The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2015 Football Roster
Roster
Jay Harper
- Position:
- TE
- Height:
- 5-10
- Weight:
- 238
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Houston, Texas
- High School:
- Stratford
- Major:
- History
A third-year running back ... joined the team in the spring after enrolling in the fall of 2014 ... a two-time all-district player in high school ... four-time member of the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll (spring 2016, fall 2016, spring 2017, fall 2017).
JUNIOR (2017)
Did not play.
SOPHOMORE (2016)
Did not see game action.
FRESHMAN (2015)
Did not see game action.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Eliot Allen at Stratford High School ... a three-year letterman and two-year starter at defensive end ... earned first-team all-district and first-team all-region honors as a senior by collecting 80 tackles, including 13 sacks and seven tackles for loss ... also earned second-team all-state elite team status in 2013 ... a second-team all-district pick as a junior after posting 65 tackles, including five sacks and 14 tackles for loss ... played linebacker as a sophomore and fullback as a freshman ... a member of the baseball team all four years ... an all-district selection as a junior and senior.
PERSONAL
Born in Houston, Texas ... parents are Jene and Carrie Harper ... grandfather, Tommy Culp, played football and golf at SMU ... uncle, John Culp, played golf at Baylor ... member of National Honor Society in high school ... volunteered for Habitat for Humanity ... majoring in history ... enjoys hunting and fishing.
