Tj Dement

2025 (Redshirt Freshman): Ranked 145th in the FCS and 10th in the Southland in rushing touchdowns (5) … Appeared in 12 games (three starts) … Rushed for 47 yards on career-high 15 carries while making a 9-yard reception vs. Houston Christian University (10/4) … Posted career-high 54 rushing yards, including career-long rush of 33 yards, at (RV) Southeastern (9/27) … Recorded 40 yards on seven rushes, including a touchdown, and 11 yards on two receptions vs. Texas Wesleyan (9/20) … Scored touchdown among seven rushes for 43 yards while adding an 8-yard reception vs. Langston (9/13) … Rushed for a touchdown and 23 yards while making a career-high three catches for career-high 40 receiving yards at Prairie View A&M (9/6) … Scored two touchdowns on nine rushes while accumulating 36 yards in collegiate debut vs. Sul Ross State (8/30). 2024 (Freshman): Earned Southland Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll and Fall and Spring AD Honor Roll recognition. 2020-23 (Boerne High School): Finished career with 2,715 rushing yards for 32 touchdowns under head coach Che Hendrix … Led team to 2022 state championship game … District Offensive MVP … First Team All-District Utility Player … First Team Academic All-State … San Antonio All-Star. Personal: Chose UTRGV because of the great coaching staff as well as the hype and energy surrounding the new team … Intends to major in athletic training or physical therapy … Hobbies include golf, working out, cooking, eating, and video games