2020 ULM FOOTBALL RECRUITING CLASS
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| Name |
Pos. |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Hometown (High School / Previous School) |
| Taylor Behl |
LB |
6-1 |
225 |
Georgetown, Texas (Georgetown High School) |
| Dillon Brooks |
OL |
6-3 |
295 |
Huntsville, Texas (Tyler Junior College) |
| Keydrain Calligan |
S |
6-2 |
190 |
New Iberia, La. (Westgate High School) |
| Coby Cavil |
WR |
5-9 |
170 |
Cedar Hill, Texas (Red Oak High School) |
| Hayes Crockett |
QB |
6-4 |
206 |
Monroe, La. (Sterlington High School) |
| Peyton Dunn |
OL |
6-7 |
285 |
Brandon, Miss. (Jackson Preparatory School) |
| Elijah Fisher |
DE |
6-3 |
255 |
Allen, Texas (Allen High School) |
| Zac Gulley |
S |
5-10 |
180 |
Newton, Texas (Newton High School) |
| Nate Heidecker |
OL |
6-5 |
275 |
Conroe, Texas (College Park High School) |
| Jeremy Hunt |
QB |
6-3 |
215 |
Oak Park, Ill. (Trinity Valley Community College) |
| Garrett Kahmann |
QB |
6-3 |
200 |
West Monroe, La. (West Monroe High School) |
| Quincy Ledet Jr. |
DT |
6-3 |
285 |
Orange, Texas (West Orange-Stark High School) |
| Marcus Moore |
DT |
6-2 |
275 |
The Colony, Texas (The Colony High School) |
| Jahmeel Rice |
WR |
6-3 |
190 |
Copperas Cove, Texas (Copperas Cove High School) |
| D.J. Travis |
CB |
5-11 |
165 |
Poplarville, Miss. (Jones College) |
TAYLOR BEHL
LB | 6-1 | 225 | Georgetown, Texas
Georgetown High School | Coach Chuck Griffin
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HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS: Two-year starter at linebacker for Georgetown (Texas) High School where he played for Coaches Chuck Griffin (2019) and Jason Dean (2018), helping the Eagles to a combined record of 17-8 (.690) . . . led the team in tackles (career-best 154) and tackles for loss (16) as a senior . . . recorded double-figure tackles in nine games in 2019, including the first eight in a row . . . produced at least one tackle for loss in eight games . . . posted 20 tackles each in back-to-back games vs. Cedar Park (2 TFL including a half sack) and vs. Pflugerville (2 TFL) . . . made 15 stops vs. Stephenville, including three for losses, and returned an interception 57 yards for a touchdown . . . tallied 15 tackles vs. South San Antonio, including three behind the line of scrimmage . . . Texas Sports Writers Association Class 5A honorable mention all-state selection as a junior . . . named District 11-5A Defensive Newcomer of the Year in 2018 . . . registered 81 tackles as a junior, with six resulting in losses including three sacks . . . reached double figures in tackles in four games, including a season-high 13 stops vs. Pflugerville (TFL) . . . recorded 11 stops, including two for losses, and an interception vs. Cedar Park . . . presented a game ball by the Austin American-Statesman after his 12-tackle performance vs. South San Antonio . . . produced two sacks vs. Wylie in the 2018 season opener . . . his three-year varsity totals include 247 career tackles, with 23 resulting in losses including five sacks.
VIATOR ON BEHL:
"Taylor Behl is an old-school football player with great instincts. He's simply a football junkie. Taylor plays fast and with great energy."
DILLON BROOKS
OL | 6-3 | 295 | Huntsville, Texas
Tyler Junior College | Coach Thomas Rocco
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JUNIOR COLLEGE AND HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS: Named All-Southwest Junior College Football Conference as a freshman for Coach Thomas Rocco at Tyler (Texas) Junior College . . . saw action at both guard and center . . . two-year starter for Coach Rodney Southern at Huntsville (Texas) High School, helping the Hornets to a combined record of 20-4 (.833) including back-to-back district championships in 2017 and '18 . . . named to the Texas Associated Press Sports Editors Class 5A all-state second team as a senior . . . unanimous All-District 10-5A Division II First Team selection in 2018 . . . earned All-District 10-5A Division II honorable mention as a junior . . . selected as Huntsville's Offensive Lineman of the Year as both a junior and senior . . . two-time Academic All-District 10-5A Division II . . . also competed in track and field.
