SAN ANGELO – Angelo State head football coach Will Wagner announced the addition of six players to his first signing class as the leader of the Rams, bringing the total number of players inked to National Letters of Intent (NLIs) to 22. The Rams signed a 16-man class on football signing day Feb. 1, a little more than a month after Wagner was picked to lead the program.

Wagner and his staff signed five more high school seniors and added a junior college transfer, as Zane Hernandez (Iraan, Texas), Brandon Jones (Round Rock, Texas), Daymond Lewis (West Columbia, Texas), Hamilton Luper (Whitewright, Texas), Jarred Martin (Roswell, N.M.) and Zachry Mueller (Victoria, Texas) have all signed NLIs to continue their academic and athletic careers at ASU in recent weeks.

Player bios and Wagner's comments are listed below. Angelo State begins spring practive March 21 at the LeGrande Sports Complex. The Rams' tentative schedule includes practice every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, culminating with the spring scrimmage April 17.

Zane Hernandez | QB/ATH | 6-4 | 215 | Iraan, Texas (Iraan HS)
High School: Attended Iraan High School where he was coached by John Fellows...A four-year starter in both football and basketball...Earned district MVP honors as a senior quarterback after earning all-district honors each of the previous three seasons...Selected to serve as team captain of the Braves in 2009 and 2010...Played basketball for his father, Robert Hernandez.

Coach Wagner's Comments: “Zane is a very athletic quarterback that can play different positions for us. Zane is a coach's kid that injured his knee prior to his senior season which limited him a little. He really started coming on towards the end of the season and has shown this basketball season that the knee is not an issue or concern. We were blown away that Zane was still available after signing day and are excited about the potential he has.”

Brandon Jones | DE | 6-3 | 215 | Round Rock, Texas (Stony Point HS)
High School: Attended Stony Point High School where he was coached by Craig Chesser...Earned First Team All-District 16-5A at defensive end as a senior.

Coach Wagner's Comments: "Brandon is a tall, lean, and very athletic defensive end that we are thrilled to add to our list of signees. We wanted to get more athletic up front with this year's class and we did that when we added Brandon to the list. Brandon has a great frame that we can put more weight on and still maintain his speed. We are excited that he decided to be a Ram."

Daymond Lewis | DB/ATH | 5-10 | 170 | West Columbia, Texas (Columbia HS)
High School: Attended Columbia High School where he was coached by Leland Surovik...Named the District 29-3A MVP after leading the Roughnecks to the playoffs his senior season...Played in Houston's Blue Chip Classic...Earned Class 3A All-State honorable mention honors from the Texas Sports Writer's Association...As a junior, he earned All-District 26-3A honors at quarterback...earned three letters in football, two in basketball and three in track and field.

Coach Wagner's Comments: "Daymond is an unbelievable athlete that can help us in a lot of areas. We are fired up that Daymond was available this late in the recruiting process. We believe we have found a diamond in the rough and are thrilled that Daymond has decided to be a Ram."

Hamilton Luper | WR | 6-3 | 200 | Whitewright, Texas (Whitewright HS)
High School: Attended Whitewright High School where he was coached by Jodie Stringer…A four-sport athlete, he lettered four years in baseball, three years in football and basketball, and earned two track letters…As a senior, named the District 5-2A Defensive MVP and Class 2A All-State Third Team in the secondary by the Texas Sportswriters Association…Also earned District 5-2A First Team honors as a wide receiver and second team all-district honors as a kicker…Named an All-Texoma First Team wide receiver…As a junior, selected second team all-district at wide receiver…In basketball, earned all-district honors as a junior and senior and was selected to the all-district second team in baseball during his junior year.

Coach Wagner's Comments: “We are extremely excited to have Hamilton as a part of the Ram family. He is a tall and very athletic wide receiver that you want to get the ball in his hands. Hamilton is a four-sport athlete that brings a lot of success and excitement to the field. The coaches at Whitewright and throughout the district just rave about how good of a player and individual that Hamilton is. We look forward to watching Hamilton develop into a top player for us.”

Jarred Martin | K | 5-10 | 185 | Roswell, N.M. (New Mexico Military Institute)
Prior to ASU: Played two seasons at New Mexico Military Institute under head coach Jeff Lynn...Connected on eight field goals during the 2010 season with a season-long of 50 yards...Converted 48-of-49 point after attempts...Attended Goddard High School where he was coached by Sam Jernigan...A three-sport athlete, he helped the Rockets capture the 2009 Class 4A football championship...a four-year member of the Rockets' soccer and track teams...Earned District 4-4A First Team honors as a forward during his senior year.

Coach Wagner's Comments: "We are extremely excited with the addition of Jarred Martin to the Ram family. Kicking was a huge concern with last year's team and Jarred brings a sense of relief to those problems. He has a very strong and accurate leg that we can rely on. I am excited that our kicking game just got a lot more consistent with the addition of Jarred Martin."

Zachry Mueller | TE | 6-3 | 225 | Victoria, Texas (Victoria West HS)
High School: Attended Victoria West High School where he was coached by Leonard McAngus…Caught 26 passes for 309 yards and three touchdowns as a senior...Served as the Warriors team captain and was named to the All-District 30-4A Second Team…Caught the game-winning winning pass in overtime against Beeville on fourth down to lift the Warriors to a 36-35 win…Threw the shot put for the track and field team as a sophomore and played post for the basketball team as a senior…Also the president of Victoria West's Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter and an Eagle Scout.

Coach Wagner's Comments: “Zach is a very tough, physical and athletic tight end that can play a lot of different positions. He can line up a as a true tight end, at fullback, or split out as a wide receiver. Zach has a nice frame and with some time in the weight room will develop into a very good player. We are excited that Zach has decided to become a Ram and look forward to his development.”

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