(Seguin) — The college football offers continue to roll in for Seguin High School seniors.
Three Matadors football players received collegiate offers this past Friday through Monday and on Tuesday running back John Jackson made it four within the last week with an official offer from McMurry University in Abilene.
Jackson was a Second Team All-District 12-5A selection in 2022 as a junior, leading the Matadors in rushing with 798 yards and nine touchdowns. In 2021, Jackson topped 1000 yards on the ground as a sophomore with 1118 yards to go along with another nine scores.
Jackson is also a star athlete for the Seguin basketball team. He was named the District 26-5A Offensive MVP this past season. Jackson averaged over 21 points per game and passed the 1000 point plateau in his career during a 90-89 Seguin victory over Converse Judson on December 8th.
The McMurry War Hawks are an NCAA Division-III football program. They compete in the American Southwest Conference. The War Hawks were 1-7 in conference play in 2022 and 1-9 overall. McMurry is lead by head coach Jordan Neal.
Jackson joins Matador defensive back Donovan Cray, who received an offer from North American University just outside of Houston on Friday of last week. Tight end Jackson Pond earned an offer from North American University as well on Monday. Also on Monday, senior offensive lineman Cooper Neumann received an offer from Louisiana Christian University based in Pineville, Louisiana.
The 2023 Matador football season starts on August 25th on the road against Alamo Heights. Seguin was 6-5 in 2022 under second year head coach Craig Dailey. The Matadors have qualified for the UIL playoffs 5th straight seasons, which is a program record.