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Four Tyler Legacy High School football players signed to play college football on Wednesday morning inside the campus theatre.

Signing were Za’Bryan Hood (Tyler Junior College), Kebraylon Jackson (Texas Wesleyan University), Jaishawn Lee (McMurry University) and Dwayne Williams II (Southeastern Oklahoma State University).

Hood, a wide receiver, will stay in Tyler.

“I just feel like JUCO would be the best route for me to get exposure and hopefully go D1,” Hood said. “I’m really excited to go out and do what I did this season but even better, so I can show them what I’m really made of.”

Hood, the younger cousin of former Tyler Legacy star and current University of Alabama standout Jam Miller, finished the 2024 season with 53 receptions for 1,073 yards and seven touchdowns.

“The Tyler Legacy coaching staff and community are so excited for Zay and his family on his decision to stay home and play college football for Tyler Junior College,” Tyler Legacy head football coach Beau Trahan said. “In our two years at Tyler Legacy, we have seen Zay grow not only at the wide receiver position but also as a leader for our football team. Zay had an elite senior season that saw him lead our district in receiving yards. We can’t wait to continue to watch him at Rose Stadium on Saturday afternoons and to follow him this next phase of his career.”

Hood said he will likely major in construction management.

Jackson, a defensive back, is headed to Fort Worth.

“I like the community, and it’s not more of a football thing, it’s more of a family thing,” Jackson said. “And they’ve got stuff for me, business wise, if the football stuff doesn’t work out for me.”

Jackson finished with 15 tackles, an interception and 135 kickoff return years.

“Tyler Legacy could not be prouder and more excited for KeBraylon and his decision to go to school and play football for Texas Wesleyan University,” Trahan said. “KJ was a dedicated and hardworking member of our who had a great career for us as a defensive back and kick returner. We are all excited about his future and can’t wait to see all the great things he will achieve in the next chapter of his journey.”

Jackson came to Legacy for the final two years of high school after previously attending Pine Tree High School when his uncle, safeties coach Lee Jackson, joined the Legacy coaching staff.

Jackson said he wants to be a business management major and run a construction company.

Lee, a defensive back, is headed to Abilene.

“They were the first people to offer me,” Lee said. “They showed a lot of love throughout my recruitment process. I went to a camp they had in July in Lindale, and I got to meet their coaches. It was a great time. When I went up on an official visit in January, they showed me a lot of love and they remembered my face. They showed me their defense and where I was going to play. They showed they can develop me. I think this is a great place for me.”

Lee finished with 40 tackles and two blocked field goals.

“Red Raider Nation is extremely proud of Jaishawn and his decision to continue his career at McMurry University,” Trahan said. “Jaishawn had a very productive career for us at Tyler Legacy High School that saw him excel not only on the defensive side of the ball but also as a standout for us on special team. McMurry is getting a true student of the game, and we are excited to follow Jaishawn and his career in Abilene.”

Lee said he plans to major in business administration.

Williams, a strong safety, is headed to Durant, Oklahoma.

“Up there in Durant, it feels like home,” Williams said. “It feels like Tyler, Texas. Even then, I’m not really that far from here. The coaching staff, the teachers and everybody that you run into up there are just generally friendly. I could really grow up there.”

Williams finished with 18 tackles.

“Dwayne Williams was a dedicated and hardworking member of our team both on and off the field,” Trahan said. “He had a great work ethic in practice that translated to games. His commitment and determination have played a key role in building our program. There is so much excitement from our community for Dwayne and his family with his decision to continue his journey at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. We wish Dwayne the best and look forward to watching him throughout this next adventure.”

Williams said he plans to major in psychology to be a clinical psychologist.