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KIN FOLK: With Speed, Talent, and a Famous Football Lineage, Davion Vanderbilt Is Ready for His Moment
When you think of Channelview High School, you can’t help but think of one of the most recognizable names in sports — Jalen Hurts. Hurts’ exploits were legendary on the football field and the track, coached by his father, Averion Hurts.
The genes are strong at Channelview as wide receiver Davion Vanderbilt has emerged as the Big Falcon on campus. The first cousin of Hurts even bears a striking resemblance to the Super Bowl champion.
“He’s obviously my favorite player,” Vanderbilt said. “But Jalen just proves to me that you can attain your dreams through hard work.”
That message has resonated with Vanderbilt as he’s matured.

“I used to play around and be immature, but I’ve grown to see all my family as examples, along with their successes.”
Vanderbilt has already picked up a few offers on the football field as a wide receiver and continues to build his brand on the track as well.
“For me, it’s about staying healthy,” the junior said. “My hamstring held me back a little bit last year, but I feel great now.
“Track helps me so much with my speed and endurance in football, while football gives me the toughness and strength to push through the 200-meter dash. I’m just working on finishing strong through the line and not letting up at the end.”
With the bloodline, the speed and the mindset, Vanderbilt is carving out his own path at Channelview. And if history is any indication, the Falcons may have another name ready to rise on the big stage.
THE OFFSEASON: CE King is Houston's next power progam that is here to stay; a must watch
Entering 2025, C.E. King Panthers football was flying under the radar after a 5-5 season and missing the playoffs.
Enter Corey Laxen.
His presence precedes him. He’s got the chops. He sounds like a coach, looks like a coach and commands the room like one.
In Laxen’s first season, the Panthers got their swagger back—and then some—going 13-3 and advancing all the way to the Class 6A Division II State Finals.
Though they fell to DeSoto Eagles football inside AT&T Stadium, one thing is clear:
C.E. King is here to stay.
They’re young. They’re fast. They’re physical and they’re hungry.
So the question becomes—are the Panthers Houston’s next powerhouse?
Laxen has seen the blueprint up close, spending years on staff at perennial state power North Shore Mustangs football.
Now, the pieces are in place.
- The facilities.
- The players.
- The coach.
- The experience on the biggest stage.
Texas high school football… consider yourself on notice.

































