Jeff Howe

In recent years, Steve Sarkisian hasn’t released the first depth chart of the season until Texas’ opening game. Assuming that’s the case again in 2026, and the first depth chart isn’t made public until Saturday, when the Longhorns kick off Sarkisian’s sixth season against Texas State (2:30 p.m., ESPN), On Texas Football has you covered. We’re making a final depth chart projection before the season starts, which comes with a few key things to know: — Texas reportedly utilized two-back personnel in both camp scrimmages. That’s why we’re keeping Hollywood Smothers and Raleek Brown as co-starters at running back, although Smothers (based on what sources have told OTF throughout camp) is the current favorite to be the first back on the field. — After the top three wideouts on the roster (Cam Coleman, Emmett Mosley V and Ryan Wingo), Sterling Berkhalter, Jermaine Bishop Jr. and Daylan McCutcheon appear to be locked in as the top three backups. — Andre Cojoe, who’s in line to start against Texas State at left tackle if Trevor Goosby (knee) can’t go, is the team’s No. 3 tackle. Jaydon Chatman has worked at multiple positions in camp (and throughout his career). Along with Chatman, Jackson Christian, Cole Hutson and Dylan Sikorski are the top reserves on the interior. — The Longhorns have listed three interior defensive line positions on the depth chart under Sarkisian. Expect to see the top two at each position featured in the rotation, with Myron Charles making a push throughout camp to earn snaps. — We’ve got Colton Vasek on the depth chart at EDGE and SAM linebacker, where he’ll play situationally. We’re also putting Jordon Johnson-Rubell with the WLB group and the safeties. — After the top-four safeties, Toray Davis is currently projected to be the fifth safety in line for snaps. OFFENSE QUARTERBACK 1. (16) Arch Manning (6-4, 222, Sr.-2L) 2. (9) Karle “KJ” Lacey Jr. (6-0, 188, Soph.-SQ) 3. (6) Dia Bell (6-3, 206, Fr.-HS) 4. (19) MJ Morris (6-1, 201, 5YSr.-TR) RUNNING BACK 1. (2) Hollywood Smothers (5-11, 196, Sr.-TR) — OR — (0) Raleek Brown (5-9, 193, 5YSr.-TR) 2. (5) Derrek Cooper (6-1, 212, Fr.-HS) 3. (21) Ryan Niblett (5-10, 189, Sr.-1L) 4. (11) Michael Terry III (6-3, 229, Soph.-SQ) 5. (31) James Simon (5-11, 208, Soph.-SQ) 6. (28) Jett Walker (6-1, 224, Fr.-HS) WIDE RECEIVER (X) 1. (8) Cam Coleman (6-3, 204, Jr.-TR) 2. (7) Kaliq Lockett (6-2, 181, Soph.-SQ) WIDE RECEIVER (Z) 1. (1) Ryan Wingo (6-2, 214, Jr.-2L) 2. (18) Sterling Berkhalter (6-3, 196, 5YSr.-TR) 3. (13) Kohen Brown (6-0, 202, Fr.-HS) 4. (14) Chris Stewart (6-0, 184, Fr.-HS) WIDE RECEIVER (H) 1. (3) Emmett Mosley V (6-2, 199, Jr.-1L) 2. (4) Jermaine Bishop Jr. (6-0, 166, Fr.-HS) — OR — (17) Daylan McCutcheon (5-11, 183, Soph.-1L) TIGHT END (Y) 1. (15) Michael Masunas (6-5, 259, 5YSr.-TR) 2. (83) Spencer Shannon (6-7, 260, Sr.-2L) 3. (88) Charlie Jilek (6-5, 238, Fr.-HS) TIGHT END (H) 1. (81) Nick Townsend (6-3, 250, Soph.-1L) 2. (85) Emaree Winston (6-1, 245, Soph.-1L) 3. (87) Will Randle (6-4, 249, Sr.-SQ) LEFT TACKLE 1. (74) Trevor Goosby (6-7, 325, Sr.-2L) 2. (77) Andre Cojoe (6-6, 339, Sr.-1L) 3. (78) Jordan Coleman (6-5, 356, Soph.-SQ) 4. (51) John Turntine III (6-4, 295, Fr.-HS) LEFT GUARD 1. (50) Laurence Seymore III (6-2, 316, 5YSr.-TR) 2. (56) Dylan Sikorski (6-4, 335, Jr.-TR) 3. (54) Cole Hutson (6-5, 308, 5YSr.-4L) — OR — (76) Jackson Christian (6-5, 308, Soph.-SQ.) CENTER 1. (62) Connor Robertson (6-4, 316, 5YSr.-3L) 2. (76) Jackson Christian (6-5, 308, Soph.-SQ) 3. (54) Cole Hutson (6-5, 308, 5YSr.-4L) — OR — (58) Devin Coleman (6-5, 340, Soph.-SQ) RIGHT GUARD 1. (73) Brandon Baker (6-4, 315, Jr.-2L) 2. (75) Jaydon Chatman (6-4, 330, Sr.-2L) 3. (58) Devin Coleman (6-5, 340, Soph.-SQ) 4. (68) Paris Patterson (6-5, 354, Sr.-TR) 5. (72) Nicolas Robertson (6-3, 349, Fr.-HS) RIGHT TACKLE 1. (71) Melvin Siani (6-6, 317, Sr.-TR) 2. (79) Jonte Newman (6-4, 310, Soph.-TR) 3. (70) Kaden Scherer (6-6, 291, Fr.