The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2009 Football Roster
Roster
Chris Torbert*
- Position:
- WR
- Height:
- 5-9
- Weight:
- 175
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Celina, Texas
- High School:
- Celina
Updated March 15, 2011
Two-year wide-receiver who appeared in one career game ... appeared in first career game against Florida Atlantic in 2010 ... three-year varsity starter at running back and linebacker at Celina High School ... earned first-team all-state honors at running back as a senior.
SENIOR (2010)
Appeared at wide receiver against Florida Atlantic.
JUNIOR (2009)
Played wide receiver on the scout team.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Butch Ford at Celina High School ... three-year starter and letterman at running back and linebacker ... earned first-team all-state honors at running back as a senior ... rushed for 1,700 yards (10.3 ypc) and 25 TDs while posting 80 tackles as a senior ... rushed for 207 yards and three TDs on 11 carries while returning an interception for a TD against Aubrey ... earned second-team all-state honors at linebacker as a junior ... tallied 137 tackles ... earned all-district, all-region and all-area honors at running back and linebacker as a sophomore ... rushed for 500 yards and eight TDs while tallying 87 tackles ... also a four-year letterman in baseball and power-lifting and three-year letterman in track.
PERSONAL
Born in Longview, Texas ... graduated with a degree in history ... active in Feed My People, an organization providing meals for the homeless ... enjoys camping and playing the guitar.
THE TORBERT FILE
During pregame, I like to: Chill
Favorite TV channel: History Channel
Favorite TV show: Two and a Half Men
I can't believe I watch: America's Next Top Model
Favorite movie: Les Miserables
Sports hero: Emmitt Smith
Favorite superhero: Superman
Pets: Dogs (Cooper, Noah)
Favorite video game: MLB The Show
Favorite cartoon character: Mighty Mouse
