2012 North Texas Football Signees With Video

Harry · January 31, 2012

LaJaylin "LJ" Smith, LB, 6-0, 218, LaPlace, Louisiana (St. Charles Catholic HS) Coached by Frank Monica - Smith was a three-time Class 3A all-state pick and a three-time first-team all-district pick at St. Charles Catholic, who went 15-0 and won the Louisiana 3A State title in 2011….As a senior Smith led the St. Charles Catholic defense with 60 tackles and 13 sacks and as a junior he racked up 75 tackles, eight sacks, and five PBU’s….Smith was a three-time first-team all-river parish selection….Smith played in the 2011 Bayou River Showdown All-Star Game…. He was named to the Louisiana Football Magazine Heart of Champions team after the 2011 season.

Boone Feldt - C - 6-3 - 276 - Buda, TX (Buda Hayes HS) Coached by his father Blake Feldt - ESPN ranked him as the #9 center prospect in the country...He is a two time first team all district selection and was named to the Austin American Statesman 2011 All Centex First Team...Named to the AP Class 3A All State First Team...One of the very best linemen in the State of Texas in a year considered to be one of the deepest in that position..younger brother of Cam (a 4-star Rivals recruit) who transferred in to North Texas from Arkansas last season and will be eligible to participate in Spring Practice...played center for most of his career before moving to center at Pilot Point HS...Father Blake is the head coach at Buda Hays and lettered at Texas Tech...Outstanding strength and agility, he is expected to compete for playing time immediately alongside his brother on a pretty experienced UNT offensive line in 2012...He committed to North Texas on 07/30/2011.

Cam Feldt - OL - 6-5 - 308 - Pilot Point, TX (Pilot Point HS) Coached by Blake Feldt - Tranferred from the University of Arkansas and sat out the 2011 season but will be eligible in 2012 and participate in Spring Training which begind on March 28th...Was a 4-star Rivals recruit coming out of high school and considered the number 8 linemen in the entire country by ESPN...Logged 108 pancake blocks his senior year...Was a first team all State selection as a junior and senior Second team all state in Texas at Pilot Point, was selected to play in the Under Armour All American Game as a senior...will be looked upon to replace 1st team all conference tackle Matt Tomlinson who UNT loses to graduation.

Xavier Kelly, Cornerback, 5-11, 170, Katy, Texas (Mayde Creek HS) Rated a three-star recruit by Rivals.com…Kelly had 60 tackles, two interceptions, two blocked field goals, and four PBU’s as a senior…Moved to Texas from the state of Florida, where he compiled 98 tackles, five interceptions, and 13 PBU’s at Winter Park HS…..Kelly was named to the 2010 All-Orlando First Team as a defensive back…..Kelly was a 2011 BrightHouse Sports Network Preseason Football Honor Roll Honorable Mention pick as a defensive back.

Marcus Trice - DB - 5-8 - 190 - 4.5 - Mesquite, TX (Mesquite HS) - Trice transferred from the University of Oklahoma and sat out in 2011 but will be eligible in 2012 and participate in Spring practice...Was the 174th best football player in the NATION coming out of high school per Rivals.com...Was awarded All Academic Big 12 designation while at OU...Was ranked as the #20 best cornerback in the nation coming out of high school by Rivals.com. Expected to immediately compete for a spot in the UNT secondary.

Sir Calvin Wallace - DT - 6-3 - 300 – Tyler, Texas (Chapel Hill HS) Coached by Thomas Sitton – Another key component of Chapel Hill's run to the State Championship win against Alvarado in 2011...He was recruited to North Texas by Coach Anthony Weaver...Named 2011 Class 3A First Team All State team by TheOldCoach.com...Had 73 tackles as a junior and nine tackles for a loss….Wallace was named District 17-3A First Team this season...In 2010 Wallace was the Defensive Newcomer of the Year for District 17-3A and a second-team All-East Texas Defensive line pick...

