Bobby Burton
Posted 38 minutes ago
Today is an appetizer. Tomorrow is the meal.
Today, we get to speak with Texas coaches, from all of the coordinators to the newly minted assistants, and all of those in between.
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Tomorrow, we get a first look at the 2025 Longhorns.
Here are some pre-camp thoughts:
- I’m betting long on Christian Clark. Something about the young runner tells me he could be a real factor this year.
- I like Parker Livingstone and Emmett Mosley. A lot.
Folks who discount either of them, or think they are necessarily a rung down from DeAndre Moore and Ryan Wingo, do so at their own peril IMO. I think Texas has a very, very strong first four.
- I think DJ Campbell has turned a mental corner. He will be an elite player in 2025.
- I also think there’s a real chance for a slight upset somewhere along the offensive line in fall camp. Someone we think is going to start may get passed or beat out.
- I get the feeling Emaree Winston is going to find himself in the TE rotation, somehow, some way. His blend of athleticism, toughness and ease of catching the ball on the move is much rarer than his recruiting ranking would suggest. I’m not making the exact comparison here, but there is some Bo Scaife in Winston.
- Likewise, Graceson Littleton will play this season. I don’t know how or when, but the buzz behind the true freshman is too loud to ignore. Could he leapfrog someone talented during fall camp? Or, more likely, will he see some game action early and then work his way into more snaps as the season progresses?
- If you want a prediction for a breakout player on defense, I’m going with Colton Vasek. If he can stay healthy, he will effect the game as a strong-side end, especially against run-heavy teams.
- Based on special teams workouts, I’m told that we should expect punter Jack Bouwmeester to be a difference maker.
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Gerry and I were asked yesterday about who would “get off the bus first” for the Longhorns.
I decided to make a list longer than just one name, because, frankly, the Horns have a number of players who look different than the regular guy at multiple positions.
- Travis Shaw
- Trevor Goosby
- Nick Brooks
- Lance Jackson
- Justus Terry
- Anthony Hill
- Jelani McDonald
- Colin Simmons
- Jonah Williams
- Nate Kibble
- Alex January
- Maraad Watson
- Emmett Mosley
- Arch Manning
- Zina Umeozulu
- Ryan Wingo
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