Twenty-seven Aldine ISD senior football players and one swimmer signed national letters of intent with a number of colleges and universities on Wednesday, Feb. 4, which will allow them to continue their academic and athletic careers.
Five AISD football players signed with Division 1 schools, as Eisenhower Senior High led the way with four Division 1 signings. Defensive back Craig Loston, one of the most sought after recruits in the nation, signed with LSU, while quarterback Kenneth Guiton Jr., signed with Ohio State University.
Wide receiver Greg Timmons signed with the University of Texas, while fellow wide receiver Jaz Reynolds signed with the University of Oklahoma. Aldine Senior High defensive back Tavon Boldin signed with the University of Missouri. Eisenhower High had the most seniors earn scholarships as 19 signed with various colleges and universities across the country.
Eisenhower seniors who signed with Southern University were: defensive back Verlis Martin, running back Terrance Fletcher and defensive end Marcus Thompson. Running back Curtis McGregor signed with Grambling State University, while linebacker DeMarkus Jenkins signed with Sul Ross State.
Linebacker Brandon Boyd and wide receiver Washington Allen signed with West Texas A&M University, while linebacker Shadow Eaden, offensive lineman Jasmine Manuel, linebacker Johnny Fowler and running back Devin Miller all signed with Edwards Waters University.
Offensive linemen Joseph DeLeon, Tim Harris and Norris Thomas all signed with Southwest Baptist University (MO). Offensive lineman Arthur Jones is considering signing with either Texas Southern University or Grambling State University.
Eisenhower High senior swimmer Karson Applin signed with the University of Utah.
Nimitz Senior High had five players earn scholarships. They are: wide receiver LaMarquis King, who signed with the University of Central Arkansas, defensive back Dexter Williams, who signed with West Texas A&M University, wide receiver Kelvin Chatham, who signed with Citrus College, defensive back Karre Wallace, who signed with Southwest Baptist University (MO) and defensive lineman Danzale White, who signed with Citrus College.
In addition to Bolden signing with Missouri, Aldine Senior High teammates Keitrell Anderson and Mike Williams, both defensive backs, signed with Portland State University.
