DESOTO -- DeSoto legend Byron Hanspard was on hand for the school's signing day ceremony Wednesday. The former Texas Tech All-American and NFL running back was there because his son Byron Hanspard Jr. was recognized for signing with Baylor in December during the NCAA's new early signing period.
"Great son, he's been a great kid, worked hard, he does everything he needs to do to be a great academic person, not just an athlete," the elder Hanspard said of his son, an Under Armour All-American defensive back and four-star recruit.
When asked what he told his son during the recruiting process, Hanspard said, "Just relax, allow them to kind of sell themselves and then you make the decision on where you want to attend.