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An updated look at Texas’ LB depth chart

Texas can feel more comfortable with its linebacker depth after the addition of Diamonte Tucker-Dorsey.

Texas made another big splash in the transfer portal with the addition of James Madison linebacker Diamontae Tucker-Dorsey.

Tucker-Dorsey chose the Longhorns after picking up transfer offers from the likes of Texas A&M, Ole Miss, Auburn and UCF. Texas was able to get him to campus for a visit earlier this week and closed the deal on Friday.

The FCS All-American fills a major need in the Texas linebacker room that struggled much of the 2021 season. Tucker-Dorsey has a knack for being around the football. He racked up 116 tackles, nine tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and four takeaways for the Dukes last season.

Expect Tucker-Dorsey to push for playing time as soon as he steps foot on campus. DeMarvion Overshown returns with hopes to end his collegiate career with a bang. Jaylan Ford and David Gbenda showed some flashes last season, but need to figure out more consistency.

Here is an updated look at Texas’ linebacker depth chart with Tucker-Dorsey included.

Four boom-or-bust players for Texas football in 2022

It is boom or bust for these four players this upcoming season.

As the hype surrounding the Texas football continues to mount, there are quite a few new pieces that many fans are excited to see. Continue reading “Four boom-or-bust players for Texas football in 2022”

Three Longhorns under the most pressure in 2022

These three Longhorns are the key to success for Texas.

The expectations for Texas’ 2022 season are far and wide the most diverse of any team across the country. Continue reading “Three Longhorns under the most pressure in 2022”

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Predicting who will lead Texas in the major statistical categories

Who will lead the team in each major stat in 2022?

With the 2022 season over 100 days away, fans are clamoring for any bit of news they can get.

While the Longhorns may have a couple more transfer additions up their sleeves to help bolster their defense, it will be a while for any actual football to happen. However, there is certainly a reason for Texas fans to feel some excitement in regards to this team after going 5-7 in 2021.

Texas has a chance to have the most prolific offense in the country as their elite stable of running backs led by Bijan Robinson can be the most dominant backfield in the nation, which is complimented by the best receiving core this program has seen in years.

What makes all of this even better, is the fact that Steve Sarkisian has experience calling an offense that has a surplus of weapons and will likely have a plan as to how to make sure every mouth is fed.

The sky is the limit for the offense if they can figure out the offensive line situation, whereas the defense still is a major area of concern pretty much everywhere.

Last season the team couldn’t generate a pass rush, and with no major additions outside of four-star Justice Finkley, they will need someone to assert themselves. The are also concerns for the linebackers and secondary about whether or not the projected starters will be consistent against both the pass and the run.

With all of this being said and the season still far away, I am going to predict who I think will lead the team in certain statistical categories.

Grading each position group on Texas’ defense

Defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski is tasked with turning around Texas’ defense in 2022.

The Longhorns defense finished outside the top 100 in total defense a season ago. Stopping the run needs to be a point of emphasis this offseason. Texas allowed over 200 rushing yards per game under Kwiatkowski in his first season leading the defense.

Texas is returning key senior starters at each level of the defense in linebacker DeMarvion Overshown, defensive back D’Shawn Jamison and defensive tackle Keondre Coburn. Year No. 2 in Kwiatkowski’s system should benefit the entire defensive unit.

The offseason roster additions from the transfer portal and 2022 recruiting cycle brought in some talented new faces.

Using overall talent, depth and experience as key factors, here is a ranking of each position group on Texas’ defense.

Eight Longhorns who could see their draft stock skyrocket in 2022

2022 will be a prove-it year for many Texas players.

Texas received an unexpected gift this offseason as DeMarvion Overshown, D’Shawn Jamison and Keondre Coburn decided to come back for one final season.

All three guys were eligible for the 2022 draft but will try their luck again in 2023. The trio has combined for over 80 starts in the past four seasons.

2022 will be a bit of a “prove-it” season for many around the program. Steve Sarkisian needs to improve in the win-loss column to gain trust he is the guy for the job, a talented group of transfers come in looking for a chance to make an impact, and many returning players are trying to go out on a high note.

A bounce-back 2022 campaign would most definitely mean more Horns represented in the 2023 NFL draft. Only cornerback Josh Thompson and kicker Cameron Dicker received NFL combine invitations this year.

Here are eight Longhorns who could see their draft stock skyrocket with a big 2022 season.

Looking at Texas’ potential 2023 NFL draft prospects

Texas could have a plethora of players drafted in 2023, unlike what is expected in 2022.

With the 2022 NFL draft approaching, and Texas having just a couple players with a chance of being drafted, it is the perfect time to look at the current roster and identify future draft picks.

The Longhorns struggled greatly in the first season under Steve Sarkisian, and while the blame can be passed around to practically everyone, Texas just did not have a good year. There were only two bright spots on the season, with both Xavier Worthy and Bijan Robinson doing their best to carry the team.

Looking at the roster for the 2022 season, the staff has added a ton of talent all over the board that will likely boost the stock of some players, or in the case of a couple of the transfers, give themselves a bigger platform to go to the NFL.

As it sits right now, Texas has two players in Robinson and linebacker DeMarvion Overhsown that are a lock to be drafted in 2023, but that does not mean some of these other players aren’t on the radar.

Let’s take a look at the players who have a prime opportunity to increase their draft stock in 2022. Honorable mentions are Anthony Cook, Alfred Collins, Jahleel Billingsley.

Three upperclassmen Texas needs a big season from in 2022

These three upperclassmen having a big season will help Texas greatly.

There has been a lot of noise regarding all the new faces that will be Austin in 2022, but in order for Texas to truly thrive, they need some of the more experienced players to have a big season.

Texas will be experiencing a lot of turnover on offense, as their offense ranks No. 77 in ESPN’s rankings for returning production. This means the few returning players they do have will be asked to step up even more and provide the leadership that this team was lacking in 2021.

The Texas defense has the luxury of having more returning players, as they are returning 74% of their production from 2021. A mark that ranks as No. 37 in the country. However, the defense was not solid by any means and they were statistically one of the worst run defenses in the nation. They couldn’t stop a cold, let alone an opponents running back.

With another offseason in the system to grow on both sides of the ball, it is now very much fair game to expect more from experienced players. Here are some of the veterans Texas will need a big season from in 2022, in order to have a truly successful season.

First, one of Texas’ defensive leaders

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