The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2025 Football Roster
Roster
Ryan Niblett
- Position:
- WR
- Height:
- 5-10
- Weight:
- 187
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Houston, Texas
- High School:
- Eisenhower
- Major:
- Physical Culture & Sports
A third-year defensive back who has played in 18 career games ... has played three different positions while at Texas, including wide receiver, running back and now defensive back.
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2024)
Saw action in 15 games ... made season debut vs. Colorado State (8/31), carrying the ball three times for 12 yards and recording a reception (-1 yards) ... ran the ball once for -6 yards and caught a pass for 15 yards in win vs. UTSA (9/14) ... had three carries for 12 yards and recorded his first career rushing touchdown vs. ULM (9/21) ... also added a reception for 11 yards vs. ULM ... rushed for five yards on one carry vs. Georgia (10/19) ... tallied one tackle on special teams at Arkansas (11/16) ... had a tackle on special teams vs. Kentucky (11/23) ... registered a tackle on special teams in the CFP First Round vs. Clemson (12/21).
FRESHMAN (2023)
Appeared in three games … made his Longhorn debut in the season-opening win against Rice … appeared in the Texas victory over BYU and in the Big 12 Championship Game win versus Oklahoma State.
HIGH SCHOOL
An All-America, all-state, two-time all-district and district offensive MVP honoree … selected to participate in the 2023 All-American Bowl … ranked No. 70 nationally, No. 11 among wide receivers and No. 11 overall in the state of Texas by 247Sports … rated No. 77 nationally, No. 12 among wide receivers and No. 16 overall in the state of Texas by Rivals … ranked No. 95 nationally, No. 16 among wide receivers and No. 20 overall in the state of Texas by On3 … rated No. 97 nationally, No. 5 among athletes and No. 17 overall in the state of Texas by ESPN … named the No. 66 recruit nationally and to the Top 150 Dream Team by Prepstar… chosen to the 2022 Super Team Second Team, the Texas Hot 100 and as a Top 10 athlete by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … tabbed Offensive MVP of District 14-6A and first-team all-district in 2022 … hauled in 55 passes for 1,088 yards (19.8 ypr) and scored 10 touchdowns … averaged 108.8 receiving yards per game … scored on a 66-yard touchdown reception on the first play from scrimmage of the season and later added a 10-yard touchdown catch against Morton Ranch … corralled 10 catches for 258 yards and three touchdowns, while rushing for 56 yards and another touchdown against Davis … helped Eisenhower to a 5-5 regular season record, including wins in five of their last six games, a 5-2 district mark and an appearance in the 6A Division 2 bi-district playoffs in 2022 … named honorable mention 5A All-State as an all-purpose player in 2021 … chosen co-All-Purpose Player of the Year of District 14-6A and first-team all-district … caught 42 passes for 759 yards and eight touchdowns, while rushing for 469 yards and 14 touchdowns as a junior … scored a touchdown as a receiver, returner, defensive back and quarterback … played quarterback as a sophomore … passed for 1,137 yards and 10 touchdowns and rushed for 367 yards and three touchdowns … played wide receiver as a freshman … also competed in track and field in high school in the 100m, 200m and long jump.
