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  • Spring Practice No. 1 Observations (Tuesday 12:50 p.m. CST)


    Gerry Hamilton

    Spring Practice No. 1 Observations

    Some random notes and thoughts from the 30 minute media viewing window...

    1. The talent level at Texas is that of a program with a consistent chance to be a contender. A lot of likely and potential future NFL draft picks on the field today, spread in all classes. 

    2. Ryan Wingo is a dude. That's all. The rest will play out. 

    3. Sarkisian really praised Trey Moore in post practice presser. More isn't the guy that wows physically on first look, but he has compact twitch and power in his frame. Much stronger in lower body than a year ago playing at UTSA.

    4. Just good to see Colton Vasek on the field again. Looks good physically. Tough for a young guy that was turning some heads early on to be shut down for nearly an entire year. 

    5. Jaray Bledsoe's 293-295 pounds is legit. Sark mentioned him after practice in PC.

    6. Quinn Ewers looks like a stronger guy. Behind the neck, in the legs. Confident third year starting QB was his look throwing the ball today.

    7. Terrance Brooks is really 209 pounds, as listed. Very thick lower body for a corner. He's just about physically tapped out. 

    8. Malik Muhammad looks like streamlined second year corner. Very, very good natural build for a corner. He's the guy that is showing Kobe Black the ropes. 

    9. Christian Clark has the lower body of an NFL vet at the RB position. That dude is a very powerfully put together 5-11, 210

    10. Cedric Baxter Jr. is the same weight as last year - 218. But it's a different 218 now. More cut in upper body, and looks stronger on a longer RB frame.

    11. Malik Agbo was third team left guard. Obviously, the jumbo package TE. 

    12. Brandon Baker was third team RT ... Daniel Cruz third team center.

    13. Kelvin Banks looks like a 1st or 2nd team All-American.

    14. Trevor Goosby 2nd at LT with Jaydon Chatman 3rd.

    15. If Amari Niblack doesn't run low 4.5 at the NFL Combine I will be surprised. 

    16. Jelani McDonald is among the best looking pound for pound athletes in the program, and he's a safety. Looks tremendous physically, especially at that spot. 

    17. Savion Red may be closer to 230 than 240, but he's in the area code. 

    18. Trey Owens showed quick feet than one would think. Quicker moving feet vs. Maalik Murphy. 

    19. Payton Kirkland on the field going through full workout at 4th team left guard. 

    20. Freddie Dubose was not going through full workout. 

    21. Sydir Mitchell is 370-372. 

    22. Jahdae Barron is carrying very good weight. 

    23. Jordan Washington is a keeper at TE. All reported measeurables are legit. And he has the flexibility to come off a three-point stance with winning leverage. 

    24. T'Vondre Sweat and Johnathan Brooks were on hand. NIL good!

    25. DJ Campbell definitely looks 10-12 pounds lighter. Neto Umeozulu and DJ Campbell the quickest/most explosive movers at guard. 

    26. I stand by what I have said on the OnTexasFootball YouTube channel... Texas should be a batter team in 2024. Does that mean more W's with the move to the SEC? Can't say that. But a spring portal addition or two away from solidifying the Horns as a top 4 team preseason. 

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    1 hour ago, NothinButDaHorns34 said:

    Hopefully moore’s ability to get to the quarterback translates to SEC level because we and our defensive backs sure do need that help 

    Agree with this 100% 

    Have to get the QB to the ground in the SEC … way too much speed at skill spots 

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    2 hours ago, SuperDave0805 said:

    I'm not panicking but do hope we can find a nice big guy who can stand his ground on running plays, Maybe Sydir Mitchell is that guy if he can get in proper shape 

    My point is the staff needs to make plans for the season that don’t require a 2 gapping DT in the portal. It would be great, but there is no guarantee that type of player shows up or Texas wins that recruitment. If you are asking Collins/Broughton/Bledsoe to 2 gap, success is not likely. They are all guys capable of shooting gaps and stunting in ways the Murphy and Sweat could not. Long story short, PK may need to make some adjustments to get the most out of his defense. 

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    1 minute ago, Horn89 said:

    Thanks Gerry. Has the full spring practice schedule been posted? I tried to google it but can’t find it anywhere.

    Not to my knowledge!

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    1 hour ago, Sockeye said:

    What’s the deal with Sydir Mitchell? Lazy?  He has big time potential

    Needs to hear that Bo Davis bus rant again.  Look at what that did for T'Vondre Sweat.

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