The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
Michael Terry III - 2026 Football Roster
Roster
Michael Terry III
- Position:
- RB
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 229
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- San Antonio, Texas
- High School:
- Alamo Heights
- Major:
- Physical Culture & Sports
CAREER HIGHS
- Attempts: 8 // vs. Ole Miss, 10/24/26
- Rushing Yards: 41 // vs. Ole Miss, 10/24/26
- Rushing TDs: 1 // vs. Ole Miss, 10/24/26
- Long Rush: 19 // vs. Ole Miss, 10/24/26
- Receptions: N/A
- Receiving Yards: N/A
- Receiving TDs: N/A
- Long Reception: N/A
- All-Purpose Yards: 41 // vs. Ole Miss, 10/24/26
A second-year running back who has appeared in eight career games ... named to the 2025-26 First-Year SEC Academic Honor Roll.
SOPHOMORE (2026)
Has played in six games ... recorded three rushes for eight yards in season opener vs. Texas State (9/5) ... tallied seven rushes for 39 yards vs. UTSA (9/19) ... saw action at No. 14/13 Tennessee (9/26) and vs. Florida (10/17) ... had a career-high performance running the ball eight times for 41 yards and scored his first collegiate touchdown vs. No. 7/7 Ole Miss (10/24) ... logged four carries for 16 yards against Mississippi State (10/31).
FRESHMAN (2025)
Made collegiate debut vs. Sam Houston (9/20) ... logged one carry in Cheez-It Citrus Bowl vs. Michigan (12/31).
HIGH SCHOOL
Listed as a four-star recruit by all major recruiting services … ranked the No. 1 ATH in the class of 2025 according to ESPN and On3 … tabbed No. 2 ATH in his class by 247Sports … rated No. 12 recruit in Texas and No. 58 prospect in his class by 247Sports … named a 2025 Navy All-American … the No. 1 ATH and No. 13 overall recruit in Texas according to Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … garnered Texas 5A First-Team All-State honors (all-purpose) to cap senior year … as a senior, produced 684 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns on 86 carries … he also caught 14 passes for 166 yards and three scores … earned District 13-5A Division II MVP in 2023 after compiling 995 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns along with 564 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns … on the defensive side, he logged 15 tackles and one interception.
PERSONAL
Son of Michael Terry II and Sharon Johnson … has three older sisters, Mykole, Teanna and Mytia … his sister, Mytia, is in the Navy … likes to play video games, go fishing and play golf … spent a lot of time fishing with his dad growing up … didn’t start playing football until middle school … played running back, quarterback, tight end, safety, linebacker and punter in high school … did Taekwondo until he was 12, earning a red belt … became interested in Taekwondo after watching Karate Kid … also played basketball and ran track growing up … is a self-proclaimed “nerd” who loves to read and watch movies … prefers the science fiction genre the most … has read the seven novel Harry Potter book series. … is studying Sports Management … wants to coach after his playing career is over … is a Dallas Cowboys fan … Dez Bryant was his favorite player.
