AusMOJO Posted Wednesday at 11:22 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 11:22 PM 3 hours ago, Bobbers said: I think Norton and Lole transferred after Spring ball. I like that model so we can see what the young guys can do, but the big disadvantage is that the late transfers can't come from a SEC school. I realize that folks are worried about the interior defensive line, but Texas is in WAY better shape than in some years past. January, Hills, Terry, and Sharma are all big guys who can run well. Sharma may be 325 to 330 by next fall while being much stronger and leaner. I know the staff wants to add at least two more veterans, but if UT is forced to go with the guys they have, I think the result might really surprise people. The talent evaluation by Pete K and company has resulted in big humans on DL that can really move. I am excited about these young guys. I think there is cause to be concerned a little, but I have trust in this staff to get it done. Davis really left a hole, that Baker is now t rying to fill (his first class is amazing, btw). Justus Terry, 5 star, 6'5 275, Myron Charles, 4 star, 6'4 295 and Josiah Sharma, 4 star 6'4 325. Those guys are all going to play for Texas. January has a ton of upside, excited for his development/future. Hills I really have no idea about, hope he stays though. Brevard is a great addition. Hunter is a big loss, because he had the size and production that the staff covets. Haven't really heard of anyone else being a target in the portal. I thought Silver from Kentucky would be one, but I don't think he is. So while I'm not overly worried, I am a tad bit worried with the portal closing. Although my understanding was that the window is closing, not your ability to sign players from the portal? So there still may be a chance some playoff teams bleed some players into the portal before it closes, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Burton Posted Wednesday at 11:23 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 11:23 PM I deleted a few posts on this thread. Not a big deal. Let’s just keep it on topic of football. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AusMOJO Posted Wednesday at 11:23 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 11:23 PM 4 hours ago, CJ Vogel said: Texas needs defensive linemen out of the portal. It does not take a rocket scientist to see that. Yet, with ten days remaining before the end of the first portal session, there has only been on addition to the position thus far. Texas would like to add four in total following the re-entrance of Sydir Mitchell on Monday. But that does not mean the Longhorns are going to overreach for a body at the position. Every player we have seen the Longhorns add out of the portal on the DL has experience and production, something that is very tough to find in general. All in all, you don't see Texas pursuing many unproven, yet high-ceiling, prospects. The track record under Sarkisian of defensive line portal additions showcases the patience and right fit needed before Texas pursues someone from another program. *** A look at the snaps played before transferring to Texas from the five defensive linemen the Longhorns have added out of the portal under Steve Sarkisian. 2023 season: Trill Carter – 1,169 Carter played four years before entering the portal, with three seasons as full time contributor or starter. Four years of experience. 2024 season: Jermayne Lole – 1,824 Lole was a three-yard contributor/starter at Arizona State before transferring to Louisville where he was injured in 2022 and rebounded back for 2023 with 411 snaps. Four full years of experience on the field for Lole and more than 1800 snaps led to the Longhorns flipping him late from Oklahoma. Four years of experience. Tia Savea – 624 Savea has not been a huge contributor for the Longhorns however, he came in with three years of experience both at UCLA and Arizona. Three years of experience. Bill Norton – 539 Norton was a five year portal entrant with experience at Georgia and Arizona. Really only one year of extended contributions with 395 snaps coming in 2023 at Arizona. But at 330 pounds, you don't find many in the portal with that frame. Five years of experience. 2025 season: Cole Brevard – 1,084 Brevard started at Penn State, but 1,083 of his 1,084 snaps came at Purdue. Brevard started 23 games over the last two seasons for the Boilermakers and has a combined 800+ snaps in the last two seasons. Four years of experience. *** It is clear Texas isn't going to go into a season with young, inexperienced defensive linemen. The key is finding those that fit the veteran, proven mold of the previous five additions. Even the misses last year, Jay Toia had 961 snaps before last year and Damonic Williams racked up 1,088 snaps in two seasons at TCU. We will more than likely see this trend continue, it is just up to the Longhorn staff to find the right fit given the prerequisites. Outside of Brevard and Hunter, who we were targeting and got at least one. Who else in the portal fits the Texas size/production and could be a potential target? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AusMOJO Posted Wednesday at 11:43 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 11:43 PM 2 hours ago, NothinButDaHorns34 said: Do you think we ever get to a point on the defensive line where we are along the offensive line of not needing transfer portal guys? This will take a few years of solid DL recruiting from Baker. Davis really slacked in that area. Only two of his recruits are still on campus. I think you'll need a guy or two in the following year, to supplement the 3 Fr from this year, January and hopefully Hills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ojeezy Posted Thursday at 05:26 PM Share Posted Thursday at 05:26 PM David Gusta WSU DT just entered. Would fit the experience mold for us. https://247sports.com/player/david-gusta-46085182/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators CJ Vogel Posted Thursday at 05:32 PM Author Moderators Share Posted Thursday at 05:32 PM 5 minutes ago, Ojeezy said: David Gusta WSU DT just entered. Would fit the experience mold for us. https://247sports.com/player/david-gusta-46085182/ Would fit exactly what Texas has pursued in the past. I've got him tabbed as a candidate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
817 Boxing B Posted Thursday at 05:34 PM Share Posted Thursday at 05:34 PM 22 hours ago, CJ Vogel said: With all of that said, there are currently 86 total snaps returning at the position for 2025 – all of which from Alex January. Three true freshmen and a Melvin Hills, who redshirted the entire year, make up the remainder of the room. One portal addition so far, I still expect three more. Jarron Reed Jr a possibility? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators CJ Vogel Posted Thursday at 05:40 PM Author Moderators Share Posted Thursday at 05:40 PM 6 minutes ago, 817 Boxing B said: Jarron Reed Jr a possibility? 11 career snaps and listed at 285 lbs. I would be surprised if they pursued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunk Moreland Posted Thursday at 06:15 PM Share Posted Thursday at 06:15 PM 42 minutes ago, CJ Vogel said: Would fit exactly what Texas has pursued in the past. I've got him tabbed as a candidate. PFF has Gusta as a top-10 interior DL this year. Feels like we should go hard after him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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