Lindale's De Jackson, center, is surrounded by his family and football coaches during his signing ceremony Wednesday to commit to Mary Hardin-Baylor. Pictured from back row: defensive coordinator Klint King, Haymond Jackson, Jaymond Jackson, 11, and head coach Mike Meador. Front row: James Earl Cooper, De Jackson, Phyllis Jackson and Trinadee Jackson, 7. photo by Sarah A. Miller/Tyler Morning Telegraph

LINDALE HIGH SCHOOL’S De Jackson (center) is surrounded by his family and football coaches during his signing ceremony Wednesday to play football at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. Pictured are (front row, from left) James Earl Cooper, De Jackson, Phyllis Jackson and Trinadee Jackson, 7; (second row) defensive coordinator Klint King, Haymond Jackson, Jaymond Jackson, 11, and head coach Mike Meador.