A Look Back at the Class of 2000

Through 2002: A three-year starter, Johnson has been a very solid player for the Longhorns thus far during his career, but has yet to develop into the superstar many expected him to be. As a junior, Johnson caught 40 passes for 603 yards and five touchdowns, which gives him a three-year total of 122 catches for 1,840 yards and 12 touchdowns. He currently ranks 5th in career receptions, 5th in receiving yards and 6th in receiving touchdowns for the Longhorns.

2) WR - Roy Williams
Odessa Permian
Signed with Texas

Through 2002: A three-year starter for the Longhorns, Williams has developed into one of college football’s top playmakers. As a junior, Williams battled nagging injuries, but still caught 64 passes for 1,142 yards and 12 touchdowns. As he heads into his senior season at UT, Williams will likely break ever career receiving record in Longhorn history, as he current ranks third in receptions (171), 2nd in receiving yards (2,787) and first in touchdown receptions (27).

3) CB - Lawrence Richardson
Galveston Ball
Signed with Arkansas

Through 2002: A terrific cover corner, Richardson has been one of the SEC’s top cornerbacks for the last two seasons after having sat out the 2000 season for academic reasons. His 20 pass deflections in 2001 led the SAEC and his three interceptions were a team-high.

4) WR - Sloan Thomas
Klein
Signed with Texas

Through 2002: As the third member of the “Big 3”, Thomas has quietly put up some very nice numbers during his three years in Austin. As a junior, injuries limited Thomas to 30 receptions for 383 yards and two touchdowns. In three seasons at Texas, Thomas has recorded 68 receptions for 1,026 yards and 10 touchdowns.

5) QB - Chance Mock
The Woodlands
Signed with Texas

Through 2002: Mock has yet to see any meaningful action at Texas, but will head into his junior season next year as the favorite to win the Longhorn’s starting quarterback position.

6) RB - Tyson Thompson
Irving
Signed with TCU

Through 2002: Didn’t qualify academically in 2000 and was forced to spend two seasons at Garden City Community College. Recently signed with San Jose State and will compete for the starting tailback position this spring.

7) DL - Sonny Davis
Austin Lanier
Signed with Texas

Through 2002: After not qualifying in 2000, Davis spent two seasons at a junior college in Mississippi, where he earned all-conference honors during both seasons. Davis re-committed to the Longhorns last season, but did not have the needed grades to qualify and is not currently with a Division I school.

8) TE - Brock Edwards
Fort Worth Christian
Signed with Texas

Through 2002: Edwards became a full-time starter for the first time during his career this season and led all Longhorn tight ends with 16 receptions for 258 yards and a touchdown. A terrific blocker, Edwards has started 19 games during his collegiate career and is expected to be one of the Big 12’s top tight ends in 2003.

9) OL - Chris Boggas
Irving
Signed with Kansas State

Through 2002: Has struggled to achieve the kind of success that one would expect from the state’s top-rated offensive line prospect and is currently a back-up guard for the Wildcats.

10) CB - Nathan Vasher
     5-11, 170, 4.4
     Texarkana Texas
     Signed with Texas

Through 2002: A two-year starter for the Longhorns, Vasher earned All-Big 12 honors at safety as a sophomore before replacing Quentin Jammer at cornerback in 2002. Through the first three seasons at Texas, Vasher has intercepted 11 passes, which ranks eighth on the Longhorn’s all-time career list. As a senior, he’ll likely be one of the top pr-eseason candidates for the Jim Thorpe Award.

11) DB - Adrian Mayes
Houston Forest Brook
Signed with LSU

Through 2002: Although he still has the physical talent to be an impact player in the SEC, Mayes has yet to play with the consistency needed to see regular action and has been regulated to back-up status at safety thus far in his career with the Tigers.

12) LB - Devaughn Darling
Sugar Land Austin
Signed with Florida State

Through 2002: Contributed on the two-deep as a true freshman for the Seminoles before passing away during off-season workouts following his freshman season.

13) CB - Adam Black
Houston Cy Falls
Signed with Texas A&M

Through 2002: The keep piece of the 2000 recruiting class for Texas A&M, injuries ended Black’s career at A&M before it ever got started.

14) DB - Ben Emanuel
Houston Clear Brook
Signed with UCLA

Through 2002: In his first season as a starter in 2002, Emanuel finished fourth on the team in tackles with 58 and led all Bruins with four interceptions.

15) DL - Linnis Smith
Tyler John Tyler
Signed with Texas A&M

Through 2002: Emerged as a solid starter for the Aggies during his junior season, recording 60 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and three sacks in 2002.

