2008 Football Signee

Keon Furtch

  • POSITION: S
  • HEIGHT: 6' 2"
  • WEIGHT: 190 lbs.
  • CLASSIFICATION: Fr..
  • HOMETOWN: Paris, Texas
  • HIGH SCHOOL: Paris


  • Ball-hawking safety has the potential to be an instant-impact defender.
  • Possesses an excellent blend of size, strength and instincts.
  • Background as a wide receiver helps translates into stellar route recognition and ball skills.
  • Excellent all-around athlete was also a top flight basketball player in high school.

High School


  • Earned First Team All-District 11-4A honors.
  • Member of Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Super Team (2nd Team DB).
  • During his award winning junior campaign, Furtch racked up 39 tackles and two interceptions while also hauling in three touchdown passes.
  • Earned All-District honors on the hardwood.
  • Coached by Travis Smith at Paris HS.

Personal


  • Keon Furtch is the son of Doris Lane and Jimmy Furtch.