University of Houston Athletics
Six Cougars Named to 2023 Senior Bowl Watch List
8/24/2022 8:00:00 AM | Football
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HOUSTON – Houston Football had six players named to the 2023 Senior Bowl watch list, the Senior Bowl committee announced Wednesday.
The six players consist of quarterback Clayton Tune, wide receivers Nathaniel Dell and KeSean Carter, defensive end Derek Parish, linebacker Donavan Mutin and safety Gervarrius Owens.
On the offense, Tune heads into his third season as the team's starting quarterback, coming off a landmark season where he finished the year with career-highs at 287 completions, 3,550 passing yards and 30 passing touchdowns in 14 games. Currently sitting fifth in passing touchdowns and seventh in passing yards in program history, Tune looks to climb further up the Cougar record books in his last season.
Dell combined with Tune in what was one of the most dangerous combinations in the country last season. The Dayton Beach, Florida native heads into 2022 as one of the top returning wideouts after recording 90 receptions for 1,329 receiving yards and 12 receiving touchdowns last season. His stat line ranked first in the American Athletic Conference last season as his 12 touchdowns ranked eighth nationwide.
Carter returns for his second season with the Cougars after recording 26 receptions for a career-high 331 receiving yards and one touchdown in nine games last season. After missing the last five games of the 2021 season due to nursing a foot injury, Carter returns as a fifth-year player and the most experienced receiving option behind Dell in Tune's available receiving options.
On the defense, Mutin was a force for the Cougars as he led the team in total tackles with 77 and finished second on the team with three forced fumbles while also posting 46 solo tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, two sacks and one fumble recovery. One of the focal points of last season's defense, Mutin returns to the program as a veteran and as one of the top linebackers in The American.
Starting all 14 games last season, Parish tallied the fourth most tackles on the team at 56 with 26 solo tackles, while also finishing second on the team in tackles for loss with 12.5 and third most sacks with 5.5. Parish now leads the exclusive "Sack Ave." heading into the 2022 season, a unit that helped boost the Cougars defense to be ranked sixth nationally in total defense.
Owens played a large role in the secondary for the Cougars last season, posting the fifth most tackles on the team with 52 while also registering 33 solo takedowns, four tackles for loss, five pass broke ups and two interceptions, including a 45-yard pick-six against Tulsa. Heading into the new season, Owens becomes one of the veterans in defensive coordinator Doug Belk's secondary.
The Senior Bowl watch list preliminarily highlights and ultimately selects many of college football's best seniors to compete in Mobile, Ala. They will then be able to showcase their talents and boost their stock before potentially being invited to attend the NFL Combine and submit their names to the NFL Draft taking place next April.
SEASON TICKETS ON SALE
Your Houston Football program is fresh off a 12-win campaign and Birmingham Bowl title and fans are encouraged to act quickly to purchase 2022 season tickets while supplies last. Season tickets are available for as low as $99.
First-time season tickets holders can click here to purchase tickets or call the Houston Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647).
Houston Athletics is excited to introduce our new "Family Four-Pack" seats that offer a fun and affordable entertainment option for families to come enjoy Houston Cougar Football starting as low as $80 per ticket (based on minimum of 4 tickets on select seating locations). For a full list of prices and TDECU Stadium seating map, click here.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
JOIN The 46ers and The HUDDLE
Fans are invited to join the 46ers and the Huddle to directly support Houston Football. Members provide financial support directly to Houston Football for needs beyond operating budget. For more information about the 46ers and the Huddle, call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4684) or click here.
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The six players consist of quarterback Clayton Tune, wide receivers Nathaniel Dell and KeSean Carter, defensive end Derek Parish, linebacker Donavan Mutin and safety Gervarrius Owens.
On the offense, Tune heads into his third season as the team's starting quarterback, coming off a landmark season where he finished the year with career-highs at 287 completions, 3,550 passing yards and 30 passing touchdowns in 14 games. Currently sitting fifth in passing touchdowns and seventh in passing yards in program history, Tune looks to climb further up the Cougar record books in his last season.
Dell combined with Tune in what was one of the most dangerous combinations in the country last season. The Dayton Beach, Florida native heads into 2022 as one of the top returning wideouts after recording 90 receptions for 1,329 receiving yards and 12 receiving touchdowns last season. His stat line ranked first in the American Athletic Conference last season as his 12 touchdowns ranked eighth nationwide.
Carter returns for his second season with the Cougars after recording 26 receptions for a career-high 331 receiving yards and one touchdown in nine games last season. After missing the last five games of the 2021 season due to nursing a foot injury, Carter returns as a fifth-year player and the most experienced receiving option behind Dell in Tune's available receiving options.
On the defense, Mutin was a force for the Cougars as he led the team in total tackles with 77 and finished second on the team with three forced fumbles while also posting 46 solo tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, two sacks and one fumble recovery. One of the focal points of last season's defense, Mutin returns to the program as a veteran and as one of the top linebackers in The American.
Starting all 14 games last season, Parish tallied the fourth most tackles on the team at 56 with 26 solo tackles, while also finishing second on the team in tackles for loss with 12.5 and third most sacks with 5.5. Parish now leads the exclusive "Sack Ave." heading into the 2022 season, a unit that helped boost the Cougars defense to be ranked sixth nationally in total defense.
Owens played a large role in the secondary for the Cougars last season, posting the fifth most tackles on the team with 52 while also registering 33 solo takedowns, four tackles for loss, five pass broke ups and two interceptions, including a 45-yard pick-six against Tulsa. Heading into the new season, Owens becomes one of the veterans in defensive coordinator Doug Belk's secondary.
The Senior Bowl watch list preliminarily highlights and ultimately selects many of college football's best seniors to compete in Mobile, Ala. They will then be able to showcase their talents and boost their stock before potentially being invited to attend the NFL Combine and submit their names to the NFL Draft taking place next April.
SEASON TICKETS ON SALE
Your Houston Football program is fresh off a 12-win campaign and Birmingham Bowl title and fans are encouraged to act quickly to purchase 2022 season tickets while supplies last. Season tickets are available for as low as $99.
First-time season tickets holders can click here to purchase tickets or call the Houston Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647).
Houston Athletics is excited to introduce our new "Family Four-Pack" seats that offer a fun and affordable entertainment option for families to come enjoy Houston Cougar Football starting as low as $80 per ticket (based on minimum of 4 tickets on select seating locations). For a full list of prices and TDECU Stadium seating map, click here.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
JOIN The 46ers and The HUDDLE
Fans are invited to join the 46ers and the Huddle to directly support Houston Football. Members provide financial support directly to Houston Football for needs beyond operating budget. For more information about the 46ers and the Huddle, call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4684) or click here.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarFB on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at Houston Cougar Football. Fans can also follow the team on Instagram at uhcougarfb.
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