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Published Jul 19, 2004
Land of Enchantment star makes choice
Rick Kimbrel
Rivals100.com Recruiting Analyst
The Land of Enchantment’s best prospect in years has made his decision on his college choice known. Defensive end/offensive tackle/tight end Aaron Lewis (6-4, 265, 4.7) from Albuquerque (N.M.) La Cueva was a national recruit and it came down to two teams.
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The two teams that were left standing for his services were Texas and Florida State with the Longhorns getting the nod.
“Yes he committed to Texas,” Lewis’ Mom said. “We are really happy for him.”
The Longhorns get a freakishly good player in Lewis. He has the frame that D-I schools love. Lewis doesn’t look like he weighs 260 and he could add weight without losing a step.
This talented player was selected first-team all-state, all-city and all-league on both sides of the ball.
From his defensive right end spot, Lewis racked up 88 tackles, had 46 quarterback hurries, set the school record with 25 sacks, five blocked passes, three fumble recoveries, one blocked punt and recorded one safety.
“People can't block Aaron,” La Cueva head coach Fred Romero said in an earlier interview. “He even beat double teams. He’s a dominating player.”
Lewis was the spearhead on a team that won the New Mexico State championship in 2003 and one of the nation’s best defenses on the high school level.
La Cueva was ranked nationally in the top ten against the run. La Cueva’s defense only gave up 346 yards in 13 games in 2003.
The kicker is the opposition gained all of 346 yards on 355 carries. The opposition averaged less than one yard per carry against La Cueva.
The defense only gave up 55 points all season long.
Great get for an always great recruiting program. Texas score huge here
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