2025 class breakdown

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From SMUMustangs.com:

OVERALL CLASS NOTES
Signed: 19 High School, 14 transfers, and five JUCO prospects.
Signed: 19 offensive players (11 high school and eight transfers), 18 defensive players (eight high school and 10 transfers) and one special teams (one transfer).
Signed 18 total prospects from the state of Texas (13 high school, three transfer, two JUCO, 11 are from the DFW area).
Signed 4 four-stars and 18 three-stars.
Highest ranked recruiting class in SMU history (30th).
Highest ranked commit in SMU History in Dramodd Odoms.
Signed eight of SMU's top 25 commits of all time according to 247 composite in Dramodd Odoms, Jalen Cooper, Ty Hawkins, Daylon Singleton, Dramekco Green, Carterrious Brown, Javion Holiday, Zadian Gentry and Mark Iheanachor.
Signed the most players from the DFW area in the class between high school, transfers, and JUCO (11 total).
TRANSFER SIGNEES

Zakye Barker | 5-10 | Redshirt Sophomore | LB | Norcross, Ga. | East Carolina / Norcross HS

AT EAST CAROLINA: Named to All-ACC second team as a redshirt sophomore … recorded 86 tackles, including a team-high 12.0 TFLs in 2024, along with two sacks … totaled at least eight tackles in all but two of his 11 appearances in 2024 … played in nine games as a redshirt freshman … recorded his first career tackle in his collegiate debut against Marshall … had at least one tackle in seven of nine games (multiple three times) … had a career-high seven tackles at Navy (11/25).

HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year starter for coach Keith Maloof … helped the Blue Devils to an 8-4 record (5-1 in league play) and a second-round appearance in the 7-A playoffs … tallied 456 career stops (296 solo) in 38 games … credited with 13.5 sacks and 107.0 TFLs … added one interception and caused four fumbles in his prep career … a four-time MaxPreps.com Player-of-the-Game selection in his career … led the state in total tackles in 2019 and 2020 … during first year with the Blue Devils, posted 152 tackles (99 solo) with 2.5 sacks and 30 TFLs … earned MaxPreps.com weekly honors after registering 14 tackles (10 solo) with a half sack and 4.0 TFLs against Mill Creek on Sept. 6, 2019 … picked up second MaxPreps.com accolade on Nov. 15 against South Forsyth … followed initial season with a career-best 155 stops (103 solo), averaging 11.1 tackles per contest … credited with eight sacks and added 37.0 TFLs and six QBHs … earned additional MaxPreps.com Player-of-the-Game honors on Sept. 2, 2020 (vs. Hillgrove) and Oct. 16, 2020 (vs. Berkmar) … selected to first-team all-county, all-region and all-state squads following junior campaign after helping the Blue Devils to a 13-1 record and the semifinal appearance in the 7-A playoffs … named a 2020 High School Football Association Academic All-American … closed out prep career by booking 149 tackles (94 assisted) with three sacks and 40.0 TFLs, while adding nine QBHs … earned Gwinnett Prep Sports Defensive Player-of-the-Week accolades (Sept. 14) after booking 13 stops with six for loss and caused a fumble in a 7-0 win over South Gwinnett … earned first-team all-county and all-region honors for second consecutive year … also earned additional letters as a standout track athlete … a three-star prospect according to 247Sports.com and ESPN.com … earned two stars from Rivals.com.

PERSONAL: Son of Isheka and Zack Barker.

Marcellus Barnes Jr. | 6-1 | Freshman | CB | Chattanooga, Tenn. | Syracuse / McCallie School

AT SYRACUSE: Appeared in five games with two starts at cornerback ... made 11 tackles and three pass breakups on the season.

HIGH SCHOOL: Rated as a four star prospect by 247Sports, On3 and Rivals ... rated as the No. 27 overall cornerback prospect in the 2024 recruiting class by the 247Sports Composite rankings ... announced his commitment during the All-American Bowl on NBC ... played at the McCallie School, helping the team win the Tennessee Division II 3A State Championship, while amassing 56 tackles, 11 pass breakups and five interceptions.


