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Texas Football: Two defensive backs enter the NCAA transfer portal on Friday

Two experienced defensive backs for Texas chose to enter the NCAA transfer portal on Friday.

The Longhorns are continuing to experience attrition, as two more players decided to enter their name in the NCAA transfer portal on Friday.

Texas safety and former five-star recruit BJ Foster will be looking for a new home as a graduate transfer, and fellow defensive back Chris Adimora will also be testing the transfer portal waters.

Foster was a highly touted recruit that came to the Forty Acres with high expectations. He was an immediate contributor for the Longhorns as a freshman, and was consistently in the lineup throughout his four years in Austin.

He recorded 168 total tackles, five sacks, and five interceptions with Texas. That’s solid production numbers wise, but he always seemed to be having some sort of issue whether it be injury or a starting role.

Foster is notorious for quitting the team in the middle of a game against UTEP in 2020, and this season he was criticized for taking a putrid angle during the Kansas State game on a long touchdown run that Saw Steve Sarkisian become furious, causing Foster to not play the rest of the game. Foster has the potential to help a team out, but he needs to improve upon his efforts in order to really reach his maximum potential.

In terms of Adimora, he was a player that the previous staff loved last season as he started all 10 games, but when the new staff came around they seemed to not have the same fondness of the California native as he fell all the way to No. 3 on the depth chart. While on the Forty Acres, Adimora accumulated 61 total tackles, seven pass defections, and one interception.

It is no surprise that either of these players are entering the transfer portal, as Foster and this staff clearly did not see eye to eye at times, and Adimora was buried on the depth chart that is expected to become much deeper after this recruiting cycle and via the transfer portal.

Foster and Adimora mark the No. 9 and No. 10 players from Texas that have entered the portal.

List of Texas football players who will be honored for Senior Day vs. Kansas State

This list is quite telling in terms of who is considering returning for next season.

This nightmare of a season is finally winding down, as Texas plays their final game on Friday against Kansas State.

Prior to the game, the school will be honoring a total of 29 players, including seniors and a handful of juniors, that are expected to move on from the program. The reasons could vary from graduation, intentions of transferring, or taking their talents to the NFL.

There are some surprising names on the list that have decided to leave the team, but as Steve Sarkisian has consistently reiterated, the coaching staff is preparing for a high amount of turnover in order to bring in players that better fit the scheme and culture. Here is the full list of players that are being honored prior to the Kansas State game.

Some notable players that will be recognized include starting defensive tackle Keondre Coburn, kicker/punter Cameron Dicker, junior linebacker Ayodele Adeoye, tight end Cade Brewer, and safety B.J. Foster.

Three notable players that will be not be honored, meaning there is a strong chance for return, are linebacker DeMarvion Overshown, defensive back/return man D’Shawn Jamison, and defensive back Anthony Cook.

It is likely that the roster will look completely different next season, but having these familiar faces and experienced players could help the team grow.

Jordan Whittington, BJ Foster among 247Sports’ former five-stars facing prove-it years

Not every five-star prospect pans out on the college football stage.

Not every five-star prospect pans out on the college football stage. Continue reading “Jordan Whittington, BJ Foster among 247Sports’ former five-stars facing prove-it years”

Six Texas football players that could be on early award watch lists

Here’s six Texas Longhorns that could be on college football award watch lists for the 2021 season.

It may be a little too early in the year, but new head coach Steve Sarkisian has been giving Longhorn faithful plenty to be excited about. Continue reading “Six Texas football players that could be on early award watch lists”

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Six Texas football players that could be on early award watch lists

Here’s six Texas Longhorns that could be on college football award watch lists for the 2021 season.

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It may be a little too early in the year, but new head coach Steve Sarkisian has been giving Longhorn faithful plenty to be excited about. Continue reading “Six Texas football players that could be on early award watch lists”

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Locked on Longhorns Podcast: ‘Victory Monday and Sam Ehlinger’

The Locked on Longhorns Podcast discusses the big win over UTEP on Saturday. Plus Texas’ latest FPI rankings and B.J. Foster.

The Locked on Longhorns Podcast returns for a victory Monday following a 59-3 victory over the UTEP Miners. Sam Ehlinger got off to a hot start in this one from the first play. He found Joshua Moore on a 78-yard catch and run to get the party started for the Texas offense. In his first game with Mike Yurcich calling the plays, Sam set career highs in yards and touchdowns in one half. How much better can Ehlinger be in 2020?

ESPN updated their FPI and win probabilities. How high is the ceiling for the Texas Longhorns in 2020? In a look around the Big 12, how did the four winning teams look? What is going on in Lubbock as the Red Raiders squeaked out a win. The Sun Belt was anything but a Fun Belt as they defeated three Big 12 teams on Saturday. How much did the losses hurt Iowa State and Kansas State?

An update on B.J. Foster prior to Tom Herman meeting with the media. The duo go through the Foster timeline from Saturday to Monday morning. Most of the Big 12 Conference will be on a bye week. Baylor and Oklahoma State will open their seasons after COVID-19 cases ruined their opportunity to start on time.

