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Steve Sarkisian released a statement on the tragic death of Jaden Hullaby.
The University of Texas is mourning the loss of former Longhorn Jaden Hullaby. Continue reading “Steve Sarkisian releases statement on the passing of former Longhorn Jaden Hullaby”
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For college football players that want to take advantage of the NCAA’s one-time transfer rule, they must enter the transfer portal by the May 1 deadline in order to participate in the fall. Continue reading “Each Texas player that has entered the transfer portal this week”
The Longhorns have now lost a total of 18 players to the transfer portal this year.
Another day, another reserve Longhorn deciding to take their talents elsewhere. Continue reading “Texas RB/LB Jaden Hullaby enters the transfer portal”
Texas linebacker Jaden Hullaby is getting an opportunity to try his hand at running back.
It is common to see players switch positions in the hopes of receiving more playing time, as Texas themselves have already experienced a handful of position changes this offseason.
One more was added to that list on Tuesday. Texas linebacker Jaden Hullaby has made the change from defense to offense as Steve Sarkisian told the media that he wanted to give the former three-star a chance at running back.
The Mansfield, Texas native was recruited as a running back, H-back, and linebacker coming out of high school and projected as a better running back than linebacker. However, with the lack of depth at the linebacker position in Austin, he was needed on that side of the ball.
Texas LB Jaden Hullaby moved to RB today, per Sark. “I want to see what that looks like.”
— Brian Davis (@BDavisAAS) April 5, 2022
Here is what 247Sports’ Gabe Brooks said about Hullaby as a recruit:
Owns virtually college-ready size for a running back, but has also been recruited as a linebacker and even H-back. Best long-term fit is likely running back, where he possesses outstanding height and frame potential. Experience playing running back and quarterback against strong high school competition. Flashes encouraging close-quarters mobility relative to size to elude the first defender. Owns the size and build for a high-volume role if needed. Presses the line of scrimmage and shows encouraging patience to allow blocks to materialize. Can improve initial explosiveness, as well as top-end speed. May lack home run long speed at the next level. Power Five-caliber athlete who fits best at running back and should become a reliable contributor.
The only thing that is puzzling about the move is that the Longhorns are expected to be somewhat shallow at linebacker again, and are the deepest at running back as they are home to one of the best backfields in the country.
This move could be more about the future of the running back room, but if it is not, Hullaby will certainly have to impress in order to take touches away from Roschon Johnson, Keilan Robinson, and even Johnathan Brooks.
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