Joshua Bates | 6-3 | Redshirt Freshman | OL | Durango, Colo. | Oklahoma / Durango HS

AT OKLAHOMA: Appeared in one game in 2023.

HIGH SCHOOL: A four-star recruit according to 247Sports and Rivals and a three-star prospect by ESPN and On3 … the No. 378 prospect in the class according to 247Sports' composite ranking … ranked as the country's No. 4 center by ESPN and Rivals … rated the No. 31 inside offensive lineman by 247Sports and No. 75 by On3 … the No. 3 recruit in the state of Colorado by 247Sports and ESPN and No. 8 by On3 … a 2023 All-American Bowl invitee … named to 2022 Denver Post All-Colorado Team … a 2021 and 2022 CHSAA Class 3A All-State First Team selection … also threw shot put and discus for Durango High School's track and field team.

CJ Johnson Jr. | 6-0 | Redshirt Freshman | RB | Fort Lauderdale, Fla. | Miami / Dillard HS

AT MIAMI: Appeared in 12 games for the Hurricanes as a Redshirt Freshman … had six rushes for 31 yards … added eight receptions for 72 yards and two scores … saw action in four games in debut season in 2023 … finished with 73 yards on 11 carries and one touchdown … made career debut in win over Bethune-Cookman (9/14), finishing with seven carries for 40 yards and his first touchdown.

HIGH SCHOOL: Four-star prospect by ESPN and Rivals … three-star recruit by 247Sports … listed as No. 231 overall player nationally in ESPN300 … ranked as No. 19 athlete in country by ESPN … checked in as No. 15 running back in nation by Rivals … rated No. 295 overall nationally in 247Sports Composite rankings … listed as No. 19 running back in country in 247Sports Composite rankings … one of South Florida's premier sprinters … won Florida's 3A state title in 100-meter dash (10.45) and 200-meter dash (20.78) as junior … anchored a 4×100 team that captured gold during sophomore year.

Damarjhe Lewis | 6-3 | Junior | DL | Griffin, Ga. | Purdue / Indiana / Griffin HS

AT PURDUE: Recorded 14 tackles, seven solo, and 3 TFLs in five games during the 2024 season … appeared in the first two games of 2023 before sustaining an injury … saw action in 12 games with three starts during his sophomore year in 2021 … notched eight tackles, three solos and one TFL … posted one PBU and two QBH's.

HIGH SCHOOL: 2019 3-AAAAA Defensive Player of the Year … four-time all-region selection … four-year starter … posted four sacks, 13 tackles for loss, a pair of forced fumbles and 37 tackles in just seven games his senior campaign … ranked the No. 42 defensive tackle nationally and the No. 63 prospect in Georgia by ESPN … three-year basketball letterwinner.

PERSONAL: Son of Darnetta Williams and Curtis Stinson … siblings are Damaris, Damasia and Denver … born on May 1, 2001.

Sione Ma'u | 6-6 | Freshman | OL | West Auckland, New Zealand | New Mexico Military Institute

AT NMMI: Appeared in two games over two seasons for the Broncos.

Jeffrey M'ba | 6-6 | Senior | DL | Libreville, Gabon | Purdue / Auburn / Independence Community College

AT PURDUE: Played in all 12 games and recorded 30 tackles in 2024 ... appeared in all 12 games as a junior ... totaled 16 tackles with eight solos and two TFLs ... recorded a tackle in eight matchups.

AT AUBURN: Appeared in 10 games ... made two tackles vs. Mercer ... added an 11-yard sack and a forced fumble at Mississippi State.

AT INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Played in nine games for the Pirates in 2021 ... recorded 50 tackles, 13.5 TFLs, two sacks and recovered a fumble ... appeared in four games in his redshirt season ... finished with 10 tackles, one sack and a fumble recovery.

PERSONAL: Parents are Panela and Tony M'Ba ... brother to Noah and Nolan ... born on April 9, 1999 ... came to the U.S. from France.

