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A four-year running back for the University of Texas Longhorns who played in 47 career games with five starts …  ranks 18th on Texas’ all-time rushing list with 2,190 yards on 392 carries (5.6ypc) … his 23 career rushing touchdowns and 26 total touchdowns are tied for 17th in program history … an honorable mention All-Big 12 selection in 2022 by the league’s coaches … a 2022 preseason watch list candidate for the Doak Walker Award … named a fourth-team All-Big 12 Preseason selection by Athlon Sports in 2021 … enrolled as a quarterback in January 2019 … switched to running back during fall camp prior to the 2019 season following injuries … made his debut versus Louisiana Tech in the 2019 season opener … a three-time Academic All-Big 12 First Team selection (2020-22) … a seven-time member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (spring 2019, fall 2019, spring 2020, fall 2020, spring 2021, fall 2021, spring 2022) … was an All-American quarterback in high school.  Drafted by the Chicago Bears in 2023 NFL Draft.

SENIOR (2022)
Named honorable mention All-Big 12 by the league’s coaches … a Campbell Trophy semifinalist … played in 12 games with one start …  rushed 93 times for 554 yards (6.0 ypc) and five touchdowns and caught 14 passes for 128 yards and one touchdown … has also returned two kickoffs for 39 yards … carried the ball five times for 34 yards and one touchdown against ULM … rushed the ball twice for 16 yards, had three receptions for 20 yards and returned two kicks for 39 yards against Alabama … had 11 carries for 81 yards (7.4 ypc) and caught three passes for 23 yards and one touchdown in a victory over UTSA … named to the Paul Hornung Honor Roll following his standout performance against the Roadrunners … carried the ball nine times for 15 yards and caught two passes for 23 yards at Texas Tech … had six carries for 20 yards and two receptions for 21 yards versus West Virginia … rushed the ball nine times for 57 yards and caught two passes for 26 yards in a victory over Oklahoma in the Red River Showdown … carried the ball 11 times for 71 yards (6.5 ypc) against Iowa State … rushed five times for 73 yards, including a 52-yard run, and one touchdown and caught two passes for five yards at Oklahoma State … rushed seven times for 62 yards and one touchdown at Kansas State … had five carries for 14 yards versus TCU … carried the ball seven times for 24 yards at Kansas … rushed for 77 yards on 13 carries (5.9 ypc) and two touchdowns versus Baylor.

JUNIOR (2021)
Played in all 12 games with three starts … carried the ball 96 times for 569 yards and five touchdowns … also had 11 receptions for 83 yards … started the season opener against Louisiana and carried the ball eight times for 27 yards while also catching two passes for 22 yards … had three carries for 112 yards against Rice, including a career-long 72-yard touchdown run … ran the ball 13 times for 64 yards and two touchdowns against Texas Tech … carried the ball six times for 37 yards and had three receptions for 19 yards against Kansas … logged 15 carries for 77 yards and one touchdown in a start at West Virginia … recorded career highs with 31 carries and 179 yards while adding one touchdown in victory over Kansas State … earned Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Player of the Week Honorable Mention honors for week 13.

SOPHOMORE (2020)
Played in all 10 games and started the season opener versus UTEP … carried the ball 80 times for 418 yards and six touchdowns … also caught eight passes for 51 yards and one score … carried the ball eight times for 38 yards and one touchdown in the season opener against UTEP … recorded 44 rushing yards and one score in a comeback win at Texas Tech … carried the ball five times for 63 yards and caught a seven-yard touchdown pass against TCU … rushed nine times for 49 yards at No. 6 Oklahoma State … ran for a career-high 139 yards on 14 carries (9.9 ypc) and matched his career high with three rushing touchdowns in the regular season finale at Kansas State … marked his third career 100-yard game, and first of the 2020 season … logged 10 carries for 32 yards and one touchdown, a 21-yard score, in the Valero Alamo Bowl versus Colorado.

FRESHMAN (2019)
Played in all 13 games … converted from quarterback to running back one week before the season opener after a slew of injuries to the Texas RBs during training camp … racked up 807 all-purpose yards (649 rush/158 rec) on 146 touches (123 rush/23 rec) … the ninth true freshman in school history to rush for at least 600 yards in a season … rushed 15 times for 63 yards over two games against Louisiana Tech and No. 6 LSU … caught his first touchdown pass – the first touchdown of his career overall – against Rice … scored his first career rushing touchdown against Oklahoma State … rushed for 121 yards on 21 carries at West Virginia … marked his first 100-yard game on the ground … his 121 rushing yards were the most by a Texas true freshman since Chris Warren III logged 276 against Texas Tech in 2015 … named the Big 12 Newcomer of the Week after his breakout showing … carried the ball 23 times, logged 105 and scored three rushing touchdowns in Texas’ win over Texas Tech … was named Big 12 Newcomer of the Week for the second time after his performance against the Red Raiders … rushed for 49 yards on six carries in the Valero Alamo Bowl versus No. 11 Utah.

