The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2013 Football Roster
Roster
Bryant Jackson
- Position:
- WR
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 200
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Sulphur Springs, Texas
- High School:
- Sulphur Springs
A four-year player who appeared in 21 career games … forced to retire due to injury in the spring of 2014 ... moved from defensive back to wide receiver in his second season … he redshirted and participated on the scout team in 2010 … a two-time all-district selection … ranked as one of the nation’s top 25 safeties by ESPNU as a prepster.
JUNIOR (2013)
Missed the whole season due to a foot injury.
SOPHOMORE (2012)
Played as a reserve wideout and on special teams in all 13 games ... fourth on the team in special teams tackles (7) ... had one catch for 15 yards in the season opener vs. Wyoming ... had a 20-yard reception vs. New Mexico ... had one catch for 17 yards vs. Oklahoma ... posted one reception for 17 yards vs. Baylor, as well as two special teams tackles ... had two special teams stops vs. Kansas ... had one catch for 17 yards against Texas Tech ... registered one catch for 12 yards vs. TCU ... posted career highs in receptions (2), receiving yards (42) and long reception (31) against Kansas State.
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2011)
Saw action in eight games, playing on offense and special teams ... recorded his first career catch (1 yard) in the Holiday Bowl against California.
FRESHMAN (2010)
Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Greg Owens at Sulphur Springs H.S. … a two-time all-district selection and three-year starter at defensive back … a member of Rivals’ top 250 national prospects … ranked as the 21st-best safety by ESPNU and 14th-best safety by Rivals … helped Sulphur Springs post a 33-8 record over his final three seasons … tallied 165 tackles, 23 PBU, 10 INTs, a fumble recovery, 58 catches for 768 yards and eight TDs and 95 rushing yards … named first-team all-state at wide receiver by the Texas Sports Writers Association as a senior … tabbed second-team Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Super Team … named honorable mention all-East Texas by the Longview News-Journal … tabbed first-team all-district 13-4A at cornerback and return specialist while earning second-team all-district honors at wide receiver … recorded 33 tackles, three PBU, a fumble recovery and rushed for 95 yards while catching 54 passes for 748 yards and eight TDs … helped Sulphur Springs to a 10-4 record and an appearance in the 4A Div. II quarterfinals … tabbed second-team all-district as a junior … recorded 99 tackles, 10 PBU, five INTs and four catches for 20 yards … helped Sulphur Springs to a 14-2 record and win the class 4A Div. II state championship … named the district Newcomer of the Year as a sophomore … recorded 33 tackles, 10 PBU and five INTs … contributed to a 9-2 record and a district championship … also lettered in track and field … won the district triple jump championship (44-5.25) and finished second in the long jump (21-6.50) as a senior … also a regional qualifier in the long jump and triple jump as a junior and the triple jump as a sophomore.
PERSONAL
Born in Sulphur Springs, Texas … a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes … participated in the Key Club … cousin, Keenan Clayton, played linebacker at Oklahoma (2006-09) and was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL Draft ... played for the Eagles in 2010-11 and is currently a member of the Oakland Raiders (2012-).
THE JACKSON FILE
Nickname: Day-Day
During pregame, I like to: Listen to Z-Ro
Favorite channel: ESPN
Favorite show: Boondocks
I can't believe I watch: Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice
Favorite movie: The Five Heartbeats
Favorite actress: Halle Berry
Sports hero: Michael Huff
Favorite superhero: The Flash
Favorite CD: I'm Still Livin' by Z-Ro
Favorite video game: Madden '10
Favorite cartoon characters: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
I came to Texas because: The family atmosphere and tradition
RECEIVING
| Year | G/GS | Rec | Yards | Avg. | TD | Long |
| 2010 | RS | |||||
| 2011 | 8/0 | 1-1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1/Cal |
| 2012 | 13/0 | 8 | 140 | 17.5 | 0 | 31/KS |
| 2013 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | -- |
| Total | 21/0 | 9 | 141 | 15.7 | 0 | 31/KS |
SPECIAL TEAMS
| Year | G | TT(Solo) | FF | FR | PBLK | KBLK |
| 2010 | RS | |||||
| 2011 | 8 | 0(0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 13 | 7(6) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0(0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 21 | 7(6) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
CAREER HIGH
Receptions: 2 at Kansas State (So.)
Receiving yards: 42 at Kansas State (So.)
Long reception: 31 at Kansas State (So.)