COACH VIATOR ON BROOKS:
"Dillon Brooks is a tough, physical lineman who plays with good leverage. He's a valuable utility guy because he played both guard and center in junior college."
KEYDRAIN CALLIGAN
S | 6-2 | 190 | New Iberia, La.
Westgate High School | Coach Ryan Antoine
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HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS: Two-year starter for Coach Ryan Antoine at Westgate High School in New Iberia, Louisiana, helping the Tigers to a combined record of 18-10 (.642) . . . two-time all-district selection as a defensive back . . . recorded 43 tackles, with three for losses including a sack, four interceptions and 14 pass break-ups as the Tigers finished 10-4 while advancing to the state quarterfinals . . . multi-sport standout also competes in basketball and track and field . . . two-time all-state honorable mention in basketball for Coach Oliver Winston . . . 2018 Class 4A triple jump champion with a personal record 44-6 1/4.
VIATOR ON CALLIGAN:
"Keydrain Calligan may very well end up being the steal of this signing class. He's an explosive athlete, who has only played football for two years. Keydrain hasn't even scratched the surface of his potential."
COBY CAVILÂ
WR | 5-9 | 170 | Cedar Hill, Texas
Red Oak High School | Coach Chris Ross
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HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS: Accounted for 1,590 all-purpose yards and 19 touchdowns as a senior for Coach Chris Ross at Red Oak (Texas) High School, helping the Hawks to an 11-2 record and a trip to the 2019 state regional semifinals . . . unanimous selection as District 6-5A MVP as a senior . . . Unsung Athlete Award recipient from Inside High School Sports . . . had 69 receptions for 1,334 yards (19.3 avg.) and 17 TDs in 2019 . . . recorded eight 100-yard receiving games . . . caught seven passes for a career-best 247 yards and two scores vs. Denton Braswell in the second round of the playoffs, including a 99-yard TD reception . . . had a career-high nine catches for 101 yards and two TDs vs. Kimball . . . had three TD receptions each vs. Princeton (7 for 165 yards) and Heritage (4 for 118) . . . returned five kickoffs for 200 yards (40.0 avg.), including a 93-yard runback for a score vs. South Oak Cliff . . . returned four punts for 150 yards 37.5 avg.) and a TD . . . began his prep career at Bishop Dunne Catholic School in Dallas before transferring to Red Oak for his senior year . . . accounted for 384 all-purpose yards as a junior for Coach Michael Johnson while helping the Falcons to an 11-3 record and the 2018 TAPPS Division I Championship . . . hauled in 21 passes for 150 yards (7.1 avg.), including a 47-yard grab vs. John Paul II . . . returned seven kickoffs for 175 yards (25.0 avg.), including a season-long 80-yarder vs. Prestonwood Christian.
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VIATOR ON CAVIL:Â
"Coby Cavil had a breakout senior season in one of the toughest regions in Texas High School football. His precise route-running and explosive play-making abilities enabled the Red Oak Hawks to make a deep playoff run this year. He fits in perfectly with the way we utilize our slot receivers and has a chance to become a dangerous asset in the return game."
HAYES CROCKETT
QB | 6-4 | 206 | Monroe, La.
Sterlington High School | Coach Lee Doty
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HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS: Two-year starter at quarterback for Coach Lee Doty at Sterlington High School in Monroe, Louisiana, helping the Panthers to a combined record of 23-4 (.958) . . . accounted for 1,090 yards total offense and 18 touchdowns as a senior while leading the Panthers (11-1) to the Class 3A quarterfinals . . . threw for 819 yards, nine TDs and five interceptions in 2019 . . . rushed for 271 yards and nine scores as a senior . . . threw for 195 yards and two scores and added a 9-yard TD run in a 39-38 loss at Jennings . . . earned All-District 2-3A First-Team honors as a junior while guiding Sterlington to a 12-3 record and a trip to the Class 3A championship game . . . completed 56-of-115 passes (.487) for 1,056 yards, 11 TDs and only one interception in 2018 . . . ran for 389 yards and seven TDs as a junior . . . also worked as a reliever on the Panthers' 2019 state championship baseball team . . . began his career at Prairie View Academy in Bastrop, La., before transferring to Sterlington . . . named Midsouth Association of Independent Schools (MAIS) All-District 5-AA Offensive MVP after accounting for 2,848 yards total offense and 30 TDs as a sophomore . . . connected on 116-of-212 throws (.547) for 1,799 yards, 13 TDs and three interceptions in 2017 . . . carried 172 times for 1,049 yards (6.1 avg.) and 17 scores as a sophomore.
