Jacob Redding

2024 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in all 13 games as a key contributor on multiple special teams units and as a valuable reserve at safety … Emerged late in the year as a backup at the safety spot, getting key snaps throughout the second half of the year … Made 12 tackles … Made single stops vs. Colorado, Iowa State, OSU and WVU … Made three tackles at Houston … Played extensively vs. Kansas with 23 snaps according to PFF, with five tackles … Had a 62.4 defensive grade from PFF. 2023 (Freshman): Redshirted … Played in three games, vs. Long Island, at Kansas State and vs. West Virginia. High School: Prepped at New Braunfels High School ... Was a unanimous first-team all-district selection at safety in 2022 ... Helped lead New Braunfels to bi-district championships as a junior and senior ... Also played basketball, helping the team to the bi-district qualifier ... Starred on the track, qualifying as part of a 4x100 meter and 4x200 meter relay team.