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Published Jan 22, 2003
A Look Back at the Class of 2001
Geoff Ketchum
Publisher
1) DT - Tommie Harris
Killeen Ellison
Signed with Oklahoma
Through 2002: After winning freshman All-America honors in 2001, Harris followed that up with a sophomore season that saw him named to the Coaches All-Big 12 first-team. He also was a finalist for the Lombardi and Bednarik Awards.
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2) LB - Derrick Johnson
Waco
Signed with Texas
Through 2002: After earning freshman All-American honors in 2001, Johnson was a consensus first-team All-Big 12 selection after posting 120 tackles, 13 tackles for loss and two sacks.
3) RB - Cedric Benson
Midland lee
Signed with Texas
Through 2002: After earning Freshman All-American honors in 2001 and becoming the first freshman in Texas history to rush for more than 1,000 yards in a season, Benson rushed for 1,293 yards and 12 touchdowns as a sophomore, which earned him third-team all-Big 12 status.
4) OT - Jonathan Scott
Dallas Carter
Signed with Texas
Through 2002: Started seven games at right tackle this year and earned freshman All-American honors this season after redshirting in 2001.
5) OL - Jami Hightower
Jacksonville
Signed with Texas A&M
Through 2002: Started 11 games this season at left tackle for the Aggies during his sophomore season and has started 16 games over two seasons with A&M.
6) C - Ben Wilkerson
Hemphill
Signed with LSU
Through 2002: Earned second-team All-American honors and All-SEC freshman honors in 2002 after starting the final nine games of the season. as a sophomore, Started 12 games as a sophomore and is emerging as one of the top young offensive linemen in college football.
7) Ath - Quan Cosby
Mart
Signed with Texas
Through 2002: Never made it to Austin after signing a baseball contract with the Anaheim Angles.
8) Donta Hickson
McKinney
Signed with Oklahoma
Through 2002: After redshirting in 2001, Hickson spent most of his redshirt freshman season on the bench, as he was limited to six carries for zero yards this past season.
9) DT - Thomas Derricks
Dallas Jesuit
Signed with Northwestern
Through 2002: Started at Northwestern as a true freshman and recorded 29 tackles and a sack. Left the Northwestern program and sat out the 2002 season. Derricks is currently choosing between a number of schools to transfer to.
10) CB - Cedric Griffin
San Antonio Holmes
Signed with Texas
Through 2002: Started three games at safety this season as a redshirt freshman and was fourth on the team with 76 tackles.
11) Ath - Kendal Briles
Frenship
Signed with Texas
Through 2002: Battled a severe ankle injury at the beginning of this season, but came on towards the end of this season and collected 10 tackles and two interceptions as a reserve defensive back. Redshirted in 2001.
12) WR - Brandon Jones
Texarkana Liberty Eylau
Signed with Oklahoma
Through 2002: Started to emerge as a big-play receiver for the Sooners during his sophomore season, as he finished with seven receptions for 117 yards and three touchdowns.
13) DE - Jonathan Jackson
Galena Park Northshore
Signed with Oklahoma
Through 2002: Emerged as Oklahoma's best defensive end during his sophomore season, as he finished sixth on the team in tackles with 46 and also recorded 12 tackles for loss and six sacks.
14) RB - David Underwood
Madisonville
Signed with Michigan
Through 2002: Played in five games during his sophomore season and rushed for 105 yards and a touchdown on 36 carries. In two seasons at Michigan, Underwood has rushed for 213 yards on 67 carries.
15) Ath - Joseph Addai
Sharpstown
Signed with LSU
Through 2002: Started to emerge as the possible back of the future for the Tigers during his redshirt freshman season this year by rushing for 438 yards and four touchdowns, while earning All-Freshman SEC honors.
16) S - Rufus Harris
LaPorte
Signed with Texas
Through 2002: Didn't see much action at safety this season for the Longhorns, but was a special teams standout during his redshirt freshman campaign. Redshirted in 2001.
17) WR - Thomson Omboga
Grand Prairie
Signed with Missouri
Through 2002: Battled the injury bug and ended up starting five games a s a sophomore and caught 21 passes for 253 yards and a touchdown. As a freshman, Omboga caught 15 passes for 158 yards and a touchdown.
18) WR - John Roberson
Bay City
Signed with Texas A&M
Through 2002: Did not play in 2002 after having redshirted in 2001.
