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  Wellington Deshield

Wellington Deshield

Player Profile

Class:
Senior

Hometown:
Waller, Texas

High School:
Waller

Height / Weight:
6-2 / 268

Position:
DL

Birthdate:
06/05/1985

Experience:
3L

2007
Totaled eight tackles, three unassisted in 10 games...started four games...registered two sacks on the year, one against McNeese State and one against Southeastern Lousiana...had 3.5 tackles for loss.

2006
Stared Texas State's season opener against Tarleton State at defensive tackle and had two assisted tackles, including one for lost yardage before suffering a season-ending knee injury...received a medical redshirt.

2005
Credited with 18 total tackles as a sophomore...had four solo stops and 14 assists...also had three tackles for lost yards, including a quarterback sack...had four tackles and forced a fumble against Southern Utah...registered a season-high five tackles, all assisted, in the Bobcats' win over Panhandle State...finished with two tackles and a quarterback hurry as Texas State secured a share of its first Southland Conference title in an overtime win over Sam Houston State...began the Bobcats' NCAA playoff run with a three-tackle performance against Georgia Southern.

2004
Credited with one tackle, a solo stop in the Bobcats' win at McNeese State...also recovered a fumble in the game...had three carries for 26 yards, including a 24-yard touchdown run against NCAA FBS member Florida Atlantic...also had a carry for no gain against McNeese State.

High School
Played defensive end and was a three-time All-District 18-4A selection...also played some at fullback...high school squad captured a district title and were area champs senior year...high school coach was Jim Phillips...also a member of the District 18-4A champion 4x100 meter relay team which qualified for regionals.

Personal
Born June 5, 1985 in Monrovia, Liberia...son of Esther Jackson...exercise and sports science major.