The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2015 Football Roster
Roster
Cameron Townsend
- Position:
- LB
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 204
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Missouri City, Texas
- High School:
- Ridge Point
- Major:
- Health Promotion and Behavior Science
A fourth-year linebacker who has played in 19 career games ... redshirted in 2015 … member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (fall 2015) … chosen to play in the 2015 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl … ranked No. 13 nationally among outside linebackers by Scout.
JUNIOR (2018)
Played in seven games ... has played in special teams games against USC, TCU, K-State, Oklahoma and Baylor with one tackle against TCU ... recorded a solo tackle in the 42-41 loss to No. 12 West Virginia ... also played in the 41-34 road win over Texas Tech.
SOPHOMORE (2017)
Made his season debut in a 56-0 win over San Jose State during week two ... also played against Oklahoma.
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2016)
Played in 10 games on special teams ... had two tackles on the season ... made his first career tackle against Texas Tech.
FRESHMAN (2015)
Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Brett Sniffin at Ridge Point High School … a three-year captain and all-state honoree … selected to participate in the 2015 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl … ranked in the Greater Houston Top 100 by the Houston Chronicle … one of four finalists for the Greater Houston High School Rotary Lombardi Award by the Rotary Club of Houston … named second-team 5A All-State by the Texas Sports Writers Association in 2014 … chosen first-team All-District 23-5A … tabbed first-team All-Texas and No. 4 LB in the state by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … rated No. 181 (No. 13 OLB) nationally and No. 30 (No. 2 OLB) in Texas by Scout … rated No. 255 (No. 17 OLB) nationally and No. 32 in Texas by ESPN … ranked 17 OLB nationally and No. 40 in Texas by 247Sports … rated No. 21 ILB nationally and No. 71 overall in Texas by Rivals … placed No. 41 on the Fab 55 by the Austin American-Statesman … recorded 41 tackles, including 3.5 sacks and 10 tackles for loss, along with nine passes defended, one interception and one forced fumble as a senior … part of a defense that posted four shutouts and seven games of seven points or fewer, while allowing an average of 10.7 ppg … helped Ridge Point to a 12-1 record, including a 7-0 district mark, and an appearance in the 5A Division 1 regional playoffs … tabbed first-team All-District 22-4A in 2013 … collected over 40 tackles, four sacks and 15 tackles for loss as a junior … part of a defense that surrendered just 14.6 ppg with two shutouts and five games allowing seven points or fewer … helped Ridge Point to a 9-3 record, including a 6-1 district mark, and an appearance in the 4A Division 2 area playoffs … tabbed first-team All-District 22-4A in 2012 … collected six sacks as a sophomore.
PERSONAL
Born in Houston, Texas … parents are Tina and David Townsend … mother is a teacher and participated in track and field at Louisiana-Lafayette … father is an oil and gas consultant … enjoys video games and being around friends … member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (fall 2015) ... majoring in health promotion.
CAREER HIGHS
Tackles: 2, UTEP, Sep 10, 2016 (2-0)
