Former Tiger finishes college career as leading college receiver

They say that all good things must come to an end. If Saturday’s Independence Bowl is any indication, the football career of Daingerfield native Keyarris Garrett may not be ending any time soon. Garrett, a three-time Texas state Champion in 2008, 2009, and 2010 with the Daingerfield Tigers, went on to the University of Tulsa, where he has played wide receiver for the Golden Hurricanes. As a freshman in 2011, Garrett caught two passes in seven games for the Hurricanes. His sophomore totals skyrocketed, when he caught 67 passes in 14 games, for a total of 845 yards and nine touchdowns. In 2013, it seemed as if Garrett may have been done, as he only notched seven receptions for 68 yards and no touchdowns. The little known fact to go along with those numbers, however, is that Garrett only played in two games for the Hurricanes that year. Garrett rebounded in 2014 with 47 receptions in 10 games. Garrett amassed 698 yards while scoring five touchdowns for the Hurricanes. Garrett’s career at Tulsa, however, will be defined by this, his senior year. In 13 games, Garrett caught 96 passes, and scored eight touchdowns. His 1588 yards on the season have placed Garrett at the top of the pack as far as receiving yards. According to NCAA.com, Garrett finished the season as the top receiver in college football. Garrett’s breakout game this year came against Memphis on Oct. 23, when he amassed 268 yards on 14 receptions. Garrett also helped his cause Nov. 27, when he had 10 receptions for 216 yards against Tulane. On Dec. 26, in Garrett’s final game as a Hurricane, he took the field against the Virginia Tech Hokies, looking to separate himself from the defenders, as well as the pack of NCAA elite receivers. And separate is exactly what he did. Garret added 137 yards to his receiving totals for the season, while adding one touchdown on eight carries. His long catch of the game went for 36 yards, and Garrett missed being the top Hurricane receiver by a mere two yards. To continue reading this article, purchase the December 31st edition of the Steel Country Bee, or go to our online e-edition at: http://www.etypeservices.com/Daingerfield%20BeeID312/default.aspx