30  Jason Wesley
	Class: Senior Hometown: Houston, Texas High School: Alief Elsik Height / Weight: 6-0 / 223 Position: Linebacker Birthdate: 01/02/1980 Experience: 3L Major: Exercise & Sports Science

Will see playing time on both defense and special teams.

2002...Joined the rotation at linebacker this season and got two starts against New Mexico and Texas A&M … finished the regular season with 45 tackles (16 solo and 29 assists), one quarterback sack, one interception and two quarterback hurries … tallied four tackles against Oklahoma…tallied three tackles against Colorado…notched seven tackles and forced a fumble against Texas A&M…had a career-high eight tackles against New Mexico…tallied five tackles in both the N.C. State and Mississippi games…returned an interception 14 yards against SMU and totaled two tackles…made four stops in the season opener against Ohio State.

2001...Saw most action on special teams … had a tackle in season finale against Stephen F. Austin … made two stops at Oklahoma State … opened the season with a career-high four tackles against New Mexico.

2000...One of team’s top special teams players ... had 12 tackles on the season ... saw some action on defense ... forced one fumble and broke up a pass.

1999...Walked on and was redshirted ... earned scholarship following season.

High School...Alief Elsik High School in Houston, Texas … played strong safety … first team all-district as a senior and second team all-district as a junior … recorded 97 tackles and 10 sacks as a senior … intercepted three passes … led team to third round of state playoffs as a senior … High School Coach: Bill Barron.

Personal...Jason Ryan Wesley … born January 2, 1981, in Dallas, Texas … son of Alma and Curtis Wesley and Shirley Wesley … youngest of three boys … oldest brother, Rico, played cornerback at Texas Christian University … enjoys singing, video games and working with children ... majoring in exercise and sports science.