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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 FAMILY BUSINESS: Dossett Living Up To Family Name
BRYSON DOSSETT IS PART OF THE FIRST FAMILY OF RIDGE POINT HIGH SCHOOL.
His older brother, Mason, was a Panther hurdler during his tenure and now plays football at Louisiana State University. Little sister Addyson logged meaningful minutes for the district-champion Panther volleyball team — as a freshman. His dad, Martin, was a football and track standout at Baylor University back in the day.
“When I was a kid, I felt like I had to win everything to live up to the name,” he said. “Now, I’m writing my own story — not living in anyone’s shadow and building my own legacy.”
To date, the junior safety holds football offers from Baylor University, Duke University, University of Houston, University of North Carolina and University of Illinois, just to name a few.
On the track, expectations are just as high.
“I’ve been doing hurdles since I was about 10 years old,” he said. “I used to watch old tapes of my dad running at Baylor and just fell in love with it. My goal is to win state in both hurdle events and beat all of my brother’s times.”
The thought of being a multi-sport athlete in college is intriguing, but Dossett understands the time demands at the next level.
“I’m going to focus on football in college,” he said. “It’s just what I love. But track has helped me so much — endurance, explosiveness, technique. Being a hurdler really translates to football.”
When he’s not competing — hunting, fishing, or golfing — he’s breaking down film of his favorite players.
“We’re big Green Bay Packers fans, so I loved watching Jaire Alexander when he was there,” he said. “And Cooper DeJean — he’s an athletic safety who’s always around the ball.”
At Ridge Point, the Dossett name already carries weight — but Bryson is making sure his chapter stands on its own.
































