The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2023 Football Roster
Roster
Austin Jordan
- Position:
- DB
- Height:
- 6-0
- Hometown:
- Denton, Texas
- Weight:
- 198
- Class:
- Sophomore
- High School:
- Ryan
- Major:
- Physical Culture and Sports
A third-year defensive back who has played 25 games ... a member of the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll (fall 2022).
SOPHOMORE (2023)
Appeared in 12 games this season, primarily on special teams … had a tackle and hauled in his first career interception in the season-opening win against Rice … had special teams tackles against Kansas State and at Iowa State … scooped up a block point after attempt at Iowa State and returned it 82 yards for a two-point score … had a solo tackle in the win over Texas Tech … missed the Big 12 Championship game against Oklahoma State and Sugar Bowl versus Washington due to injury.
FRESHMAN (2022)
Played in all 13 games … appeared primarily on special teams … totaled seven tackles (four solo) with half a tackle for loss ... had two tackles and half a tackle for loss against Alabama … made one tackle against Iowa State … recorded one tackle at Kansas.
HIGH SCHOOL
A three-time all-district honoree … ranked No. 142 nationally, No. 12 among safeties and No. 31 overall in the state of Texas by On3 … rated No. 216 nationally, No. 26 among cornerbacks and No. 34 overall in the state of Texas by ESPN … ranked No. 26 nationally among safeties and No. 45 overall in the state of Texas by 247Sports … rated No. 33 among cornerbacks and No. 50 overall in the state of Texas by Rivals … chosen to the 2021 Super Team First Team, the Texas Top 300 and as a Top 10 defensive back by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … placed No. 6 on the list of top area recruits by the Dallas Morning News … selected first-team All-District 5-5A Division 1 as a cornerback in 2021 … played both offense and defense, totaling 22 receptions for 271 yards (12.3 ypr) and four touchdowns, along with 25 tackles, 24 of which were solo, two interceptions with one returned for a touchdown, five passes defended and one forced fumble as a senior … part of a defense that allowed just 13.7 points per game, including 10 games of 14 points or fewer, and six of seven points or fewer … returned an interception 45 yards for a touchdown against Denton … pulled in three receptions for 25 yards, while making three tackles and an interception he returned 13 yards against Heritage … caught four passes for 108 yards (27.0 ypr) and two touchdowns, while notching four tackles and one pass breakup on defense against Longview … helped Ryan to a 12-2 overall record, including an 8-0 district mark and title, and an appearance in the 5A Division 1 quarterfinals in 2021 … named unanimous first-team All-District 5-5A Division 1 in 2020 … chosen to the All-Area First Team by the Denton Record Chronicle … collected two interceptions, eight pass breakups, three forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and a sack as a junior … part of a defense that allowed just 15.8 points per game, including seven games of 14 points or fewer … forced one fumble and returned one fumble for a touchdown against Centennial … helped Ryan to a perfect 15-0 record, including a 7-0 district mark and title, and the 5A Division 1 state championship in 2020 … selected Defensive Newcomer of the Year of District 4-5A Division 1 in 2019 … returned a fumble for a touchdown, intercepted a pass and had three pass breakups against Fossil Ridge … logged an interception against Birdville … helped Ryan to a 15-1 overall record, including a 7-0 district mark and title, and an appearance in the 5A Division 1 championship game in 2019 … helped Ryan to a 14-1 overall record, including a 7-0 district mark and title, and an appearance in the 5A Division 1 semifinals in 2018.
