Next time you’re in the stands at a Texas Athletics event, we challenge you to find the rowdiest (and best-dressed) fan in the crowd. Chances are that no matter the sport, your eyes will land on one student wearing a Bevo plush attached to a cowboy hat via duct tape. Meet Jack Maddox, a graduating senior from the College of Natural Sciences.
Since his freshman year, Maddox has attended hundreds of UT sporting events in his signature outfit: a Bevo apron, blue jeans, cowboy boots, a burnt orange-and-white plaid tie and, of course, his one-of-a-kind hat. The getup has earned him the title of “Bevo Hat Guy,” a name recognized by students, parents and fans across Longhorn Nation.
Maddox’s love for the Longhorns began long before he ever applied to The University of Texas at Austin. “My dad actually went to UT for undergrad, so I grew up a huge Longhorn fan, watching every game I could,” he said. In fact, the iconic Bevo plush that defines his outfit and nickname was a gift he received when he was just 7 years old. However, the rest of the Maddox family doesn’t quite share the same enthusiasm for burnt orange.
As a triplet, Maddox was the only sibling to choose Austin over College Station. “My brother and sister both go to A&M,” he said. To add, his mom also completed her undergraduate degree at Texas A&M, making the Lone Star Showdown a high-stakes event in the Maddox household.
While the family rivalry adds an extra layer of excitement to every matchup, Maddox’s impact isn’t limited to the stands. His positivity and drive carry through to everything he does, including classwork.
Maddox is a pre-med student studying biology while pursuing a minor in business. Even after long nights spent queuing for front-row seats at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, he has excelled academically, earning a spot on the distinguished scholars list in the College of Natural Sciences. As an Eagle Scout and president of the UT men’s basketball hype squad, also known as “The Corral,” Maddox has built a track record of leadership that’s preparing him for what’s next.
After graduation, Maddox plans to channel his work ethic and infectious positivity into a career in pediatric medicine.
“I feel like I have the energy to work with kids,” Maddox said. “I think it would be a lot of fun, especially if I got to open my own clinic one day. That would be the dream.”
A distinguished scholar, burnt orange enthusiast and certified hype man, Jack Maddox embodies what it means to be a Longhorn—and something tells us this is just the beginning.
