The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2014 Football Roster
Roster
Alex Anderson
- Position:
- OL
- Height:
- 6-4
- Weight:
- 320
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- New Orleans, La.
- High School:
- Landry-Walker
- Major:
- Youth & Community Studies
A fourth-year offensive lineman who has played in eight career games with one start ... was an all-state player in Louisiana … ranked among the top 50 offensive guards in the nation coming out of high school … member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (spring 2015).
JUNIOR (2017)
Made his season debut in a week two win over San Jose State ... also appeared in a win over Kansas ... filled in at right guard against WVU as Patrick Vahe left the field mid-series due to an injury.
SOPHOMORE (2016)
Played in five games on offense and special teams ... made his first career appearance in a season opening win against Notre Dame ... made his first career start versus UTEP ... also played in games against Oklahoma State, Iowa State and West Virginia.
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2015)
Did not see action.
FRESHMAN (2014)
Redshirted … enrolled in January and participated in spring drills.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Emanuel Powell at Landry-Walker High School … played both offensive and defensive line … named first-team 4A All-State as an offensive lineman by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association in 2013 … selected to the 2013 New Orleans All-Metro 5A-4A team by The Times-Picayune … tabbed first-team All-District 9-4A … ranked as the No. 33 offensive guard in the nation by Scout … No. 47 OG in the nation by ESPN … No. 62 OG nationally and No. 46 player in Louisiana by 247Sports … No. 33 player in Louisiana by Rivals … recorded 80 pancakes as a senior … part of a line that scored 60-plus points twice during the season, including the opening round of the playoffs … helped Landry-Walker to an 11-2 record and an appearance in the 2013 4A state semifinals … helped Walker to a 6-4 record and advance to the second round of the 4A playoffs in 2012 … played at Bonnabel High School as a sophomore … posted 50 tackles and nine sacks … part of a defense that allowed only 14.9 points per game … helped the Bonnabel to a 5-4 record in 2011.
PERSONAL
Son of the late Ramona Anderson ... has four brothers ... began playing football at age 8 … was active in community service at Landry-Walker High School … enjoys being able to help youth … an education major … member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (spring 2015).
