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.

Texas assigns jersey numbers to WR Brenden Schooler, RB Gabriel Watson

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Report: Longhorns add the 2018 leading rusher in Division II to the roster

The Longhorns have signed Gabriel Watson of Sioux Falls as a graduate transfer. This gives Texas four running backs on scholarship.

The Texas Longhorns have added another running back to the roster according to a report from Horns247. In a recent media session following their latest scrimmage, head coach Tom Herman said he was apprehensive about playing the upcoming season with just three backs on scholarship. On Wednesday they added a top rusher from FCS (Division II).

Gabriel Watson led the FCS in rushing in 2018 while playing for Sioux Falls. As a sophomore runner he finished with 26 touchdowns and nearly 2,000 yards on the ground for University of Sioux Falls. This gives the Longhorns a fourth running back after Daniel Young opted out of the season.

Adding Watson will be huge for the Longhorns depth at the position. Herman mentioned the position is very violent and he can rest easy knowing that he will have another capable back. Currently the team has Keaontay Ingram, Roschon Johnson and Bijan Robinson as the three active backs. Ingram and Robinson were both held out of the scrimmage on Saturday for precautionary reasons.

Watson joins the Longhorns as a grad transfer after missing most of last season with an injury. Chip Brown was the first to report the signing.

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