University of Texas Athletics

James Lott

Induction:
2017

James Lott, from Refugio, Texas, was a standout multi-sport athlete at Texas, excelling in football (1983–85) and track and field (1984; 1986–87). He became the first Longhorn to win an NCAA Indoor Track & Field title and one of only six with three or more career NCAA crowns, capturing three high jump national titles (1986 indoor/outdoor, 1987 indoor). Lott set school records in indoor and outdoor high jump (7'7"), five of the top 14 indoor marks, and five of the top 17 outdoor marks in UT history, while earning four All-American honors and three SWC high jump titles. On the football field, he played cornerback and safety, recording 50 tackles and 20 pass breakups across 22 games (1984–85). Lott finished fourth in the 1988 U.S. Olympic Trials, earning an alternate Olympic spot. In high school, he led Refugio to a 1983 state title, scoring 34.5 points with victories in the high jump (7'4¾), long jump (24'1"), and strong finishes in hurdles and relays. He currently serves as Southwest Region Director of Scouting for XOS Digital.

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