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OTF Premium Like Ian Geffrard, these five former Longhorns had a massive presence on the field

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As we celebrate big Longhorns, an honorable mention goes to Keondre Coburn, who was listed at 348 pounds on the 2020 roster (he was down to 322 by the 2023 combine). Also, a shoutout to Chris Nelson is warranted. He wasn't the heaviest Longhorn ever (played right around 300 pounds during his career), but he made the belly rub a fan favorite celebration in 2018.

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OTF Premium Like Ian Geffrard, these five former Longhorns had a massive presence on the field

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Ian Geffrard has a chance to be one of the most uniquely impactful Texas players in the Steve Sarkisian era. The 6-foot-5-inch Arkansas transfer is listed on the spring roster at 378 pounds, making him the heaviest Longhorn in Sarkisian’s six seasons as head coach. Targeted out of the transfer portal to give Will Muschamp an imposing over-the-ball presence whenever the Longhorns decide to utilize an odd front on defense, Geffrard isn’t just a big body who can occupy blockers. “You don't see a lot of guys at that weight moving this well,” Hero Kanu said after the team’s first spring practice on March 9. “We played against Ian last year and we saw him on tape. We were like, 'Dang! That's a big man right there!’ "He's doing a heck of a job.” Geffrard wouldn’t be the first physically imposing Longhorn to make his presence felt in a big way. Still, if he gets anywhere close to giving what five other historic Texas-sized linemen contributed during their respective careers, Geffrard would leave an indelible impression at the end of his lone season as a Longhorn. — Stonie Clark, DL, 1992-95 The 6-foot-1-inch Clark was listed on the 1994 roster at 343 pounds. That weight might’ve raised a few eyebrows in 2026, but Clark’s listed weight put him in rarified air more than 30 years ago. Clark’s listed weight was down significantly (to 320 pounds) as a senior in 1995, when he served as a captain for a Texas squad that captured the final Southwest Conference championship. Still, Clark became a Longhorn legend as a junior. In the Red River Shootout, Clark smacked Oklahoma’s James Allen just shy of the goal line on fourth-and-goal late in the game, finishing a play that linebacker Robert Reed started by forcing Allen to cut back toward the pursuing Texas defense to clinch a thrilling 17-10 victory at the Cotton Bowl. — Leonard Davis, OL, 1997-2000 Originally a defensive lineman for the Longhorns, Davis switched to the other side of the ball when Mack Brown came to town. Davis’ career took off from there, culminating with consensus All-America honors in 2000, the same season in which he was a finalist for the Lombardi Award and the Outland Trophy. The 6-foot-6-inch Davis, who was listed at 365 pounds on the 2000 roster, tipped the scales at 370 pounds at the NFL Scouting Combine in 2001. A Longhorn Hall of Honor inductee in 2016, Davis went on to become a three-time Pro Bowl selection and an All-Pro offensive lineman during his 12-year NFL career after the Arizona Cardinals made him the No. 2 overall pick in the 2001 draft. — Mike Williams, OL, 1998-2001 A consensus All-American in 2001, the 6-foot-6-inch Williams was listed at 345 pounds as a senior. Williams weighed in at 375 pounds at the combine in 2002, a few months before the Buffalo Bills selected him with the fourth overall pick in the draft. Unlike most elite NFL offensive line prospects who come into the league after playing left tackle in college, Williams played right tackle for the Longhorns, where he protected the blind side of left-handed quarterback Chris Simms. After a failed position conversion to left tackle for the Bills, Williams was cut in 2006. After spending the 2007 and 2008 seasons out of football, Williams, who weighed over 400 pounds at one point, made a successful comeback in 2009. Williams signed with Washington, got his weight down to under 340 pounds, made the team and started eight games before an issue with blood clots ended his career ahead of the 2010 season. — T’Vondre Sweat, DL, 2019-23 There were rumblings that Sweat’s weight was closing in on 400 pounds at one point in his Texas career. Regardless, the 6-foot-4-inch, 362-pounder had a tremendous senior season for the Longhorns, winning the Outland Trophy and being named a unanimous All-American while helping Texas win the Big 12 and reach the College Football Playoff in 2023. Sweat, who was 366 pounds at the combine, maintained the foot quickness and athleticism he displayed on the basketball court in high school as he added weight to his frame. No player Sarkisian inherited from the previous regime benefited more from the coaching change than Sweat. Forced to mature while playing for Bo Davis, Sweat realized his potential with the Longhorns before the Tennessee Titans took him in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. — Cameron Williams, OL, 2022-24 Before Geffrard’s arrival, Williams was the heaviest player by listed weight in the Sarkisian era. The 2023 roster listed the 6-foot-5-inch Williams at 369 pounds, making him the biggest of the big humans Texas landed in the historic 2022 high school offensive line haul. Williams started one game in 2023 before he took over for Christian Jones at right tackle in 2024. Williams shed weight after a late-season knee injury, dropping down to 317 pounds by the time he showed up at the combine ahead of the 2025 draft. A shoulder injury delayed Williams’ NFL debut with the Philadelphia Eagles, who picked him in the sixth round of the draft (No. 207 overall). Nevertheless, Williams eventually suited up and logged his first snaps as a pro in Week 18 of the 2025 season. View full news story

