Cason Applewhite is a three-star recruit from Palestine, TX (No. 1,976 in the 2026 class) who has not played in North Texas's 8 games this season.
Where Applewhite comes from
- Palestine, TX
- Palestine
- About 150 miles from DATCU Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,976 in the 2026 class.
Where Applewhite fits
North Texas lists 23 defensive linemen this season.
North Texas defensive linemen with a game this season
North Texas is 6-2. Next: vs Rice, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Palestine, TX
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Neal Brown
Pass share
51.3%
290 pass / 275 run
Plays / game
70.6
8 games
Team sack rate
2.2%
312 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for North Texas -- now graded to hold down a real role up front.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
North Texas has produced 2 All-Conference defensive linemen.
Joined North Texas in 2026
- 2026 North Texas BrownYear 1 · Games –
- High school PalestinePalestine, TX · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 1,976 in the 2026 class. Signed with North Texas.Also from Palestine: S'Vioarean Martin (Texas Tech) and Baylynn Williams (Louisiana).
2026
- Signed with North TexasThree-star, out of Palestine