Zion Nelson | 6-5 | Redshirt Senior | OL | Sumter, S.C. | Miami / Sumter HS

AT MIAMI: Played in one game in 2022 … started all 12 games at left tackle for Miami in 2021, serving as anchor of offensive line … earned All-ACC honorable mention recognition … in 2020, saw action in 10 games with seven starts, including final six games of season at left tackle … emerged as one of the offensive line's top performers by end of 2020 season … started all 13 games as left tackle as a true freshman in 2019.

HIGH SCHOOL: Rated three-star prospect by ESPN.com and 247Sports.com … listed as No. 29 player in South Carolina and No. 100 offensive tackle nationally by ESPN.com … rated No. 39 player in South Carolina by 247Sports.com … led Sumter to 10-1 record and appearance in Class AAAAA regional semifinals as senior in 2018.

Addison Nichols | 6-5 | Redshirt Sophomore | OL | Norcross, Ga. | Arkansas / Tennessee / Greater Atlanta Christian

AT ARKANSAS: Played and started in all 12 games for the Razorbacks in 2024 … helped pave the way for 673 yards of total offense (314 passing, 359 rushing) while not allowing a single sack during the Razorbacks' dominant 58-25 win over Mississippi State (Oct. 26) … paved the way for 434 yards of total offense in a win over No. 4 Tennessee (Oct. 5) … played an integral role in helping Arkansas rush for 200-plus yards in its first three games of the season … started on the Arkansas offensive line at Oklahoma State, paving way for 648 yards of total offense (Sept. 7) … made first career start at center while paving way for 279 rushing yards and 408 yards of total offense in win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff (Aug. 29).

AT TENNESSEE: Appeared in 12 games as a reserve offensive lineman during his redshirt freshman season in 2023 … played 12 offensive snaps at right guard in the season opener at Virginia (Sept. 2) and did not allow a pressure … appeared on special teams in home opener against Austin Peay (Sept. 9) … Saw action on PAT/field goal unit in his SEC debut at Florida (Sept. 16) … played six offensive snaps at left guard against UTSA (Sept. 23) and did not allow a pressure … blocked on PAT and field goal units in back-to-back SEC wins over South Carolina (Sept. 30) and Texas A&M (Oct. 14) … saw action on field goal and PAT units for two straight SEC road trips at Alabama (Oct. 21) and Kentucky (Oct. 28) … Played 22 offensive snaps at left guard in Homecoming win over UConn (Nov. 4) … played 67 snaps against Vanderbilt (Nov. 25), earning an 85% rating on pass-blocking per PFF.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for head coach Tim Hardy at Greater Atlanta Christian School in Norcross, Georgia … rated a consensus four-star prospect by all major recruiting services … No. 4 interior offensive lineman in the country according to 247Sports Composite and No. 15 offensive tackle by Rivals … ESPN300 member for the Class of 2022 (No. 113) and a consensus top-300 prospect by all major recruiting services … considered one of the top 15 players in the state of Georgia by Rivals, On3 and the 247Sports Composite … selected to represent the East region at the All-American Bowl in January 2022 … a team captain who helped lead GACS to an undefeated regular season as a junior in 2020 … Spartans reached the 2020 GHSA AAA state semifinals … earned all-state honors from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution in January of 2021 … a four-time all-state and all-county selection.

Eric Taylor | 6-4 | Junior | DL | Trussville, Ala. | Mississippi State / Southwest Mississippi CC / LSU / Hewitt-Trussville HS

AT MISSISSIPPI STATE: Appeared in all 12 games during his sophomore season … recorded 15 tackles in 2023, with five solo and 10 assisted along with one TFL.

AT SOUTHWEST MISSISSIPPI CC: Played two seasons at Southwest under head coach Cliff Collins … recorded 28 total tackles, including 17 solo stops … registered 3.0 sacks and 8.0 TFLs … forced one fumble.

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Hewitt-Trussville High School in Trussville, Alabama under head coach Josh Floyd … rated a four-star defensive tackle by 247Sports and Rivals … considered the No. 11 player out of Alabama … played in the 2019 Mississippi-Alabama All-State game … finished his career with 77 total tackles, including 58 solo tackles … averaged 3.1 tackles per game and had a total of 3.5 sacks with one interception and one caused fumble.

