TCU signings

By Star-Telegram

TCU announced the signing of 22 football players today, 17 from Texas and 11 from the Metroplex. Six signees are in the Star-Telegram's Tarrant County Terrific 25.

Here is the list:

Zach Allen (QB, 6-3, 185, Temple)

Ranked by Fox Sports Next/Scout.com as the No. 12 quarterback in Texas and No. 67 in the nation ... District 8-5A Offensive Most Valuable Player. Passed for 2,175 yards and 24 touchdowns while rushing for 941 yards and nine scores despite playing just nine games because of injury ... threw for 1,753 yards and ran for 766 as a junior ... chose TCU over Kansas State, Oklahoma State, Clemson, Minnesota and Syracuse.

Jermaine Antoine (WR, 5-11, 195, Loreauville, La.)

Named the "Best All-Around Athlete"? t the 2012 U.S. Army National Combine ... a first-team Class 2A all-state selection by the Louisiana Sportswriters Association. Rushed for 1,399 yards and 26 touchdowns while adding 538 yards receiving and six scores as a senior.

George Baltimore (S, 6-0, 205, Mansfield)

The No. 7 safety in Texas and No. 51 in the nation by Fox Sports Next/Scout.com. First-team all-district as a junior and senior. Had 81 tackles his senior year with four interceptions, including two returned for touchdowns. Selected TCU over Baylor, Oklahoma State, Texas Tech, Iowa State, Kansas, Arkansas, Arizona State, Cal, Vanderbilt, Michigan State, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana and Purdue.

Bryson Burtnett (TE, 6-5, 225, Springtown)

Rated by Fox Sports Next/Scout.com as the No. 5 tight end in Texas and No. 40 in the nation ... had 19 receptions for 227 yards and two touchdowns as a senior ... totaled 37 tackles, including seven for loss, and two sacks on defense. Chose TCU over Rice and Texas State.

Cydney Calvin (CB, 6-1, 175, Frisco Centennial)

The No. 7 cornerback in Texas and No. 78 in the nation by Fox Sports Next/Scout.com. Had two interceptions for 71 yards and also scored a touchdown on a fumble recovery ... totaled 40 tackles. Chose TCU over Wake Forest.

Sammy Douglas (LB, 6-3, 195, Arlington)

Star-Telegram's Super Team Defensive Player of the Year was an Associated Press first-team all-state selection and first-team All-District 4-5A ... totaled 168 tackles, including a career-high 29 against Arlington Bowie.

Cameron Echols-Luper (WR, 6-0, 190, Auburn, Ala.)

Tabbed the No. 7 wide receiver prospect in Alabama and No. 131 at his position nationally by Fox Sports Next/Scout.com. Passed for 1,036 yards and 11 touchdowns and rushed for 898 yards and seven touchdowns in leading Auburn to the Class 6A quarterfinals. Chose the Horned Frogs over Texas A&M, Ole Miss, North Carolina, Wake Forest, Maryland and Illinois.

Eason Fromayan (OT, 6-5, 285, Alpharetta (Ga.) Milton)

Rated by Fox Sports Next/Scout.com as the No. 11 offensive tackle in Georgia and No. 90 nationally at his position .Picked TCU over Cincinnati, South Florida, Syracuse and Wake Forest.

Bryson Henderson (DE, 6-4, 245, Mansfield Summit)

The No. 10 defensive end in Texas and No. 63 nationally by Fox Sports Next/Scout.com Member Star-Telegram's Tarrant County Terrific 25 ... recorded 75 tackles and nine sacks as a junior. Chose TCU over Baylor, Oklahoma State, Iowa State, Colorado, Vanderbilt and Purdue.

Kyle Hicks (TB, 5-10, 190, Arlington Martin)

A four-star recruit by Fox Sports Next/Scout.com and Rivals.com ... ranked as the No. 3 running back in Texas and No. 21 in the nation and the the No. 141 overall player nationally by Scout.com. Totaled 1,113 yards on the ground and 458 through the air as a senior ... totaled 28 touchdowns in nine games ... rushed for 1,667 yards and 26 touchdowns in earning first-team all-district honors as a junior. Chose TCU over Texas, Baylor, Notre Dame, Texas A&M, Arkansas and Michigan.

Denzel Johnson (ATH, 6-2, 205, Gainesville)

Earned District 9-3A Most Valuable Player honors at quarterback his senior year ... passed for 1,117 yards and 12 touchdowns while rushing for 1,064 yards and 10 scores. Chose TCU over UTSA.