VIATOR ON CROCKETT:
"Hayes Crockett brings the size, athleticism, arm strength and football intelligence you're looking for in a quarterback. He's played on the varsity level since his freshman year, and he's a winner, leading his team to the playoffs every year, including Sterlington to the state championship game as a junior. Hayes plans to enroll in classes this spring, so we're excited to see him compete in spring ball."
PEYTON DUNN
OL | 6-7 | 285 | Brandon, Miss.
Jackson Preparatory School | Coach Ricky Black
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HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS: Selected to play in the 2019 Midsouth Association of Independent Schools (MAIS) All-Star Game . . . Three-year starter for Coach Ricky Black at Jackson (Mississippi) Preparatory School, helping the Patriots to a combined record of 35-4 (.897) including back-to-back Class 6A MAIS state championships in 2017 and '18 . . . two-time all-district selection . . . also earned all-metro honors . . . named Jackson Prep's Most Valuable Offensive Player . . . key figure on an offensive line that helped Jackson Prep rush for 2,142 yards (5.7 yards per carry) and 41 touchdowns while averaging 33.8 points per game in 2019 . . . also paved the way for a 1,500-yard rusher, who also scored 30 rushing TDs . . . part of an offensive line that helped the Patriot ground game average 7.7 yards per carry and score 33 rushing TDs in 2018 en route to the program's seventh-straight Class 6A MAIS state title.
VIATOR ON DUNN:
"Peyton Dunn is a massive offensive lineman at 6-7 and nearly 290 pounds. He has athleticism and great feet. Peyton has a huge upside because he'll only get bigger and stronger."
ELIJAH FISHER
DE | 6-3 | 255 | Allen, Texas
Allen High School | Coach Terry Gambill
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HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS: Two-year starter for Coach Terry Gambill at Allen (Texas) High School, helping the Eagles to a combined record of 25-2 (.926) . . . named District 9-6A Defensive MVP as a senior . . . also a unanimous selection as first-team All-District 9-6A defensive end . . . voted team captain by his teammates . . . recorded 55 tackles, with 12 resulting in losses including seven sacks, and six quarterback hits in 2019 . . . also credited with two pass break-ups, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries while amassing 435 production points . . . his top performance came vs. Dickinson, posting eight solo tackles, with four for losses including three sacks; also registered a QB hit and forced a fumble for a total of 42 production points . . . earned first-team All-District 9-6A honors at tight end as a junior . . . had eight receptions for 187 yards (23.4 avg.) and a touchdown . . . played three seasons at the varsity level.
VIATOR ON FISHER:
"Elijah Fisher brings a versatile body to our defensive front. He can play multiple positions on the defensive line. Elijah plays with relentless effort and knows how to work. He's a big-time addition to our defensive line room."
ZAC GULLEY
S | 5-10 | 180 | Newton, Texas
Newton High School | Coach Drew Johnston
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HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS: Three-year starter at Newton (Texas) High School where he helped the Eagles to a combined record of 41-2 (.953), including undefeated seasons (15-0) in 2017 and '18 that resulted in back-to-back Class 3A Division II Championships . . . recorded 75 tackles, with six resulting in losses including one sack, and three interceptions as a senior for Coach Drew Johnston . . . Â accounted for 536 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns in 2019 . . . rushed 38 times for 360 yards (9.5 avg.) and one score as a senior . . . also caught 10 passes for 109 yards (10.9 avg.) . . . carried seven times for 189 yards vs. Troup in the Class 3A Division II area playoff game, including a 71-yard TD run; also posted six tackles, including a sack against the Tigers . . . returned a fumble 44 yards for a score vs. Corrigan-Camden . . . returned an interception 67 yards for a TD vs. Hemphill . . . registered nine stops, including one for a loss, vs. Gilmer . . . tallied eight tackles, including to for losses, and an interception vs. West Orange-Stark . . . produced a career-best 16 tackles vs. Silsbee . . . started for legendary Coach W.T. Johnston in 2017 and '18 . . . selected Class 3A Division II All-District second team on both sides of the football (safety and wide receiver) as a junior . . . credited with 49 tackles and two interceptions in 2018 . . . carried 25 times for 251 yards (10.0 avg.) and four TDs as a junior; also had eight catches for 122 yards (14.0 avg.) . . . returned three punts for 87 yards (29.0 avg.), including a 40-yarder for a TD in the 2018 season opener vs. Kirbyville . . . made seven tackles vs. Canadian in the state championship game . . . intercepted a pass and scored on an 86-yard run vs. Troup . . . contributed seven tackles vs. West Orange-Stark . . . posted a season-high 10 tackles vs. Silsbee . . . amassed 102 tackles, including two behind the line of scrimmage, and an interception as a sophomore in 2017 . . . produced double-figure tackles in three games: 14 vs. Boling and 10 each vs. Arp (tackle for loss and recovered two fumbles) and Crockett . . . scored on a 54-yard interception return vs. Frankston . . . added a 28-yard TD run vs. Hemphill . . . his career totals include 226 tackles, six interceptions, 1,144 all-purpose yards and 10 total touchdowns.
