Pulaski Academy running back Joe Himon received an offer from SMU before his sophomore season, and there are likely more offers to follow.
“It surprised me because I was just in the ninth grade at the time,” said Himon, who received the offer last spring. “I was like, 'Wow, not many ninth graders get an opportunity to get an offer from a DI school.'"
Himon, 5-9, 180 pounds, rushed 128 times for 1,300 yards and 16 touchdowns, and caught 47 passes for 738 yards and 5 touchdowns for the Class 5A state champions. He also returned 11 kickoffs for 395 yards and 4 touchdowns.