PERSONAL: Born on April 23, 2001 … son of Joann Taylor … has one sister, Cierra … graduated Mississippi State in 2024 with a degree in interdisciplinary studies.

Morgan Tribbett | 5-11 | Redshirt Freshman | LS | Eaton, Colo. | Colorado State / Eaton HS

AT COLORADO STATE: Played in 11 games during his redshirt freshman season with the Rams in 2024.

PERSONAL: Played for coach Zac Lemon at Eaton High School … also played outside linebacker and running back … named the Mile High Preps 2A Defensive Player of the Year as a senior with 103 tackles, 30 tackles for loss and eight sacks … apart of three consecutive state championship teams at Eaton High School … also competed in Wrestling.

Tyler Van Dyke | 6-4 | Redshirt Senior | QB | Glastonbury, Conn. | Wisconsin / Miami / Suffield Academy

AT WISCONSIN: Played in three games in 2024 … had one passing touchdown and one rushing touchdown with the Badgers.

AT MIAMI: Saw action in 11 games and made 10 starts in 2023 … threw for team-high 2,703 yards with 19 touchdowns … completed 65.8 percent of passes … started nine games during his redshirt sophomore season in 2022 … let the Hurricanes in passing yards (1,835), passing touchdowns (10) and completions (160) … threw just five interceptions while competing 63.2 percent of passes … during his redshirt freshman season, started and earned ACC Rookie of the Year and ACC Offensive Rookie of the Year accolades .. started final nine games and saw action in 10 games … ended year throwing for 2,931 yards … totaled 25 passing touchdowns compared to just six interceptions and completed 62.3 percent of pass attempts … earned ACC Rookie of the Week five times … ended season with six straight games with at least 300 passing yards and at least three touchdown passes.

HIGH SCHOOL: A consensus four-star prospect by ESPN, Rivals and 247 Composite … ranked No. 105 nationally in the ESPN300 … rated the No. 2 pro-style quarterback nationally and top player in Connecticut by ESPN … listed as the No. 199 player in the Rival Top 250 … helped lead Suffield Academy to an undefeated season and the NEPSAC Class A Championship … finished the 2019 season with 2,260 passing yards and 21 touchdowns while completing 123 of his 200 pass attempts … totaled over 4,600 passing yards and 39 passing touchdowns over final two varsity seasons … was named 2019 New England Prep Player of the Year and First Team All-New England in 2018 and 2019.

DJ Warner | 6-3 | Freshman | Bandit | Phoenix, Ariz. | Kansas / Desert Edge HS

AT KANSAS: Played in 12 games as a freshman … recorded a solo tackle against Iowa State (11/9) … assisted on a tackle against Illinois (9/7).

HIGH SCHOOL: Rated a four-star prospect by Rivals and 247Sports … had a 5.8 rating from Rivals, which ranks him as the No. 12 prospect in Arizona and No. 19 weakside defensive end in the country … rated as the No. 148 recruit nationally by 247Sports … accepted an invitation to compete in the 2024 All-American Bowl … first Team All-Region selection and the All-Region Player of the Year … totaled 66 tackles, 20 tackles for loss and two interceptions … added a blocked field goal and two offensive touchdowns (one rushing, one receiving) ... also competed in high jump, discus and shot put for the Desert Edge track & field team … coached by Mark and Marcus Carter at Desert Edge.

Terry Webb | 6-3 | Senior | DT | Galveston, Texas | Texas State / Kilgore College / Ball HS
AT TEXAS STATE: Played in 13 games during his senior season … recorded 26 tackles, 20 solo, and 3.5 TFLs along with a sack and a fumble recovery … played in all 13 games in 2023, including 10 starts at defensive tackle … had 19 tackles, 3.5 TFLs, 2.0 sacks and a QB hurry.