VIATOR ON GULLEY:
"Zac Gulley is a hard-hitting safety, who has the athleticism to play any of the safety spots. He comes from a high school program that won two state championships. Zac has a big upside, with the potential to become an impact player at the back end of our defense."
NATE HEIDECKER
OL | 6-5 | 275 | Conroe, Texas
College Park High School | Coach Lonnie Madison
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HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS: Two-year starter (20 career starts) for Coach Lonnie Madison at College Park High School in The Woodlands, Texas . . . named All-District 15-6A First Team as a senior . . . selected All-District 15-6A Second Team as a junior . . . anchored an offensive line that helped a well-balanced Cavalier offense average nearly 310 total yards per game in 2018 and top the 30-point total in four games.
VIATOR ON HEIDECKER:
"Nate Heidecker is a big, smart, athletic offensive lineman with great feet and tenacity. He's a good blocker in the running game and just as efficient in pass protection. Nate is an effective puller on power, counter and toss plays. He plays with passion and purpose. He's is a real student of the game and an extremely hard worker in the weight room. More importantly, the guy is a phenomenal student in the classroom and even better person off the field."Â
JEREMY HUNT
QB | 6-3 | 215 | Oak Park, Ill.
Trinity Valley Community College | Coach Sherard Poteete
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JUNIOR COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS: Rated the nation's No. 9 JUCO dual-threat quarterback, according to JCGridiron.com . . . started 10 games as a sophomore for Coach Sherard Poteete at Trinity Valley Community College in Athens, Texas . . . compiled a 7-3 record as a starter while leading the Cardinals to an appearance in the 2019 Midwest Classic Bowl vs. Butler CC in Miami, Oklahoma . . . accounted for 2,653 yards total offense and 24 touchdowns . . . completed 201-of-338 throws (.595) for 2,474 yards, 20 TDs and seven interceptions . . . rushed for 179 yards and four scores . . . recorded eight 200-yard passing games, including three 300-yard efforts . . . threw multiple TD passes in seven games . . . produced 326 total yards and four TDs at Navarro College; completed 24-of-42 passes for 274 yards, three TDs and two interceptions and rushed seven times for a season-high 52 yards, including a 17-yard TD run . . . hit 20-of-26 passes for 307 yards and two scores vs. RPA College . . . connected on 19-of-37 throws for 326 yards, three TDs and one interception vs. Cisco College; also scored on a 23-yard keeper . . . completed 27-of-40 passes for 369 yards, three TDs and an interception in his TVCC debut vs. New Mexico Military Institute . . . AT CENTRAL MISSOURI: Saw action in 10 games, including nine starts, as a red-shirt freshman at NCAA Division II Central Missouri . . . earned All-MIAA honorable mention in 2018 after finishing second in the league in passing yards per game (228.1) . . . completed 144-of-276 passes (.523) for 2,281 yards, 19 TDs and seven interceptions . . . also scored three rushing TDs . . . threw for more than 200 yards in five-consecutive games . . . named MIAA Offensive Player of the Week after accounting for 403 yards total offense and five TDs vs. Missouri Southern; hit 14-of-23 passes for 359 yards and four TDs and ran seven times for 44 yards and a score . . . also selected MIAA Offensive Player of the Week after producing 424 total yards and five TDs vs. Missouri Western in his first start at UCM; connected on 22-of-36 throws for 405 yards – the ninth-highest single-game total in school history – and four scores . . . redshirted in 2017 . . . HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS: Two-year starter for Coach John Hoerster at Oak Park (Ill.)-River Forest High School.
