The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2014 Football Roster
Roster
Michael Welsh
- Position:
- OL
- Height:
- 6-1
- Weight:
- 256
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Houston, Texas
- High School:
- Strake Jesuit
A third-year offensive lineman ... two-time member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s honor roll (fall 2014; spring 2016) ... an all-district selection as a senior in high school.
SOPHOMORE (2016)
Did not see game action.
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2015)
Did not see game action.
FRESHMAN (2014)
Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by James Clancy at Strake Jesuit High School … a four-year starter along the offensive line ... also played defensive line as a freshman and senior ... a second-team All-District 19-5A choice as a senior ... invited to play in the 2014 Bayou Bowl All-Star game ... the team’s offensive line MVP his senior year … an honorable mention all district choice as a junior ... also participated in track and field as a junior and senior, competing in the shot put and discus ... played baseball as a freshman and sophomore.
PERSONAL
Born in Palo Alto, Calif. … moved to Houston at the age of 3… full name is Joseph Michael Welsh Jr. ... parents are Joe and Laura Welsh ... has one sister, Audrey ... member of the UIL all-state academic elite team his senior year ... a three-time member of the Academic All-District 19-5A team who maintained a 4.21 GPA in high school ... ... National Merit semifinalist and member of National Honor Society in high school ... served more than 100 hours of community service during his senior year of high school ... volunteered at Texas Children’s Hospital and worked as a counselor at Camp Blessing in Texas ... enjoys golfs ... majoring in business honors ... two-time member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s honor roll (fall 2014; spring 2016).
