Nathan Huerta

Earned Fall SLC Commissioner's Honor Roll and AD Honor Roll recognition … Earned Academic All-Conference honors … Appeared in 12 games (11 starts) … Recorded 9-yard sack and quarterback hurry at #23 Stephen F. Austin (11/1) … Posted three tackles (career-high two solo), including a 13-yard sack that led to a forced fumble, vs. UIW (10/25) … Recorded four tackles at #18 Lamar (10/18) … Posted career-high five tackles vs. Houston Christian University (10/4) … Recorded four tackles and sack vs. Texas Wesleyan (9/20) … Posted three tackles at Prairie View A&M (9/6). Recorded three (one solo) tackles, including 0.5 for a loss, in eight games … Part of First Responders Bowl Championship team. Redshirted the season … Part of First Responders Bowl Championship team. Recorded 15 tackles (nine solo), 3.5 tackles for a loss of 29 yards, 2.5 sacks for a loss of 25 yards, one forced fumble and one blocked field goal in 10 games. As a senior, earned district MVP, 6A All-State Second Team Defensive Lineman, All-District Second Team Long Snapper, RGVCA All-Star and Blue-Grey All-American Bowl honors while leading team to bi-district championship … Finished senior season with 26 solo tackles, 24 tackles for a loss, 14 sacks, and five pass deflections in 12 games for head coach Manny Gomez … Served as two-year captain … Led team to back-to-back undefeated district championships as a sophomore and junior … As a junior, earned District Defensive Player of the Year and All-State Third Team Defensive Lineman honors … As a sophomore, named District Newcomer of the Year … Also competed in track & field, setting a school record with a discus throw of 178-9, the top mark in Texas, and water polo … Member of national honor society. Son of Stephanie and Ramon … Has one brother, Noah, and one sister, Sophia … Chose UTRGV for the opportunity to come home, play in front of his family, and be a part of a new program … Majoring in sociology … Hobbies include working out, hanging out with family, and going to the beach … Community service includes community cleanups and church events.