HIGH SCHOOL
An All-American quarterback who enrolled early in January 2019 …  one of five finalists for the 2019 Watkins Award, presented each year to the nation’s top African American male high school scholar-athlete … was an all-state and three-time all-district player … finished as Port Neches-Groves all-time leading passer with 7,710 yards and second all-time leading rusher with 4,900 yards … posted 85 touchdowns both passing and rushing … selected to the 2019 Under Armour All-American Game … participated in the 2018 Nike Elite 11 … ranked No. 50 in the state and No. 9 as a dual-threat quarterback by Rivals … listed as the No. 49 player in Texas and No. 14 dual-threat quarterback by 247Sports … No. 86 nationally, No. 12 in Texas, No. 14 regionally and the No. 2 dual-threat quarterback nationally according to ESPN … listed at No. 27 on the Austin American-Statesman’s Fab 55 … named 2018 second-team “Tops in Texas” and to the Super Team by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … named Associated Press 5A All-State … chosen MVP and unanimous first team in District 12-5A II … completed 161-of-282 passes for 2,343 yards and 24 touchdowns, while rushing 244 times for 1,623 yards (6.65 ypc) and 26 touchdowns in 2018 … led an offense that averaged 37.4 points per game … led Port Neches-Groves to a 9-4 overall record, including a 6-1 district mark and a district championship, and an appearance in the 5A Division II regional playoffs in 2018 … chosen first-team Super Team by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football and among the Top 30 quarterbacks entering 2018 … selected MVP of district 22-5A in 2017 … completed 181-of-279 passes (64.9%) for 2,918 yards and 35 touchdowns with only five interceptions, while rushing 227 times for 1,627 yards (7.17 ypc) and 29 touchdowns as a junior … led an offense that averaged 48.3 points per game … totaled 598 yards (326 passing/272 rushing) and 10 touchdowns (six passing/four rushing) in a 72-69 playoff win against Crosby … helped Port Neches-Groves to a 10-2 overall record, including a 7-1 district mark and a district title, and an appearance in the 5A Division II regional playoffs in 2017… named honorable mention 5A All-State by the Texas Sports Writers Association in 2016 … selected MVP of district 22-5A … completed 143-of-232 attempts (61.6%) for 2,318 yards and 26 touchdowns with only six interceptions, while rushing 250 times for 1,650 yards (6.60 ypc) and 30 touchdowns as a sophomore … led an offense that averaged 36.8 points per game … threw for 240 yards and three touchdowns and ran for 264 yards in a playoff win against Willowridge … helped Port Neches-Groves to an 11-2 overall record, including a 7-1 district mark and a share of the district title, and an appearance in the 5A Division II regional playoffs in 2016 … also competed in track and field in high school … an honor roll student in high school who maintained a 4.0 GPA entering this semester.

PAST NFL PLAYERS & COACHES

	Gordon LeBoeuf (1953-55) – Running back, All-State 1953-55, All-American 1955, Holds record for most yards gained in a season, and is the all-time leader in rushing yards with 4,794 yards.  Starred at Texas A&M, drafted by the AFL New York Titans 1960 .
	Mike Simpson (1963-1964) – WR/DB, All-District 1964, member of national record setting 440-yard relay team, state champion in 220-yard dash.  Played with Wade Phillips at the University of Houston, drafted by NFL San Diego Chargers, also played for San Francisco 49ers.
	Wade Phillips (1964) – QB/Linebacker, All-District 1964, 3-year starting linebacker at the University of Houston, longtime NFL coach, former NFL head coach of the New Orleans Saints, Denver Broncos, Buffalo Bills, Atlanta Falcons, Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans.   Acknowledged as one of the best defensive coordinators in the history of the NFL, he currently serves that role for the Denver Broncos, and was chosen as the 2015 NFL Assistant Coach of the Year.  Inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame.
	Robert Giblin (1969-1970) –  Defensive Back, 2-Time All-American linebacker at Univ. of Houston, Giblin was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in 1978.  He was later traded to the New York Giants. A member of the Gulf Coast Museum.
	Jeff Bergeron (1970-72) –  Running back, 1971-72 All-State, 1972 All-American, Univ. of Houston/Lamar University.  Drafted by Seattle Seahawks in 1978.
	Matt Burnett (1973-74) –  Defensive Lineman, 1974 All-State, All-Southland Conference at Lamar University, Tried out with Houston Oilers.  Assistant coach at PN-G (1987-93)  Head coach at PN-G (1993-2008).
	Dustin Long (1997-1999) – Quarterback, Led Indians to 30 wins during his three seasons, Passed for 6,173 yards and 56 touchdowns in his high school career, All-District 1998, 1999, All-State 1999, Southeast Texas Offensive MVP 1999, Record setting QB at Texas A&M and Sam Houston State, Played one season NFL Europe.
	Bum Phillips (1963-1964) – Record: 12-6-2 , Played football at Lamar University and Stephen F. Austin State University.  Later became one of the United States Marine Corps elite Marine Raiders duting WWII.  Coached at the high school level in various Texas cities, including Nederland, Jacksonville, Amarillo High School, and Port Neches–Groves (1963-1964).  Coached at Texas A&M with Bear Bryant (1958), University of Houston (1965–1966), SMU, OSU (1973) and was head coach for Texas El Paso (1962).  Assistant coach for the NFL San Diego Chargers (1967–1970), Defensive Coordinator for Houston Oilers  (1974), and Head coach of the Oilers (1975–1980) and New Orleans Saints (1981–1985).