Five Longhorns featured on preseason All-Big 12 team

Texas linebacker Jaylan Ford is the preseason All-Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year.

Five Texas players are featured on the preseason All-Big 12 team.

The team was announced by the Big 12 Conference on Wednesday. Only one player received a unanimous preseason team selection and that was Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy.

Texas linebacker Jaylan Ford is the preseason Defensive Player of the Year, while Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels holds that honor on the offensive side of the ball.

The Longhorns are considered the Big 12 title favorite for this upcoming season, and these five players are crucial to Texas’ success. Here’s a look at each Texas player who is featured on the All-Big 12 team.