Homegrown Jason Tidwell Begins Professional Rugby Career in Dallas
August 18, 2022 - Major League Rugby (MLR)
Dallas Jackals News Release
In Round 3 Pick 10 of the 2022 MLR Collegiate Draft, Dallas Jackals select the homegrown DFW native Jason Tidwell of Texas A&M University.
Jason, Utility Back, started his rugby career right here in North Texas. Joining Alliance Rugby out of Keller area at the age of 10 years old, Jason played season after season with the established club. He went on to assist in starting an invitational side, Gorilla Rugby.
Jason currently attends and is the captain of the Texas A&M rugby squad. He has also competed in several tours with the Atlantis 7s squad.
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