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I checked in over the weekend to get an update on portal transfer addition Amari Niblack since his addition to the program. Since joining the program, I have been told Niblack has had a seamless transition. Of course, it never hurts adding a contributing piece from an Alabama program that had been the gold standard under Nick Saban. Niblack played the 2023 season in the 230-235 pound range. Since the conclusion of the season, Niblack has been working to add to his frame. I have been told Niblack will enter the spring season at 245 pounds after adding to his frame since December. The key here is making sure the speed remains, however, you can now expect there to be plenty of mass to be a contributor in the trenches. View full news

It is still too early to get an idea of what Baker will be as a receiver. However, first impressions have been positive. Baker brings a lot of energy to conversations and recruits have been impressed with his attention to detail in conversations and desire to establish relationships right away.

We are 58 days away from the 2024 NFL Draft. I wanted to get to start a series on NFL Draft predictions from 60 days, 30 days, 15 days and 7 days away from the time the Draft takes place to provide an idea of where I believe the Texas Longhorn draft hopefuls will hear their name called. So for the first chapter of this series, I wanted to give my ideas on where the Longhorns will get drafted in my own mock draft edition. This will change, but for now, an idea on best fits as the draft currently sits with the NFL Combine set to take place later this week. *** R1 Pick 16 – Seattle Picks DL Byron Murphy This feels like a perfect match. Seattle has gone to the well before with a Texas defensive lineman and it worked out just fine. The Seahawks ranked 26th in the NFL in yards per carry allowed in 2023 and ended with a defense outside of the top 20 in scoring. Help in the trenches makes sense and Murphy's the best man for that pick. R1 Pick 32 – Kansas City Picks WR Adonai Mitchell I have long juggled with which Texas WR Kansas City picks here and ultimately decided to go with Mitchell. Yes, Xavier Worthy fits what the Chiefs have used in the past with the speed aspect of things. However, Kansas City just won a Super Bowl with a wide receiving corps that led the league in drops. Mitchell is as sure-handed as anyone in the Draft, I think they go with him here. R2 Pick 37 – Los Angeles Chargers Pick TE Ja'Tavion Sanders This pick is contingent on the Chargers not taking Brock Bowers at No. 5 overall, which I think is far too high for that value of a pick with how many holes are on their team defensively. Neither Gerald Everett or Donald Parham have been legitimate threats in the pass game for Herbert and it is time for that to change with the selection of Sanders. R2 Pick 45 – Atlanta Picks WR Xavier Worthy Can I interest anyone in Xavier Worthy and Bijan Robinson teaming up once again? For whatever the reason, the Falcons front office just loves shiny toys – except at quarterback. Drake London, Kyle Pitts, Bijan Robinson and now Xavier Worthy? That would be a hell of an offense to guard. R2 Pick 58 – Green Bay Picks RB Jonathon Brooks Green Bay has a very bright future with their current roster construction and the emergence of Jordan Love as a legitimate star in the league. It will be interesting to see what the Packers do at RB. AJ Dillon's contract expires and there have been murmurs of the Pack wanting to move on from the $26M owed to Aaron Jones. If so, J-Brooks just found himself a nice home in Wisconsin. R2 Pick 62 – Baltimore Picks DT T'Vondre Sweat This is the pick that has caused me the most pause thus far. It would surprise me a bit to see Sweat fall this far, but any other question marks that arise from the Combine/Pro Days could lead to a bit of uncertainty with his draft projections. R4 Pick 111 – Chicago Picks LB Jaylan Ford The Bears have not been good in a while, but their defensive in the back half of the 2023 season was actually on the doorstep of being called elite. Adding one of the brightest linebackers in the draft keeps that defense grooving for the future, with what should be a restart on the window to construct a team financially with a new rookie QB. R6 Pick 195 – Jacksonville Picks OT Christian Jones You get to this far in the Draft and it is a total crapshoot on where guys are expected to be selected. Regardless, I think we have crossed the line with Jones to now fully expecting to hear his name called. The question becomes, when is it. Jacksonville adds depth up front for Trevor Lawrence with Jones. R7 Pick 238 – Pittsburgh Picks CB Ryan Watts Listen. Defensive backs at 6-foot-3 that run in the 4.5's with two years of starting production on a College Football Playoff team get drafted more times than they don't. Now for Watts, the key is to run in the 4.5's. I believe he will, and as a result, I think Mike Tomlin gets a piece for his secondary late on Day 3. Undrafted Free Agents WR Jordan Whittington – Not going to a senior bowl week of practice may not seem like a big deal, but it is when you miss on a week of evaluations and interviews with scouts and front office members from all 32 teams. A strong Pro Day and Combine is needed here for draft hopes in my eyes. RB Keilan Robinson – A long shot at the moment to get drafted, but Robinson is going to test very well in the shiny combine drills plus was one of the nation's best in special teams. Look at the career Brenden Schooler is having in New England for hope with Robinson finding an NFL home. P Ryan Sanborn – Punters very rarely get drafted unless they possess an absolute howitzer of a leg. Sanborn was good, but not sure he is quite in the conversation to hear his name called. EDGE Jett Bush – I really hope there is a team that invites him to summer camp. Bush was a dedicated program guy and tremendously hard worker during his time on the 40 Acres. View full news

Thats the question. Paper had yards last year but as we know, red zone had the issue that prevented points.

Can’t come soon enough. At least we will get a little taste in three weeks.

That back end of June is going to be huge. You’ll see all of the fireworks begin popping right around the 4th of July again.

This was a very fun conversation I had with Gerry Hamilton yesterday discussing the possible personnel groups Texas could deploy on the offensive side of the ball in 2024. We also dropped our takes on whether or not Texas’ offense this upcoming fall would be more difficult to defend than what we saw in 2023. View full news

A lot of Texas vs. LSU this cycle. Really fun read Gerry!

Kelshaun is really impressive to me. He'd be in that tier right behind Ffrench and DK Moore.

Ffrench's Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16592534/65791bac0c539603fcf8c85d

I am a huge DK Moore fan. He probably leads the way for me. Followed by Ffrench, then Cunningham. Lockett, Marsh and Harris are all in a similar tier, but I think Lockett might have the brightest future of that bunch. All are very, very talented.

Five-star WR Jaime Ffrench has locked in an unofficial visit to Texas. The former Alabama commit will be on campus April 6th, adding to what is already an impressive list of prospects on the offensive side of the ball for that weekend. Ffrench has been fond of Sarkisian's offense in the past and mentioned previously to me the production from the Texas WRs has caught his attention plenty of times in the past. View full news

Ben Duncum mentioned his father, Duane Duncum, played for Texas and was a four-year starter. His uncle is Bobby Duncum as well. Pretty neat deal.

DT is tough because there aren't many ready-to-go guys each cycle. In a way, similarly to OL, they are always projects. Not taking projects also tends to leave you in a position where the room is thin.

I would agree. Though would shoot for this spring.

Good find, @Rickysonehitter! I shot a message out to Ben to confirm. But the height certainly lines up there!

Vandegrift RB Brendan Fournier camped at Texas last summer.

Weiss DB Jorian Guinn Jr. visited Texas for the Texas Tech game the day after Thanksgiving.

2026 Lake Travis EDGE Carter Buck was at baseball as I mentioned. Here are his Perfect Game ranks:

2025 Lake Travis QB Chaston Ditta (white shirt) going through bags. Plus athlete. trim_F5123120-4E56-4759-92A1-0E537E466095.mp4

A look at 2027 WR Tre Moore. Quite the wingspan at 6’3” already.