19) OL - Abe Robinson
Jersey Village
Signed with Baylor
Through 2002: Robinson did not qualify academically coming out of Jersey Village and signed with Navarro Junior College, but he's no longer in school.
20) Ath - Ryan Gilbert
Dallas Hillcrest
Signed with LSU
Through 2002: Saw action in three games this season at running back for the Tigers, rushing for 22 yards on 10 carries. Redshirted in 2001.
21) WR - Armon Dorrough
Lancaster
Signed with Texas Tech
Through 2002: Played in nine games this past season and only caught nine passes for 104 yards and a touchdown. In two seasons at Tech, Dorrough has caught 12 passes for 129 yards.
22) LB - Lee Foliaki
Euless Trinity
Signed with Colorado
Through 2002: Did not qualify coming out of high school and is currently at a junior college in Kansas. Will sign with a D1 school next spring.
23) QB - Matt Nordgren
Dallas Bishop Lynch
Signed with Texas
Through 2002: Has yet to see game action during his career at Texas, but figures to be one of three quarterbacks competing for the Longhorn's starting quarterback position in 2003. Redshirted in 2001.
24) QB - Jason Carter
Caldwell
Signed with Texas A&M
Through 2002: Played in seven games this season as a back-up quarterback and return man for the Aggies. Redshirted in 2001.
25) OL - Mike Garcia
Galena Park
Signed with Texas
Through 2002: Really came on at the end of this season and emerged as a strong candidate for the starting right guard position in 2003. By the end of his redshirt freshman season, he had become the Longhorn's top reserve lineman. Redshirted in 2001.
26) LB - Clint Ingram
Hallsville
Signed with Oklahoma
Through 2002: Recorded 11 tackles this season as a back-up outside linebacker during his redshirt freshman campaign.
27) CB - Aaron Ross
Tyler John Tyler
Signed with Texas
Through 2002: Didn't pass through the NCAA Clearinghouse coming out of high school and has spent the past two seasons getting his situation take care of. He's scheduled to enroll into UT this fall and will have all four years of eligibility remaining.
28) CB - Danielle Manning
Corsicana
Signed with Nebraska
Through 2002: Did not qualify coming out of high school and is currently at Abilene Christian.
29) OL - William Winston
Houston Madison
Signed with Texas
Through 2002: Saw limited action at tackle this season as a redshirt freshman, but is one of several candidates who could emerge as a possible starting right tackle for the Longhorns next season. Redshirted in 2001.
30) WR - Bennie Brazzell
Houston Westbury
Signed with LSU
Through 2002: Played in eight games and caught three passes for 28 yards during his redshirt freshman season. Redshirted in 2001.
31) CB - Byron Jones
Bay City
Signed with Texas A&M
Through 2002: Started five games and played in 12 as a sophomore, recording 57 tackles and four interceptions. Was a back-up in 2001, but earned a starting assignment in the Gallery Furniture Bowl and was named MVP after recording three interceptions.
32) DE - Lawrence Hooper
Aldine
Signed with Texas A&M
Through 2002: Did not see action this season after redshirting in 2001.
33) Ath - Cody Thibodeaux
East Chambers
Signed with Houston
Through 2002: PLayed in seven games as a redshirt freshman, but only saw special teams playing time. Redshirted in 2001.
34) CB - Mark Walker
Duncanville
Signed with TCU
Through 2002: After being one of only two true freshmen to play for the Horned Frogs in 2001, Walker recorded 10 tackles and one interception as a backup cornerback for TCU.
35) DT - Clayton Harmon
Stephenville
Signed with Texas Tech
Through 2002: After earning a starting job and honorable mention All Big 12 honors as a true freshman, Harmon was limited to only four games as a sophomore due to injuries.
36) DE - Jayme Jackson
Andrews
Signed with Abilene Christian
Through 2002: Played in eight games this season and recorded 28 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and seven sacks. Redshirted in 2001.
37) S - Bryant Singleton
Galveston Ball
Signed with Texas A&M
Through 2002: Played in 10 games as a reserve defensive back during his redshirt freshman season in 2002 and recorded five tackles.
38) Ath - Jaxson Appel
Friendswood
Signed with Texas A&M
Through 2002: Started nine games and played in ten at safety this past season as a redshirt freshman, recording 79 tackles and four interceptions
39) RB - Anthony Johnson
Jefferson
Signed with Texas
Through 2002: After redshirting in 2001, Johnson battled injuries in 2002 and didn't see much action. There's talk that he could see a position chance this spring.
