Aug. 29, 2009
Tariq Allen
Number: 13
Height: 6-2
Weight: 245
Position: Linebacker
Hometown: Irving, Texas
High School: MacArthur
* Prep All-American, all-state and two-time first-team all-district performer at linebacker
* Started in the 2009 U.S. Army All-America Bowl
* Posted 345 tackles, 16 sacks, 64 TFL, five forced fumbles and six fumble recoveries in three seasons as a starting linebacker
* Also lettered in basketball and track and field
* Mentored elementary school students in the P.A.L.S. Program
Why I came to Texas: I was drawn to Texas mainly because of tradition. Ever since I was a young kid, I used to always watch the Longhorns. It's always been a dream school for me. When I came here on my visits and saw the family atmosphere, it got me hooked on it. Ever since then, I always wanted to come. As a person, Coach Brown is a great inspiration. As a coach, he doesn't cut corners. He tells you the straight, hard truth, whether you like it or not, and I like that. I like honesty.
Thomas Ashcraft
Number: 79
Height: 6-5
Weight: 315
Position: Offensive Lineman
Hometown: Cedar Hill, Texas
High School: Cedar Hill
* Prep All-America and two-time all-state selection on the offensive line
* Played in the 2009 Under Armour All-America Game
* Lettered in four sports (football, basketball, powerlifting and track and field) as a prepster and earned a total of nine letters
* Helped Cedar Hill win the 2006 5A Div. II State Championship as a sophomore
* A prep honor roll student who ranked in the top five percent of his class
Why I came to Texas: The coaches are really straight up with you. They tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. They're more like family than other coaches that I talked to at any other school. Coach Brown is a really honorable man. He's very straightforward with you. He's just a great person to be around.
Eryon Barnett
Number: 19
Height: 6-2
Weight: 180
Position: Defensive Back
Hometown: Euless, Texas
High School: Trinity
* Two-year letterman and starter at defensive back
* Helped his team to a 28-2 record, a state championship and consecutive district championships in his final two seasons
* Logged 67 tackles, seven INTs and six PBU in his prep career
* Volunteered with the Big Brothers program during high school
Why I came to Texas: When I came on my official visit, all the players welcomed me and made me feel like I was a part of the family. There is such a great family environment here. I built a great relationship with coach (Duane) Akina. You could tell he knew his stuff and he’s had so many great players, I was excited to get the chance to learn from him. Also, Austin is a great town. There is a lot to do here and a lot of different opportunities.
Marcus Davis
Number: 23
Height: 6-1
Weight: 190
Position: Defensive Back
Hometown: League City, Texas
High School: Clear Creek
* Prep All-America and three-time first-team all-district selection at defensive back
* Played in the 2009 U.S. Army All-America Bowl
* Tallied 179 tackles, eight INTs, 18 PBU and five blocked kicks in his final three seasons
* Won district championships in the 110m hurdles and long jump
* A prep honor roll student who volunteered with the Special Olympics
Why I came to Texas: I think it's a great program. It has good qualities. Coach Brown always stresses integrity, so that's a big thing, always being honest. I felt like they were honest with me and that's one of the reasons I came here. Coach Brown is straightforward with you, he tells you how it is, and I appreciate that.
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