The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2011 Football Roster
Roster
Ryan Roberson
- Position:
- FB
- Height:
- 5-10
- Weight:
- 240
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Brenham, Texas
- High School:
- Brenham
A five-year player who saw action in 52 games at linebacker, fullback and on special teams ... saw action in every game during his four years on the field ... moved to fullback from linebacker for the 2010 season ... worked at both linebacker and running back during the spring of 2009 ... a versatile three-sport letterman in high school who played both running back and linebacker.
SENIOR (2012)
Played in all 13 games at fullback and on special teams, with starts against Wyoming, Iowa State and TCU ... helped the Horns post the 23rd-best scoring offense in the country (35.7 ppg) and rank 40th in total yards (434.6 pg), as well as allowing just 4.1 tackles for loss per game (No. 3 in the FBS) and 1.23 sacks (22nd in FBS) ... captured the Edith and Darrell K Royal Coca-Cola Community Service Award ... earned his first collegiate start vs. Wyoming, opening the game at fullback ... posted one kickoff return for 6 yards against the Cowboys ... had a 1-yard touchdown reception vs. Ole Miss ... caught a career-high four passes for 23 yards vs. Oklahoma State ... recorded two kickoff returns for a total of 32 yards, including one for 25, against West Virginia ... caught one pass for 5 yards vs. Oklahoma ... had one reception for 6 yards against Kansas State.
JUNIOR (2011)
Played in all 13 games, playing primarily on special teams but also seeing time on offense ... caught two passes for 12 yards at Baylor, the first two receptions of his career ... helped lead the team to 557 yards of total offense with 201 rushing and 356 passing at Baylor ... registered one tackle in win against BYU ... had one kickoff return for 10 yards in the Oklahoma State game.
SOPHOMORE (2010)
Appeared in 12 games on special teams and three games at fullback ... returned one kickoff for 10 yards on the year ... rushed seven times for 29 yards and two TDs on the season ... successfully rushed for a first downs on fake punts of fourth-and-1 and fourth-and-3 on his first two rushing attempts of the season ... returned one kickoff for 10 yards at Rice ... rushed for two yards on a fake punt to convert a fourth-and-1 from Texas[apos] 29-yard line at Texas Tech ... rushed for three yards on a fake punt to convert a fourth-and-3 from Texas[apos] 45-yard line versus Oklahoma ... scored his first career TD with a 1-yard run against No. 12/11 Oklahoma State ... carried four times for 23 yards and one TD against Florida Atlantic.
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2009)
Appeared in 14 games at linebacker and on special teams ... helped UT rank 12th nationally in scoring defense (16.7 ppg), third in total defense (251.9 ypg), first in rushing defense (72.4 ypg), 10th in pass efficiency defense (100.5 rating) and 19th in pass defense (179.6 ypg) ... UT also ranked first nationally in INTs (25) and tied for first in forced turnovers (37) ... posted six tackles, a TFL and a pressure ... recorded a tackle against Wyoming, Texas Tech, UTEP, Colorado and Texas A&M ... registered a tackle, a TFL and a pressure at Baylor ... recovered a fumble in the BCS Championship game against No. 1 Alabama ... worked at both linebacker and running back during the 2009 spring season.
FRESHMAN (2008)
Redshirted as a scout team linebacker.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Glen West at Brenham H.S. ... an all-state and two-time all-district selection ... three-year letterman and starter who played both running back and linebacker ... ranked as the nation[apos]s second-best fullback by Rivals ... tabbed one of the state[apos]s top 10 linebackers by Dave Campbell[apos]s Texas Football ... helped Brenham post a 33-6 record (19-0 district) and win three consecutive district championships during his three seasons ... tallied 1,154 rushing yards and 21 TDs in his final two years as a prepster ... tabbed third-team 4A all-state at running back by the Texas Sports Writers Association as a senior ... also a unanimous first-team all-district selection at running back ... rushed 187 times for 888 yards (4.7 ypc) and 18 TDs ... garnered second-team all-district honors as a junior ... rushed for 266 yards and three TDs on 46 carries (5.8 ypc) and pulled in four receptions for 37 yards (9.3 ypc) ... also made 81 tackles as a starter at linebacker ... earned his first career start as a sophomore in the state championship game against La Marque ... also played basketball and was a member of the 4x100 and 4x200-meter relays as a prepster.
PERSONAL
Born in Brenham, Texas ... lived in Washington, Texas, for most of elementary school and junior high, but returned to Brenham for high school ... earned his bachelor[apos]s degree in ALD/youth and community studies in Dec. 2012 ... ousin, Limas Sweed, played wide receiver at Texas (2004-07) and was drafted in the second round by the Pittsburgh Steelers (2008-present) ... prep honor roll student who garnered academic all-district honors ... active participant in the 4-H club ... enjoys fishing and playing video games.
THE?ROBERSON FILE
Nickname: Robo
During pregame, I like to: Listen to music
Favorite TV channel: BET
Favorite TV show: Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Favorite movie: 8 Mile
Favorite actor: Denzel Washington
Sports hero: LaDainian Tomlinson
Favorite superhero: Superman
Favorite video game: Madden [apos]08
RUSHING/RECEIVING
| Year | G/GS | Rush | Yards | YPC | TD | Long | Rec | Yards | YPC | TD | Long |
| 2008 | DNP | ||||||||||
| 2009 | 14/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | --- |
| 2010 | 12/0 | 7 | 29 | 4.1 | 2 | 10t/FAU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | --- |
| 2011 | 13/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | --- | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 7/BU |
| 2012 | 13/3 | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4/UM | 8 | 34 | 4.1 | 1 | 7/OSU |
| Total | 52/3 | 8 | 33 | 4.1 | 2 | 10t/FAU | 10 | 46 | 4.5 | 1 | 7/2x |
SPECIAL TEAMS
| Year | G/GS | TT(Solo) | FF | FR | PBLK | KBLK |
| 2008 | DNP | |||||
| 2009 | 14/0 | 2(1) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 12/0 | 1(0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 13/0 | 1(0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 13/3 | 2(2) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 52/3 | 6(3) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
CAREER HIGH
Rush attempts: 4 vs. Florida Atlantic (So.)
Rush yards: 23 vs. Florida Atlantic (So.)
Rush TDs: 1, two times, Oklahoma State (So.) and Florida Atlantic (So.)
Long rush: 10 vs. Florida Atlantic (So.)
Receptions: 4 at Oklahoma State (Sr.)
Receiving yards: 12 at Baylor (Jr.)
Long reception: 7, two times, last at Oklahoma State (Sr.)
