Who knew.

“Emmanuel is a tough player. He doesn’t shy away from contact and he’s not going to back down from anybody. He learns through adversity. We tell these kids, ‘Remember where you come from and that you need to work hard in life.’ He’s been doing that. Last year was his first year in wrestling; he did the best he could and the guy goes to state. He can lead this group.”

Duron will be one of the Rio Grande Valley’s top pass rushers in 2020, and his elite burst off the line should keep the Bobcats defense competitive in a district dominated by high-level quarterback play.