Longview’s Garrett commits to Incarnate Word

SAN ANTONIO (KLTV) – Former Longview Lobo Daedrion “Buddha” Garrett announced Monday on X that he is signing with Incarnate Word.
Garrett entered the transfer portal on Jan. 2 after spending two seasons at Tulsa.
As a freshman with the Golden Hurricane, Garrett tallied 39 tackles, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and one interception. Last season, Garrett had 11 tackles.
Garrett joins East Texans Ethan Brown (Tyler Legacy) and Lamont “LD” Smith (Elkhart) at Incarnate Word.
Other East Texas players in the transfer portal (previous team in parentheses):
Brownsboro’s Gekyle Baker, WR (TCU)
Palestine’s Jarrett Henry, OL (Oklahoma State)
Mount Pleasant’s LaTristan Thompson, CB (Utah)
Mount Vernon’s Makenzie McGill, RB (North Texas)
Chapel Hill’s Rickey Stewart, RB (Texas)
Gilmer’s Jyzaiah Rockwell, WR (Prairie View A&M)
Pine Tree’s Dealyn Evans, DL (Texas A&M)
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