First I wanna give Thanks to God AGTG… And I want to thank all of my family for helping me through out this process and all of the college coaches who was recruiting me… AFTER ALL I WILL BE COMMITTING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF RIO GRANDE VALLEY… GO VAQS 323 TO THE 956 @COACH__LOCK
All the coaches at UTRGV deserves there flowers. Especially Coach Macdonald and Coach Coleman. In my last college football season I’ve learned more ball knowledge than I have all my years in college football. Both coaches run everything like a “pro” program should. #safe
Thank you Nate.
You’ve set the standard for future UTRGV Running Backs for years and years to come. A standard of excellence both on and off the field.
The RBs are gonna miss you!! TGC!!!
Work HARD, play HARD!!! We may not have been on the field today but the montra stays the same #ALWAYSCOMPETE!
Appreciate Main Event for having our players in staff in today!!
💪🏽🎳🏀🔥
#WinToday#NextYearIsHere
DITV Player Spotlight: Percy Jackson III @P_Jackxon10
Position: Defensive End | #93
Height/Weight: 6’3” / 250 lbs
Class: Redshirt Junior
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA (323)
High School: Venice High School @FootballVenice
Previous Schools: Compton College / Glendale College
From the palm trees of Venice to the palm trees of the 956 — Percy Jackson III is bringing West L.A. swagger to the Valley trenches. And having gone to college in the 323 myself, I can tell you this: that city grit doesn’t fade. It travels.
A two-sport captain at Venice, Percy led both the football and basketball squads to deep playoff runs, winning an L.A. City Championship on the gridiron and a regional title on the hardwood. As a senior, he racked up 89 tackles, 13 TFLs, and 5 sacks while serving as the defensive anchor for the Gondoliers.
Venice’s alumni list is stacked:
• Matt Smiley – NFL special teams coordinator (Buffalo Bills)
• Adam Krikorian – 2x Olympic gold medal-winning USA Women’s Water Polo coach
• Marques Johnson – 5x NBA All-Star (Milwaukee Bucks)
• Gene Washington – NFL wide receiver & Super Bowl champion (49ers)
• Michael Richards – Emmy-winning actor (“Kramer” from Seinfeld)
• Anjelica Huston – Oscar-winning actress (Prizzi’s Honor)
From Compton College in 2024, Percy brought pure havoc — 43 tackles, 9.5 TFL, 4.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, and a touchdown reception in just 10 games. Before that, he stacked 5.5 sacks as a freshman at Glendale College.
Now, he’s swapping the Pacific breeze for South Texas heat, and offensive tackles in the Southland better take notice. With length, power, and a basketball player’s footwork, Percy is a mismatch nightmare off the edge.
From the 323 to the 956 — Percy Jackson III finna eat!
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