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Channelview's Davion Vanderbilt
KIN FOLK: With Speed, Talent, and a Famous Football Lineage, Davion Vanderbilt Is Ready for His Moment
“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.
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“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.
Brashard Miles of Nimitz Track & Field
CHASING SPEED: Miles More Than Just Star Athlete
Now, he thrives on the big stage.
“I love track... everything about it. I love being in the big races. I want to be able to compete with anyone in the state of Texas.”
His drive comes from more than competition. Personal motivation runs deep.
“My pops passed away just before seventh grade, and he always told me to go after what I want in life,” Miles said. “That really hit me hard. He’s my motivation. I have a tattoo of him walking up the steps to heaven on my arm.”
Miles is versatile on the track, competing in the 100m, 200m, 400m, and relays. But right now, his focus is on speed.
“I’m really focused on my 100 time — I want to get down to a 10.5.”
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He’s also a dual-sport athlete, starring as a running back for Nimitz High School football and rushing for over 1,000 yards this season. But his long-term focus remains track.
“I love to listen to nature noises before a race to calm down. It helps me lock in.”
Off the track, life is just as full. Miles dreams of welding school — following a family tradition — and embraces the simple joys of being a teenager.
“I love a smash burger. I love Beyoncé. I love cars. I love playing The Game,” he laughed.
Family is central too. He shares life with a twin brother, who’s more of a gamer and streamer.
“It’s exhausting having a twin,” he said. “When they cause trouble, you always have to help them get out. But he’s my brother... I love him.”
For Brashard Miles, whether on the track, the football field, or navigating life, it’s about speed, focus, and heart — and he’s just getting started.