AT KILGORE COLLEGE: Named All-SWJCFC Honorable Mention in 2022 … played in 12 games as a sophomore … had 27 tackles (18 solo), 4.0 TFLs and 2.0 sacks … had seven tackles (4 solo) and 1.0 TFL in 10 games as a freshman.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Galveston Ball High School (TX) … all-district as an offensive tackle (first team) and defensive end (second team) as a senior in 2020 … 21 tackles and 5.0 TFLs as a junior in 2019 … also competed in basketball and track and field (shot put and discus).

Trey Wilson | 6-3 | Sophomore | DE | Garland, Texas | Baylor / Lakeview Centennial HS

AT BAYLOR: Appeared in 12 games during his sophomore season in 2024 … tallied 14 tackles, including 10 solo … had one TFL for two yards … saw action in 11 games as a true freshman in 2023 … totaled seven tackles with two for a loss and one sack.

HIGH SCHOOL: Star defensive lineman in Garland, Texas, for Lakeview Centennial High School … a four-star prospect according to ESPN, ranked as the 58th best prospect in the state and the 49th best defense end … ranked by 247Sports as a three-star prospect, the 111th best defensive lineman in the nation and the 176th best prospect in the state … tabbed by Rivals as a three-star prospect and the 41st best weakside defensive end in the class … a three-star prospect according to Dave Campbell's Texas Football, where he is ranked as the 80th best prospect in the state and the 13th best defensive end … a first-team pick at defensive end as a junior in 2021 … tabbed defensive newcomer of the year in the district in 2020 as a sophomore.

JUNIOR COLLEGE SIGNEES

Kyle Ferm | 6-3 | LB | Glendora, Calif. | Citrus College / Glendora HS

RATING INFORMATION
Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports, two star by Rivals.

JUNIOR COLLEGE CAREER
FRESHMAN (2024): Had 50 tackles, two sacks and an interception in his lone season at Citrus College.

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
SENIOR (2023): Had 38 tackles, with 15 being solo … also saw action on offensive side of the ball, getting six carries for 49 yards and five touchdowns … added six receptions for 25 yards and a score.

HIGH SCHOOL ACCOLADES AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Chose SMU over NC State, Oregon State, Arizona and Kansas, among others.

Devon Martin | 6-5 | TE | Mesquite, Texas | Trinity Valley CC / Poteet HS

RATING INFORMATION
Rated a three-star prospect by On3, 247Sports and Rivals.

JUNIOR COLLEGE CAREER
FRESHMAN (2024): Appeared in one game for Trinity Valley ... recorded three receptions for 64 yards and a score.

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
SOPHOMORE (2019): Caught 24 passes for 427 yards and six scores.

La'Modrick Spencer I 6-1 | CB | Dallas, Texas | Hutchinson CC / Duncanville HS

RATING INFORMATION
A three-star prospect by ESPN, 247Sports, Rivals and On3.

JUNIOR COLLEGE CAREER
SOPHOMORE (2024): Saw action in 10 games ... tallied 42 tackles ... had 7.5 TFLs ... forced two fumbles and recovered one ... had one INT and six PBUs.

FRESHMAN (2023): Played in nine games ... recorded 14 tackles, one TFL and a breakup.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Duncanville high school

HIGH SCHOOL ACCOLADES & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Chose SMU over Illinois, North Texas, Georgia State and Boise State, among others.

HIGH SCHOOL SIGNEES

Nolan Atkins | 6-1 | LS | Flower Mound, Texas | Marcus HS

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
Played four seasons at Marcus High School in Flower Mound, Texas as a long snapper.

Carterrious Brown I 6-2 | WR | Monroe, La. | Seguin HS

RATING INFORMATION
Rated a four-star prospect by Rivals, three star by On3, 247Sports and ESPN.

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
SENIOR (2024): Recorded 59 receptions for 924 yards and 13 scores.

JUNIOR (2023): Had 39 receptions for 411 yards and four scores … had 19 yards rushing.

SOPHOMORE (2022): Earned 977 yards receiving … averaged 26.4 yards per reception … racked up nine touchdowns.

HIGH SCHOOL ACCOLADES & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Earned First Team All-District accolades.

Chose SMU over TCU, Colorado State, Arizona State and Texas, among others.