VIATOR ON HUNT:
"We're extremely excited to add Jeremy Hunt to the ULM family. He brings some added experience to the quarterback room with 19 starts over the last two seasons at the D2 and JUCO levels. He had a very efficient year at Trinity Valley where they're running a very similar offense to what we do here at ULM. We're looking forward to getting him out there for spring ball."
GARRETT KAHMANN
QB | 6-3 | 200 | West Monroe, La.
West Monroe High School | Coach Jerry Arledge
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HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS: Played for Coach Jerry Arledge at West Monroe (Louisiana) High School . . . sidelined for the entire 2019 season due to a shoulder injury . . . suffered a season-ending shoulder injury vs. Neville in the Bayou Jamb . . . named second-team All-Northeast Louisiana and first-team All-District 2-5A after accounting for 2,141 yards total offense and 26 touchdowns as a junior . . . led the Rebels to a 14-1 record en route to the 2018 Class 5A state championship game in his first full season as the starting quarterback . . . threw for 1,452 yards and 15 TDs as a junior . . . rushed for 689 yards and 11 scores in 2018.
VIATOR ON KAHMANN:
"We're really excited to add another West Monroe Rebel to our roster. Garrett Kahmann is a guy who we have a great relationship with because he's been coming to our summer camps since his sophomore year. We've seen him improve every season and feel like his best football is ahead of him. After leading the Rebels to the state championship game as a junior, he unfortunately suffered a season-ending injury in the preseason. Since, we've seen his work ethic firsthand, we know that Garrett will come back stronger than ever. He'll also enroll this spring to get a head start on his ULM career."
QUINCY LEDET JR.
DT | 6-3 | 285 | Orange, Texas
West Orange-Stark High School | Coach Cornel Thompson
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HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS: Three-year starter for Coach Cornel Thompson at West Orange-Stark High School in Orange, Texas, helping the Mustangs to a combined record of 32-8 (.800) . . . All-District 10-4A Division II First-Team selection on both the offensive and defensive lines as a senior . . . named to the 2019 Southeast Texas Super Gold First-Team Offense by the Beaumont Enterprise . . . recorded 72 tackles as a senior, with 22 going for losses including six sacks . . . produced a season-high four tackles for loss vs. Little Cypress . . . matched his career high with two sacks vs. Hampshire-Fannett . . . second-team All-District 10-4A Division II selection as an offensive lineman in 2018 . . . featured on the Southeast Texas Super Gold First-Team Defense as a junior . . . registered 54 tackles in 2018, with 17 coming behind the line of scrimmage including five sacks, and an interception . . . posted a career-best five tackles for loss vs. Hampshire-Fannett, including two sacks . . . multi-sport athlete also competed in basketball, track and field (shot put and discus) and powerlifting at WO-S.
VIATOR ON LEDET:
"Quincy Ledet is a big, athletic guy with great versatility. He started on both the offensive and defensive lines. Quincy won several postseason honors, and his consistency in performance helped his team advance deep into the playoffs every year. He has quickness, a knack for getting to the quarterback and he's a good run-stopper. Quincy plays with great passion for the game and his position. He loves to compete and desires to be great. In addition, Quincy is a great student."
MARCUS MOORE
DT | 6-2 | 275 | The Colony, Texas
The Colony High School | Coach Rudy Rangel
HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS: Rated the No. 6 defensive lineman in the Dallas area by The Dallas Morning News . . . three-year starter for Coach Rudy Rangel at The Colony (Texas) High School, helping the Cougars to a combined record of 24-9 (.727) . . . named District 5-5A Defensive Lineman of the Year for the second season in a row after leading the team in tackles for loss (31), sacks (14) and quarterback hurries (18) as a senior . . . recorded 55 tackles, two pass break-ups and forced four fumbles in 2019 . . . posted a career-high nine tackles vs. Wakeland, with four resulting in losses including three sacks . . . made seven stops vs. Lone State, with three coming behind the line of the scrimmage including two sacks; also credited with three QB hurries and a forced fumble . . . produced four tackles for loss each vs. Centennial (to go along with four QB hurries), Heritage and Independence (forced fumble) . . . selected District 5-5A Co-Defensive Lineman of the Year as a junior . . . registered 32 tackles, with 11 for losses including four sacks, and 11 QB hurries in 2018 . . . tallied five stops vs. Little Elm, with three resulting in losses including a sack, and two QB hurries . . . accounted for a season-high six tackles, including one for a loss, and two QB hurries vs. Byron Nelson . . . his four-year varsity totals include 119 career tackles, with 48 for losses including 18 sacks, 31 QB hurries and five forced fumbles.