-HS) DEFENSE NOSE TACKLE 1. (95) Ian Geffrard (6-5, 375, Sr.-TR) 2. (88) Maraad Watson (6-3, 333, Jr.-1L) 3. (90) Josiah Sharma (6-4, 341, Soph.-SQ) 4. (96) Zion Williams (6-4, 370, Soph.-TR) DEFENSIVE TACKLE 1. (93) Hero Kanu (6-5, 309, Sr.-1L) 2. (15) Justus Terry (6-5, 289, Soph.-1L) 3. (52) James Johnson (6-3, 279, Fr.-HS) 4. (55) Elijah Ali (6-4, 306, Fr.-HS) DEFENSIVE TACKLE 1. (97) Alex January (6-5, 308, Jr.-2L) 2. (33) Myron Charles (6-4, 312, Soph.-SQ) JACK 1. (1) Colin Simmons (6-3, 246, Jr.-2L) 2. (99) Richard Wesley (6-4, 258, Fr.-HS) 3. (92) Colton Vasek (6-5, 252, Sr.-2L) 4. (46) Smith Orogbo (6-4, 238, Soph.-SQ) 5. (80) Brinley Tita (6-2, 252, Fr.-HS) END 1. (40) Lance Jackson (6-5, 274, Soph.-1L) 2. (19) Zina Umeozulu (6-5, 272, Jr.-1L) 3. (94) Jamarion Carlton (6-5, 280, Fr.-HS) WLB 1. (3) Rasheem Biles (6-1, 222, Sr.-TR) 2. (45) Darius Snow (6-1, 219, 5YSr.-TR) 3. (30) Rocky Cummings (6-4, 227, Fr.-HS) 4. (23) Jordon Johnson-Rubell (5-10, 212, Jr.-2L) SLB 1. (14) Brad Spence (6-2, 249, Sr.-1L) 2. (18) Kosi Okpala (6-3, 235, Fr.-HS) 3. (92) Colton Vasek (6-5, 252, Sr.-2L) MLB 1. (28) Justin Cryer (6-1, 241, Sr.-TR) 2. (14) Brad Spence (6-2, 249, Sr.-1L) 3. (16) Tyler Atkinson (6-1, 219, Fr.-HS) 4. (44) Markus Boswell (6-1, 228, Soph.-TR) NICKEL 1. (29) Graceson Littleton (6-0, 182, Soph.-1L) 2. (17) Xavier Filsaime (6-1, 193, Jr.-2L) 3. (27) Wardell Mack (6-0, 183, Jr..-1L) CORNERBACK 1. (8) Kade Phillips (6-0, 191, Soph.-1L) 2. (11) Samari Matthews (6-1, 197, Fr.-HS) 3. (0) John Meredith III (6-2, 185, Fr.-HS) 4. (21) Hayward Howard Jr. (6-2, 182, Fr.-HS) CORNERBACK 1. (5) Bo Mascoe (5-11, 199, Sr.-TR) 2. (24) Warren Roberson (6-0, 189, Sr.-2L) 3. (36) Nick Hudson (5-10, 179, 5YSr.-TR) FREE SAFETY 1. (4) Jelani McDonald (6-2, 201, Sr.-3L) 2. (9) Jonah Williams (6-3, 210, Soph.-1L) 3. (25) Toray Davis (6-1, 197, Fr.-HS) 4. (13) Zelus Hicks (6-2, 183, Soph.-SQ) STRONG SAFETY 1. (2) Derek Williams Jr. (6-2, 199, Sr.-2L) 2. (6) Kobe Black (6-2, 202, Jr.-2L) 3. (23) Jordon Johnson-Rubell (5-10, 212, Jr.-2L) 4. (37) Jonathan Cunningham (6-2, 198, Soph.-SQ) 5. (31) Yaheim Riley (5-11, 187, Fr.-HS) SPECIAL TEAMS PUNTER 1. (43) Mac Chiumento (6-4, 228, 5YSr.-TR) 2. (45) Mikey Bukauskas (6-2, 210, Fr.-HS) KICKER 1. (44) Gianni Spetic (6-3, 221, Sr.-TR) 2. (46) Spencer Barnett (6-0, 215, Jr.-1L) 3. (49) Jake Collett (6-0, 182, Fr.-HS) PUNT RETURN 1. (21) Ryan Niblett (5-10, 189, Sr.-1L) 2. (0) Raleek Brown (5-9, 193, 5YSr.-TR) 3. (17) Daylan McCutcheon (5-11, 183, Soph.-1L) KICKOFF RETURN 1. (0) Raleek Brown (5-9, 193, 5YSr.-TR) — AND — (4) Jermaine Bishop Jr. (6-0, 166, Fr.-HS) 2. (5) Derrek Cooper (6-1, 212, Fr.-HS) — AND — (21) Ryan Niblett (5-10, 189, Sr.-1L) View full news story

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Jake Majors is on the bubble in Philly. Christian Jones was released by the Cardinals ahead of cutdown day.

Grew up in Maryland and was committed to play lacrosse there. He was committed to Michigan to play football until Texas came in with an offer right before signing day.

At least QB3. Jacksonville was in the QB market for a reason.

He’s going from the Dolphins to the Jaguars.

One-time Texas target Kayden Dixon-Wyatt with a touchdown catch for SC.

I want to believe in USC. I can't until I see them do it when it matters. Good start for the Trojans today, though.

You're close!

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Good know I can catch a Buffy The Vampire Slayer or One Tree Hill rerun as the lead-in to the Tom Herman era at Florida State.

I’ve ripped a blaster and hanger so far. A Denzel Boston ‘91 variation relic card is the best hit I’ve had. The only Longhorn pull has been a base Quinn Ewers.

An awesome pic of Rod B’s blocked punt against the Aggies in ‘01, BTW.

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The havoc-flavored Kool-Aid is my favorite right now.

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