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11 minutes ago, Elmer_Fudd said:

Haven't heard much about the guys the got here about a month ago.  Curious to hear how guys like Derek Williams, Goosby, McDonald, and Shannon are doing.

I have heard some good things about all 4 of those guys, but I don't think any of the early whispers really matter until fall camp. 

 

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There were 28 players that enrolled at Texas after high school as part of a 2022 signing class ranked fifth nationally.

Some of those freshman had immediate impacts for the Longhorns’ 8-5 season. Others are primed for success this season as Texas competes for the final time in the Big 12 Conference. And some may have further to go in their development before finding a spot in the two-deep rotation.

Here’s part 1 of our look at how the 28 freshmen fared in 2022.

DJ Campbell, OL
2022 On3 Industry Ranking: No. 11 overall (five-star)

Campbell played seven games last year and in six of the last eight games, including each of the last three regular season contests and the Alamo Bowl.

Kelvin Banks, OL
2022 On3 Industry Ranking: No. 22 overall (five-star)

Banks played and started in all 13 games in 2022. He was a second-team All-Big 12 Selection by both the Big 12 Conference’s coaches and the Associated Press while also being tabbed honorable mention Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year and Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year by the league’s coaches. Banks also garnered a spot on the ESPN 2022 Preseason True Freshman All-American team.

Terrance Brooks, DB
2022 On3 Industry Ranking: No. 56 overall (four-star)

Brooks played in nine games with three starts last year while racking up nine tackles (five solo) with three pass breakups.

Neto Umeozulu, OL
2022 On3 Industry Ranking: No. 76 overall (four-star)

Umeozulu saw action in three games in 2022 as was a member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll last fall.

Brenen Thompson, WR
2022 On3 Industry Ranking: No. 101 overall (four-star)

Thompson played in nine games in 2022, catching one pass for 32 yards against Oklahoma State. He was a member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (fall 2022). Thompson transferred to Oklahoma in the Spring of 2023.

B.J. Allen Jr., DB
2022 On3 Industry Ranking: No. 119 overall (four-star)

Allen did not see any game action last year.

Justice Finkley, EDGE
2022 On3 Industry Ranking: No. 126 overall (four-star)

Finkley saw action in 12 games and amassed seven tackles (one solo) with half a tackle for loss, half a sack and one quarterback hurry. The early enrollee is a two-time member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (spring 2022, fall 2022).

J’mond Tapp, EDGE
2022 On3 Industry Ranking: No. 130 overall (four-star)

Tapp played in two games last year and recorded statistics in both. He had a tackle in the season opener against the Louisiana-Monroe and added a quarterback hurry against UTSA. Tapp was a member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (fall 2022).

Jaray Bledsoe, DL
2022 On3 Industry Ranking: No. 145 overall (four-star)

Bledsoe saw action in one game in 2022, making a tackle against Louisiana-Monroe. The early enrollee is a two-time member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (spring 2022, fall 2022).

Jaylon Guilbeau, DB
2022 On3 Industry Ranking: No. 151 overall (four-star)

Guilbeau was an immediate contributor, playing in eight games with three starts including the season-opener against Louisiana-Monroe. He finished the season with 19 tackles (eight solo), half a sack, four quarterback hurries and two pass breakups despite missing the final five games with a knee injury. The early enrollee is a two-time member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (spring 2022, fall 2022).

Kristopher Ross, DL
2022 On3 Industry Ranking: No. 178 overall (four-star)

Ross played in one game, recording two tackles in the season-opener against Louisiana-Monroe.

Jaydon Blue, RB
2022 On3 Industry Ranking: No. 180 overall (four-star)

Blue played in nine games, carrying the ball 15 times for a total of 33 yards last season.

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There were 28 players that enrolled at Texas immediately after high school as part of the 2022 signing class that was ranked fifth nationally.

Some of those freshman had immediate impacts for the Longhorns’ 8-5 season. Others are primed for success this season as Texas competes for the final time in the Big 12 Conference. And some may be a little longer in their development and finding a spot in the two-deep rotation.

Here’s part 2 of our look at how the 28 freshmen fared in 2022. Part 1 of this recap was published on Wednesday.

Maalik Murphy, QB

Murphy did not see any game action during the 2022 season as he rehabilitated from an ankle injury he suffered in his final high school game. He is currently the Longhorns’ backup quarterback.

Austin Jordan, DB

Jordan played in all 13 games last year, often seeing time at cornerback. He totaled seven tackles (four solo) with half a tackle for loss on the season.

Cameron Williams, OT

Williams played in all 13 games last season, primarily on the field goal unit.

Aaron Bryant, DL

Bryant saw action in two contests in 2022. He is a member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (spring 2022).

Ethan Burke, EDGE

Burke played in 11 games last season, racking up six total tackles (five of them solo) and one and a half tackles for a loss.

Larry Turner-Gooden, DB

Turner-Gooden played in four games in 2022, including the Alamo Bowl. The early enrollee is a two-time member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (spring 2022, fall 2022).

Derrick Brown, EDGE

Brown did not see any game action in 2022. He transferred to Texas State this spring.

Malik Agbo, OL

Agbo appeared in two games in 2022.

Cole Hutson, OL

Hutson, an early enrollee, played in and started all 13 games at right guard for Texas last season. He underwent surgery in the spring for a shoulder injury and should return in time for full participation in fall camp. Hutson is a two-time member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (spring 2022, fall 2022).

Connor Robertson, OL

Robertson saw action in four games in 2022, including the Alamo Bowl. He underwent wrist surgery during the spring and should be back in time for full participation in fall camp.

Trevell Johnson, LB

Johnson did not see any game action last season. He transferred to Louisiana-Monroe in the Spring of 2023.

X’Avion Brice, DB

Brice played in two games in 2022, recording a tackle against Kansas. He will contend for time at corner and should be a part of several special teams units this year.

Zac Swanson, DL

Swanson saw action in two games last year and made a tackle in the season-opener against Louisiana-Monroe.

Savion Red, WR

Red played in nine games in 2022 and caught six passes for 34 yards. He transitioned from wide receiver to running back this Spring and should play a role in the 2023 offense.

Will Stone, K

Stone saw action in all 13 games last year and handled kickoff duties in each contest. He kicked off 86 times for 5,369 yards (62.4 avg) with 26 touchbacks. He was a member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (fall 2022).

Lance St. Louis, LS

St. Louis played in 10 games in 2022 as Texas’ deep snapper.

 

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19 hours ago, markstanco said:

TreatyOak is a treasure that you should never question. I want to on occasion but I just nod my head and keep scrolling.

I used to be a hopeful, positive poster, but Tom Herman and now Chris Beard have put me in a very dark place.

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8 hours ago, Nivek said:

Herman at-least kicked the shit out of Georgia. Bevo set the tone and the team followed.

Very true and a great memory. That was the problem with Herman. As a writer for the NY Times once wrote in reference to the Jets, "Bad teams always provide false hope." 

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