16) OL - Lionel Garr
     6-6, 325, 5.3
     Diboll
     Signed with Texas

Through 2002: Spent his sophomore season with the Longhorns this past year in reserve duty and has yet to make a big impact for the Longhorns.

17) RB - Vontez Duff
Copperas Cove
Signed with Notre Dame

Through 2002: As a junior this season, Duff emerged as one of the top young cornerbacks and return men in the college game. For the season, Duff recorded 36 tackles and an interception from his cornerback spot, while averaging almost 28 yards per kick return. Duff will likely be an All-American candidate heading into his senior season.11

18) DE - Jason Peters
Queen City
Signed with Arkansas

Through 2002: Is playing tight end for the Razorbacks and caught four passes for 37 yards in reserve duty during his sophomore season last year.

19) QB - Carlyle Holiday
San Antonio Roosevelt
Signed with Notre Dame

Through 2002: Holiday was the heart and soul of the Irish offense this year. Despite missing some time due to injuries, Holiday 1,788 yards and 10 touchdowns, while adding another 200 yards and three touchdowns on the ground. Holiday

20) RB - Keith Joseph
Houston Lamar
Signed with Texas A&M

Through 2002: Has been given a chance at various times during his career to take the running back position at A&M by the horns, but has never been able to do so. After rushing for 371 yards and four touchdowns as a redshirt freshman, Jopseph was limited to 18 yards on six carries during his sophomore season.

21) RB - Tatum Bell
DeSoto
Signed with Oklahoma St.

Through 2002: Emerged as one of the Big 12’s best running backs during his junior campaign, rushing for 1,096 yards and 11 touchdowns.

22) WR - Omar Jenkins
Dallas Jesuit
Signed with Notre Dame

Through 2002: Started 12 games during his junior season at South Bend and was second on the team with 37 receptions for 633 yards and three touchdowns.

23) CB - Dawon Gentry
Denison
Signed with Texas A&M

Through 2002: Injuries have really hampered Gentry throughout his career with the Aggies. After missing five games in 2001 with a herniated disk problem, the talented defensive back missed the entire 2002 season. Thus far in his career, he’s only recorded eight career tackles and one interception.

24) LB - Derrick Pope
Galveston Ball
Signed with TCU

Through 2002: After failing to qualify academically out of high school, Pope earned JUCO All-American honors and then signed with Alabama last year. In his first season at Bama, Pope was fifth on the team with 65 tackles.

25) Luke McCown
Jacksonville
Signed with Louisiana Tech

Through 2002: Has been a three-year starter for the Bulldogs. Threw for 3,539 yards and 19 touchdowns as a junior. In his career thus far, McCown has thrown for 9,748 yards and 69 touchdown, as well as 51 interceptions.

26) WR - JT Thompson
Kilgore
Signed with Kansas

Through 2002: Failed to qualify out of high school. And spent two seasons at Kilgore Junior College before signing with Baylor last season. Started one game this season and caught 16 passes for 133 yards.

27) QB - Dustin Long
Port Neches Groves
Signed with Texas A&M

Through 2002: Saw his first action of his career in 2002 and produced a mixed bag of results. Fr the season, he threw for more than 2,500 yards and 19 touchdowns, while also throwing 16 interceptions. Will battle talented sophomore Reggie McNeal for A&M starting position this off-season.

28) RB - Jimmy Dixon
Arlington Martin
Signed with Georgia Tech

Through 2002: Played in 12 games this season for the Yellow Jackets as a reserve. Has scored four touchdowns in two seasons at Tech.

29) DT - Brandon Johnson
Newman Smith
Signed with TCU

Through 2002: Played in 12 games during his sophomore season and recorded 36 tackles and four tackles for loss in a reserve roll.

30) DB - Marvyn Godbolt
San Antonio Taft
Signed with TCU

Through 2002: Has been one of the Horned Frogs top defensive players for the past two seasons. After earning freshman all-American honors in 2001, Godbolt recorded 28 tackles and two interceptions this season.

31) LB - John Garrett
Mart
Signed with Baylor

Through 2002: Has been the top Baylor defender since he arrived on campus, but missed the 2002 season due to a torn ACL. Earned freshman all-American honors in 2000 and would have been a candidate for All Big 12 honors this season if not for the injury.

32) LB - Jimmy Wilkerson
Omaha Paul Pewitt
Signed with Oklahoma

Through 2002: A two-year starter for the Sooners, Wilkerson recorded 46 tackles, 12 tackles for loss and six sacks as a junior. Earned All-Big 12 honors in 2001. Declared for the NFL Draft following the 2002 season.

