Football Secures 16 Signatures To Open Early Signing Period
McKinney and staff put an emphasis on both the offensive and defensive lines as TSU hauled in five defensive linemen and four offensive linemen. Overall, the Tigers signed eight offensive players and eight defenders with 11 student-athletes from across the state of Texas, four from the neighboring state of Louisiana and another from Missouri.
In addition, the TSU coaching staff sought players with a passion for winning as six signees are currently participating in their state’s respective playoff championships while several have won state titles at some point throughout their careers or advanced deep into the playoffs.
| NAME | POS | HT | WT | HOMETOWN | HIGH SCHOOL |
| Michael Akins | DL | 6-2 | 230 | New Iberia, La. | New Iberia |
| Robert Allen | OL | 6-3 | 295 | Waco, Texas | La Vega |
| Atravon Bossier | DT | 6-3 | 285 | Lafayette, La. | Acadiana |
| Alex Bouldin | LB | 6-1 | 225 | San Antonio, Texas | Wagner |
| Nicholas Cole | S | 6-0 | 180 | Fort Worth, Texas | All Saints |
| Sol’dreveon Degrate | WR | 6-2 | 170 | Waco, Texas | La Vega |
| Ja’Bronski Edwards | DE | 6-3 | 250 | Lake Charles, La. | Ville Platte |
| AJ Freeman | WR | 5-11 | 180 | Temple, Texas | Temple |
| Terrance Fuller | DE | 6-3 | 210 | St. Louis, Mo. | Lutheran North |
| Cameron Handy | OL | 6-4 | 305 | Beaumont, Texas | Westbrook |
| Joseph Heath | OL | 6-3 | 295 | Fort Worth, Texas | North Crowley |
| Calvin Henderson | FS | 6-2 | 180 | Monroe, La. | Richwood |
| Mikeviun Titus | RB | 5-10 | 182 | Dallas, Texas | South Oak Cliff |
| Rolland Trent | OL | 6-3 | 280 | Beaumont, Texas | United |
| Kedric Williams | OL | 6-2 | 270 | Duncanville, Texas | Duncanville |
| Kelton Wright | WR | 6-2 | 170 | Lufkin, Texas | Lufkin |
Michael Akins (Highlights)
Defensive End
6-2, 230
New Iberia, La. (New Iberia)
Received Louisiana Football Magazine All-South Louisiana honors…named to the District 3-5A First Team…finished the season with 38 tackles, 25 tackles for loss, 15 sacks and a pass breakup…helped team advance to the second round of the2020 LHSAA playoffs.
Robert Allen (Highlights)
Offensive Line
6-3, 295
Waco, Texas (La Vega)
Four-year starter on the offensive line…didn’t surrender a sack during the 2020 season…earned first team all-district honors at tackle…a member and only junior offensive lineman on the 2019 Waco Tribune-Herald Super Centex First Team…earned 2019 Second Team Class 4A All-State honors…can play multiple positions on the offensive line and also plays basketball…teammate of fellow TSU signee Sol’dreveon Degrate as both helped LaVega appear in two state football championship games while winning the 2019 championship.
Atravon Bossier (Highlights)
Defensive Tackle
6-3, 285
Lafayette, La. (Acadiana)
Played in the same high school district as fellow signee Michael Akins…earned District 3-5A Second Team honors…had 27 tackles and seven tackles for loss in 2020…team is currently in the Class 5A playoffs…helped Acadiana High School win the 2019 Class 5A State Championship…also participates in track & field.
Alex Bouldin (Highlights)
Linebacker
6-1, 225
San Antonio, Texas (Wagner)
Named as one of the top players in San Antonio by KSAT.com…chosen to participate in the San Antonio Sports All-Star Football Game on Jan. 30, 2021…earned 13-5A Division I First Team honors as a junior with 100+ tackles and 10 sacks…also selected to play in the 2021 Hawaii Tiki Bowl…played his final season in Class 6A as the school moved up a classification.
Nicholas Cole (Highlights)
Tiger/Safety
6-0, 180
Fort Worth, Texas (All Saints High School)
Recorded 54 tackles, three interceptions and three pass breakups his senior season…played both wide receiver and defensive back in high school…helped guide team to the 2020 TAPPS Division 1 State Semifinals…played at Irving High School as a junior.
