2012 Javelina Football Media Guide (PDF) - Texas A&M Kingsville

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#78
Tiance Gardner
Offensive Line
Freshman • RS • 6-4 • 300
Angleton, TX (Angleton HS)
2011: Gardner red-shirted his first year at Texas A&M-Kingsville. He made the switch from
defensive line to offensive line during the spring. Previous: Gardner signed with Tyler
Junior College coming out of high school. High School: Gardner earned all-district honors
at Angleton High School. Personal: Gardner is studying Psychology and Sociology.
#4
James Gilbert
Defensive Back
Freshman • RS • 6-1 • 200
Houston, TX (Galena Park HS)
2011: Gilbert red-shirted his first year at Texas A&M-Kingsville. High School: Gilbert
played at Galena Park High School. He had 37 catches for 738 yards and four touchdowns
as a senior while earning All-District 19-4A honors. As a junior he earned all-district honors
as a safety and made 150 tackles over his final two seasons. He blocked six kicks in his
career and helped lead GP to the playoffs during his senior year. He holds the school
record in the 110-meter hurdles. Personal: Gilbert is the son of Kathy Skinner and is
studying Criminology.
#92
Henry Greathouse
Defensive Line
Sophomore • SQ • 6-2 • 250
Blanco, TX (Blanco HS)
2011: Greathouse was on the team, but only appeared in one game. 2010: Greathouse
red-shirted his first year at Texas A&M-Kingsville. High School: Greathouse earned first
team All-District 27-2A honors as a defensive tackle and center as a senior at Blanco
HS. As a junior he recorded 12 sacks and was named the District 27-2A Defensive MVP,
first team All-Area and third team All-State 2A. He led BHS to a Bi-District championship,
Area championship, State quarterfinal appearance and State semifinal appearance in his
four years. He was on the AB honor roll. Personal: Greathouse is the son of Bennie and
Becky Greathouse and is studying Criminology.
#17
C.J. Griggs
Wide Receiver
Sophomore • RS • 6-2 • 200
Cedar Lane, TX (Van Vleck HS)
2009: Griggs red-shirted his first year at Texas A&M-Kingsville. High School: Griggs
was a three-year letterwinner in track at Van Vleck HS. He was a regional qualifier in the
triple jump and long jump as a sophomore. He was a regional champion in the triple jump
and regional qualifier in the long jump as a junior. He was the regional champion in the
triple jump, 200-meters, 4x100-meter relay and 4x200-meter relay and finished third in the
long jump at regionals as a senior. He was the state runner-up in the triple jump and state
champion in 4x100-meter relay in 2009. Personal: Griggs is the son of Rodney and Helen
Griggs and is studying Sociology. He is related to current NFL players Quentin Jammer
and Johnnie Lee Higgins. He has had huge successes on the Javelina track and field
team. He earned NCAA Division II All-America honors in the triple jump in 2010 during the
indoor and outdoor seasons. In 2012, he earned indoor All-America honors in the triple
jump and was part of a Lone Star Conference champion 4x100-meter relay team. His
biggest achievement came at the 2012 NCAA Division II Outdoor track and field championships
where he won the triple jump title.
#97
Bobbie Hampton
Defensive Tackle
Senior • RS • 6-4 • 280
Houston, TX (Texas Tech)
2011: Hampton started the first game of the season for the Javelinas, but was injured
and granted a medical red-shirt. Previous: Hampton played in seven games (2 starts)
at nose tackle at Texas Tech. He made his first career start at nose tackle against No. 18
Oklahoma State. He made his career debut in the season-opener against SMU. Eastern
Arizona College: Hampton posted 21 tackles (11 solo), five tackles for a loss and 3.5
sacks in nine games played in 2009. He led the team to No. 2 national ranking in total
team defense. He was a member of Fellowship Christian Athletes. 2007: Hampton redshirted
his first year at Texas Tech. High School: Hampton played at Putnam City North
High School in Oklahoma City, Okla. He appeared in just four games during his senior
season of high school after transferring from Katy, Texas. He finished the season with 18
tackles and three sacks. He was noted for showing impressive strength and leverage at
the point of attack. He possessed rare athleticism for his size, he reportedly lined up in the
backfield on offense as a lead blocker, also carrying the ball at times for the Panthers. He
chose Texas Tech over Kansas State, Oklahoma and TCU. Personal: Hampton is the son
of Brenda Hampton and is studying Sociology.
#84
Alex Harper
Long Snapper
Sophomore • 1VL • 6-0 • 195
Houston, TX (Nimitz HS)
2011: Harper appeared in six games as a long snapper for the team. High School:
Harper played football at Nimitz High School. Personal: Harper is the son of Greg and
Patty Harper and is studying Mechanical Engineering.
#59
Eduardo Hernandez
Defensive End
Freshman • RS • 6-0 • 235
Ingleside, TX (Ingleside HS)
2011: Hernandez red-shirted his first year at Texas A&M-Kingsville. High School: Hernandez
made 128 tackles en route to earning Honorable Mention All-State 3A honors as a
senior at Ingleside High School. He was named the team’s defensive MVP and first team
all-district. He led the team to four playoff appearances and was an all-state powerlifter as
a senior. Personal: Hernandez is the son of Jose and Diana Hernandez and is studying
Criminology with a minor in Kinesiology.