Jalen Cooper I 6-1 | WR | Cibolo, Texas | Steele HS

RATING INFORMATION
Rated a four-star prospect by On3 and Rivals, three star by 247Sports and ESPN.

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER

SENIOR (2024): Had 60 receptions for 1,271 yards ... recorded 19 touchdowns ... totaled one rushing touchdown ... had two punt returns for touchdowns.

JUNIOR (2023): Had 68 receptions for 1,661 yards … recorded 23 touchdowns … added 51 yards returning kickoffs.

SOPHOMORE (2022): Caught 24 passes for 419 yards and five scores.

HIGH SCHOOL ACCOLADES & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Chose SMU over Baylor, Houston, Kansas State and Oklahoma State, among others.

Devinn Farris I 6-5 | OL | Houston, Texas | Heights HS

RATING INFORMATION
A consensus three-star prospect by ESPN, Rivals, 247Sports and On3.

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER

SENIOR (2024): Helped Heights High School to an 8-4 record and a playoff appearance.

JUNIOR (2023): Played in multiple different positions on the line … helped Heights to an 8-4 record and a second-round playoff appearance.

HIGH SCHOOL ACCOLADES & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Chose SMU over Houston, Mississippi State, Pittsburgh and Maryland, among others.

Zadian Gentry I 6-2 | CB | Denison, Texas | Anna HS

RATING INFORMATION
A consensus three-star prospect by On3, 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals.

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
SENIOR (2024): Recorded 38 tackles (30 solo) and two TFLs … had a sack, interception and fumble recovery … added seven PBUs … also had 14 receptions for 227 yards and four scores on the offensive side of the ball.

JUNIOR (2023): Had 41 tackles, 31 solo … earned two interceptions and four PBUs.

SOPHOMORE (2022): Accumulated 35 tackles, 26 solo, and three TFLs … had one interception with 10 PBUs and a fumble recovery.

HIGH SCHOOL ACCOLADES & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Earned First Team All-District accolades … named Defensive Utility Player of the Year … tabbed as the top DB in the DFW area … also competed in track and field.

Chose SMU over Baylor, Wisconsin, Oklahoma and Missouri, among others.

Dramekco Green I 6-0 | RB | Conroe, Texas | Conroe HS

RATING INFORMATION
Rated a four-star prospect by On3, three star by 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals.

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
SENIOR (2024): Helped lead Conroe to a 9-3 season, the programs winningest season in decades … rushed for over 1,500 yards during his senior season … scored over 20 touchdowns … averaged 9.2 yards per carry.

HIGH SCHOOL ACCOLADES & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Chose SMU over TCU and Houston, among others.

Ty Hawkins I 6-0 | QB | San Antonio, Texas | IMG Academy

RATING INFORMATION
A consensus four-star prospect by On3, 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals.

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
SENIOR (2024): Went 81-127 passing for 1,061 yards and 10 touchdowns during his senior season at IMG Academy … boasted a QB rating of 109.7 … rushed for 348 yards and five touchdowns.

JUNIOR (2023): In his final season at Johnson HS in San Antonio, went 132-194 passing for 2,093 yards and 24 scores … also racked up 833 yards on the ground with 14 touchdowns.

SOPHOMORE (2022): Accumulated 2,167 yards through the air on 130-224 passing … threw for 30 touchdowns … rushed for 920 yards and eight scores.

FRESHMAN (2021): Rushed for 113 yards and two touchdowns … recorded 25 receptions for 274 yards and two scores.

HIGH SCHOOL ACCOLADES & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Chose SMU over TCU, Baylor, Houston and Texas Tech, among others.

Drew Hill I 6-3 | OL | Corona, Calif. | Centennial HS

RATING INFORMATION
A consensus three-star prospect by On3, 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals.

HIGH SCHOOL ACCOLADES & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Four-time league champion ... named to Junior class All-State Team ... tabbed to Junior class All-Inland Empire Team ... on the honor roll in high school and four-time All-Conference Academic Team member ... participated in Fellowship of Christian Athletes and National Honors Society, among other organizations.

Chose SMU over Utah, Stanford, Miami and Duke, among others.

