The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
Jackson Christian - 2026 Football Roster
Roster
Jackson Christian
- Position:
- OL
- Height:
- 6-5
- Weight:
- 308
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Port Neches, Texas
- High School:
- Port Neches-Groves
- Major:
- Physical Culture & Sports
A second-year offensive lineman from Port Neches, Tex. ... has played in seven games ... named to the 2025-26 First-Year SEC Academic Honor Roll.
SOPHOMORE (2026)
Has played in all seven games ... made collegiate debut in season opener vs. Texas State (9/5) ... paved the way for 516 yards of total offense including 156 yards on the ground … protected QB Arch Manning against the Bobcats, who completed 20-of-27 passes for 305 yards and four touchdowns … blocked for RB Hollywood Smothers, who ran for 70 yards on 10 carries (7 ypc) … blocked for RB Raleek Brown, who had 11 carries for 43 yards and two touchdowns ... helped pave the way for 336 yards of total offense including 141 yards on the ground against No. 1/1 Ohio State (9/5)… protected QB Arch Manning, who completed 23-of-37 passes for 196 yards and a touchdown ... blocked for RB Hollywood Smothers who led Texas with 21 carries for 74 yards and two touchdowns … blocked for RB Raleek Brown averaged 5.4 yards per carry after totaling 10 rushes for 54 yards ... allowed for 397 total yards of offense including 228 rusing yards and 169 passing yards against UTSA (9/19) ... helped enable QB Arch Manning to complete 16-of-32 passes, including two touchdowns, allowing only one sack ... also protected Manning as he ran for 50 yards on nine carries (5.6 ypc) and RB Hollywood Smothers who rushed for 54 yards on 10 carries (5.4 ypc) ... ... helped generate 262 total yards of offense including 201 passing yards at Tennessee (9/26) ... blocked for QB Arch Manning as he completed 14-of-19 passes for 201 yards and RB Raleek Brown as he rushed for 67 yards on 17 carries (3.9 ypc) against the Volunteers ... helped pave the way for 382 yards of total offense against Oklahoma (10/10) including 260 passing yards on 19-of-31 completions by QB Arch Manning and 122 team rushing yards ... allowed QB Arch Manning to complete 14-of-20 passes for 173 yards and one touchdown in addition to 99 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown between RBs Raleek Brown and Hollywood Smothers vs. Florida (10/17) ... protected an offense that posted 419 total yards against No. 7/7 Ole Miss (10/24) including a 157-yard rushing effort by RB Raleek Brown and 212 passing yards by QB Arch Manning.
FRESHMAN (2025)
Redshirted and did not see playing time during the 2025 season.
HIGH SCHOOL
A three-star recruit according to 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals ... listed as a three-star recruit per On3 ... the No. 52 top offensive guard in his class and the No. 162 recruit in Texas according to ESPN ... tabbed the No. 46 interior offensive lineman and No. 81 player in Texas per On3's industry ranking ... as a senior, helped guide Port Neches-Groves to a 12-2 record.
