Sachse senior defensive lineman Trason Haley (92) announced his decision to play college football for North Texas on Wednesday, July 1. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media

By David Wolman

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Sachse defensive lineman Trason Haley had options to play college football for several Power 5 schools, both in and out of Texas, but the opportunity to play close to home for an up-and-coming North Texas Mean Green team proved to be too good to pass up.

Haley announced his decision to play for North Texas on his personal X (formerly Twitter account) on Wednesday, July 1.

The 6-foot-3, 305-pound interior defensive lineman listed 13 offers, but chose North Texas over Texas Tech, Purdue, Kansas and Mississippi State, among other schools.

Haley is a 3-star recruit and is ranked the No. 67 defensive lineman in the nation by 247Sports.

Following a breakout sophomore season in which he recorded 40 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and five sacks, Haley was named to the District 9-6A first team during his junior season after finishing with 51 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, five sacks and two forced fumbles.

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