33) RB - Sneezy Beltran
Abilene
Signed with Texas

Through 2002: This West Texas star only last one season at Texas before deciding to transfer to Abilene Christian.

34) DT - Marcel Moses
Texas City
Signed with Texas

Through 2002: Another top-rated defensive line prospect that did not qualify out of high school, spend a year at Hinds (MS) Junior College and is now at Midwestern State. Recorded five tackles and two tackles for loss this season.

35) RB - Joey Harris
Klein Oak
Signed with Purdue

Through 2002: Emerged as one of the Big 12’s best backs in this season by rushing for 1,115 yards and eight touchdowns during his junior season.

36) CB - Emmanuel Franklin
Houston Jones
Signed with Arizona State

Through 2002: Started six games as a true freshman in 2001, but was forced to sit out the entire 2002 season after suffering a concussion last spring and having skull surgery.

37) DT - Eddie Brown
Aldine Eisenhower
Signed with Texas A&M

Through 2002: After not qualifying out of high school, Brown spent two seasons at Blinn Junior College, but has yet to make an impact at the Division I level.

38) CB - Jonte Buhl
Pflugerville Connally
Signed with Texas A&M

Through 2002: Missed the entire 2002 season because an ACL injury that he suffered in A&M’s 2001 bowl game against TCU. Through his first two seasons at A&M, Buhl proved to be a very solid back-up with a lot of upside, as he recorded 40 tackles and an interception in his first two seasons at A&M.

39) DE - Kalen Thornton
Dallas St. Mark's
Signed with Texas

Through 2002: A three-years starter, Thornton has been one of the Big 12’s top defensive linemen since from the moment he first suited up for Texas. After two very strong seasons to start his career, Thornton struggled a bit in 2002 as he battled back from an ACL injury that he suffered at the end of his sophomore season. During his career thus far, Thornton has recorded 10 sacks, 24 tackles for loss and 54 quarterback pressures.

40) Ath - Tony Jeffery
Klein Forest
Signed with Texas

Through 2002: Jeffery has been a back-up for the past two seasons for the Longhorns after red-shirting in 2002. This season, Jeffery caught 11 passes for 112 yards and a touchdown.

41) OL - Ray Willis
Angleton
Signed with Florida State

Through 2002: Started eight games this season at tackle during his sophomore season in 2002. During his first redshirt freshman season in 2001, Willis played in every game for the Seminoles and didn’t allow a sack all season.

42) DB - Darren Stephens
Lewisville
Signed with Oklahoma

Through 2002: Has seen very limited action with the Sooners since signing three years ago.

43) RB - Jerad Estus
Wichita Falls Hirschi
Signed with Oklahoma

Through 2002: Played in five games this year as a reserve and rushed for 51 yards and a touchdown on nine carries.

44) OL - Geoff Hangartner
New Braunfels
Signed with Texas A&M

Through 2002: Saw his playing time increase heavily during his sophomore season in 2002 as he emerged as the starting center for the Aggies. Figures to be one of the anchors on the A&M line for the next two seasons.

45) WR - Will Peoples
Humble
Signed with Oklahoma

Through 2002: People led all Sooner receivers this season with 39 receptions for 571 yards in his first season of extensive playing time. As a redshirt freshman in 2001, Peoples was one of the team’s top special team standouts.

46) DB - Jonas Buckles
Houston Yates
Signed with North Texas

Through 2002: Has earned all-conference honors for two consecutive seasons for the Green Wave. Recorded 46 tackles and two interceptions as a junior.

47) ATH - Roger Jordan
Houston Clear Creek
Signed with Northwestern

Through 2002: Caught 23 passes for 207 yards during his junior season with the Wildcats. Has been a spot starter for Northwestern since his freshman season, but is still waiting for a breakout season.

48) DB - Reggie Harrell
Arlington Lamar
Signed with TCU

Through 2002: Saw his first action this season as a sophomore and caught 13 passes for 205 yards.

49) LB - Darrell Catlin
Waco
Signed with TCU

Through 2002: Didn’t qualify academically for TCU and has not really been heard from since.

50) OL - Kasey Cheshire
Duncanville
Signed with Texas A&M

Through 2002: Injuries have kept Cheshire from ever seeing the field thus far during his college career.

51) LB - Rod Ansley
Plainview
Signed with Texas Tech

Through 2002: Not sure where Ansley is at the moment. Didn’t qualify out of high school and after spending a season at a prep school, he showed up at Abilene Christian, but is no longer with the program.

52) Ath - Chris Harris
Elysian Fields
Signed with Arizona

Through 2002: Has been a reserve running back for the Wildcats for the past two seasons and yet to letter.