Trevorris Johnson (TB, 5-11, 205, Alief Taylor)

Rated as the No. 7 running back in Texas and No. 45 nationally by Fox Sports Next/Scout.com ... No. 71 overall in the Midlands 150 ... named the District 18-5A Offensive Most Valuable Player ... rushed for 2,115 yards and 19 touchdowns as a senior. Selected TCU over Arkansas, Iowa State, Kansas, Utah, Cal and Wake Forest.

Patrick Morris (OL, 6-3, 288, Denton Guyer)

The No. 2 center in Texas and No. 8 nationally at his position by Fox Sports Next/Scout.com ... No. 69 overall in the Midlands 150 ... an Associated Press Class 4A all-state selection. Chose TCU over Texas Tech, Kansas, Northwestern and Washington State.

Joseph Noteboom (OT, 6-5, 260, Plano)

Ranked by Fox Sports Next/Scout.com as the No. 12 offensive tackle in Texas and No. 99 nationally ... a first-team District 10-5A selection as a senior ... also made the Associated Press Class 5A honorable-mention all-state team. Chose TCU over Texas Tech, Iowa State, Wake Forest and Purdue.

Charlie Reid (TE, 6-4, 225, All Saints)

Tabbed the No. 4 tight end in Texas and No. 35 in the nation by Fox Sports Next/Scout.com . Selected to the Star-Telegram Super Team ... recorded 49 catches for 1,220 yards and 17 touchdowns as a senior. Chose TCU over Iowa State, Ole Miss, Mississippi State, UCLA, Utah, Oregon State, Arizona and Colorado.

Dac Shaw (LB, 6-2, 200, Mineola)

Rated as the No. 4 outside linebacker in Texas and No. 33 in the nation by Fox Sports Next/Scout.com ... a three-time all-district selection at running back and linebacker ... named the 3A Player of the Week as a senior when he rushed for 319 yards and five touchdowns while also recording 12 tackles in a game. Chose TCU over Baylor, Oklahoma State, Texas Tech and Texas A&M.

Ty Slanina (WR, 6-0, 182, East Bernard)

The No. 16 wide receiver in the state and No. 58 in the nation by Fox Sports Next/Scout.com. Led East Bernard to the 2A Division II state title as a senior, throwing four touchdown passes and earning Offensive Most Valuable Player honors in the championship game. Picked TCU over Baylor, Texas Tech, Stanford, Arizona, Utah and Mississippi State.

Ranthony Texada (CB, 5-10, 160, Frisco Centennial)

Ranked by Fox Sports Next/Scout.com as the No. 5 cornerback in Texas and No. 43 nationally. Named the District 9-4A Defensive Most Valuable Player. Totaled 63 tackles, four interceptions and 22 pass breakups as a senior ... also averaged 38 yards per kickoff return and blocked five field goals. Xelected TCU over Baylor, Iowa State, Illinois, Penn State and Indiana.

Mike Tuaua (DE, 6-3, 260, Santa Rosa JC)

Recorded 68 tackles, including 16 1/2 for loss, with eight sacks in 2012 ... the North Bay League Defensive Player of the Year as a senior at Rancho Cotate High School.

Lloyd Tunstill (OL, 6-4, 305, College of the Canyons)

An all-conference selection at left tackle the last two seasons at College of the Canyons ... will have two seasons of eligibility at TCU ... chose the Horned Frogs over Baylor, West Virginia and BYU.

Steve Wesley (CB, 6-0, 175, Arlington Bowie)

Rated as the No. 6 cornerback in Texas and No. 52 in the nation by Fox Sports Next/Scout.com. Selected to the Star-Telegram's Tarrant County Terrific 25 ... earned first-team All-District 3-5A honors as a senior and junior. Picked TCU over Kansas, Illinois and Wake Forest.

Paul Whitmill (LB, 5-11, 200, Bastrop)

The No. 5 outside linebacker in Texas and No. 39 in the nation by Fox Sports Next/Scout.com. A first-team District 17-4A selection as a senior and junior ... totaled 49 tackles, including 11 for loss, with two sacks his senior year ... recorded 95 stops with seven for loss and three sacks as a sophomore ... chose TCU over Baylor, Texas Tech, Arkansas, Ole Miss, Utah, Arizona and Wake Forest.

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