The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2014 Football Roster
Roster
Darius James
- Position:
- OG
- Height:
- 6-5
- Weight:
- 304
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Killeen, Texas
- High School:
- Harker Heights
A two-year offensive lineman who played in six career games ... a veratile performer in high school was rated the No. 1 center in the nation by MaxPreps and Rivals.com, and the No. offensive guard by 247Sports.com as a senior.
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2014)
Played in six games and started two (right tackle) ... appeared as a reserve against North Texas, UCLA, Kansas and Kansas State ... did not play against BYU, Iowa State, Texas Tech, West Virginia, Oklahoma State or TCU ... earned his first career start against Baylor and helped the offense rush for 190 yards ... started against Oklahoma and aided the offense in gaining 482 yards, including a career-best 334 passing yards by Tyrone Swoopes ... subbed at right guard for an injured Kent Perkins for most of the K-State game ... missed the West Virginia and Oklahoma State games due to a knee injury ... ruled out for the remainder of the season on Nov. 17.
FRESHMAN (2013)
Redshirted ... earned Bevo Beast of the week for his performance leading up to the West Virginia game.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Michael Jinks at Harker Heights HS ... participated in the 2013 Under Armour All-America Game ... played in only two games as a senior due to injury, however played five positions, including center, offensive tackle, offensive guard, defensive tackle and defensive end ... played OT, OG, DT and DE as a junior ... played on the defensive line as a sophomore ... began at running back and offensive line as a freshman ... rated 17th overall and the No. 1 center in the nation by ESPN ... ranked 17th overall and the No. 1 center in the nation by MaxPreps ... tabbed No. 56 overall and the No. 1 center in the nation by Rivals.com ... rated No. 35 overall and the No. 1 offensive guard in the nation by 247Sports.com ... tabbed No. 77 on PrepStar Magazine’s Dream Team and the No. 8 offensive lineman in the nation ... ranked the No. 10 OL by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football ... listed No. 7 on the Austin American-Statesman’s Fab 55 (state’s top prospects) ... named preseason 2012 Super Team by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football ... selected first-team 5A All-State by the Associated Press as a junior ... selected to the 2011 U.S. Air Force Junior All-America team ... tabbed third-team 5A All-State by the Texas Sports Writers Association ... named all-district on both offense and defense ... recorded 70 pancakes and 67 knockdowns ... helped Harker Heights to a 5-5 record in 2011 ... also played basketball and participated in track and field in high school.
PERSONAL
Born in Temple, Texas ... began playing football at age 14 ... active in community service ... served as an usher in his church ... enjoys drawing and math ... interested in majoring in applied learning and development.
