Going into the 2020 football season, LonghornsWire will be looking at each scholarship player listed on the Texas roster.
Over the summer, each profile will cover where the player is from, how recruiting websites rated them coming out of high school, and what role they will play for Tom Herman this season.
Today, we will be looking at redshirt junior tackle Samuel Cosmi.
Samuel Cosmi, Left Tackle
Height: 6-7 / Weight: 309
Class: Redshirt junior
Hometown: Humble, Texas
High School: Atascocita
HS ranking (247Sports): Three-star / No. 135 position / No. 195 in-state
HS ranking (Rivals): Three-star
Analysis: Besides Sam Ehlinger, Samuel Cosmi is Texas’ most important offensive player, protecting the quarterback’s blindside. The left tackle had a breakout 2019 season, finishing second-team All-Big 12.
This upcoming season is going to be even bigger for Cosmi, as he is expected to be a first-round draft pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Only a three-star prospect coming out of high school, Herb Hand has done an outstanding job turning Cosmi into a top player in the country.
In 27 career games, Cosmi has started in 26 of them. According to PFF, the tackle has only given up four sacks in 1,162 passing block snaps. Cosmi is essential to Texas’ offensive flow, making sure Ehlinger can display his talents in the passing game.
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