| Ryan Roberts |
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Junior
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| Hometown:
Cedar Park, Texas
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| High School:
Cedar Park
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| Height / Weight:
5-8 / 171
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| Position:
CB
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| Experience:
Jr.-SQ*
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A third-year reserve defensive back ... a two-time member of UT's Athletics Director's Honor Roll ... two-year starter at cornerback at Cedar Park High school ... named District 25-4A Defensive Player of the Year his senior year.
SOPHOMORE (2012)
Gained valuable experience as a member of the scout team.
FRESHMAN (2011)
Gained valuable experience as a member of the scout team.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Chriss Ross at Cedar Park High School ... two-year starter at cornerback ... named team captain his senior year ... earned District 25-4A Defensive Player of the Year honors for senior year performance ... named to the 2010 All-Central Texas First Team ... racked up 40 tackles, seven interceptions, three defensive touchdowns, two forced fumbles, two sacks and two fumble recoveries as a senior ... notched two interceptions, four tackles, and one PBU in senior year game against Lake Travis High School .... tallied 33 tackles, two interceptions, one defensive touchdown, one forced fumble, and two fumble recoveries as a junior ... earned All-District Honorable Mention as a junior ... earned Academic All-State First Team honors as a junior ... was honored senior year as Academic All-State ELITE after finishing top-10 in his class ... also was a member of the varsity track team his senior year.
PERSONAL
Born in Denison, Texas ... majoring in finance ... hobbies include golf, wakeboarding, and hunting ... volunteers at Orange Santa and Dell Children's Hospital .... was a member of the National Honor Society (2008-11).
THE ROBERTS FILE
Nickname: Robby
Favorite thing about Texas Football: Stadium Stampede on gameday
Three things I can't live without: Family, faith, and food
After my football career is over I hope to: Work in the oil and gas industry
My dream as a college football player is to: Play a significant role and win a Naitonal Championship
The biggest influence on me as a football player: My brother, Chad
If I were to play another sport it would be: Golf because it's a challenge and lifelong game
During pregame, I like to: Relax and listen to music
Childhood sports hero: Peyton Manning
Favorite movies: Happy Gilmore, Silver Linings Playbook, Dark Knight Rises
Favorite actor/actress: Adam Sandler and Jennifer Lawrence
Nobody knows how much I like to: Sleep
Favorite TV shows: Lost and Prison Break
Favorie music group/singer: Josh Abbot Band
Favorite superhero: Batman
Most humbling moment: Walking on the UT football team