VIATOR ON MOORE:
"Marcus Moore gives us a solid presence inside. He's strong, physical and athletic. Marcus has the potential to be a difference maker for us up front. He comes from a great background, both at home and athletically. We're really excited about adding him to our defensive line room."
JAHMEEL RICE
WR | 6-3 | 190 | Copperas Cove, Texas
Copperas Cove High School | Coach Jack Alvarez
HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS: Two-year starter for Coach Jack Alvarez at Copperas Cove (Texas) High School . . . earned All-District 12-6A second-team honors as a senior . . . caught 20 passes for 282 yards (14.1 avg.) and three touchdowns in 2019 . . . had a career-high six catches for 67 yards vs. Killeen, including a season-long 45-yarder . . . had five receptions for a season-high 94 yards vs. Belton, including a 20-yard TD grab . . . received all-district honorable mention as a junior . . . ranked second on the team with 31 receptions for 496 yards (16.0 avg.) and eight TDs in 2018 while helping the Bulldawgs to a 7-4 record . . . posted two 100-yard receiving games as a junior . . . hauled in five passes for a career-high 116 yards and two scores vs. Shoemaker . . . had five catches for 106 yards and two TDs in the 2018 season opener vs. Autonoma de Nuevo Leon . . . also competed in track and field.
VIATOR ON RICE:
"Jahmeel Rice is a long, athletic receiver who can run. He has great ball skills and gets more than his share of 50-50 balls. Jahmeel is definitely one of the steals in this recruiting class."
D.J. TRAVIS
CB | 5-11 | 165 | Poplarville, Miss.
Jones College | Coach Steve Buckley
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JUNIOR COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS: Two-year contributor for Coach Steve Buckley at Jones College in Ellisville, Mississippi, helping the Bobcats to a combined record of 17-5 (.773) Â . . . appeared in all 10 games as a sophomore for the 10th-ranked Bobcats (7-3) and recorded 11 tackles, one interception and three pass break-ups . . . Jones County led the nation in scoring defense (11.8 points allowed per game) and surrendered only 259.9 total yards per game . . . his interception came in the MACJC semifinal game vs. Northwest Mississippi . . . posted a season-high three tackles and a pass break-up at Copiah-Lincoln . . . credited with a 10-yard sack in the 2019 season opener at Coahoma . . . saw action in 11 games as a freshman in 2018 and contributed eight tackles . . . HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS: Participated in the 2017 Bernard Blackwell North-South All-Star Football Game in Gulfport, Miss. . . . two-year starter at cornerback for Coach Jay Beech at Poplarville (Miss.) High School, helping the Hornets to a combined record of 25-3 (.893) including the 2016 Class 4A South state championship . . . named Class 4A first-team all-state as a senior by the Mississippi Association of Coaches . . . registered 40 tackles, including three for losses, three interceptions, 14 passes defended and forced two fumbles in 2017 . . . returned an interception for a touchdown vs. Northeast Lauderdale . . . recorded a career-high six pass break-ups vs. Sumrall . . . produced seven tackles each vs. Stone (including one for a loss and forced a fumble) and Forrest County Agricultural (forced a fumble) . . . posted 26 tackles, including one for a loss, two interceptions and a team-leading seven passes defended as a junior . . . his two picks came in the same game vs. Columbia . . . tallied a season-high four stops vs. Forrest County Agricultural . . . his three-year varsity totals include 66 career tackles, six interceptions, 21 passes defended and two forced fumbles . . . also lettered in basketball for the Hornets.
VIATOR ON TRAVIS:
"D.J. Travis is a long, rangy defensive back, who has a knack for getting his hands on the ball. He's a sure tackler who enjoys contact. D.J. has great press-man skills, and he can really flip his hips and run."
