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Don Hooks

Player Profile

Class:
Junior

Hometown:
McGregor, Texas

Last College:
Abilene Christian University

Height / Weight:
5-10 / 175

Position:
DB

Experience:
1L

General: Second-year with the Buffs after transferring from ACU ... Makes the transition to defensive back from receiver and should be one of the top cornerback in the conference.

2005 (Sophomore): Played in all 12 games ... Tallied 59 all purpose yards (10 rushing, 29 receiving, 20 interception) ... Recorded 23 tackles (12 solo, 11 assists), forced one fumble and snared two interceptions.

At ACU: Earned second-team All-LSC South honors after leading the Wildcats in receiving yards (459) and TDs (4), and second on team with 25 receptions ... Had second-longest TD pass play in ACU history with a 91-yard scoring strike vs. TAMU-Kingsville ... Had two catches for 19 yards in ACU's 35-31 win over WTAMU on Nov. 16, 2002.

H.S. Honors: A three-time letterwinner at La Vega High School ... Earned first-team Texas Class 3A All-District 17 and second-team All-State honors ... Also lettered in basketball, leading the Pirates to the state championship, where he earned MVP honors.

Major: Sports & Exercise Science