Ashton Coker

2024 (FRESHMAN) Played in 10 games with four starts as a true freshman. Tallied eight tackles with 1.5 tackles for loss (three yards). Posted a season-best four tackles during the Miners’ come-from-behind win at rival NM State. Tallied a solo stop and tackle for loss in a victory over Kennesaw State. Recorded two tackles and a half TFL in a victory over FIU. PRIOR TO UTEP Three-star prospect according to 247sports. Played on the varsity squad all four years (2020-2023) at Katy Taylor High School. Totaled 162 tackles and 20.0 tackles for loss in 36 career games for the Mustangs. Added 6.0 sacks, 14 hurries and four pass breakups. Named 2023 19-6A Defensive Players of the Year. Unanimous first team All-District. Racked up 44 tackles with 6.0 tackles for loss at the nose guard position during senior season in 2023. Tallied a season-high six stops with 3.0 TFLs against George Ranch (8/31). Recorded more six tackles against George Ranch (11/11). Registered five tackles in a win over Cinco Ranch. Tallied five stops in a victory over Seven Lakes. Credited with five more tackles against Paetow. Registered 46 tackles with 3.0 TFLs, four hurries and 0.5 sack in 2022 (junior season). Tallied season-best eight tackles against Cypress Woods HS. Recorded single-season highs in tackles (55) and tackles for loss (10.0) during sophomore season in 2021; added 2.0 sacks and nine QB hurries. Recorded a career-high 11 tackles and career-best 3.0 TFLs against Morton Ranch. Matched career best with 11 more stops versus Seven Lakes. PERSONAL: Ashton Olufemi Coker is the son of Sigmund and Candace Coker … has three brothers and one sister … born in Katy, Texas … sister, Alyssa, is a student-athlete at Oklahoma … relative, Andrew, plays professionally for the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders. ... CBBA major