The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2015 Football Roster
Roster
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Dorian Leonard
- Position:
- WR
- Height:
- 6-4
- Weight:
- 203
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Longview, Texas
- High School:
- Longview
- Major:
- Youth & Community Studies
A four-year wide receiver who appeared in 40 career games with 11 starts … selected unanimous first-team All-District 12-5A in 2013 … listed on the Austin American-Statesman’s Fab 55 (state’s top prospects) … ranked as the No. 117 wide receiver in the nation by ESPN ... a member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (spring 2017).
SENIOR (2017)
Played in the first 10 games of the season, starting the final four in that stretch, before missing the final two due to injury ... caught three passes for 38 yards in the season opener against Maryland ... had one catch for nine yards in a 56-0 win over San Jose State ... caught one pass for three yards at No. 4/4 USC ... had one catch for 10 yards in Texas' 17-7 victory at Iowa State ... had two catches for 24 yards in UT's double-overtime win against Kansas State ... played in the AT&T Red River Showdown against Oklahoma on both offense and special teams ... started at wide receiver against Oklahoma State ... caught a season-high four passes for 26 yards ... started in the Longhorns' 38-7 victory at Baylor ... caught three passes for 25 yards ... started a third consecutive game and caught two passes for six yards in a loss at TCU ... started and had one catch for six yards in a win against Kansas ... suffered a Jones fracture in the victory over the Jayhawks and is expected to miss the remainder of the season.
JUNIOR (2016)
Played in all 12 games and started seven at outside wide receiver ... starts came against Iowa State, Kansas State, Baylor, Texas Tech, West Virginia, Kansas and TCU ... totaled 29 receptions for 397 yards ...tied for the team lead with three touchdown receptions ... caught two passes for 52 yards and his first career touchdown - a 46-yard reception down the sideline ...played against California with one catch for seven yards ... played against OSU with one solo tackle ... had two receptions for a total of 55 yards, the longest being for 49 yards ... had one catch for 45 yards against OU ... had five catches against Iowa State for a total of 47 yards in his first career start ... made another start at Kansas State, catching three passes for 27 yards and a touchdown ... is now tied for the team lead with three TD receptions ... had three catches for a total of 12 yards against Texas Tech ... had his first career 100-yard game when he caught seven passes for 125 yards, both career highs ... started against Kansas and had two catches for a total of eight yards ... had three catches for 19 yards in a start against TCU.
SOPHOMORE (2015)
Played in all 12 games on offense and special teams … recorded two tackles on kickoff returns against Texas Tech.
FRESHMAN (2014)
Played in seven games as a reserve wide receiver … earned his first game action against Kansas … recorded a seven-yard reception against Oklahoma, his first career catch … also played against Baylor, Iowa State, Texas Tech, West Virginia and TCU.
HIGH SCHOOL
Played under coach John King at Longview High School in Longview … two-time all-district selection … posted 61 receptions for 1,170 yards and 15 TDs during his career … selected unanimous first-team All-District 12-5A in 2013 … listed on the Austin American-Statesman’s Fab 55 (state’s top prospects) … ranked as the No. 117 wide receiver in the nation by ESPN … No. 58 WR nationally and No. 54 player in Texas by Rivals … No. 60 WR nationally and No. 48 player in Texas by 247Sports … No. 62 WR in the nation by Scout … No. 3 WR recruit in Texas by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … caught 40 passes for 763 yards and 11 TDs as a senior … helped Longview to an 11-2 record and an appearance in the 5A DII regional playoffs in 2013 … tabbed honorable mention All-District 12-5A in 2012 … made 21 receptions for 407 yards (19.4 ypr) and four TDs as a junior … helped Longview to a 9-4 record and an appearance in the 5A DII regional playoffs in 2012 … helped Longview to an 11-2 record and an appearance in the 5A DII regional playoffs in 2011.
PERSONAL
Son of Latanya Lee and Donald Leonard ... has one younger brother, Donovan Lee ... was born is Metairie, Louisiana ... is a part of the “Outside the Box” program at the Montopilic Recreation Center ... majoring in youth and community studies.
CAREER HIGHS
Points scored: 6, vs Oklahoma, Oct 08, 2016 ; at Kansas State, Oct 22, 2016 ; UTEP, Sep 10, 2016
Touchdowns: 1, vs Oklahoma, Oct 08, 2016 ; at Kansas State, Oct 22, 2016 ; UTEP, Sep 10, 2016
Rush yards: -12, vs Oklahoma, Oct 08, 2016 (0 carries)
Receptions: 7, West Virginia, Nov 12, 2016
Receiving yards: 125 [t-10th], West Virginia, Nov 12, 2016 (7 receptions)
Receiving TDs: 1 [t-9th], vs Oklahoma, Oct 08, 2016 ; at Kansas State, Oct 22, 2016 ; UTEP, Sep 10, 2016
Long reception: 49, at Oklahoma State, Oct 1, 2016
Total ofense yards: -12, vs Oklahoma, Oct 08, 2016 (-12 rush,0 pass)
All-purpose yards: 125, West Virginia, Nov 12, 2016
Tackles: 2, Texas Tech, Nov 26, 2015 (1-1)
