Texas State Athletics

2014     
Played in 11 games ... recorded nine receptions ... caught a 16-yard touchdown on his first collegiate reception against Arkansas-Pine Bluff ... had a season-high of three catches for 15 yards at New Mexico State ... had a nine-yard reception at Georgia Southern and a seven-yard catch against Idaho ... caught a two-yard touchdown pass against Arkansas State.
 
2013
Sat out the season as a redshirt.
 
High School
Named a three-star recruit by Rivals.com and ESPN.com ... named District MVP and KUBE-TV Player of the Year after completing 78 of 131 passes for 1,067 yards and 16 touchdowns and running for 1,136 yards on 17 touchdowns as a senior ... also received the Martin Luther King Image award in 2012 ... played for head coach Mike Jackson ... led Cougars to an 11-2 overall record in 2012 ... played as a sophomore and junior at Chavez HS in Houston ... completed 48 of 127 passes for 585 yards and ran for 427 yards and six TDs on 66 carries as a junior ... was an All-District Second-Team wide receiver after catching 18 passes for 228 yards that year ... earned All-State honors and was named the Chavez Offensive MVP after throwing for 1,706 yards and 21 touchdowns, and rushing for 1,156 yards and 13 touchdowns as a sophomore ... also earned All-District First-Team and District Newcomer of the Year honors that season ... competed in track and field and basketball throughout his high school career.
 
Personal
Born on Sept. 21, 1994 ... son of George and Debra Mercer ... younger brother of current Bobcat wide receiver Jafus Gaines.