The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2024 Football Roster
Roster
Ty'Anthony Smith
- Position:
- LB
- Height:
- 6-1
- Hometown:
- Jasper, Texas
- Weight:
- 220
- Class:
- Freshman
- High School:
- Jasper
- Major:
- Communication & Leadership
A second-year linebacker who played in 20 career games ... played in all 16 games as a true freshman in 2024.
SOPHOMORE (2025)
Has played in all four games so far ... recorded three solo stops in season opener at No. 3/2 Ohio State (8/30) ... notched his first career forced fumble and tallied six tackles in home opener vs. San Jose State (9/6) ... compiled three tackles (two solo) vs. UTEP (9/13) ... carded five tackles (two solo) vs. Sam Houston (9/20).
FRESHMAN (2024)
Played in all 16 games as a true freshman ... credited with 16 tackles (eight solo), 1.5 tackles for loss, a 0.5 sack and an interception ... made collegiate debut in season opener vs. Colorado State (8/31) ... amassed four tackles (two solo), including a tackle for a loss of one yard, against UTSA (9/14) ... had an assisted tackle vs. ULM (9/21) ... totaled two tackles (one solo) against Oklahoma (10/12) ... had a season-high five tackles (two solo) and snatched his first career interception, returning it for five yards, in home victory vs. Florida (11/9) ... notched two tackles (one solo), including a 0.5 sack for a loss of two yards, vs. Kentucky (11/23) ... logged a tackle at Texas A&M (11/30) ... made a solo tackle in the CFP First Round vs. Clemson (12/21).
HIGH SCHOOL
A three-time all-district honoree … rated No. 190 nationally, No. 10 among inside linebackers and No. 31 overall in the state of Texas by Rivals ranked No. 26 among linebackers and No. 54 overall in the state of Texas by On3 … rated No. 38 among inside linebackers nationally and No. 77 overall in the state of Texas by ESPN … ranked No. 57 among linebackers nationally and No. 102 overall in the state of Texas by 247Sports … ranked the No. 1 linebacker in the state of Texas by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … named the District 9-4A Division 2 Defensive Player of Year in 2023 … took snaps as a Wildcat quarterback and tallied 337 all-purpose yards, including 243 rushing yards against Silsbee, a game in which he also recorded an interception he returned for 24 yards … tallied four offensive touchdowns and four interceptions as a senior, including a 36-yard pick six against West-Orange Stark … part of a defense that allowed just 17.6 points per game, including seven games of 20 points or fewer and two shutouts … helped Jasper to a 9-5 overall record, including a 4-2 district mark, and an appearance in the 4A Division 2 quarterfinals … named a District 9-4A Division 2 unanimous first-team selection at ILB in 2022 … recorded 99 tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss, and three sacks as a junior … part of a defense that allowed just 20.4 points per game … tallied a season-high three tackles for a loss against Hamshire-Fannett along with 12 total tackles … amassed a season-high 17 total tackles in a win over Liberty … helped Jasper to a 7-4 overall record, including a 5-1 district mark and an appearance in the 4A Divison 2 bi-district playoffs in 2022 … named to the District 10-4A Division 2 first team at inside linebacker in 2021 … averaged 7.7 tackles per game as a sophomore and was part of a defense that allowed just 12 points per game … helped Jasper to a 6-5 overall record, including a 4-1 district mark, and an appearance in the 4A Division 2 area playoffs in 2021 … also competed in basketball.
