As a Freshman (2023)

High School

Three-star prospect as defensive lineman
Nation's No. 149 ranked defensive lineman
No. 232 overall player in Texas
Played defensive end and tight end at Aubrey
Extensive snaps on both sides of the ball in 2021
Recorded 17 receptions for 350 yards and five touchdowns in 2021
Helped Aubrey to its deepest playoff run in program history – regional final round
Led team in all major receiving categories in 2021
2021 First Team All-District 4-4A Division II
2021 Texas Sports Writers Association Honorable Mention All-State
Competed in track and field
Texas 4A Regional qualifier in discus as a junior
Recorded throws of 150 feet, 5 inches and 148 feet, 6 inches
Several 50-plus feet shot put throws including personal best of 53 feet, 11 ½ inches
Chose Houston over Texas Tech, Tulane, SMU, Louisiana Tech, Louisiana and North Texas, among others

Personal

Nickname: Jetto
Hobbies: fishing, hunting
Describes himself as spontaneous, coachable and adventurous
Favorite childhood memory is getting his first four wheeler
Dream job outside of football: businessman
Can juggle
Hidden talent: good at fishing
His father and both of his grandfathers played college football
Chose UH because he liked the coaches and the location was good for him
If he could eat one food for the rest of his life: chicken and potatoes
His motivation for working hard: his family
Best advice: you can pray for rain but you better be ready for the mud
Highlight of his life thus far: getting to play football at the next level
Sports hero: J.J. Watt
Most memorable athletic feat: when he first started getting looked at by colleges his sophomore year
Unique fact: likes to fish

Jett Runion