CJ Vogel

Haha I was rushing this to get to player availability. A 6’11” Mukuba would be dangerous!

I’m sure it’s going to be an unpopular opinion here on the board but he’s a heck of a player. I bet he has a very solid career.

It really is. Outside the first handful of picks it’s going to be a free for all.

“He is going to be really good for us.” — Goosby says of Brandon Baker.

Goosby mentions playing hoops with guys like KJ Lacey, Aaron Butler and Jaime Ffrench at Gregory Gym to get the extra cardio and some run with new teammates.

Goosby says Sarkisian has been pitching for more juice out of the OL room.

Goosby says the OL is “gelling” well together and that they’re playing with a chip on their shoulders after losing four starters from a year ago.

Goosby says Kelvin Banks has helped him a ton in his preparation as LT1. Says there will be pressure to be the guy but he’s prepared and credits Kyle Flood for prepping all of his guys to be ready to go.

LT Trevor Goosby up next.

McDonald says the young WRs are all good and are all competing for a spot in the rotation.

On Zelus Hicks, McDonald says he wants to learn and see the field this season. Says it pushes him each day to hold onto his spot in the safety room.

Jelani says he’s never had a coach like Duane Akina before, says the way he runs around in practice, throws footballs at DBs and just uses energizes the defense is awesome for the DB room.

Mcdonald says Jahdae Barron taught him to slow down the game and use his brain more than relying solely on athleticism.

McDonald says playing HS QB has helped make film study more fun. As he understands what everyone needs to be doing in their role on a given play.

Jelani McDonald speaking first.

Great point. Would WR5 and CB2 for me.

Unrelated but cool, Steve Sarkisian will throw out the first pitch on Friday of the Texas-Texas A&M series opener.

Several Texas players will be made available to the media Thursday morning following practice No. 14. Texas practiced inside of DKR for its second to last session of the spring. Fan Fest will take place Saturday morning with a practice preceding the festivities at DKR.

Eight hours away from the first pick being announced.

Let me know where y'all think I am way off. Will be fun to revisit in a few years!

A thing about a guy like me, I will rank anything. Any sport, any topic, any debate, I want to be a part of it. With that said, I wanted to start the conversation on Draft Day of my five favorites at each position this cycle: *** Quarterback Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders Miami QB Cam Ward Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart Ohio State QB Will Howard Texas QB Quinn Ewers I give Sanders the nod for his ability to play constantly under pressure. Yes, some self sacks were evident in 2024, but rarely does a top of the draft quarterback go to a place where protection is plentiful and I will roll the dice with the quarterback who put up numbers with guys like me protecting him all season long. As for Ewers, too many questions about the long ball, his mobility in the pocket and overall ceiling for me. Running Back Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty Ohio State RB TreyVeon Henderson North Carolina RB Omarion Hampton Ohio State RB Quinshon Judkins Iowa RB Kaleb Johnson If Jeanty does not have a very solid NFL career, there should never be a reason to draft a RB in the first round ever again. Fortunately for Texas, Jaydon Blue will be the fifth running back draft in three years. What a run. Wide Receiver Arizona WR Tetairoa McMillan Missouri WR Luther Burden Texas WR Matthew Golden Ohio State WR Emeka Egbuka Iowa State WR Jaylin Noel Tet McMillan screams Mike Evans to me. Big body with 4.5 speed and great hands. I love a height mismatch that can move. As for Luther Burden over Matthew Golden, 1800 yards in the last two seasons of SEC play gets the nod. Burden recorded 4.41 speed as well and I would argue he is just a bit better after the catch that Matthew Golden. Tight End Penn State TE Tyler Warren Bowling Green TE Harold Fannin Jr. Michigan TE Colston Loveland Miami (FL) TE Elijah Arroyo Texas TE Gunnar Helm For folks who have not seen Tyler Warren play football, you are in for a treat in the NFL. Helm gets the nod over LSU's Mason Taylor for me. The athleticism after the catch and sure-handedness all season long proved to be a huge weapon in the Longhorn offense. The most prolific single season for a Texas tight end in program history finds himself a new home in the late 3rd/early 4th. Offensive Tackle Texas OT Kelvin Banks LSU OT Will Campbell Missouri OT Armand Membou Oregon OT Josh Conerly Jr. Ohio State OT Josh Simmons For three years we watched Banks dominate at left tackle. Against first rounder after first rounder. He is the best tackle in this draft an time will prove that to be correct. Interior Offensive Lineman NDSU OL Grey Zabel Alabama OL Tyler Booker Ohio State OL Donovan Jackson Georgia OL Tyler Wilson Arizona OL Jonah Savaiinaea Zabel absolutely dominated the Senior Bowl and was my favorite prospect in attendance after the three days in Mobile. Defensive Line Michigan DL Mason Graham Oregon DL Derrick Harmon Ole Miss DL Walter Nolen Michigan DL Kenneth Grant Ohio State DL Tyliek Williams The Texas offensive line took both Michigan defensive linemen to the woodshed week one in Ann Arbor. Perhaps the best showing of the season from the Texas OL unit. Alfred Collins could end up going as DL5–DL8 on Friday night. EDGE Room Penn State EDGE Abdul Carter Marshall EDGE Mike Green Georgia EDGE Mykael Williams Ohio State EDGE JT Tuimoloau Tennessee EDGE James Pearce I don't love this edge class outside of the top three. Miss me with both Texas A&M edges, especially Shemar Stewart who folks are fawning over despite having zero production at any point in his entire collegiate career. I am not very high on James Pearce either, I believe his body limits his overall ceiling. But Abdul Carter would be my pick if I possessed 1.1. Linebacker Georgia LB Jalon Walker Alabama LB Jihaad Campbell Oklahoma LB Danny Stutsman UCLA LB Carson Schwesinger Ole Miss LB Chris Paul Jr. Jalon Walker was maybe pound for pound the best defensive player Texas faced this entire season and fortunately, the Horns won't have to see him in Athens next fall. I know many will see Stutsman and laugh, but he is a darn good football player and checks every box of the measurables and interview process. Cornerback Texas CB Jahdae Barron Notre Dame CB Benjamin Morrison Michigan CB Will Johnson East Carolina CB Shavon Revel Kentucky CB Maxwell Hairston Jr. Barron won the Thorpe for a reason. Now, he has 4.39 speed to fall back on and the production at multiple positions to boast versatility at several positions in any NFL secondary. I think folks sleep on Benjamin Morrison a bit out of Notre Dame. A true man-to-man cornerback will be a nice get for years at the next level. Safety Georgia S Malaki Starks Texas S Andrew Mukuba Notre Dame S Xavier Watts Penn State S Kevin Winston Jr. South Carolina S Nick Emmanwori If Andrew Mukuba had about ten more inches on his frame, he would be the undisputed top safety in this class. Instead, the frame works against him and he is seen as an undersized option for the NFL. Nick Emmanwori tests like he was made in a lab, but the football side of things needs to improve.

HS kickers will be significantly cheaper as well.

Most legit kickers do not. Some schools who use a kid right out of third period will.

Junior season highlights: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17846293/675e176bd015438050ad442c