National Signing Day saw 29 high school seniors cast their lots with the Cardinals.
According to Sherard Poteete, who will begin his eighth season as head coach in the fall, the Cardinals had a good day, but are not finished.
"We were able address needs we had on the defensive front," Poteete said. "But we are a little thin on the offensive line and will be working to add some kids there in the days to come.
"Overall, though, it was a good day."
The Cardinals signed 10 defensive linemen and four linebackers.
The Cardinals added a pair of quarterbacks to the roster, including Mike Jones, who led the Malakoff Tigers to the 2023 Class 3A Division 1 state championship and back to the finals this past season. Jones was named the championship game offensive MVP as junior.
The Cardinals also signed 6-4 Edinburg Vela signal-caller Geoffrey LeFevre.
As a result of signing day, Poteete will now have an opportunity to coach his youngest son, Parker, who played with Jones at Malakoff. As a 6-3, 200-pound linebacker, Poteete was named the defensive MVP in the state title game in 2023 as a junior.
The signee class also includes Dane Dial, a 6-5, 270-pound offensive lineman from nearby Canton.
2025 TVCC FOOTBALL SIGNEES
Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown (School)
Mike Jones QB 6-1 190 Malakoff (Malakoff)
Geoffrey LeFevre QB 6-4 215 Edinburg (Robert Vela)
Ja'mikael Davis WR 6-0 175 Orange (West Orange Stark)
Breaden Walton WR 6-3 195 Ashdown, AR (Ashdown)
Noah Logsden RB 5-10 190 San Antonio (Brandeis)
Tavias Gordon RB 5-10 195 New Iberia, LA (Westgate)
Mekhi Emerenini TE 6-3 210 Houston (King)
Dane Dial OL 6-5 270 Canton (Canton)
Jayden Simmons OL 6-4 320 Iowa Colony (Iowa Colony)
Devin Ferris OL 6-6 210 Houston (Heights)
Eddie Robinson Jr. DE 6-5 220 Manor (Manor)
Kenneth James Jr. DE 6-3 220 Iowa Colony (Iowa Colony)
Cameron Tuiasosopo DE 6-0 220 Copperas Cove (Copperas Cove)
Demontrae Wheelock DE 6-0 230 Temple (Temple)
Josiah Hatter DT 6-2 320 Richmond (Foster)
Keishon Wiser DT 6-2 290 Houston (Aldine)
Wylie Mitchell DE 6-1 250 Kilgore (Kilgore
Alvion Candia DT 6-2 290 Killeen (Harker Heights)
A'trevion Netter DT 6-3 200 New Iberia, LA (Westgate)
Ismael Bah DT 6-3 315 Richardson (Berkner)
Parker Poteete LB 6-1 200 Malakoff (Malakoff)
Jamariyon Benford LB 6-0 225 Hearne (Hearne)
Amyrian Scott LB 6-0 190 Orange (West Orange Stark)
Caydan Slater LB 6-0 200 Houston (Hightower)
Zach Parish DB 5-10 185 Houston (Clear Spring)
Chase Sutton DB 5-11 170 Memphis, TN (Bartlett)
Christian Houston DB 6-1 180 Houston (Episcopal)
Dylan Stephens DB 6 -1 185 Richardson (Berkner)
Barrett Travis ATH 6-0 205 Oklahoma City, OK (Heritage Hall)
2025 TVCC MID-YEAR TRANSFERS/ENROLLEES
Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Previous School
Jackson LaTour QB 6-3 210 McNeese State
Dougie Dodard WR 6-2 190 Lake Country Christian
Savion McKinnon WR 6-3 220 Lafayette
Wyatt Samaha TE 6-3 230 SFA
Gerald Lacy DB 6-0 195 Missouri