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OTF Premium Like Ian Geffrard, these five former Longhorns had a massive presence on the field

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Ian Geffrard has a chance to be one of the most uniquely impactful Texas players in the Steve Sarkisian era. The 6-foot-5-inch Arkansas transfer is listed on the spring roster at 378 pounds, making him the heaviest Longhorn in Sarkisian’s six seasons as head coach. Targeted out of the transfer portal to give Will Muschamp an imposing over-the-ball presence whenever the Longhorns decide to utilize an odd front on defense, Geffrard isn’t just a big body who can occupy blockers. “You don't see a lot of guys at that weight moving this well,” Hero Kanu said after the team’s first spring practice on March 9. “We played against Ian last year and we saw him on tape. We were like, 'Dang! That's a big man right there!’ "He's doing a heck of a job.” Geffrard wouldn’t be the first physically imposing Longhorn to make his presence felt in a big way. Still, if he gets anywhere close to giving what five other historic Texas-sized linemen contributed during their respective careers, Geffrard would leave an indelible impression at the end of his lone season as a Longhorn. — Stonie Clark, DL, 1992-95 The 6-foot-1-inch Clark was listed on the 1994 roster at 343 pounds. That weight might’ve raised a few eyebrows in 2026, but Clark’s listed weight put him in rarified air more than 30 years ago. Clark’s listed weight was down significantly (to 320 pounds) as a senior in 1995, when he served as a captain for a Texas squad that captured the final Southwest Conference championship. Still, Clark became a Longhorn legend as a junior. In the Red River Shootout, Clark smacked Oklahoma’s James Allen just shy of the goal line on fourth-and-goal late in the game, finishing a play that linebacker Robert Reed started by forcing Allen to cut back toward the pursuing Texas defense to clinch a thrilling 17-10 victory at the Cotton Bowl. — Leonard Davis, OL, 1997-2000 Originally a defensive lineman for the Longhorns, Davis switched to the other side of the ball when Mack Brown came to town. Davis’ career took off from there, culminating with consensus All-America honors in 2000, the same season in which he was a finalist for the Lombardi Award and the Outland Trophy. The 6-foot-6-inch Davis, who was listed at 365 pounds on the 2000 roster, tipped the scales at 370 pounds at the NFL Scouting Combine in 2001. A Longhorn Hall of Honor inductee in 2016, Davis went on to become a three-time Pro Bowl selection and an All-Pro offensive lineman during his 12-year NFL career after the Arizona Cardinals made him the No. 2 overall pick in the 2001 draft. — Mike Williams, OL, 1998-2001 A consensus All-American in 2001, the 6-foot-6-inch Williams was listed at 345 pounds as a senior. Williams weighed in at 375 pounds at the combine in 2002, a few months before the Buffalo Bills selected him with the fourth overall pick in the draft. Unlike most elite NFL offensive line prospects who come into the league after playing left tackle in college, Williams played right tackle for the Longhorns, where he protected the blind side of left-handed quarterback Chris Simms. After a failed position conversion to left tackle for the Bills, Williams was cut in 2006. After spending the 2007 and 2008 seasons out of football, Williams, who weighed over 400 pounds at one point, made a successful comeback in 2009. Williams signed with Washington, got his weight down to under 340 pounds, made the team and started eight games before an issue with blood clots ended his career ahead of the 2010 season. — T’Vondre Sweat, DL, 2019-23 There were rumblings that Sweat’s weight was closing in on 400 pounds at one point in his Texas career. Regardless, the 6-foot-4-inch, 362-pounder had a tremendous senior season for the Longhorns, winning the Outland Trophy and being named a unanimous All-American while helping Texas win the Big 12 and reach the College Football Playoff in 2023. Sweat, who was 366 pounds at the combine, maintained the foot quickness and athleticism he displayed on the basketball court in high school as he added weight to his frame. No player Sarkisian inherited from the previous regime benefited more from the coaching change than Sweat. Forced to mature while playing for Bo Davis, Sweat realized his potential with the Longhorns before the Tennessee Titans took him in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. — Cameron Williams, OL, 2022-24 Before Geffrard’s arrival, Williams was the heaviest player by listed weight in the Sarkisian era. The 2023 roster listed the 6-foot-5-inch Williams at 369 pounds, making him the biggest of the big humans Texas landed in the historic 2022 high school offensive line haul. Williams started one game in 2023 before he took over for Christian Jones at right tackle in 2024. Williams shed weight after a late-season knee injury, dropping down to 317 pounds by the time he showed up at the combine ahead of the 2025 draft. A shoulder injury delayed Williams’ NFL debut with the Philadelphia Eagles, who picked him in the sixth round of the draft (No. 207 overall). Nevertheless, Williams eventually suited up and logged his first snaps as a pro in Week 18 of the 2025 season.

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