40) DB - Eric Bassey
North Garland
Signed with Oklahoma
Through 2002: Replaced Roy Williams as the starting strong safety for the Sooners during his redshirt freshman season. Bassey finished the year with 60 tackles, eight tackles for loss and two interceptions.
41) Ath - Gainus Scott
LaPorte
Signed with Arizona
Through 2002: Played in six games as a reserve running back this season and totaled 68 yards on 30 carries. Redshirted in 2001..
42) DB - Michael Huff
Irving Nimitz
Signed with Texas
Through 2002: Earned freshman All-American honors this season after recording 70 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and two interceptions. IN all, Huff started 10 games at strong safety and three games at cornerback this season. Redshirted in 2001.
43) Ath - Ivory McCann
Houston Forest Brook
Signed with Texas Tech
Through 2002: The sophomore cornerback didn't see much action on defense, but was the Red Raiders leading kickoff return man in 2002. Earned third-team all-Big 12 honors from the coaches as a kick returner in 2001.
44) OL - Terrance Young
Longview
Signed with Texas
Through 2002: Saw limited action this season as a reserve guard after having redshirted in 2001.
45) RB - Mark Pierce
Weatherford
Signed with Arkansas
Through 2002: Started nine games at fullback for the Razorbacks this season as a sophomore, rushing for 204 yards and six touchdowns on 37 carries. Also, caught ten passes for 104 yards and two touchdowns. Was one of only five true freshman to play in 2001.
46) OL - Shane Sims
Tomball
Signed with TCU
Through 2002: Was a top back-up at guard during his redshirt freshman season this year. Redshirted in 2001.
47) OL - Bret Rayl
Lewisville
Signed with Oklahoma
Through 2002: After redshirting in 2001, Rayl played in two games as a reserve left tackle for the Sooners.
48) RB - Derek Farmer
Tyler Lee
Signed with Texas A&M
Through 2002: Emerged as the Aggies' starting running back as a true freshman, rushing for 546 yards and two touchdowns. Farmer followed that up with 796 yards and seven touchdowns as a sophomore.
49) S - Dewayne Brandon
Temple
Signed with Texas Tech
Through 2002: Did not qualify academically coming out of high school and signed with Tyler Junior College, but is no longer with the program.
50) CB - Charlie Peprah
Plano East
Signed with Alabama
Through 2002: Earned All-Freshman SEC honors this season after recording 47 tackles and four interceptions. Two of his interceptions this season were against Georgia and Tennessee. Redshirted in 2001.
51) OL - Will Allen
Houston Cy Falls
Signed with Texas
Saw action this season as a reserve center for the Longhorns and figures to challenge for the starting position in 2003. Redshirted in 2001.
52) DB - Quincy Butler
San Antonio Roosevelt
Signed with Texas Tech
Through 2002: Didn't qualify academically coming out of high school and is currently playing with Tyler Junior College. Still has one season of eligibility remaining at TJC.
53) C - Vince Carter
Waco
Signed with Oklahoma
Through 2002: Started for the second straight season at center for the Sooners in 2002 and was named as a second-team All-Big 12 choice by the Kansas City Star.
54) WR - Terrance Thomas
Houston Washington
Signed with Texas A&M
Through 2002: After seeing limited action as a true freshman in 2001, Thomas caught 17 passes for 166 yards and two touchdowns as a reserve wideout during his sophomore season.
55) DB - Jarvis Mays
Dallas Kimball
Signed with Texas A&M
Through 2002: Did not play in 2002 after redshirting in 2001.
56) LB - Yamil LeBron
Killeen Ellison
Signed with Texas
Through 2002: Didn't qualify academically coming out of high school and was forced to sign with Tyler Junior College. Still has one season of eligibility remaining at TJC.
57) OL - Quinton Outland
La Porte
Signed with Baylor
Through 2002: Named to the Big 12 All-Freshman team by The Sporting News in 2001 after playing in all 11 games for the Bears. Started all 12 games at left tackle for the Bears as a sophomore.
58) DB - Carlos Jones
Houston Clear Lake
Signed with Houston
Through 2002: Redshirted in 2001 with the Cougars and then transferred to Sam Houston Statefor the 2002 season.
