Liberty’s Melton signs with Texas State

Liberty High School senior Ryan Melton took advantage of National Signing Day, Wednesday, Feb. 1, to add his name to the Texas State Bobcats roster. Melton’s signing covers his entire costs for college.

“It’s a full ride,” emphasized Coach Shane Deel to the room full of Panther players and supporters.

Melton played Tight End, Tackle and Defensive End for the Liberty Panthers but will focus on the Offensive Tackle position for Texas State.

Ryan weighs 265 pounds and stands 6’ 5” tall, which drew him much attention as a potential D1 prospect. His parents are Trudi and Kenny and he has two sisters Audrey and Abbi and one brother Luke.

In 2012, Texas State will join the WAC (Western Athletic Conference) along with Hawaii, Fresno State, Idaho, Louisiana Tech, Nevada, New Mexico State, San Jose State and Utah State.

In San Marcos, Ryan will reunite with 2011 LHS graduate Josh Sell and 2010 LHS graduate Jeremy Dickey in preparation for the upcoming season. Sell went Eastern New Mexico University to play football but has transferred to Texas State and will join his former teammate as a “preferred walk on.”

Dickey transferred from Tarleton State and plays the Safety position Melton had fielded offers from Lamar, Colorado, UTEP, Tulane, UTSA and others but ultimately decided on Texas State because he liked the city and the environment of the school.

“Coach Fran was one of my favorite coaches when I was younger,” Melton added. “I just want to thank all of my coaches from Liberty for helping me get this far.”

Melton will join the squad in July.

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