53) DB - Garron Bible
Kingwood
Signed with Notre Dame

Through 2002: Played in a13 games for the Irish this season and recorded 32 tackles and a sack during his junior season. Has split time as the starting strong safety for the Irish for the past two seasons.

54) RB - Mathus Gill
Brenham
Signed with Texas A&M

Through 2002: After failing to qualify academically out of high school, Gill earned honorable mention all-conference honors at Blinn Junior College for two seasons, but is not playing at the Division I level right now.

55) WR - Shirdonya Mitchell
Arlington Sam Houston
Signed with Missouri

Through 2002: Started two games during his junior year this season, but caught only two passes for 15 yards. Has seen limited action thus far during his career.

56) QB - Hunter Wall
Coppell
Signed with Oklahoma

Through 2002: Saw limited action with the Sooners and had been moved to tight end before being thrown off the team in April of 2002 for breaking team rules.

57) CB - Danielle McLean
Waco High
Signed with Baylor

Through 2002: Played extensively during his first two seasons at Baylor, but is no longer with the program.

58) FB - Geremy Woods
Andrews
Signed with Texas Tech

Through 2002: Emerged as a starter at linebacker during his sophomore season and recorded 54 tackles and four tackles for loss.

59) LB - Rashad Thomas
Dallas Carter
Signed with Texas

Through 2002: This former Dallas-area star has yet to crack the two-deep at linebacker for the Longhorns.

60) DB - Kenny Boyd
Omaha Paul Pewitt
Signed with TCU

Through 2002: Has yet to letter for the Horned Frogs, but is on the roster as a reserve running back.

61) OL - Kory Carrier
Houston Westbury
Signed with La. Tech

Through 2002: No longer with the La. Tech program. Not sure where he’s at.

62) CB - Damien Chandler
San Antonio Madison
Signed with Texas Tech

Through 2002: Has been mostly a special teams contributor during his time at Tech thus far.

63) WR - Devard Darling
Sugar Land Austin
Signed with Florida State

Through 2002: Transferred from FSU to Washington State after the death of his twin brother. Caught 54 passes for 800 yards and 11 touchdowns this season.

64 LB - Lanny Hopkins
Rowlett
Signed with Nebraska

Through 2002: Recorded 24 tackles, five tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks this season as a sophomore.

65) RB - Isiah Joiner
Sealy
Signed with BYU

Through 2002: Started several games as a true freshman for the Cougars, but ended up leaving school.

66) RB - Jonathan Golden
Sugar Land Clements
Signed with Baylor

Through 2002: Rushed for 392 yards and led the Bears in scoring this season with nine touchdowns.

67) LB - Brian Thompson
Tyler Lee
Signed with Texas A&M

Through 2002: No longer with the Texas A&M program because of injuries.

68) OL - Nick Povendo
Keller
Signed with Nebraska

Through 2002: Saw action as a sophomore in 2002 at right tackle.

69) OL - Jason Glynn
Richardson Berkner
Signed with Texas

Through 2002: As a sophomore in 2002, Glynn started all 13 games for the Longhorns at center.

70) LB - Derek Curry
Sealy
Signed with Notre Dame

Through 2002: Started at outside linebacker for the Irish in 2002 and recorded 34 tackles, seven tackles for loss and four sacks.

71) FB - Clarence Farmer
Houston Washington
Signed with Arizona

Through 2002: Has been one of the Pac-10’s best running backs since he arrived on campus in 2000. Had his junior season cut short due to injuries this season, but still finished with 309 yards and two touchdowns in four games. Led the Pac-10 in rushing as a sophomore with 1,229 yards, which is the fourth highest single-season total in Arizona history.

72) DL - Colby Clark
Austin Westlake
Signed with Northwestern

Through 2002: After starting all 11 games at defensive tackle as a redshirt freshman, Clark recorded 81 tackles and six tackles for loss this season.

73) CB - Mark Hughes
Arlington Lamar
Signed with Pittsburgh

Through 2002: Started his career at Pittsburgh, but is now at Sam Houston State. In 11 games this season, he had 43 tackles and three pass deflections.

74) OL - Milton Phifer
South Grand Prairie
Signed with Missouri

Through 2002: No longer with the Missouri program. Not sure where he’s at.

75) OL - Zach Bray
Montgomery
Signed with TCU

Through 2002: Saw limited action during his sophomore season, but is expected to compete for extensive action next season.

76) Ath - Travis Griffith
Huffman Hargrave
Signed with Houston

Through 2002: Played in all 12 games this season as a reserve linebacker and recorded eight tackles.

