Longhorn Kent Perkins, No. 76, is a LHHS grad: Photo by

Longhorn Kent Perkins, No. 76, is a LHHS grad: Photo by James D. Smith

Lake Highlands High School graduate Kent Perkins has started all three games for the University of Texas this season, as an offensive lineman. Number 76 told ESPN.com that UT position coach Stacy Searels reminds him so much of Wildcat coach Scott Smith. “He can joke around at times and then when it is time to get serious he can be serious. If you listen to every detail he says you are going to get better,” Perkins said.”

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Photographer James D. Smith shared these pics from the game against UCLA, which UT lost 20-16.

Kent Perkins is number 76 on Texas: Photo by

Kent Perkins is number 76 on Texas: Photo by James D. Smith

Kent Perkins has started the first three games of the season on UT's offensive line: Photo by

Kent Perkins has started the first three games of the season on UT’s offensive line: Photo by James D. Smith