How does the Texas roster stack up from a national perspective? Athlon Sports shed light on how talented the team should be in 2023.
The respected sports publication listed its Big 12 all-conference selections on Monday. Texas saw its team receive several selections.
It’s easy for the national media to recognize bigger programs like Texas and Oklahoma or surging teams like Kansas State and TCU. Even so, it appears Athlon did its homework with a thorough list that accounts for several teams.
Kansas headlines the first team with top quarterback Jalon Daniels and running back Devin Neal.
For Texas, defensive tackle Byron Murphy and safety Jalen Catalon make surprising first-team nominations. The two easily possess that ability but have plenty to prove on the field. Murphy will be asked to play starter snaps after Texas lost two defensive tackles to the NFL. Catalon needs to prove he can be healthy.
Here’s a look at Athlon Sports’ all-conference nominations.