Javion Holiday I 6-1 | CB | Duncanville, Texas | Duncanville HS

RATING INFORMATION
A consensus three-star prospect by ESPN, Rivals, 247Sports and On3.

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
SENIOR (2024): Racked up 33 tackles, 25 solo … had six PBUs … forced two fumbles.

JUNIOR (2023): Recorded 26 tackles, 19 solo … made two TFLs … recorded a pick six … tallied a fumble recovery and three PBUs

HIGH SCHOOL ACCOLADES & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Chose SMU over Texas A&M, Texas, LSU and Oregon, among others.

Abel Hoopii | 6-5 | OL | Kahuku, Hawai'i | Farrington HS

RATING INFORMATION
A consensus three-star prospect by On3, 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals.

HIGH SCHOOL ACCOLADES & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Chose SMU over Hawai'i, San Jose State, Arizona State and Washington State, among others.

Mark Iheanachor I 6-2 | LB | Los Angeles, Calif. | Narbonne HS

RATING INFORMATION
A consensus three-star prospect by ESPN, Rivals, 247Sports and On3.

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
SENIOR (2024): Recorded 22 total tackles ... had four TFLs ... totaled one interception ... Helped Narbonne to 7-7 record and semifinal appearance in the playoffs.

JUNIOR (2023): Recorded 93 total tackles, including 12 TFLs … also played running back, accumulating 852 yards on the ground with 12 touchdowns … caught 14 passes for 246 yards and three scores.

SOPHOMORE (2022): Tallied 62 tackles … had three TFLs … recorded three interceptions … caught 15 passes for 258 yards and two scores on the offensive side of the ball.

HIGH SCHOOL ACCOLADES & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
All-state Linebacker … named to principal honor roll.

Chose SMU over Oklahoma, Kansas State, Arizona State and Arizona, among others.

Dramodd Odoms | 6-6 | OL | Houston, Texas | Lamar HS

RATING INFORMATION
A five-star prospect by 247 Sports and a four-star prospect by On3, ESPN and Rivals. The highest rated recruit in program history.

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
SENIOR (2024): Helped Lamar win their district and helped team to an 8-4 record and a playoff appearance.

HIGH SCHOOL ACCOLADES & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Chose SMU over Mississippi State, Purdue, Michigan and LSU, among others.


Tyren Polley I 6-4 | S | Duncanville, Texas | Duncanville HS

RATING INFORMATION
A consensus three-star prospect by ESPN, Rivals, 247Sports and On3.

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
SENIOR (2024): Has 42 tackles, 32 solo … recorded 3 TFLs … earned one interception and four PBUs.

JUNIOR (2023): Racked up 79 tackles, 51 solo … had two TFLs … had three interceptions and six PBUs.

HIGH SCHOOL ACCOLADES & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Chose SMU over Arkansas, TCU, Oregon and LSU, among others.

Elijah Pratt I 5-11 | S | Arlington, Texas | IMG Academy

RATING INFORMATION
A consensus three-star prospect by ESPN, Rivals, 247Sports and On3.

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
SENIOR (2024): Recorded 18 tackles and one TFL … picked up one PBU.

JUNIOR (2023): Racked up 33 tackles, 24 solo, along with two TFLs … had three interceptions with 80 return yards, including a touchdown.

SOPHOMORE (2022): Had 24 tackles, 18 solo, with two TFLs … recovered one fumble.

HIGH SCHOOL ACCOLADES & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Named to the First Team All-District his sophomore and junior seasons.

Chose SMU over Texas State, Houston, Auburn and Penn State, among others.

Sael Reyes I 6-1 | S | East Saint Louis, Ill. / DeSoto, Texas | DeSoto HS

RATING INFORMATION
A consensus three-star prospect by ESPN, Rivals, 247Sports and On3.

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
SENIOR (2024): Has 57 total tackles (28 solo) and two TFLs … has three pass breakups … recovered two fumbles.

JUNIOR (2023): Helped DeSoto to a 16-0 record and the Texas 6A D-1 State Championship … recorded 60 tackles, 24 solo and three TFLs … recovered two fumbles.

