When San Saba coach Andreas Aguirre looks at running back Jason Everett, he immediately thinks of former Tampa Bay Buccaneer bulldozer Mike Alstott.

“Except Jason plays both ways. Offense, defense and special teams,” Aguirre said. “He’s an all-around football player for us. We put a lot on him.”

Not only is Everett the Armadillos’ leading returning rusher, but he’s the quarterback of San Saba’s defense at middle linebacker, racking up 95 tackles and three sacks as a junior.

“We are all very proud of Jason and the leader he is becoming,” Aguirre said. “Jason goes above and beyond in the classroom, and that along with his athletic ability, directly correlates with his ability to play football at a high level.”

Here’s what Everett had to say about San Saba’s defense, the Armadillos’ large senior group and his future with the sport: