Some behind the scenes notes from workouts...
On Texas Football has been told that three Texas players have been limited in off-season workouts:
- Tight end Amari Niblack
- Wide receiver Matthew Golden
- Defensive end Colton Vasek
Niblack is dealing with a foot injury. Like Niblack, Matthew Golden has also been in a boot for much of this off-season.
Vasek is dealing with an ankle injury.
None of the injuries are expected to keep players out long-term.
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From an incoming transfer perspective, I am told one player has really stood out -- Trey Moore.
Moore, who recorded 14.5 sacks for UTSA last year, has worked at both SAM and Buck for the Horns in winter conditioning.
But it's not his versatility that has folks talking.
"He's a pro," a source told me. "He's in outstanding shape. He goes about his business (the right way). He has a real presence about him. It's almost Roschon (Johnson) like."
Moore is somewhat undersized for the position based on an NFL prototype, but "he's more athletic than you even see on tape. He's been even better than what I think we expected."
Of all the transfers, Moore has hit the ground running as well or better than any of them.
"He's a stud," the source said.
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I also asked about the early returns of Arizona transfer defensive tackle Tioalli Savea. And it's positive.
"I think he's a better version of Trill Carter," the source said. "He's going to have a role."
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Lots of freshman are impressing, and I'll go over those in a different post over the weekend. One to talk about today who continues to draw rave reviews is safety Xavier Filsaime.
What is there to like about him?
Beyond his speed and size combination, I'm told there's a little something extra.
"His demeanor is just really good," the source said. "He approaches things, he listens, he gets after. He's got the skill, there's no doubt about that. But when they're young like this, and they've got all of that (talent), and they're still getting after it mentally, that's when you say, 'ok, he might be a little something special here'."
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We'll have team notes over the weekend.
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