SOPHOMORE (2022): Competed at East Saint Louis (Ill.) … racked up 63 tackles, 37 solo … earned five interceptions with 155 return yards.

HIGH SCHOOL ACCOLADES & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
All-District during his junior year at DeSoto … Illinois All-State honoree his sophomore season.

Chose SMU over Texas A&M, Miami, Missouri and Texas, among others.

Isaiah Robertson I 6-0 | WR | Arlington, Texas | Arlington HS

RATING INFORMATION
A consensus three-star prospect by ESPN, Rivals, 247Sports and On3.

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
SENIOR (2024): Accumulated 60 receptions for 765 yards and six touchdowns … rushed for 596 yards and 14 scores … also had 251 punt return yards and 140 kickoff return yards.

JUNIOR (2023): Had 42 receptions for 472 yards and five scores … recorded 209 yards on the ground with two touchdowns … added 206 kickoff return yards.

SOPHOMORE (2022): Caught 39 passes for 631 yards and three touchdowns … ran for 111 yards and a score … accumulated 318 kickoff return yards.

HIGH SCHOOL ACCOLADES & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
First team All-District WR his senior season.

Chose SMU over Texas Tech, Arkansas and Kansas, among others.

Jalen Shivers I 6-4 | DE | Atlanta, Ga. | South Gwinnett HS

RATING INFORMATION
A consensus three-star prospect by ESPN, Rivals, 247Sports and On3.

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
SENIOR (2024): Had 44 tackles, 26 solo, and 18 TFLs … recorded six sacks and eight QB hurries … had two pass breakups.

JUNIOR (2023): Recorded 39 tackles, 21 solo, and 13 TFLs … had six sacks.

SOPHOMORE (2022): Had two tackles.

HIGH SCHOOL ACCOLADES & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Named to the All-Region Second Team in his junior year.

Chose SMU over Georgia Southern, Appalachian State, Liberty and Arkansas State, among others.

Daylon Singleton I 5-11 | WR | DeSoto, Texas | DeSoto HS

RATING INFORMATION
Rated a four-star prospect by ESPN, Rivals and 247Sports, three star by On3.

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
SENIOR (2024): Has 56 receptions for 856 yards and nine touchdowns … averaged 15.3 yards per reception … also has 164 yards returning kickoffs.

JUNIOR (2023): Helped lead DeSoto to an undefeated 16-0 season and second straight State Championship … recorded 55 receptions for 1,210 yards and 17 scores … boasted an average of 22 yards per reception … accumulated 125 yards returning kicks in the season.

SOPHOMORE (2022): Was a member of DeSoto's State Championship team … caught eight passes for 86 yards … added 78 punt return yards and 72 kick return yards.

HIGH SCHOOL ACCOLADES & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Chose SMU over Texas A&M, Miami, Auburn and Oregon, among others.

Miles Uter I 6-5 | TE | Daphne, Ala. | Bayside Academy

RATING INFORMATION
A consensus three-star prospect by ESPN, Rivals, 247Sports and On3.

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER

SENIOR (2024): Recorded 16 catches for 246 yards ... had four touchdowns.

JUNIOR (2023): Helped lead Bayside Academy to the State Playoffs … caught 18 passes for 27 yards … score four touchdowns … averaged 12.1 yards per reception

SOPHOMORE (2022): Was a starter on Bayside Academy's State Playoff team … had three receptions for 30 yards.

HIGH SCHOOL ACCOLADES & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
On honor roll all four years in high school … captain of Football and Basketball team … received Reece's Senior Bowl Prospect Award following senior season … grandfather, Neal, is an SMU alum.

Chose SMU over Georgia Tech, Boston College, Troy and UAB, among others.

Tyron Winslow I 6-4 | DL | Houma, La. | Bourgeois H L HS

RATING INFORMATION
A consensus three-star prospect by ESPN, Rivals, 247Sports and On3.

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
SENIOR (2024): Recorded 15 tackles, 12 solo … made four TFLs … had one PBU

HIGH SCHOOL ACCOLADES & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Chose SMU over Louisiana, Houston, Missouri and Troy, among others.