LINK TO VIDEO #2 OF SIR CALVIN WALLACE

Rex Rollins - RB – 6-1, 185, 4.5 - Tyler, TX (Chapel Hill HS) Coached by Thomas Sitton – An outstanding athlete, Rollins moved in from Hallsville just before his junior season and would become a key cog in Chapel Hill's 2011 State Championship run. He played both running back and cornerback...Rollins was a first-team District 17-3A pick as a running back this season…..He rushed for 961 yards and eight touchdowns. …..As a junior he rushed for over 800 yards, with eight touchdowns and he averaged 9.6 yards a carry...Was a key member of his high school team that went 15-0 and won the Class 3A Division I state championship and a teammate of UNT defensive tackle signee Sir Calvin Wallace... Rollins participated on Chapel Hill's 4x100 and 4x200 relay teams at the state finals...he was a past teammate of Chapel Hill defensive back Laramie Lee, who played for UNT last year...North Texas Coach Anthony Weaver recruited Rollins...Rollins was North Texas’ first recruit of the 2012 class committing on 6/15/2011.

LINK TO VIDEO OF REX ROLLINS

Roderick Lancaster - WR – 6-2 - 200 - 4.45 - Dallas, Texas (Life Charter School – Oak Cliff) Coached by Robert Acree - Lancaster was a three time all district selection at wide receiver. Lancaster put himself on UNT's radar at one of the team's summer camps. Lancaster ran a 4.4 and a 4.5 40 in his two attempts. He then went head-to-head with one of UNT's top defensive back targets and won that battle five straight times...A lot of teams found out about Lancaster when he went to a Nike combine over the summer. Life School's head coach Robert Acree said Lancaster ran a 4.4 and posted a 30-inch vertical jump. One of the coaches there told Acree that Lancaster graded out at about a four-star level...Lancaster committed to North Texas on 06/20/2011...Rated a three-star recruit by Rivals.com….Lancaster averaged over 18 yards a catch his senior season as he pulled down 29 catches for 534 yards with two touchdowns….. Averaged over 13 yards a catch his sophomore season and over 15 yards a catch as a junior….Had 23 catches for 351 yards and four touchdowns as a junior….Lancaster runs a 4.45 40 time…..He was a three-time all-district selection and a two-time first-team all-district pick....Lancaster is a three-year track letterwinner and a member of the 4x100 relay team that was a state finalist last year.

LINK TO VIDEO OF RODERICK LANCASTER

Devante Davis- S - 5-11 - 185 - 4.5 - Baton Rouge, LA (Woodlawn HS) Coached by Don Jones - All District his junior and senior year.....Davis was rated as the No 63. safety in the nation by ESPN…..As a senior, Davis had 97 tackles, four PBU’s, three forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery….MaxPreps.com ranked Davis as the No. 48 rated player in the state of Louisiana….Davis played the in the U. S. Army Red Stick Bowl All-Star Game and was named the Defensive MVP of the game as he had an interception … Had 85 tackles, eight pass breakups, five forced fumbles, and two interceptions as a junior and was named first-team all-district. Davis committed to North Texas on 07/05/2011....he runs a 4.5 40-yard dash and is considered a four-tool player meaning that he can play cornerback, safety, punt and kickoff return.

LINK TO DEVANTE DAVIS VIDEO #3

Jamarcus Jarvis, Running Back, 5-10, 195, Houma, Louisiana (East. Ascension HS) - Jarvis was a first-team all-district selection in 2011 as he rushed for 932 yards and 11 touchdowns…He also had 20 receptions on the year for 343 yards and compiled 1,275 all-purpose yards on the year with 15 total touchdowns his senior year….Jarvis rushed for 800 yards as a junior and had 10 touchdowns…He played in the U.S. Army Red Stick Bowl All-Star Game in which he rushed for 36 yards on six carries, and was the second leading rusher on his team….Jarvis, also a sprinter, was a member of the Class 5A 4x100 relay team that won the state title last season and took first place at the LSU Relays and the Griffin Relays.

Dutton Watson - DE - 6-3 - 245 - 4.8 - Midland, Texas (Midland HS) - Was selected Honorable Mention on the Texas Associated Press Sports Editors on the Class 5A All-State team...Watson finished the season with 48 tackles and a team-high 18 tackles for loss and six sacks which is impressive given the fact most teams schemed around him...Won the District 3-5A Discuss Championship by breaking the 170-foot barrier...Coached by Craig Yenzer...Watson was a three-year starter at defensive end for Midland High. During that span, he made 132 tackles, 13 sacks and 36 tackles for loss. Watson has been a first-team all-district selection the last two seasons.

Malik Dilonga - DE - 6-4 - 245 - 4.95 - Cedar Hill, TX (Trinity Christian) Coached by Offers NT, ULM COMMITTED North Texas 07/20/2011. Dilonga (6-4, 245) was a first-team TAPPS Division II, District 2 selection and 2nd team all district selection as a junior. Had 45 tackles 4 passes blocked...Did you know: Malik's sister Monique and two of her friends who are also close to him are students at UNT...plays center on the TC basketball team.

