Torrey Hendrix (23) runs the ball against Clay-Chalkville last season in Cougar Stadium. 

A pair of rising seniors have recently pulled in their first college scholarship offers.

Running backs Demetrius King of Gardendale and Torrey Hendrix of Pinson Valley will enter summer workouts with an offer in hand. Hendrix went to Twitter on May 9 to announce his first offer from Kentucky Christian University.

“Blessed to have received my first offer from Kentucky Christian University,” he posted.

Hendrix has shown promise in the Indians’ backfield over the last two years, but an injury-plagued 2015 kept him off the field for most of the season. He plans on changing his jersey from No. 23 to No. 4 in tribute to the number of games he finished last year.

“I am expecting to have a better year this season. God willing, no injuries,” said Hendrix.

On May 14, King made public his first offer from Gardner-Webb University in North Carolina. The Runnin’ Bulldogs offered King as a running back, where he hopes to replace a talented duo of departing seniors (Tye Dunklin and Dequa Houston) in the Rockets’ backfield next season.

“It has always been a dream of mine to play collegiate football and receiving my first offer just helps me get closer towards my goal,” said King.

Erik Harris is the Sports Editor of The North Jefferson News. Email him at njnsports@gmail.com or follow him on Twitter @jeharris2.