CJ Vogel

Texas Has Hired Garrett Cox to be New Defensive Analyst *** Garrett Cox is expected to be hired on staff at Texas, per 247Sports’ Matt Zenitz. Cox spent 2025 Georgia under Kirby Smart and alongside Will Muschamp as a defensive analyst. Previously, Cox had seen stints with TCU, Michigan, Tennessee, and Alabama where he worked closely with the linebacking unit. Given the hiring of Muschamp as the new defensive coordinator, Cox marks the first of a couple expected analyst hires under Muschamp in the defensive room. Muschamp already has worked with CB coach Mark Orphey in the past at South Carolina, and coached new defensive backs coach Blake Gideon while both were at Texas.

Some updates for the team as the month of January begins to turn to February. The full team, to my knowledge, is in Austin. That includes portal additions and of course all of the HS class. The HS class all moved in about 2.5 weeks ago on January 9-10. Now, things all are in the hands of Torre Becton and his staff. Winter workouts have begun for the Texas Longhorns. Of course, the ice storm has made things a bit trickier, but ultimately the team has been working out in the weight room and should get going even more on the field for mat drills + conditioning as the days continue. With the coaches on the road to see 2027 and 2028 prospects, they won't see much of the team for the next week or so. That of course is when Torre Becton's staff comes into play. Texas is looking to replace a lot of leadership – and I have heard the names of importance for the winter include Arch Manning, Trevor Goosby, Connor Robertson and Ryan Wingo on offense. For the other side of the ball, TyAnthony Smith, Colin Simmons, Hero Kanu and Jelani McDonald are going to be where you sit the leadership start. I had long wondered what the vocal leadership component would look like for Texas, but believe they will be in good hands, even with 40+ new faces on campus from the portal and high school ranks. Early enrollee updates should be coming over the next week or so, as their familiarity with the day to day process increases.

I was going to say the same thing. I know it is not popular, and it would pretty difficult to get full support for that game. But given their standing in the Big 12 and CFP landscape, it would be fun to reignite that head to head.

Very solid start to the morning! Hall had been very fond of the Longhorns for a few months now and was on commitment watch for the Texas Junior Day on January 17. He was very disruptive in 2025. Hall racked up 10 sacks and 18 tackles for loss at Mansfield Summit. Very solid edge prospect with upside to be a top 100-ish player in the country.

I would assume they will at least explore it. Royal said he met with Coach Flo on one of his Texas visits about the possibility of running at Texas. Texas has a very solid track program. It won't make a huge difference in the grand scheme of things though.

Royal told Gerry Hamilton and I in Orlando that the only person his age he's met that he wasn't immediately faster with was Dillon Mitchell.

2028 WR Dillon Mitchell Receives Texas Offer *** Texas WR coach Chris Jackson is among the Longhorn coaching staff in Houston today extending offers to 2027 and 2028 prospects. Jackson stopped by state runner-ups CE King Tuesday afternoon and extended an offer to 2028 WR Dillon Mitchell. Mitchell is widely considered one of the fastest players in the entire country. He boasted a wind-aided 10.17 100m time in the spring of 2025 and was in Virginia two weekends ago competing in an indoor track invitational. Mitchell attended the Texas-UTEP game at DKR last fall as well. "It feels good to receive an offer (from Texas)," Mitchell told OTF. "It means a lot. I was extremely surprised to get (offered) today." Notable Offers Arkansas Arizona Auburn Florida Florida State Georgia Kentucky Tennessee Texas Texas A&M Texas Tech

Strong combination. A lot of what Texas wants.

Roberson Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20809741/691cf5bfda75fadc20156754

Houston Area Corner Reports Texas Offer *** Mark Orphey has returned from the west coast and has joined the Texas contingency in Houston. Following a trip to Cypress Springs, the Longhorns have extended a new offer 2027 Cy Springs CB Kameron Roberson. Roberson is listed at 6–1 and 185 pounds. Over the last week, Roberson earned offers from Iowa, Tulsa, Oregon State, Northwestern, TCU and Vanderbilt. Roberson was a member of the Cy Springs 2025 4x100 state champion relay squad, which included Houston signee Paris Melvin.

Fwiw, Ayangbile may project towards the interior. He is listed at 6–2, 262 at the moment.

Ayangbile and family at the Texas Fan Day last April.

The Texas staff at Langham Creek on Tuesday. Ayangbile is in the white shorts. Nelson is next to Jeff Banks.

Ayangbile junior Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19611866/68e51b73166a30b97d8cab63 Nelson junior Hudl: http://www.hudl.com/v/2TBGXA