59) LB - Bryant Brown
Galveston Ball
Signed with Houston
Through 2002: Played as a true freshman in 2001 and then sat out the 2002 season for personal reasons. Has returned to the team and is expected to compete for a starting job in 2003..
60) DE - McKenzie Tilman
Irving McArthur
Signed with Colorado
Through 2002: Didn't qualify coming out of high school and has spent the last two years with Northeast Oklahoma A&M. Will sign with CU on signing day.
61) CB - Courtney Sterling
Dallas Carter
Signed with Arizona State
Through 2002: Redshirted with the Sun Devils in 2001, but is no longer with the team.
62) WR Antaeus Coleman
North Mesquite
Signed with JUCO
Through 2002: Didn't qualify coming out of high school and is currently at Trinity Valley Junior College. Still has one more season of eligibility at TVJC.
63) OL - Aldo De La Garza
New Braunfels
Signed with Notre Dame
Through 2002: Didn't meet Notre Dame qualification standards coming out of high school and ended up signing with Texas A&M last spring. Played in 11 games during his freshman season as a reserve lineman for the Aggies
64) Ath - DeCori Birmingham
Atlanta
Signed with Arkansas
Through 2002: Was the team's third-leading receiver this season with 17 receptions for 184 yards and three touchdowns. Split time as a reserve running back and wide receiver as a freshman and was one of only five true freshmen to play in 2001.
65) TE - Kevin Everitt
Port Arthur Jefferson
Signed with Miami
Through 2002: Didn't qualify coming out of high school and was forced to sign with a junior college. Played two seasons at Kilgore Junior College.
66) Ath - Brandon Verrett
Jasper
Signed with Oklahoma State
Through 2002: Did not qualify coming out of high school and signed with Trinity Valley Junior College. Started out at safety and then moved to wide receiver this season. Will likely sign with Central Oklahoma in February.
67) DT - Dusty Dvorcek
Lake Dallas
Signed with Oklahoma
Through 2002: Recorded 22 tackles, five tackles for loss and three sacks as a reserve defensive lineman for the Sooners during his sophomore season.
68) QB - Tye Gunn
La Grange
Signed with TCU
Through 2002: Emerged as the quarterback of the future for TCU during his redshirt freshman this year before injuries ended his season. passed for 632 yards and six touchdowns in six games this season. Redshirted in 2001.
69) WR - Breyon Jones
Round Rock
Signed with BYU
Through 2002: Didn't see much action this season as a redshirt freshman, but is expected to compete for serious playing time in 2002. Redshirted in 2001.
70) RB - Anthony Evans
Pearland
Signed with Houston
Through 2002: Rushed for 180 yards and two touchdowns as a reserve running back this season. Redshirted in 2001.
71) CB - Jermaine Hope
West Orange Start
Signed with Tulsa
Through 2002: Started 12 games as a sophomore and recorded 45 tackles and one interception. Played in 11 games as a true freshman.
72) DE - Michael Lovelady
Houston Christian
Signed with Stanford
Through 2002: Played in seven games as a reserve defensive end during his redshirt freshman season. Redshirted in 2001.
73) LB - Marcus Maxey
Navasota
Signed with Miami
Through 2002: After redshirting in 2001, Maxey played in 11 games as a reserve defensive back for the Hurricanes.
74) DE - David Ross
Forney
Signed with Texas A&M
Through 2002: Played in 11 games and started in two as a redshirt freshman this season, recording 18 tackles and four tackle for loss.
75) LB - Jamal Harper
Dallas Bryan Adams
Signed with Baylor
Through 2002: Played in four games as a reserve linebacker this season. Redshirted in 2001.
76) WR - Keith Mills
Garland
Signed with West Virginia
Through 2002: Don't think he qualified coming out of high school. Not sure where he's at right now.
77) RB - Taurean Henderson
Gatesville
Signed with Texas Tech
Through 2002: Led Texas Tech in rushing during his redshirt freshman season with 793 yards and seven touchdowns. Redshirted in 2001.
78) TE - James Moses
Galena Park Northshore
Signed with Oklahoma
Through 2002: Played in 10 games as a reserve tight end during his sophomore season and caught two passes for 27 yards. Will enter next season as the likely candidate to replace Trent Smith as OU's starting tight end.
