Gerry Hamilton
Few team notes picked up recently: The freshmen
Have spoken with a few people the last couple of weeks with spring ball having concluded. Here is what I picked up along the way.
1. OTF had already mentioned that the staff really likes both freshmen DT's - Myron Charles and Josiah Sharma. Sharma's name came up again late last week as having a very high-ceiling.
2. Don't sleep on running back James Simon. He was very impressive this spring. Three down back ability.
3. A source called Nick Brooks a "future 1st round draft pick".
4. Lance Jackson was mentioned again. The size and athleticism combo is one thing, but he answered the bell in terms of physicality. Justus Terry is seen as similar and Texas loves him, but is not the same in terms on NFL Combine testing numbers as Jackson.
5. Cornerback Kade Phillips upside was mentioned once again. Possesses high NFL draft pick potential.
6. Nickel Graceson Littleton has high-end quickness and closing speed. That was seen on the field in high school, and known when he signed with Texas. But his ability to learn and take it to the next rep and field early on really impressed.
7. Was told QB KJ Lacey was very impressive this spring. Ability to learn quickly, react quickly and see the field with much bigger lineman in his peripheral impressed.
8. Tight end Emaree Winston was mentioned again. Ball skills in the passing game. A willing, physical blocker in the run game.
9. Was told for a second time that safety Zelus Hicks was impressing prior to a minor tweak that limited him for part of the spring.
Other notes...
Kobe Black had a quality second half of the spring. He made key strides, and that presents possibilities of Jaylon Guilbeau playing nickel if that's what the staff deems best.
Alex January had a very good spring. On track to be an NFL prospect.
Daniel Cruz is on track to be a very good center at Texas. Continues to receive praise behind the scenes.