Jarrian Roberts - LB -Ht:6'2" Wt:220 - Clarksville, TX (Clarksville, HS) - Versatile athlete that played defensive end his junior year and middle linebacker in his senior year. Was an honorable mention 1A All State Selection at linebacker in 2012... Was recruited to North Texas by Coach Mike Simmonds... As a junior and senior he lettered in four sports; All-State in basketball, All-State in football, a regional qualifier in shot put, and an All-District pitcher in baseball. Committed to North Texas on 07/20/2011....Roberts was named the All-Red River Valley Football Defensive MVP by the Paris News as he averaged 13 tackles a game this season…...Roberts piled up 118 tackles on the year, eight tackles for a loss, and six sacks as he was named the District 6-1A Defensive MVP.

Nick Schrapps WR Ht:6'3" Wt:197 40:4.62 - Beaumont, Texas (Monsignor Kelly HS) – Schrapps was a first-team all-state and first team all-district player his senior season...Was a 3-time TAPPS 3-5A all-district selection...as a junior he had 68-receptions for 718 yards and 7 tds...He committed to North Texas on 09/01/2011...an outstanding basketball player, Schrapps gave up hoops in his senior year to focus on football...Recruited by North Texas Coach Mike Nelson...He was a first-team all-district player and a second-team all-state player as a junior... Named the week eight winner of the Built Ford Tough award for a 10 reception, 230 yard and three touchdowns….Was a second-team all-district player his freshman season…..Schrapps was named the Port Arthur News 40th Super Team Wide Receiver….Also named to the Beaumont Enterprise 2011 Super Gold Football Team….Schrapps was also academic all-state selection his senior year.

Brad Horton DE Ht:6'6" Wt:240 40:4.7 - Liberty Christian Argyle TX - Coached by Greg Price - A 1st Team TAPPS 1-I Selection at defensive end...Tremendous potential with great height (6-6) and speed (4.8 40)...Focused on basketball until his junior year...He committed to North Texas on 09/09/2011...Dad played baseball for Texas Tech...Recruited by former North Texas Coach Clint Bowen.

Named 2011-12 TAPPS All-State Defensive First Team and a First Team all-district pick his senior season….Horton was an all-district player his junior season…..A versatile athlete, Horton is also a three-time all-district basketball selection.

Xavier Kelly - CB - 5'11" - 165 - Katy, TX (Mayde Creek HS) Was rated a three star recruit by Rivals.com, he had 60 tackles, two interceptions, two blocked field goals, and 4 pass breakups as a senior...Moved to Texas from Florida where he had 98 tackles, 5 interceptions and 13 pass breakups at Winter Park HS...Was named to the 2010 All Orlando Team as a defensive back...Xavier committed to North Texas on 10/27/2011.

Mark Lewis, Running Back, 5-10, 210, Livonia, Louisiana (Livonia HS) Lewis rushed for a school record 1,965 yards and 33 touchdowns his senior season….He was named to 2011 LSWA (Louisiana Sports Writers Association) Class 3A All-State football team and was the leading rusher in Class 3A in the state of Louisiana...Lewis was named the District 5-3A MVP and was a Class 3A First-Team All-State selection his senior year…..He was named to the All-Metro team by the Baton Rouge Advocate his senior season…..Played in the U.S. Army Red Stick Bowl All-Star Game and was the leading rusher in the game with 53 yards along with being named the skill player MVP for his team….He was a two-time first-team all-district player and a four-time all-parish team selection…. Lewis was a finalist for the Warrick Dunn Award.

MARK LEWIS VIDEO LINK

Dustin Clark OLB Ht:6'0" Wt:202 - Borger HS (TX) Clark, recorded 18½ sacks as the Bulldogs advanced to the Class 3A Division I playoffs. He committed to North Texas on 12/17/2011...Was selected to the All State AP 2nd team and was the District 10 3A MVP...shows an incredible burst of speed from the edge and projects to be a linebacker and could help out on special teams right away...Was Coached by Rusty Purser..Was recruited by UNT Coach Nick Quartaro.

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“He is a high motor kid who plays fast,” Borger coach Rusty Purser said. “He makes plays and has done it for three years.”

