during the regular season as a senior in 2014... helped Wranglers to a 9-3 record advancing to the Region II-5A, Division I Area round in 2014... competed for coach Jeff Neill at West Mesquite (Texas) High School...
Coach Maskill said: "Charlie is a very interesting prospect because he is physical, quick and sudden
 
Travis Golden
Pos: LB
Height/Weight: 6-2/206
Hometown: Carrollton, Texas
High School: Newman Smith HS
 
Notables: a first-team All-District 11-5A selection at linebacker making 99 tackles as a senior in 2014... also second-team all-district punter averaging 37.9 yards on 41 punts placing 14 inside the 20-yard line... a two-year varsity starter for coach Paul Ressa at Newman Smith High in Carrollton, Texas... helped Trojans to the Region II-5A bi-district round of the 2014 UIL Football Playoffs... posted 45 tackles as a junior in 2013... a Texas High School Coaches' Association All-State football academic honorable mention as a senior in 2014...
Coach Maskill said: "Travis is a weak side linebacker who is tall, rangy and can run. He fits the athletic mode of linebacker we look for at Midwestern."
 
Nick Gonzalez
Pos: OL
Height/Weight: 6-2/285
Hometown: Conroe, Texas
High School: Oak Ridge HS
 
Notables: tabbed an All-District 16-6A first-team performer on the offensive line as a senior for coach Dereck Rush at Oak Ridge High in Conroe, Texas... helped War Eagles to a 7-4 overall record on the way to a Region II-6A bi-district playoff appearance in 2014...
Coach Maskill said: "Nick is one of those throwback guys. He is really physical and plays with an attitude."
 
Eviyon Harris
Pos: CB
Height/Weight: 5-10/162
Hometown: Garland, Texas
High School: Lakeview Centennial HS
 
Notables: an All-District 11-6A honorable mention as a senior in 2014 after gaining All-District 11-5A second-team honors as a junior in 2013... a two-year starter for coach Kendall Miller at Lakeview Centennial High in Garland, Texas...
Coach Maskill said: "Eviyon is a very talented defensive back. He has very good feet and hips as an athletic corner who transitions really well out of the back peddle."
 
Quailon Haynes
Pos: DE
Height/Weight: 5-11/245
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
High School: Duncanville HS
 
Notables: an All-District 8-6A second-team performer as a senior in 2014... gained All-District 7-5A honorable mention as a junior in 2013... a two-year starter at defensive end for coach Reggie Samples at Duncanville (Texas) High School...
Coach Maskill said: "Quailon is big, thick, physical kid. He's' athletic enough to drop in coverage and uses his hands very well."
 
Masta Hicks
Pos: DE
Height/Weight: 5-10/200
Hometown: Bastrop, Texas
High School: Bastrop HS
 
Notables: a three-year starter for coach Todd Patmon at Bastrop (Texas) High School... tabbed District 26-5A Defensive MVP as a senior in 2014 posting  43 tackles including 23 solo stops from his defensive end position... helped Bears to a Region IV-5A, Division II bi-district playoff appearance posting a 7-4 overall record as a senior in 2014...garnered All-District 17-4A second-team mention as a junior in 2013...
Coach Maskill said: "Masta has really good quickness and explosion. He has the ability to play up front or in a linebacker role."
 
Jaylon Jackson
Pos: LB
Height/Weight: 6-0/210
Hometown: Longview, Texas
High School: Longview HS
 
Notables: a two-year starter at the linebacker position for coach John King at Longview (Texas) High School... garnered Texas Class 5A All-State honorable mention by the Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE) as a senior in 2014... named District 15-5A defensive MVP after posting 78 tackles including 44 solo stops with two sacks and seven tackles for loss during the 2014 regular season as a senior... led Lobos to a District 15-5A championship and a 9-3 overall record ont he way to the Region II-5A area finals in 2014... earned District 12-5A second-team honors as a junior in 2013 helping LHS to a league title and an area championship on the way to an 11-2 overall mark...
Coach Maskill said: "Jaylon is explosive, quick and aggressive. He is a really physical backer who can read. We have a gem in him."
 
