| Ryan Roberson |
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 | Class:
Freshman
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| Hometown:
Brenham, Texas
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| High School:
Brenham
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| Height / Weight:
5-10 / 226
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| Position:
RB/LB
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| Experience:
Fr.-RS
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· Career statistics
Second-year player who gained valuable experience working at linebacker with the scout team while redshirting in 2008 ... worked at both linebacker and running back during the 2009 spring ... a versatile three-sport letterman who played both running back and linebacker in high school ... ranked as the nation's second-best fullback by Rivals and one of the state's Top 10 linebackers by Dave Campbell's Texas Football ... helped Brenham post a 33-6 record (19-0 district) and win three consecutive district championships during his three seasons.
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2009)
Appeared in eight games at linebacker and on special teams ... logged four tackles, including one on special teams, for the season ... registered one tackle at Wyoming ... notched one tackle versus Texas Tech ... tallied one tackle against UTEP ... notched one tackle against Colorado ... redshirted in 2008.
FRESHMAN (2008)
Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Glen West at Brenham H.S. ... an all-state and two-time 18-4A all-district selection ... three-year letterman and starter who played both running back and linebacker ... ranked as the nation's second-best fullback by Rivals ... tabbed one of the state's Top 10 linebackers by Dave Campbell'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, 37 receiving 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 ... cousin, Limas Sweed, played wide receiver at Texas (2004-07) and was drafted in the second round by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2008 ... 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 `08
Favorite cartoon character: Daffy Duck
Nobody knows: How easygoing I am
I came to Texas because: The family atmosphere