77) QB - Jon Van Cleave
Arlington Pantego Christian
Signed with Louisiana- Lafayette

Through 2002: Has been a starter for much of his career and passed for more than 2,000 yards and nine touchdowns this season, but has decided not to return to U-La-La. for his senior season.

78) CB - Michael Johnson
Dallas Bishop Dunne
Signed with La. Tech

Through 2002: Led La. Tech in tackles this season with 113.

79) DB - Rico Harris
Nacogdoches
Signed with SMU

Through 2002: Started 12 games during his sophomore season and was fourth on the team with 71 tackles.

80) CB - Santana Lane
Houston Westbury
Signed with Kansas

Through 2002: Career has been hampered by injuries and he hasn’t been more than a special teams contributor thus far for the Jayhawks.

81) RB - Derick Arnold
Houston Milby
Signed with Arizona State

Through 2002: Saw limited action with the Sun Devils early in his career, but is no longer in the ASU program. Is currently playing for North Dakota State College of Science.

82) DB - Anthony McCloud
South Grand Prairie
Signed with Oklahoma State

Through 2002: Earned first team all-conference honors at Tyler JC and then signed with Tarleton State, where he recorded 33 tackles and an interception this season.

83) LB - Pat Howard
La Marque
Signed with Arizona

Through 2002: Started 10 games as a sophomore and recorded 30 tackles and one tackle for loss.

84) OL - Bobby Meeks
Aldine Nimitz
Signed with Florida State

Through 2002: Saw very limited action at guard this season for the Seminoles.

85) K - Cody Scates
Tyler Lee
Signed with Texas A&M

Through 2002: Scates might have turned out to be the best player in the A&M class thus far, as his 43.7 yards per kick in 2002 helped him earn second-team All Big 12 honors.

86) LB - TJ Hollowell
Copperas Cove
Signed with Nebraska

Through 2002: Started at linebacker this season and recorded 60 tackles and one sack.

87) DE - Alton Wright
Houston Jones
Signed with Miami

Through 2002: Played two seasons at Kilgore Junior College and then re-signed with the Hurricanes, but is not currently with the program.

88) PK - Matt McFadden
Coppell
Signed with Texas

Through 2002: Struggled early during his career and ended up leaving the team due to personal problems, but returned to the team in 2002 as a walk-on.

89) QB - Aaron Karas
Spring
Signed with Baylor

Through 2002: Started 10 games this season for the Bears and threw for 1,792 yards and six touchdowns, with 13 interceptions.

90) OL - Robert Clayton
Southlake Carroll
Signed with UTEP

Through 2002: Has been a two-year starter for UTEP at right guard and has seen extensive playing time in all three seasons at UTEP..

91) DT - Jessie Sias
Dallas Kimball
Signed with Michigan State

Through 2002: Didn’t qualify coming out of high school and spent two years at Kilgore Junior College before signing with Lane College this season.

92) CB - Terrance Eafon
Seagoville
Signed with JC

Through 2002: Didn’t qualify academically and hasn’t been heard from since.

93) FB - Eric Morris
South Oak Cliff
Signed with Midwestern State

Through 2002: Played a couple of seasons at Midwestern, but is no longer with the program.

94) CB - Eddie Moten
Lancaster
Signed with Texas A&M Kingsville

Through 2002: Has been a very good player for A&M-Kingsville, earning all-conference honors this season after recording 37 tackles and five interceptions.

95) FB - Jermaine Joseph
Houston Yates
Signed with Blinn JC

Through 2002: Is now playing for Texas Southern and finished this past season with more than 300 yards rushing.

96) CB - Derron Brown
Angleton
Signed with SMU

Through 2002: Played in eight games this season as a reserve fullback and had seven carries for 25 yards.

97) CB - Matt Johnson
Pearland
Signed with Baylor

Through 2002: Has been a very solid player for the Bears over the last two seasons. Started 12 games this year and recorded 45 tackles and four pass break-ups.

98) WR - Nehemiah Glover
La Marque
Signed with Texas Tech

Through 2002: Emerged as a big-play weapon for the Red Raiders this season, catching 52 passes for 673 yards and 10 touchdowns. In his two seasons at Tech, Glover has caught 84 passes for 984 yards and 11 touchdowns.

99) Kevin Mangum Jr.
La Marque
Signed with Texas A&M

Through 2002: Saw limited action in 2002, recording only eight tackles during his sophomore season.

100) QB - Mario Kinsey
Waco La Vega
Signed with Kansas

Through 2002: After seeing extensive action through the first two seasons at Kansas, Kinsey was thrown off the team because of legal issues. Transferred to Sam Houston State and is now a starter on their basketball team.