79) DT - Fred Thrweat
Midland Lee
Signed with Texas Tech
Through 2002: Played in 10 games as a redshirt freshman and recorded five tackles. Should compete for a starting spot in 2003 at defensive tackle. Redshirted in 2001.
80) QB - Barrick Nealy
Dallas Adamson
Signed with Houston
Through 2002: Started four games and showed a lot of promise before going down with injuries. Finished his redshirt campaign with 732 yards of total offense and five touchdowns. Redshirted in 2001.
81) Ath - Kevin Ford
Madisonville
Signed with Rice
Through 2002: In 11 games this season, Ford recorded 33 tackles and an interception at cornerback. Redshirted in 2001.
82) DB - Warren Wilson
Texas City
Signed with Kentucky
Through 2002: Didn't play in 2002 due to injuries. Played in 10 games as a true freshman as a reserve defensive back.
83) OL - Clint O’Neal
Weatherford
Signed with Colorado
Through 2002: Lettered during his redshirt freshman season as a back-up tackle for the Buffs. Will likely compete for the vacated starting right tackle job next season. Redshirted in 2001.
84) QB - Blade Bassler
Rockdale
Signed with Houston
Through 2002: Played in nine games this season as a back-up quarterback and could thrive in Art Briles' new fast-paced offense. Redshirted in 2001.
85) OL -Bryan Keagans
Stephenville
Signed with Texas Tech
Through 2002: Was a back-up this season for the Red Raiders. Redshirted in 2001.
86) LB - Bradon Johnson
Euless Trinity
Signed with Texas
Through 2002: Didn't see much action during his red-shirt freshman season and has yet to crack the two-deep at OLB for the Longhorns. Redshirted in 2001.
87) RB - Eron Haynes
Borger
Signed with Baylor
Through 2002: Spent one year at Baylor, but is no longer in the program.
88) LB - John Saldi
Southlake Carroll
Signed with Texas Tech
Through 2002: Played in every game and started for most of this season, recording 73 tackles and 11.5 tackles for loss. Was named honorable mention All-Big 12 by the Big 12 coaches. Redshirted in 2001.
89) WR - Jay Taylor
Lufkin
Signed with SMU
Through 2002: Caught four passes for 41 yards in 10 games during his sophomore season. Played sparingly as a true freshman.
90) WR - Kenneth Shelton
Port Arthur Jefferson
Signed with Northern Arizona
Through 2002: Did not qualify academically coming out of high school and is currently playing at Trinity Valley Junior College. Still has one more season of eligibility at TVJC.
91) David Williams
Carrolton Newman Smith
Signed with Purdue
Through 2002: Not sure, but it appears that he did not qualify coming out of high school.
92) WR - Brian Carter
The Woodlands
Signed with Texas
Through 2002: Redshirted this past season after seeing some action as a true freshman in 2001. Should compete for heavy playing time in the next few years for the Longhorns.
93) WR - Jerrin Holt
Grand Prairie
Signed with Vanderbilt
Through 2002: Redshirted at Vanderbilt in 2001 and then transferred to Ranger Junior College in 2002.
94) DB - Robert Brooks
Carrolton Newman Smith
Signed with Wisconsin
Signed with: Played in 13 games as a sophomore and recorded 31 tackles as a reserve defensive back. Lettered as a true freshman in 2001.
95) RB - Anthony Krieg
Pflugerville
Signed with Baylor
Through 2002: Played in nine games as a sophomore and rushed for only 36 yards. Led the Bears in rushing as a true freshman with 245 yards.
96) QB - Kyle York
Spring
Signed with Mississippi State
Through 2002: Started two games as a redshirt freshman and played in ten, throwing for 693 yards, three touchdowns and ten interceptions. Redshirted in 2001.
97) QB - Davon Vinson
Kilgore
Signed with Baylor
Through 2002: Did not play this season after playing in six games at quarterback as a true freshman.
98) DT - Sharrod McGowan
Waco
Signed with Houston
Through 2002: Saw limited action this season as a redshirt freshman, recording nine tackles and two for loss in eight games. Redshirted in 2001.
99) LB - Capp Culver
Canadian
Signed with Stanford
Through 2002: Played in four games as a reserve linebacker during his redshirt freshman season. Redshirted in 2001.
100) OL - EJ Whitley
Texas City
Signed with Texas Tech
Through 2002: The Red raiders top back-up this season, Whitley played every position on the line but center in 2002. Redshirted in 2001.