Former Texas high school football coaches seem to be having great success at the next level.
From SMU head coach Chad Morris to Texas recruiting ace Jeff Traylor, the rise of the Texas high school football coach has become important in college football due to their in-state ties and understanding of the culture in the Lone Star State.
And SMU might have another rising star that made a name for himself in the high school ranks.
SMU running backs coach Claude Mathis was one of the most respected coaches in the Dallas-area for some time as he led DeSoto to a number of district championships and deep runs in the playoffs.