Aug. 30, 2009
Garrett Gilbert
Number: 3
Height: 6-4
Weight: 207
Position: Quarterback
Hometown: Austin, Texas
High School: Lake Travis
* The first Texan to ever win the Gatorade National Player of the Year
* Also was named the Parade, EA Sports and USA Today Player of the Year
* Finished his high school career as Texas’ all-time leader in passing yards (12,540) and ranks second in state history in passing TDs (138), completions (895) and attempts (1,368)
* Ended his career on a 30-game winning streak and led Lake Travis to consecutive State Championships
* A second-team academic all-state selection and a four-time academic all-district pick
Why I came to Texas: I grew up a Texas fan, but as I got older, I saw what a great education I could get here, what a great coaching staff I’d get to play for, the winning tradition that the Longhorns have, and I feel like the family atmosphere here is just awesome.
Trey Graham
Number: 82
Height: 6-5
Weight: 235
Position: Tight End
Hometown: Waco, Texas
High School: Midway
* An all-state and two-time all-district performer at tight end
* Posted 42 receptions for 626 yards (14.9 ypc) and five TDs over his final two seasons
* Led Midway to a district championship and a berth in the state quarterfinals as a senior
* Volunteered for a mission trip to Nicaragua in the summer of 2008
Why I came to Texas: I think going to Texas gives you the best chance to move on to bigger and better things both athletically and academically. The coaches and people are great here. The players are very accepting throughout the recruiting process and you can see why everyone talks about the family atmosphere here.
Calvin Howell
Number: 96
Height: 6-4
Weight: 280
Position: Defensive Tackle
Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
High School: Warren
* Prep All-America and all-state performer at defensive tackle
* Started in the 2009 U.S. Army All-America Bowl
* Tallied 118 tackles, 11 sacks, 36 TFL, four forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries as a prepster
* Was born in England and also lived in New Mexico, North Carolina and Turkey before moving to San Antonio
Why I came to Texas: The Texas football team has been a powerhouse. I really liked coach Tolley and coach Muschamp. You look at what coach Tolley has done here. He’s such a good coach and coach Muschamp’s credentials speak for themselves. I knew they could teach me how to become a good football player, but I also knew they were going to make me a better person and help me develop the skills off the field that I need to be successful.
Derek Johnson
Number: 98
Height: 6-3
Weight: 310
Position: Defensive Tackle
Hometown: Hoxie, Ark.
High School: Hoxie
* Prep All-America and two-time all-state selection at defensive tackle
* Played in the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl
* Recorded 255 tackles and 13 sacks as a prepster
* Spent time living in El Paso, Texas before moving back to Arkansas
* Volunteered at a local nursing home during high school
Why I chose Texas: I chose Texas because of the family atmosphere. For such a big community, it feels just like a hometown to me. Coach Brown, coach Muschamp and coach Tolly all remind me of my high school coaches and I can relate to everybody here.
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