OTF Premium Player Availability | Thursday, August 7

[CJ Vogel]

“I’m thankful for Ty, because he pushes us every day. He brings the juice.”

Lefau on Tyanthony Smith. 

[Jeff Howe]

 

[Jeff Howe]

Lefau said Brad Spence is a “physical, violent player.”

[Jeff Howe]

“There’s not a lot of tight ends who want to catch and run routes,” Lefau said Jack Endries. “He’s good at both.”

[Jeff Howe]

Even though the coaches are easing CJ Baxter back into the mix, “he’s picked up where he left off,” Lefau said.

[CJ Vogel]

Lefau says CJ Baxter is coming along well. The staff is doing a fine job of not rushing him back into action before he is 100% according to Lefau. 

But Lefau says he expects him to pick up where he left off. 

[Jeff Howe]

Winning a national championship is the goal, but Lefau said Texas is a team that’s focused on the process. Sark has compared it to climbing a mountain, and Lefau said they’re taking things one step at a time en route to the summit.

[Jeff Howe]

Malik Muhammad will round out today’s availability.

[Shane]

Thanks for all the updates guys ! 

[CJ Vogel]

Muhammad was asked if this was a contract year for him. 

Muhammad says he doesn't want to speak too much on that now, but I got it in mind.

[Jeff Howe]

Muhammad on whether or not the he views the 2025 season as a contract year: “I don’t want to think too much about it… but I’ve got that in mind.”

[Jeff Howe]

Muhammad smiled big when reminded Texas held Jeremiah Smith to one catch for three yards in the Cotton Bowl.

”It was a team effort,” he said.

[CJ Vogel]

“Fanatical effort” was used by Muhammad to describe the play of freshman CB Graceson Littleton. 

[CJ Vogel]

“He has adjusted to corner well.” Muhammad says of Jaylon Guilbeau. 

[Jeff Howe]

The 2023 recruits in the defensive back room are close, Muhammad said. It’s a connection those guys value.

[Jeff Howe]

Muhammad said Mark Orphey brings plenty of juice to the room. He’s helping bring guys out of their shells.

[Jeff Howe]

DeAndre Moore Jr. got singled out by Muhammad as a receiver who’s been hard to cover in camp.

[Jeff Howe]

“I have,” Muhammad said while chuckling when asked if he’s picked off Arch Manning in camp.

[Jeff Howe]

Duane Akina is stressing to the current defensive backs to watch the goal reels he’s put together over the years of great Texas defensive backs. He wants the current crop to be inspired by guys who’ve been high draft picks and Pro Bowl players in the NFL.

[CJ Vogel]

 

[Jeff Howe]

Mack said Littleton and Wardell Mack have stood out most at STAR.

Jelani McDonald has also worked there.

[Jeff Howe]

That’s it for the availability.

CJ and I will be live on YouTube in 10 or so minutes.

[Thanos72]

1 hour ago, CJ Vogel said:

“I left food on my plate (last year).” Campbell says it is now or never for his time at Texas. 

Uh oh, corners of mouth look dry. Grab that ad and drink it…

😏

[Tuco Ramirez]

5 hours ago, CJ Vogel said:

Campbell says he doesn’t see much difference between Cole Hutson and Jake Majors at the center position. 

I’m curious if this is based on talent or leadership or both.