Hooks' Odey Jeffs signs with UT Tyler for track and field.

Hooks’ Odey Jeffs signed with UT Tyler for track and field.

Jeffs is a hurdler who has excelled in both the 300-meter and 110-meter hurdles. He also runs relays at Hooks but will focus on hurdles in college.

Jeffs qualified for the area meet as a sophomore and was a regional qualifier as a junior.