The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2009 Football Roster
Roster
Garrett Porter
- Position:
- OG/C
- Height:
- 6-6
- Weight:
- 315
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Odessa, Texas
- High School:
- Permian
Fifth-year player who has seen action in 38 games on the offensive line and on special teams ... three time first-team Academic All-Big 12 selection (2010-12) ... a three-time member of UT's Athletics Director's Honor Roll ... a prep All-American and two-time all-state selection coming out of high school ... played in the 2009 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
JUNIOR (2012)
Played in first 12 games on special teams ... first team Academic All-Big 12 choice ... saw time as a reserve offensive lineman vs. New Mexico, Ole Miss, Texas Tech, Iowa State, TCU and Kansas State ... recorded first collegiate tackle vs. Kansas State.
SOPHOMORE (2011)
Appeared in all 13 games, seeing time on offense and special teams ... Academic All-Big 12 first-team selection ... helped the Texas offense rank 21st in the nation in rushing offense (202.62 ypg) and average 392.54 yards in total offense ... contributed to a 441-yard rushing-yard performance against Kansas as the offense finished with 590 total yards in the game ... played a part in the offense gaining 439 rushing yards and 595 total yards against Texas Tech.
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2010)
Appeared in all 12 games, including eight on the offensive line and 12 on special teams ... a first-team Academic All-Big 12 selection ... helped Texas average 382.5 total yards per game, including 232.0 passing yards and 150.5 rushing yards ... helped the offense gain 369 yards of total offense, including 197 on the ground, at Rice ... blocked for offense that racked up 389 yards of total offense, including 222 through the air, versus Wyoming ... helped Longhorns establish a 15-minute advantage in time of possession at Texas Tech, including a 22-play, 80-yard TD drive that took 9:25 off the clock in the second half ... blocked on line that produced 349 yards of offense, including 264 in the air, against UCLA ... blocked for an offense that totaled 412 yards, including 272 passing, at Kansas State ... blocked for squad that gained 358 yards of total offense, including 216 in the air, against No. 12/11 Oklahoma State ... helped pave the way for an offense that registered 51 points and 522 yards of total offense, including 259 on the ground and 263 through the air, against Florida Atlantic ... blocked for a line at that produced 359 yards of total offense against No. 17/18 Texas A&M ... redshirted in 2009.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Darren Allman at Permian H.S. ... a prep All-American, two-time all-state and three-time all-district selection on the offensive line ... a three-year starter who also lettered in track and field ... played in the 2009 U.S. Army All-American Bowl ... rated the nation[apos]s best pass blocker and the No. 8 offensive tackle by Rivals and is a member of Rivals[apos] top 100 national prospects ... named one of the state[apos]s top 10 offensive lineman by Dave Campbell[apos]s Texas Football ... a first-team member of Dave Campbell[apos]s all-Texas High School team ... led Permian to a 24-2 record (14-0 in district action) in his final two seasons, both ending with losses to eventual state champions ... tabbed first-team 5A all-state by the Associated Press and the Texas Sports Writers Association and first-team all-district 2-5A as a senior ... helped the Panthers average 42.6 points per game en route to a district 2-5A title and a berth in the third round of the 5A state playoffs ... posted 102 pancakes and 123 knockdowns ... voted first-team 5A all-state by the Associated Press and second-team 5A all-state by the TSWA as a junior ... also tabbed first-team all-district 3-5A ... led Permian to a 3-5A district championship and a berth in the third round of the 5A state playoffs ... tallied 63 pancakes and 70 knockdowns ... paved the way for an offense that gained 418 yards per game (205p/213r) ... earned all-district 3-5A honors as a sophomore ... won a district championship in the shot put as a junior ... an academic all-state selection as a senior and a three-time academic all-district pick.
PERSONAL
Born in Bedford, Texas ... also lived in Louisville, Kent., while his father, Kevin, did a residency to become an oral surgeon ... enrolled in the college of liberal arts ... a 2010 first-team Academic All-Big 12 selection ... a three-time member of UT[apos]s Athletics Director[apos]s Honor Roll ... an academic all-state selection as a senior and a three-time academic all-district selection ... active in community service ... a member of the JBS Leadership group and volunteered at a mission center ... also led a children[apos]s mission workshop ... enjoys recording music, wakeboarding and basketball.
THE?PORTER FILE
During pregame, I like to: Listen to music and pray
Favorite TV show: House
I can[apos]t believe I watch: How It[apos]s Made
Favorite sports movie: The Replacements
Favorite movie(s): Hot Rod, School of Rock, Stepbrothers
Favorite actor: Mark Wahlberg
Sports hero: Michael Jordan
Favorite superhero: Batman
Favorite musicians: Need to Breathe
Favorite video game: Halo 5
Pets: Dogs (Sammie, Penny, Jack, Domino)