Darrance James
Pos: WR
Height/Weight: 6-1/195
Hometown: Gonzales, Texas
High School: Gonzales HS
 
Notables: a three-year, two-way starter at cornerback and wide receiver for coach Kodi Crane at Gonzales (Texas) High... named District 15-4A Receiver MVP after catching 41 passes for 756 yards and nine touchdowns as a senior in 2014... helped team rally from an 0-5 start to advance to the Region IV-4A, Division I Area round of the playoffs in 2014... garnered Collin Street Bakery/TSWA Class 3A first-team All-State honors as a defensive back after notching 55 tackles with eight pass breakups and seven interceptions as a junior in 2013... also named to APSE Class 3A All-State honorable mention at cornerback as a junior... also a first-team All-District 26-3A selection at cornerback and wide receiver as a junior making 31 receptions fro 429 yards and five touchdowns... helped Apaches to a Class 3A, Division I State Quarterfinal appearance as a junior in 2013... a first-team All-District 26-3A pick at cornerback as a sophomore while gaining second-team accolades at wide receiver...
Coach Maskill said: "Darrance is a very interesting prospect. He is a bigger wide receiver who very strong and very quick. He is not afraid to hit you."
 
Vincent Johnson
Pos: RB
Height/Weight: 5-11/195
Hometown: Lubbock, Texas
High School: Monterey HS
 
Notables: rushed for 1,945 yards and 27 touchdowns including nine 100-yard rushing performances as a senior in 2014 to earn APSE Class 6A All-State honorable mention... also named a first-team All-District 2-6A performer leading Monterey High to a Region I-6A, Division II Area finalist showing as a senior... earned Built Ford Tough Player of the Week after rushing for 325 yards and six touchdowns in a 77-59 win over Amarillo Caprock... also earned APSE Class 4A All-State honorable mention as a junior in 2013 when he also earned All-District 4-4A first-team accolades while helping the Plainsmen to a Region I-4A, Division I bi-district playoff showing... a two-year starter for coach Wayne Hutchinson...
Coach Maskill said: "Vincent has some real speed and has some great potential."
 
Dalton Jones
Pos: DE
Height/Weight: 6-4/210
Hometown: Van Alstyne, Texas
High School: Van Alstyne HS
 
Notables: a first-team All-District 5-3A performer at defensive end as a senior in 2014 for coach Mikeal Miller at Van Alstyne (Texas) High... helped Panthers to a 7-3 overall mark finishing with 25 tackles and four sacks... earned District 6-2A Defensive MVP accolades as a junior in 2013 making 37 stops with four sacks and forced fumbles leading VAHS to the Region II-2A, Division I Area finals...
Coach Maskill said: "Dalton is long, rangy and good athleticism."
 
Austun Lambert
Pos: LB
Height/Weight: 6-0/210
Hometown: Killeen, Texas
High School: Ellison HS
 
Notables: a two-year starter at linebacker for coach Trent Gregory at Ellison High in Killeen, Texas...
Coach Maskill said: "Austun is another good inside linebacker who is physical. He is a technical linebacker who is always under control and around the ball."
 
Damien Lindley
Pos: QB
Height/Weight: 6-2/190
Hometown: Round Rock, Texas
High School: Stony Point HS
 
Notables: a three-year starter at quarterback for coach Craig Chessher at Stony Point High in Round Rock, Texas... completed 89 of his 150 passes for 1,326 yards and 10 touchdowns while rushing for 619 yads and seven touchdowns with two 100-yard games as a senior in 2014... passed for 1,267 yards and 10 touchdowns while running for a team-high 439 yards and five scores as a junior in 2013... rushed for 465 yards and two TDs as a sophomore...
Coach Maskill said: "Damien has a lot of athleticism. He can run as well as any quarterback. He is long and has good feet. He fits our system well."
 
Brent Massengale
Pos: DL
Height/Weight: 6-2/263
Hometown: McKinney, Texas
Hight School: Liberty HS
 
Notables: a three-year letter winner on the defensive line for coach Chris Burtch at Liberty High in Frisco, Texas... earned All-District 9-5A first-team honors as a senior in 2014 finishing with 68 tackles, four sacks and 11 quarterback hurries... registered 52 tackes with 2.5 sacks and two quarterback hurries as a junior in 2013... had 28 tackles and one sack as a sophomore in 2012...
Coach Maskill said: "Brent is a tough, physical kid. He played defensive and nose guard. He explosive and physical."
 