DUSTIN CLARK VIDEO LINK 1

DUSTIN CLARK VIDEO LINK 2

D.Q. Johnson CB Ht:5'11" Wt:185 40:4.5 - Iowa Western C.C. Johnson played in eight games his sophomore year at Iowa Western Community College and recorded 20 tackles. As a freshman Johnson played in 7 games and had 18 tackles and 1 interception. Johnson also blocked 3 field goals at Iowa Western. Johnson was named to the academic all region team in 2011...He is rated as a 3-star recruit on Rivals.com. In high school Johnson was a wide receiver in Des Moines and tallied 30 catche, 506 yards and three touchdowns. He was named to the Central Iowa Metro League All Conference Team... He committed to North Texas on 12/11/2011 and signed his LOI with North Texas on 01/12/2012. He is currently enrolled at UNT and participating in workouts...Johnson is the only junior college player signed by UNT this year.

David Busby- DB - 5-11 - 179 - 4.5 - Coppell, TX (Coppell HS) Coached by Joe McBride -Busby was rated a three-star recruit by ESPN.com and 247Sports.com, Busby and ranked No. 67 among all 2012 cornerbacks in the country by ESPN. He was a first-team all-district selection his senior season and he had six interceptions and 70 tackles and was an AP honorable mention all-state selection….Busby notched 85 tackles, 14 pass break-up’s, and had seven interceptions as a junior….The seven interceptions in 2010 were the most in the state of Texas….In 2010 Busby was an AP First Team All State pick….In 2009 Busby was the District 6-5A Newcomer of the Year and an all-district pick as a sophomore….He totaled 15 interceptions during his high school career.

Carlos Harris - RB - 5'8" - 175 - 4.4 - Frisco HS (TX) As a senior had 1723 yards rushing and 21 TD’s at Frisco...Was the District sophomore of the year...Named the Dallas Morning News Player of the Week after rushing for 446 yards and 7 touchdowns in a game...As a junior Harris rushed for 713 yards and 8 touchdowns...Could play running back, corner, return kicks and punts but most likely will see time at wide receiver...will remind fans of former Mean Green star Jamel Branch from Katy..

Ryan Rentfro - OG - 6'4" - 280 - FM Marcus (TX) Was a second team All State selection by OldCoach.com...Named to the All District 8-5A Team as a senior...Logged 68 pancakes and 42 knockdowns as a senior...Rentfro committed to North Texas on 01/22/2012

LINK TO RYAN'S UNDER ARMOUR COMBINE RESULTS

Jamal Marshall - DB - 6-3 - 185 - 4.4 - Fort Bend, TX (Elkins HS) - Marshall is a track athlete who just recently started playing football...Had 46 tackles, 10 pass blocks and 2 sacks as a senior...has outstanding speed and size for his position...His personal best in the 200-meter was 23.17 seconds and he participated in the State relays for Elkins.

LINK TO VIDEO CLIP OF JAMAL MARSHALL

Connor Trussell, Offensive Line, 6-5, 285, Arlington, Texas (Martin HS) -

Was a key member of an offensive line that helped Martin rush for nearly 3,500 yards last season and advance to the Class 5A Division I state quarterfinals…Primarily played right tackle, but also has experience at guard and as long snapper….Ran a 5.49 40-yard dash…Ran a 1.82 10-yard dash…Bench pressed 185 pounds 27 times…

Mustafa Haboul, Defensive Tackle, 6-0, 247, Arlington, Texas (Martin HS) Was first-team All-District 4-5A...Dallas Morning News named him Player of the Week following a 19-7 in over Euless Trinity, in which Haboul had five tackles going against Hiva Lutui, a four-star offensive linemen rated one of the best in Texas …Did not play football until his freshman year…Started as a sophomore… Nicknamed the "Beast"...Had eight sacks, 49 tackles, and a fumble return for a touchdown in 2011…In his junior year, he had 18 tackles, six tackles for loss, one sack and three fumble recoveries...Was used on offense in short-yardage situations and scored a touchdown and a two-point conversion…Also member of the Martin track and field team, competing in shot put and discus.

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"He plays every play with fanatical effort. He’s on the inside, getting double-teamed and knocked down, so it’s not like he had five tackles and a sack coming off the edge.” — Martin Head Coach Bob Wager"

LINK TO ARTICLE AND HABOUL VIDEO (see section 1:56 sacking Arlington Lamar's QB. Again with coverage at 3:55)

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