| D.J. Grant |
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Sophomore
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| Hometown:
Austin, Texas
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| High School:
LBJ
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| Height / Weight:
6-3 / 231
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| Position:
TE
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| Experience:
So.-SQ
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· Career statistics
Third-year player who missed the 2009 season with a knee injury ... moved from wide receiver to tight end during Fiesta Bowl practice ... gained valuable experience working as a wide receiver and eventually tight end while redshirting in 2008 ... a prep All-American who was rated the 16th-best overall prospect on ESPN's top 150 national list ... also was a regional qualifier in the 200 meters and sprint relays ... a member of UT's Athletics Director's Honor Roll (Spring 2010).
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2009)
Missed the season due to a knee injury suffered in fall camp ... redshirted in 2008.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Claude Mathis at LBJ H.S. ... a prep All-American, all-state and all-district performer at wide receiver and defensive end ... a two-sport athlete who also competed in track and field ... participated in the 2008 Under Armour All-America Game and made a 32-yard TD catch ... rated as the fifth-best wide receiver and 16th-best overall prospect on ESPN's top 150 national list ... tallied 41 catches for 1,142 yards (27.9 ypc) and 16 TDs in his final two seasons ... named first-team 4A all-state by the Texas Sports Writers Association ... also earned first-team All-CenTex and all-district 17-4A Offensive MVP honors as a senior ... helped LBJ to a 10-3 record and a distict 17-4A championship ... tallied 31 catches for 886 yards (28.6 ypc) and 14 TDs ... added 70 tackles, three INTs and returned three punts for TDs ... also had 18 knockdown blocks as a wide receiver ... hauled in four catches for season-high 144 yards and two TDs and rushed once for 24 yards in a win over Johnston ... tied his season-high with 144 yards and two TDs on two receptions against Reagan ... recorded 10 receptions for 256 yards (25.6 ypc) and two TDs before breaking his collar bone as a junior ... named All-CenTex and all-district 25-4A as a sophomore at defensive end ... notched 101 tackles, six sacks, two forced fumbles and an INT ... also participated in track and field ... a regional qualifier in the 200 meters and the 4x100 and 4x200-meter relays ... helped LBJ to district championships in the 4x100 and 4x200-meter relays ... finished second at districts in the 200 meters.
PERSONAL
Born in Austin, Texas ... full name is Derrick J. Grant but goes by D.J. ... majoring in youth and community studies ... a member of UT's Athletics Director's Honor Roll (Spring 2010) ... a member of the Community of Brothers in Revolutionary Alliance (COBRA), which is a leadership organization, focusing on strong character, excelling in the classroom and building for the future ... uncle, Shannon Crenshaw, played wide receiver at Texas A&M (1996-99).
THE GRANT FILE
Nickname: D.J.
During pregame, I like to: Listen to music and jump around
Favorite TV channel: TV Land
Favorite TV show: Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
I can't believe I watch: Good Times
Favorite actor: Martin Lawrence
Sports hero: Tiger Woods
Favorite superhero: Superman
Favorite video game: Call of Duty
Favorite cartoon character: Scooby-Doo
Pets: Dog (D.J.)
Nobody knows I can: Dance
I came to Texas because: The great education
