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Two former Miners transfer to Texas State

By Bea Martinez

January 29, 2024 12:27 AM

Published January 28, 2024 11:14 PM

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- After entering the transfer portal towards the end of 2023, star running back and Parkland grad, Deion Hankins, and his running back partner, Torrance Burgess Jr. are staying in the Lone Star State and heading to Texas State.

The duo are following their UTEP running backs coach, Barrick Nealy, who joined his alma mater this season.

In his career with the Miners, Hankins rushed over 2,600 yards and 23 touchdowns, meanwhile Burgess had more than 1,000 all purpose yards last season for the Miners.

The two will also link up with Franklin grad, Beau Sparks, who in the off season chose to transfer from Utah Tech to Texas State.

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