Tyler Matlock
Pos: S
Height/Weight: 6-0/185
Hometown: Hutto, Texas
High School: Hutto HS
 
Notables: a three-year letterwiner and two-way starter at wide receiver and cornerback for coach Steve Van Meter at Hutto (Texas) High School... earned All-District 17-5A second-team honors at corner back as a senior in 2014 making 62 tackles with one interception and seven pass breakups... also accounted for 15 receptions for 150 yards and a touchdown as a senior while helping the Hippos to an overall 11-3 mark and a Texas Class 5A, Division II State Quarterfinal appearance... gained All-District 17-4A second-team accolades as a junior in 2013...
Coach Maskill said: "Tyler played some wide receiver in high school. He has a big upside because he is versatile and a big hitter. He plays physical for his size."
 
Miles McBride
Pos: DB
Height/Weight: 6-0/180
Hometown: DeSoto, Texas
High School: DeSoto HS
 
Notables: competed as a defensive back for coach Claude Mathis at DeSoto (Texas) High School... helped Eagles to a 10-2 overall record as a senior in 2014 advancing to the Region I-6A, Division I Area finals...
Coach Maskill said: "Miles plays the alley well, covers on kickoffs, he's quick and tackles well. He has a big upside."
 
Rasha McKnight
Pos: WR
Height/Weight: 5-11/165
Hometown: Tulsa, Okla.
High School: Booker T. Washington HS
 
Notables: competed as a wide receiver on the gridiron and ran track at Booker T. Washington High in Tulsa, Okla... accounted for 13 receptions for 290 yards and two touchdowns as a senior in 2014... helped Hornets to a 10-2 overall record and a state playoff appearances while playing for coach Marvin Dantzler as a senior in 2014...
Coach Maskill said: "Rasha is fast and smooth with a lot potential as a wide receiver."

Zach McMahen
Pos: LB
Height/Weight: 6-1/195
Hometown: Vernon, Texas
High School: Vernon HS
 
Notables: a three-year starter for coach Mark Bateman at Vernon (Texas) High School… an APSE Class 4A first-team All-State performer and Collin Street Bakery/TSWA Class 4A All-State honorable mention performer as a senior at linebacker in 2014… earned District 1-4A Defensive MVP accolades finishing his senior campaign with 135 tackles including five sacks, an interception and a fumble recovery while forcing three more fumbles… helped Lions to a district championship as VHS advancing to the Region I-4A, Division II Regionals with an 8-5 overall record… a Collin Street Bakery/TSWA honorable mention All-State performer as an offensive tackle as a junior in 2013… a first-team All-District 5-3A pick at inside linebacker and on the offensive line as a junior helping the Lions to the Region I-3A, Division II regionals with a 10-3 record… an All-District 5-3A second-team performer on the offensive line as a sophomore in 2012…
 
Markeith Miller
Pos: RB
Height/Weight: 5-9/205
Hometown: Garland, Texas
High School: Garland HS
 
Notables: earned APSE Class 6A All-State honorable mention after ranking 10th in all Dallas area preps rolling up 2,150 yards on 307 career (7.0 yards per carry) with 23 touchdowns in first season at running back as a senior in 2014... also earned All-District 11-6A first-team honors while leading to a 7-4 overall record and trip to the bi-district round of the 2014 UIL Football Playoffs... a first-team All-District 11-5A pick at outside linebacker as a junior in 2013 leading the Owls to a playoff appearance...
Coach Maskill said: "Markeith is very, very explosive. He is really rocked up. He's a physical back who can catch the ball out of the backfield."
 
Damon Moss
Pos: WR
Height/Weight: 6-0/175
Hometown: Terrell, Texas
High School: Terrell HS
 
Notables: a three-year starter for coach Mike Shields at Terrell (Texas) High... led Tigers to an 8-4 mark and to the a Region II-5A, Division II Area finalist showing in first season at quarterback as a senior in 2014... earned All-District 10-4A second-team honors as a wide receiver as a junior in 2013... was a first-team All-District 10-4A selection at receiver as a sophomore in 2012 when he was also a second-team return specalist...
Coach Maskill said: "Damon can fly. He played quarterback but we project him at wide receiver. We really, really like him."
 
