CJ Vogel

Oddly, the last two punt return touchdowns from Texas have each been from 75 yards out.

The Texas staff answered a lot of questions about the 2025 roster in the spring. Several impactful transfer portal additions were made at key positions – both specialist positions, wide receiver, tight end, line backer, defensive line x5 and even quarterback. With those moves, the Texas roster holds depth at just about every position on the field. But one position remains answerless – the return game. In the spring, there were a few names that popped up immediately on day one: Aaron Butler, Daylan McCutcheon and Ryan Wingo. Though, as the spring continued, more options started to arise. By the end of the 15 practices, OTF had heard the names of Ryan Niblett and Warren Roberson on the defensive side of the ball getting looks. As well as Jaime Ffrench joining the race as well. Of course we need to mention DeAndre Moore who was sidelined in the spring with a toe injury, as well as new Stanford WR transfer Emmett Mosley V. In 2024, only Silas Bolden recorded a return in the punt game, while Matthew Golden held all but one of the kickoff returns, the other going to Bolden as well. I don't think it is beyond having your best WR at the position of returnman if the payoff is worth the risk. Xavier Worthy in 2023 was one of the country's best at fielding punts and though the kickoff return game never quite materialized last fall, Texas never wavered on having Golden back deep. So, with the position seemingly up in the air, call your shot on who you would like to see at both kickoff and punt return in 2025. *** My best guess is this: Kickoff – DeAndre Moore Punt – Ryan Niblett or Emmett Mosley

That’s how I’m viewing things now. A bit telling that Texas hasn’t made the trip out there.

Junior Hudl: http://www.hudl.com/v/2RP6EJ

Coach Robertson at East View told me the hope is to use Ejiakowo as a field side linebacker this fall. Putting him in positions to make plays in space and behind the line of scrimmage. Robertson took the job in mid-February and said the first time he saw Ejiakowo in the weight room he was repping 275 eight times on the bench press.

Stopped by Georgetown East View this AM to check on 4-star LB Tieson Ejiakowo. Ejiakowo had successful meniscus surgery on Monday and has been sidelined this spring. I was told Texas has yet to make a trip through East View this spring. Johnny Nansen did stop by in January but so far no visit from anyone on the staff in the spring.

I would expect some news this evening. Not commitment related fwiw

LaAllen Clark has done a fine job of keeping Texas within arms reach here. He deserves a lot of credit in this recruitment. Carlton also spoke very highly of his history of high level EDGE development.

Texas is keeping tabs on DB Jason Bradford, who is currently committed to Oklahoma State. Texas mentioned wanting to see him live in-person one more time at a camp this summer. Though I view it as unlikely at the moment.

Texas EDGE coach LaAllen Clark made the trip to Temple twice in the last seven days with the focus on getting an OV set for EDGE Jamarion Carlton. Right now, a Texas remains a focus for Carlton and I’d put it at likely Texas gets one. All about finding a date that works with his schedule.

Official visits for Baker: May 16 — Florida May 30 — Clemson June 6 — Florida State June 13 — Ohio State June 20 — Texas A&M

Junior Hudl: http://www.hudl.com/v/2QPKc1

Chad Scott has offered a new 2026 running back. Carsyn Baker of Langston Hughes High in Fairborn, Georgia reported an offer this afternoon from the new Longhorn RB coach. Baker, a 6-foot-2-inch RB, claims a 10.61 time in the 100m this year. Baker visited Ohio State April 8th and has received offers in the past week from Texas, Oregon State, and East Carolina.

Last day of spring ball for temple today, so a lot of mini games between position rooms and each side of the ball. Jamarion Carlton went 1on1 against some OL in routes. Pretty good stuff lol

Bradford in coverage on the backend. #1 IMG_8854.mov

DB Jason Bradford — playing mostly nickel or box safety so far today. A year ago, Bradford was almost exclusively at outside cornerback.

Look at Jamarion Carlton in practice. Currently has OVs set to — May 30 — LSU June 6 — SMU June 13 - Texas A&M June 20 — Baylor

Practice just getting started here at Temple.

UPDATE: Friday (Noon) First stop is over in Fort Worth at Crowley High for their college testing day. Home to 2027 elite WR Antayvious Ellis and 27 OL Alexander Herrera — both visited in the spring. Ellis holds an offer. (Thursday 12:00 p.m.) OTF is at North Crowley High School for a Thursday practice to see 5-star OT John Turntine III in action *** OTF is on hand for a Tuesday afternoon practice at Temple High. Checking in on the status of 2026 EDGE Jamarion Carlton and whether or not an official visit has been scheduled for the month of June. Carlton visited Austin for the second scrimmage of the spring but arrived for the backend of the recruiting afternoon. Also at Temple is 2026 Oklahoma State DB commit Jason Bradford. Texas nickels coach Keynodo Hudson stopped by last week to check on both prospects.

Quite the find for Texas here. Just one offer before today. That will obviously change here soon

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Changes direction very well. I imagine getting hit by him has to feel like a truck. Strong hands

Strong kid. Benching 405 in January of his sophomore season.