| Kevin Vaccaro |
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Sophomore
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| Hometown:
Brownwood, Texas
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| High School:
Brownwood
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| Height / Weight:
5-10 / 180
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| Position:
S
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| Experience:
So.-1L
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A second-year player who served as a backup defensive back and special teams performer in 2012 ... an all-state selection at multiple positions as a prepster.
FRESHMAN (2012)
Played in 10 games on special teams ... ranks sixth on the team with four special teams tackles ... saw his first-career action vs. New Mexico ... made one special teams tackle vs. Ole Miss ... had one tackle vs. Texas Tech. ... posted one stop on special teams against Iowa State... did not play vs. Kansas State.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Bob Shipley at Brownwood H.S. ... an all-state, two-time all-area and three-time all-district performer at multiple positions ... ranked as the 65th-best cornerback by ESPNU ... helped Brownwood post a 33-9 record over his final three seasons ... named the Abilene Reporter-News All-Big Country Defensive MVP while earning first-team honors as a senior ... a third-team Preseason Super Team selection by Dave Campbell's Texas Football ... named first-team all-district 5-3A at safety while earning second-team honors at running back ... helped lead Brownwood to a 9-5 record and an appearance in the third round of the state playoffs ... tallied 99 tackles (75 solo), six TFL, four INTs, three fumble recoveries, three forced fumbles and three TDs ... also rushed for 328 yards while catching 16 passes for 236 yards ... a first-team selection on the Abilene Reporter-News All-Big Country Super Team as a junior ... named second-team All-State by the Associated Press ... a unanimous first-team all-district 5-3A selection ... helped lead Brownwood to a 14-1 record and an appearance in the fifth round of the state playoffs ... tallied 88 tackles (60 solo) and three INTs ... named the district 2-3A Offensive Newcomer of the Year as a sophomore ... helped Brownwood to a 10-3 record and an appearance in the third round of the state playoffs ... also a four-year letterman in track and field.
PERSONAL
Began playing football at age 10 ... brother, Kenny, is a three-year letterman and senior defensive back at Texas (2009-current) ... uncle, Anthony Johnson, played in the NFL with the Washington Redskins (1989-94), helping Washington to a victory in Super Bowl XXVI, and San Diego Chargers (1995) ... participates in Fellowship of Christian Athletes ... has volunteered in local nursing homes and with rebuilding houses with his church ... enjoys hunting and fishing.
THE KEVIN VACCARO FILE
My dream as a college football player: Make plays to help the team win a National Championship.
During pregame, I like to: Visualize myself making plays
If I were to play another sport it would be: Track and field
My biggest influence as a football player is: My brother
Favorite show: Storage Wars
Favorite movie: The Hangover
Favorite sports movie: Friday Night Lights, Never Back Down
Sports hero: Michael Jordan
Favorite superhero: Spider-Man
Favorite video game: Call of Duty
Favorite cartoon character: SpongeBob SquarePants
I came to Texas because: I grew up loving it and always wanted to play there.
DEFENSE
| Year |
G/GS |
TT(Solo) |
Sacks-Yards |
TFL-Yards |
INT |
QBP |
PBU |
FF |
FR |
High |
| 2012 |
12/0 |
4(4) |
0.0-0 |
0.0-0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1/4x |
| Career |
12/0 |
4(4) |
0.0-0 |
0.0-0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1/4x |
SPECIAL TEAMS
| Year |
G/GS |
TT(Solo) |
FF |
FR |
PBLK |
KBLK |
| 2012 |
12/0 |
4(4) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Career |
12/0 |
4(4) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
CAREER HIGHS
Tackles: 1, four times, at Ole Miss (Fr.), Oklahoma (Fr.), Texas Tech (Fr.) and Iowa State (Fr.)
