Meet the Darius Andersons of the 2016 College Football Recruiting Class

Will the real Darius Anderson please stand up?

In Texas high school football, expect three individuals to stand tall—and all three have reason to believe they are the Darius Anderson.

In an extremely random twist of events within the 2016 Class, college coaches are forced to be very specific in recruiting a Texas athlete named Darius Anderson. There's a 4-star wide receiver, a 3-star running back and a 3-star defensive tackle all with the same name.

"I never thought I'd see that, ever," said Anderson, the wide receiver and LSU commit who goes by the nickname "Dee." "When my coach told me that there were others, I didn't believe him."

"I mean, it's different," added Anderson, the running back who has eight offers. "It's not like it's a common name."

He's right. While the last name is somewhat common, the first name isn't Joe or Mike or Chris or Matt or any of the other names considered most popular for those born in the 1990s.

These three, however, are making sure the full name gets the necessary ink.

"It's pretty unique," said Anderson, the defensive tackle, "but we want to be known around the whole country. I think it's cool."

Here are the three Darius Andersons of the Lone Star State. To add, these guys aren't to be confused with 2015 East Carolina offensive lineman signee Darius Anderson or the 2016 tandem of 3-star Georgia receiver commit Darion Anderson and 4-star safety Deontay Anderson.

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4-Star WR Darius T. 'Dee' Anderson

Darius Anderson grew up with the nickname "Dee." The nickname became a mainstay in his recruiting before the start of his junior year with the help of one of his coaches.

"Growing up, everyone called me Dee. Everywhere I went, it was Dee this, Dee that," Anderson said. "One of my coaches noticed there were a bunch of Darius Andersons in my class, so he said, 'Why don't you just go by Dee?'"

The nickname stuck. Before he knew it, he was receiving offers as Dee Anderson. And before he knew it, he was LSU commit Dee Anderson.

Anderson committed to LSU on Aug. 7. He chose the Tigers over offers from UCLA, Tennessee, Boise State, SMU and several others.

"When I went to the campus, I got the offer during a camp," Anderson said of LSU. "After the camp, I walked around and talked to some of the coaches. Then, I went home and thought about it.

"I committed because of how the offensive scheme is set up. I love the campus, and the coaches were cool and welcoming."

LSU got a big target in Anderson, a 6'4", 177-pound receiver with a near-seven-foot wingspan. Although he is committed to LSU, schools such as Alabama, UCLA, Texas and Tennessee should be monitored, as he has good coaching relationships and player ties with all four. Anderson said he's solid with LSU, but his process isn't completely over until after he signs a national letter of intent.

Per The Dallas Morning News, Anderson caught 44 passes for 733 yards and 13 touchdowns as a junior.

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3-Star RB Darius J. Anderson

It wasn't long ago when running back Darius Anderson was a "futbol" star rather than a "football" star. Before he became a highly courted offensive football weapon, Anderson was a soccer forward with a future.

"I didn't play football until I moved here," said Anderson, who lived in Dallas before moving to the greater Houston area. "I played soccer all my life. I even played up a division when I was younger."

Anderson was good, but since putting on a football helmet and pads, the 5'10.5", 182-pound athlete has found a place on the football field. He now has eight offers—the latest coming from Iowa State on March 31—and a handful of schools showing high interest.

Texas, Kansas, Iowa State, SMU, Houston, Cal, Colorado and Tulsa all have offered. Schools like Oklahoma State, TCU and Baylor are among the schools showing interest. Anderson said that Texas and Kansas are two schools that have shown the most love during his recruiting process. He added that he plans on attending Texas' spring game on April 18.

"I like the coaching staff at UT," Anderson said. "It just feels right there. They've shown a lot of love, and they have a lot of team chemistry.

"Kansas has really nice facilities. I know a lot of people who have been there who say it's a good place to go. There's a real nice environment there."

Nicknamed "Jet," Anderson's fastest 40-yard dash time has been 4.42 seconds. He ran a 4.48 at a TCU summer camp. At Nike's The Opening Dallas regional last month, Anderson recorded a vertical jump of 38.1 inches. It's his speed, versatility and power running that make him an attractive target.

According to the Houston Chronicle, Anderson rushed for 1,861 yards and 14 touchdowns as a junior. He also caught 22 passes for 326 yards and three touchdowns.

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3-Star DT Darius D. Anderson

Defensive tackle Darius Anderson isn't the tallest lineman, but there have been occasions where he plays like a giant.

"I hear that all the time," Anderson said of his height—or lack of height—while standing six-feet tall. "I don't let it bother me. I just go out and play."

The more Anderson plays, the more he tends to impress the right people and show that his height doesn't matter. Anderson has an East Carolina offer, but interest from Baylor, Texas, Texas Tech, USC and Georgia increases daily.

Anderson showed his skills at Nike's The Opening Dallas regional, and the 295-pounder won his fair share of battles against quality offensive linemen. Being disruptive during run plays is something Anderson takes pride in.

Ironically, it was being disruptive when he found out about another athlete with his name. He met running back Darius Anderson during a select football game when they were younger, and the two have been very close ever since.

"I saw the back of his jersey. It said Anderson," he said. "When he scored a touchdown, I heard his first name called out. It was cool to see another talented player with the same name."

Anderson has made unofficial visits to Houston and Texas A&M this year. He was in College Station for the Aggies' junior day in March. Although he doesn't have offers, Anderson, according to his 247Sports Crystal Ball, is predicted to choose Texas if an offer comes.

Anderson said he wouldn't mind playing on the same college team as his running back buddy. The spring season will be huge for the defensive tackle's stock.

Damon Sayles is a National Recruiting Analyst for Bleacher Report. All quotes were obtained firsthand. All player ratings are courtesy of 247Sports' composite ratings. Follow Damon via Twitter: @DamonSayles