Trace Meadows

2024 (FRESHMAN) Played on special teams in three games (at WKU, at LA Tech, Middle Tennessee). PRIOR TO UTEP Played in 32 games on the offense and defense in three seasons on the varsity squad at A&M Consolidated (2021-23). Named the 2023 District 11-5A Division I Defensive Most Valuable Player after leading the Tigers with 147 tackles (63 solo) and adding 8.0 sacks, 25.0 TFLs, 19 hurries, four interceptions and three forced fumbles. Also scored eight rushing touchdowns on the offensive side of the ball. Used in goal-line and short-yardage situations. Efforts helped Tigers finish 10-4 in 2023. Tallied a season-high 15 tackles (10 solo) and found the end zone on a pair of occasions – a scoop and score and rushing touchdown – in a 45-17 win over Wagner in the first round of the playoffs. Recorded seven tackles and 2.0 sacks in a win against Huntsville and 2.0 more sacks and seven stops in a 59-14 triumph over East View. Scored 13 total touchdowns during career (eight rush, four return, fumble return).