Tag: Daniel Young

Position outlook for Texas’ running backs

If there is a position group more solid than running back on Texas’ depth chart, please let us know. 

If there is a position group more solid than running back on Texas’ depth chart, please let us know.

Stan Drayton has done an excellent job filling his room with qualities bodies from top to bottom. Even with the departure of Keaontay Ingram to USC, the Longhorns are going to have one of the best groups in the Big 12. Only Oklahoma can compare from a depth perspective.

Everything begins and ends with Bijan Robinson. Every Texas fan knows his name but soon everyone in the country will know who he is. With questions surrounding the quarterback and wide receivers, Robinson is going to be the main guy in Steve Sarkisian’s offense. How far he can carry the load will be the only question.

From there, at least four guys could be used in game situations if needed. Roschon Johnson, Gabriel Watson, and Daniel Young are the experienced bunch, while Jonathan Brooks is a true freshman. There are plenty of options for Sarkisian at running back.

Here is the position outlook for Texas’ running backs.

Update on NCAA opt outs, scholarship protection for athletes

At least one Texas football player is likely to opt out of the upcoming college football season due to COVID-19 concerns.

There’s been a whirlwind of news this week regarding the upcoming college football season. Continue reading “Update on NCAA opt outs, scholarship protection for athletes”

Longhorns Profile Snapshot: No. 32 Daniel Young

LonghornsWire will be looking at each scholarship player listed on the Texas roster. Today, we will be looking at senior RB Daniel Young.

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 senior running back Daniel Young.

Daniel Young, Running back

Height: 6-0 / Weight: 215

Class: Senior

Hometown: Houston, Texas

High School: Westfield

HS ranking (247Sports): Three-star / No. 38 position / No. 85 in-state

HS ranking (Rivals): Three-star / No. 38 position / No. 97 in-state

Analysis: As a freshman, Daniel Young was able to come in and make an immediate impact, starting the final five games of the season and totaling 373 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Ever since then, his production has decreased, thanks to increased talent at the position.

Young saw action in eight games in 2019 but only managed 63 yards on 16 carries. With the roles of Keaontay Ingram and Roschon Johnson increased, Young was getting fewer and fewer carries.

Now, five-star recruit Bijan Robinson is going to be on campus, ready to compete for a starting role. Because of this, Young could be an odd man out as far as the running back rotation goes. At the very least, he will be the most experienced ball carrier for the Longhorns in 2020.

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