Sol’dreveon Degrate (Highlights)
Wide Receiver
6-2, 170
Waco, Texas (La Vega)
Key member for a team which has participated in two state championship games…helped La Vega win the 2018 Class 4A football title…also a member of the track team and helped win the 2019 Class 4A State Title while capturing relay titles in the mile and 4×200-meter relays… teammate of fellow TSU signee Robert Allen.
Ja’Bronski Edwards (Highlights)
Defensive End
6-3, 250
Lake Charles, La. (Ville Platte)
Selected to play in the 20201 Hawaii Tiki Bowl…began his high school career at Barbe High School in Lake Charles and played his senior season at Ville Platte High School…named as one of the top defensive linemen in Louisiana by LouisianaGridironFootball.com.
AJ Freeman (Highlights)
Wide Receiver
5-11, 180
Temple, Texas (Temple)
Leading receiver on one of the top Class 6A programs in Texas…currently leads Temple with 22 receptions for 376 yards and seven touchdowns…averages 17.1 yards per catch…also leads Temple with 376 all-purpose yards…team is currently in the Class 6A playoffs with a 10-1 record…earned 2019 District 12-6A Second Team honors.
Terrance Fuller (Highlights)
Defensive End
6-3, 210
St. Louis, Mo. (Lutheran North)
Played on the No. 1 ranked team in the St. Louis area…team advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2020 state playoffs…finished the 2020 season with 40-plus tackles, seven tackles for loss and six sacks…helped his team win the 2019 state championship…finished his junior season with 55 tackles, six sacks and a pair of fumble recoveries…ranked as one of the top defensive end prospects in Missouri.
Cameron Handy (Highlights)
Offensive Line
6-4, 305
Beaumont, Texas (Westbrook)
Top lineman for a team currently in the Class 6A playoffs…lines up at tackle for the Bruins…named to the 2019 District 21-6A Second Team…named his team’s top lineman by several publications on a weekly basis.
Joseph Heath (Highlights)
Offensive Line
6-3, 295
Fort Worth, Texas (North Crowley)
Plays both guard and center for North Crowley…standout linemen on a team that is currently in the Class 6A playoffs…selected to play in the 2021 Hawaii Tiki Bowl…received 2019 District 4-6A Honorable Mention Honors.
Calvin “CJ” Henderson
Free Safety
6-2, 180
Monroe, La. (Richwood)
Dual sport athlete projected to play in the secondary at TSU…multiple District 2-3A honoree…played both offense and defense in high school…also an all-district wrestler…named NELAFotball.com 2019 Impact Player of the Week after recording three interceptions, five tackles, three pass deflections and 180 all-purpose yards.
Mikeviun Titus (Highlights)
Running Back
5-10, 182
Dallas, Texas (South Oak Cliff)
Three-star recruit by 247sports.com…two-star recruit by Rivals.com…team is currently playing in the Class 5A playoffs…helped team complete the 2020 season with a 9-2 record and 8-0 district record…has rushed for 533 yards on 57 carries and averages 9.4 yards per carry…leads team with 608 all-purpose yards…four-year varsity letterwinner who has played quarterback and also runs track.
Rolland Trent (Highlights)
Defensive Tackle
6-3, 280
Beaumont, Texas (United)
Helped make history at Beaumont United as he helped lead the team to its first-ever playoff berth… the school’s first Division I signee…earned District 21-6A Second Team honors as a junior…was a candidate for VYPE Preseason Defensive Lineman of the Year.
Kedric Williams (Highlights)
Offensive Line
6-2, 270
Duncanville, Texas (Duncanville)
Versatile lineman with the ability to play multiple offensive positions…plays for the No. 1 team in the state of Texas and has played for multiple state championships…also participated in track field…recruited by MEAC, OVC and SWAC programs.
Kelton Wright (Highlights)
Wide Receiver
6-2, 170
Lufkin, Texas (Lufkin)
Caught 27 passes for 309 yards with two touchdowns during his senior season…wrapped up his senior season by helping Lufkin advance to the Class 5A Division II bi-district round…named Lufkin’s Offensive Player of the Week after his performance versus Caney Creek…received all-district first team honors as a junior after recording 704 yards and six touchdowns…also recruited by several SWAC and Southland programs.
Courtesy: TSUSports.com