Eric Pouncey
Pos: WR
Height/Weight: 6-1/170
Hometown: Houston, Texas
High School: Westfield HS
 
Notables: earned All-District 15-6A second-team honors at receiver after catching 27 passes for 480 yards and seven touchdowns as a senior at Westfield High in Houston... helped propel the Mustangs to a district championship on the way to the Class 6A, Division II State Semfinals finishing with a 13-2 overall record...
Coach Maskill said: "Eric is a taller receiver who is really fast. He is very steady and very athletic."

Travon Ransom
Pos: DL
Height/Weight: 6-3/250
Hometown: Plano, Texas
High School: Plano East SH
 
Notables: competed on the defensive for coach Joey McCullough at Plano (Texas) East Senior High…
 
DaVont'e Richardson
Pos: CB
Height/Weight: 6-0/182
Hometown: Rockwall, Texas
High School: Heath HS
 
Notables: an All-District 12-5A first-team performer at cornerback as a senior in 2014 helping Rockwall Heath High to a 10-3 overall record while advancing to the Region II-5A, Divison I regionals... a Collin Street Bakery TSWA Class 5A All-State honorable mention as a junior in 2013 finishing with 35 tackles with five interceptions and five pass breakups... also earned All-District 12-5A first-team mention as a junior...
Coach Maskill said: "DaVont'e played receiver and cornerback in high school. He isn't afraid to go up and make the catch. He releases really well and has good feet."
 
Tristan Shearman
Pos: LB
Height/Weight: 6-2/225
Hometown: Wichita Falls,Texas
High School: Rider HS
 
Notables: earned All-District 5-5A first-team honors as a linebacker as a senior in 2014 for coach Marc Bindel at Rider High in Wichita Falls... led Raiders with 135 tackles while leading RHS to a Region I-5A, Division I Regional appearance finishing with an overall 8-5 record in 2014...
Coach Maskill said: "Tristan is tough, hard-nosed, physical football player that can run."
 
Marcus Wilkerson
Pos: DB
Height/Weight: 5-11/175
Hometown: Houston, Texas
High School: Davis HS
 
Notables: competed for coach Michael Porter at defensive for first-year varsity program at Jefferson Davis High in Houston... helped Panthers post a 5-5 mark in inaugural season of play...
Coach Maskill said: "Marcus is scrappy, quick and is a really good football player. He is very aggressive."
 
Brandon Wilson
Pos: CB
Height/Weight: 5-10/172
Hometown: North Richland Hills, Texas
High School: Birdville HS
 
Notables: a first-team All-District 6-5A performer at cornerback as a senior in 2014 for coach Jim Skinner at Birdville High in North Richland Hills... helped Hawks to a state playoff appearance in 2014 as BHS posted a 6-5 overall record...
Coach Maskill said: "Brandon may be the quickest and most instinctive corner we have. He is also very physical for his size."
 
DaMarcus Wilson
Pos: WR
Height/Weight: 5-11/156
Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas
High School: Southwest HS
 
Notables: a two-time first-team all district performer at wide receiver for coach Lanny Trammell at Southwest High in Fort Worth... earned All-District 7-5A honors as a senior in 2014 after gaining All-District 7-4A mention as a junior in 2013 when he helped the Raiders to the state playoffs...
Coach Maskill said: "DaMarcus has very good ball skills. He has really good range and plays the ball very well. He is very athletic."
 
Jalann Wright
Pos: DB
Height/Weight: 5-10/175
Hometown: Rowlett, Texas
High School: Rowlett HS
 
Notables: earned second-team All-District 11-6A honors at the safety position as a senior in 2014 for coach Doug Stephens at Rowlett (Texas) High... helped Eagles to a Region II-6A, Division I Area finalist appearance while posting an 8-4 overall record in 2014...
Coach Maskill said: "Jalann has good range and is very athletic. He transitions off of the back peddle very well."
 
Josh Wydermyer
Pos: DB
Height/Weight: 5-11/185
Hometown: Pflugerville, Texas
High School: Hendrickson HS
 
Notables: a two-year starter for coach Chip Killian at Hendrickson High in Pflugerville, Texas... earned All-District 13-6A first-team honors at the safety position as a senior in 2014 while leading the Hawks to the Region II-6A, Division II Area finals with an 8-4 overall record... garnered All-District 16-5A second-team accolades at safety as a junior in 2013 helping HHS to a district championship with a perfect 10-0 regular season...
Coach Maskill said: "Josh is an all-around safety. He can run, he's instinctive and plays the ball well."