SMU lands commitment from 2023 LB Braeden Flowers
SMU added another commitment to its 2023 class when San Antonio (Tex.) Central Catholic linebacker Braeden Flowers committed to the Mustangs on Wednesday.
“First off, I want to thank God for giving me this opportunity to play the sport I love,” Flowers wrote in his tweet. “Next, I want to thank my family and friends for always making sure that I do what’s best for me. To my teammates and coaches, thank y’all for always pushing me to the best of my abilities! But, the people I want to thank the most are my parents.
“My dad- for making me love the game of football and teaching me how to play. And my mom- for taking me to every practice and game, and always standing by my side. Since I was a kid, my dream was to go play college ball and follow in the steps of my dad, brother and cousin. From the first time I put a helmet on, I fell in love with it.
“With all of this being said, I will be committing to Southern Methodist University!”
Flowers picked the Mustangs after his official visit over the weekend. The three-star prospect on On3 held offers from UTSA, Houston, Washington State and others.
SMU defensive line coach Calvin Thibodeaux has built a good bond since offering Flowers in January.
“Love Coach Thibodeaux. I loved what he did at Oklahoma! I can’t wait to see what he does at SMU,” Flowers said. “I like just how his excitement is. How he coaches, he makes sure you understand before he will move on.”
Braeden Flowers is commitment No. 12 in 2023
The Mustangs have 11 other commitments in the class of 2023. Lucas (Tex.) Lovejoy wide receiver Jaxson Lavender started things off before Frisco (Tex.) linebacker Brandon Miyazono and Dallas (Tex.) South Oak Cliff wide receiver Randy Reece jumped on board. In May, offensive lineman Narado Stoker and athlete Abdul Muhammad joined Reece as SOC teammates committed to SMU.
2023 McKinney (Tex.) quarterback Keldric Luster committed to SMU, he announced last month. Shortly after, Houston (Tex.) Jersey Village offensive lineman Reagan Gill and Seminole (Tex.) offensive lineman Rikter Connally committed.
On Sunday, Franklin (Tex.) linebacker Bryson Washington committed to the Mustangs. Monday, SMU also landed Katy (Tex.) Paetow linebacker Alex Kilgore, another official visitor from this past weekend. DeSoto (Tex.) defensive back Jaden Milliner-Jones committed shortly after Kilgore on Monday.
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