Texas safety B.J. Foster ‘apologetic’ for his actions during UTEP game

Following the report that Texas safety B.J. Foster quit the team on Saturday, Tom Herman provided an update on his status with the team.

The last 48 hours have been a roller coaster for the Texas Longhorns and safety B.J. Foster. It was reported on Sunday morning by Anwar Richardson of Rivals that Foster quit the team in the third quarter of the Longhorns 59-3 win over UTEP. According to Pro Football Focus, Foster played just eight snaps on the night. In a bit of frustration, he allegedly quit the team. That was just the beginning of the roller coaster.

It was later reported by Chip Brown of 247Sports that Foster was in fact with the team during a lifting session at 12 pm Sunday. That was enough to cause a bit of confusion about what the status of B.J. Foster is with the team. Richardson later reported that he had met with the team and would remain a Texas Longhorn.

Head coach Tom Herman met with the media on Monday and provided an update on the former five-star recruit.

“B.J (Foster) obviously let his frustrations get the best of him,” Herman continued “was very contrite, very apologetic. We will handle the discipline in house. He knows what he did was wrong and let his frustration get the best of him. It’s ok to be frustrated but we need to be able to control our actions.” Herman went on to say “it would be water under the bridge for us and this team.”

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Report: Texas safety B.J. Foster was with team in lifting session

According to a report form 247Sports’ Chip Brown, Texas safety B.J. Foster was with the team after he allegedly quit in Saturday’s game.

The wild Sunday following the 59-3 victory over UTEP continues. Earlier in the day Anwar Richardson of Rivals reported that Texas safety B.J. Foster quit on the team during the third quarter of Saturday’s game. He noted that Foster was upset about a lack of playing time in the game. During the blowout opening game, Foster played a total of eight snaps according to Pro Football Focus.

Foster was listed behind Chris Brown on the opening week depth chart that was released by the Longhorns. Jerrin Thompson and Tyler Owens would play more snaps than Foster and it probably didn’t set well with him. Chip Brown of 247Sports is reporting that Foster took part in the lifting session at 12 pm on Sunday.

This situation feels eerily similar to the one early this offseason with Anthony Cook. He left the team and entered into the transfer portal before cooler heads prevailed and he returned to the team. Cook as you know was listed behind Chris Adimora at the spur position.

As this wild situation continues, Longhorns Wire will keep you posted.

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Report: Texas safety B.J. Foster quits the team during UTEP game

Texas safety B.J. Foster reportedly quit the team during the third quarter of the season opener against UTEP.

A shocking report surfaced on Sunday morning that Texas safety B.J. Foster chose to quit the team during the third quarter of the season opener against UTEP. Continue reading “Report: Texas safety B.J. Foster quits the team during UTEP game”

Texas Football: Where the safeties sit as season approaches

If there is one word to describe the safety position for Texas this season, it would be loaded. Caden Sterns and Chris Brown lead the way.

If there is one word to describe the safety position for Texas this season, it would be loaded. Based on high school rankings alone, the Longhorns have four blue-chip players in 247Sports’ latest two-deep depth chart.

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Here is how the safeties line up going into the season opener against UTEP on Sept. 12.

Free safety Strong Safety
Caden Sterns Chris Brown
Montrell Estell/Tyler Owens B.J. Foster

Sterns and Brown have run first-team all camp. It seems at this point that they’re a lock. Sterns, when healthy, is an All-American-type player. He showed that as a freshman. Brown, in addition to being one of the most physical players on the team, is also one of the best leaders on defense.

Pretty incredible that we’re talking about Foster as a backup. Talk about quality depth. Estell has had a better camp than Owens, who is still thinking too much, according to sources.

“The game has slowed down for Estell,” one team source. “The game needs to slow down for Owens.”

Safety Jerrin Thompson was the first freshman to have his rookie stripe taken off. I’m told the kid has just done everything right in terms of work ethic and attitude.

There is no doubt that Caden Sterns is going to be the best safety for Chris Ash’s defense. As 247Sports says, when he healthy, Sterns is an All-American type player. His struggles last season came down to injuries and missed important games such as Oklahoma and TCU.

Chris Brown at strong safety is a real surprise, considering B.J. Foster started in eight of the nine games he participated in. Listed at 5-11 and 187 pounds, Brown is going into his fifth year in Austin and is a redshirt senior.

To play strong safety, you have to be a physical presence, especially down in the box. 247Sports is reporting that Brown has been exactly that.

Foster is more than capable of starting for Texas at strong safety. If Brown is emerging as the partner to Sterns, it shows how strong of competition and how good of a roster the Longhorns have complied.

Moving to the backups and it seems as Montrell Estell and Tyler Owens are still fighting it out for the backup free safety spot. Whoever wins, it will take a lot to get Sterns off the field.

Both Estell and Owens played in all 13 games last season.

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