Tyler Legacy High School celebrated six senior athletes as they pledged their letter of intent to play collegiate athletics on Wednesday morning. The signing ceremony took place in the varsity gymnasium in front of family, coaches, and teammates.
Anthony Antunez, Football – Texas A&M University-Texarkana
Accolades: 2025 10-6A DI Third Team All-District
Tyler Legacy Head Football Coach Beau Trahan: “We are extremely excited for Anthony to attend and play at TAMU-T. Anthony has prototypical size and ability to play on the offensive line, and had a fantastic senior year for us, starting every game at the right guard position.
“He has worked so hard for this opportunity, and we are so fired up for him to go play for Coach Eargle and the Eagles. We look forward to following and supporting Anthony in his next stage of life.”
Aubrey Felton, Volleyball – Tennessee Wesleyan University
Accolades: 2025 10-6A DI Honorable Mention All-District
Tyler Legacy Head Volleyball Coach Leo Scott: “Aubrey Felton is truly a one-of-a-kind athlete. She has a willingness to do whatever the team needs, and a selfless attitude; she is the kind of person and player every coach wants.
“She moved from playing TAPPS 5A to UIL 6A and continued to thrive. This season, she was third on the team in kills and led the team in blocks. We wish Aubrey the best on her new journey.”
Ramone Gabriel, Football – Tyler Junior College
Accolades: 2025 10-6A Third Team All-District, 2024 10-6A Third Team All-District, 85 career tackles, 10 career tackles for loss
Tyler Legacy Head Football Coach Beau Trahan: “We are so excited for Ramone and his family with his decision to play college football right here in Tyler at Tyler Junior College. Ramone is a three-year varsity letter-winner and was a two-time all-district selection. He was a very productive defensive lineman for our program and is poised to have a great career at the next level.
“The Apaches and Coach Davis are getting a great player and an outstanding young man. Our community is looking forward to following Ramone at the next level.”
Eric Miller, Football – Texas A&M University-Texarkana
Accolades: 2025 10-6A DI Third Team All-District, 2024 10-6A DI Third Team All-District
Tyler Legacy Head Football Coach Beau Trahan: “The Tyler Legacy football program is excited for Eric and his family with his decision to attend Texas A&M University-Texarkana and play football. Eric has been a staple on our offensive line for all four years of his high school career. He started every spot on our offensive line and shows versatility to play at the next level.
“Coach Eargle and his staff are getting an outstanding player who is going to do great things for their program. It’s going to be weird to not have Eric around next year, but we are thrilled to watch him continue his career. The Tyler Legacy High School community wishes Eric all the best in his next adventure.”
De’Je’Un Owens, Football – Howard Payne University
Accolades: 2025 10-6A Second Team All-District, 39 receptions, 660 yards, seven touchdowns
Tyler Legacy Head Football Coach Beau Trahan: “We are so excited for De’Je”Un and his family and his decision to attend Howard Payne University and play football. He had an outstanding season for us as a senior, earning all-district honors as a standout on offense and special teams.
“Howard Payne is getting a player who loves football and is an elite competitor. It’s been an honor for us to coach De’Je’Un, and we are excited to follow his career along at HPU.”
Jaydan Walton, Football – University of Arkansas-Monticello
Accolades: 2025 10-6A DI Third Team All-District, 63 career tackles, 13 passes defended
Tyler Legacy Head Football Coach Beau Trahan: “Our coaching staff and football program are very excited for the decision by Jaydan and his family to attend and play college football at the University of Arkansas-Monticello. It has been a pleasure to coach Jaydan the last few years and see him grow into the player that he is today.
“His knowledge of the game and work ethic are what provided him with the opportunity to play the game he loves at the college level. We wish Jaydan the best in his next journey at Arkansas-Monticello!”
For more information, contact Reese Lannon at reese.lannon@tylerisd.org.