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SIGN IN, PLEASE: Cardinals sign 29 HS gridders

SIGN IN, PLEASE: Cardinals sign 29 HS gridders

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