Tag: Keilan Robinson

Filling NFL needs with Texas football players for the 2024 season

We look at what teams could benefit from Texas players for the 2024 NFL season.

The Texas Longhorns are about to provide highly skilled players to several NFL franchises. After the Longhorns sent 11 players to the NFL Scouting Combine it seems apparent that draft day could produce an impressive class for Texas following a College Football Playoff season.

The 11 players Texas sends will include defensive tackle Byron Murphy, tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders, wide receiver Adonai Mitchell, wide receiver Xavier Worthy, defensive tackle T’Tondre Sweat, running back Jonathon Brooks, linebacker Jaylan Ford, wide receiver Jordan Whittington, offensive tackle Christian Jones, cornerback Ryan Watts and running back/kick returner Keilan Robinson.

The above players possess the athleticism to transform their next team. Let’s find a landing spot for the players with NFL franchises who could benefit from their skill sets in 2024.

Texas seniors show up in dominant victory over Texas Tech

It was an emotional night for the Texas seniors as they played their last game in Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.

It was an emotional night for the Texas seniors, as they played their last home game in Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday. Continue reading “Texas seniors show up in dominant victory over Texas Tech”

LOOK: Texas RB Jonathon Brooks returns to practice following surgery

Jonathon Brooks’ road to a breakout season starts following hernia surgery.

Texas running back Jonathon Brooks is back on the practice field. On Tuesday he was spotted as a ball carrier during the day’s spring practice session.

Brooks’ return is big news for a talented but inexperienced running back room. Though he and Keilan Robinson return after contributing the last two seasons, the majority of carries went to NFL Draft hopefuls Bijan Robinson and Roschon Johnson.

The Halletsville product shined in limited action last season. Brooks ran for five touchdowns on just 30 carries on the year. His 197 rushing yards averaged out to a strong 6.6 yards per carry in four games played.

The high point for Brooks came against Kansas where the emerging talent rushed for 108 yards on 11 carries. His two-touchdown performance punctuated the Longhorns’ 55-14 win over the Jayhawks.

We have given plenty of shine to five-star freshman running back Cedric Baxter, and rightfully so. Nevertheless, the unheralded third year back from Halletsville could be primed for a breakout season in Austin.

Steve Sarkisian updates injury report at the start of spring practice

A few key Longhorns are nursing injuries to start spring practice.

Texas took the field for the first practice of the spring on Monday. Continue reading “Steve Sarkisian updates injury report at the start of spring practice”

Report: Three key Longhorns to skip Alamo Bowl game vs. Washington

Texas will enter its matchup vs. Washington in the Alamo Bowl without a few key contributors. 

Texas will enter its matchup vs. Washington in the Alamo Bowl without a few key contributors. Continue reading “Report: Three key Longhorns to skip Alamo Bowl game vs. Washington”

Texas special teams gives Nick Saban another game planning distraction

Jeff Banks’ punt return unit may demand careful attention from Alabama this week.

Jeff Banks is one of the best special teams coordinators in college football. His ingenuity was on full display from the first punt return opportunity.

After forcing a three-and-out on the first defensive series, Texas sent its legion of speed to the ULM punter. D’Shawn Jamison ran through the punter before he could get the kick into the air. Keilan Robinson scooped up the football and scored, giving Texas seven points before the offense saw the field.

The aforementioned legion of speed doesn’t only attack punts. Alabama head coach Nick Saban noted Xavier Worthy’s 15 yards per return as something to watch.

Football isn’t necessarily a game of inches anymore, but winning the overlooked facets of the sport can dramatically improve win probability. You can’t win a game with special teams, but if it’s poor it can be the reason you lose.

Jeff Banks’ punt return unit may demand careful attention from Alabama this week. Should they ignore it, Texas could strike again on Saturday.

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Former Alabama RB makes bold statement regarding Texas’ Week 2 matchup against Tide

Former Alabama running back Keilan Robinson made a strong declaration about Texas’ matchup with the Tide.

One former Alabama player didn’t hold back when speaking on Texas’ matchup with the Tide in September. Former Alabama and current Texas Longhorns running back [autotag]Keilan Robinson[/autotag] recently spoke about their matchup on a Twitter space that he hosted. Here is what Robinson said:

“Ain’t no chip on our shoulder, it’s just a … it might be a chip (because) it’s Texas, because you there’s a few people that might be trying to count us out, but knowing what I know, seeing what I see every day being here and being there, I know we can beat them boys. We just got to do what we got to do.”

Robinson spent just one season at Alabama in 2019 before sitting out the following season due to COVID-19. In that one season, he had 39 carries for 254 yards and two touchdowns. Soon after Alabam won the 2020 national championship, he elected to transfer to Texas and re-unite with several former Alabama coaches and players.

He wasn’t the only former member of the Crimson Tide to head to the Texas. Alabama lost numerous players and coaches to the Longhorns once former Tide offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian left for Texas.

Since then, there has been tension between the two programs. Robinson and former Alabama wide receiver [autotag]Agiye Hall[/autotag] have both had things to say about the program after transferring.

When speaking with 247Sports’ Chip Brown, Hall had this to say:

One thing that really stood out is the culture. Bama fans — they’re not really loving, if I could say — even when you leave. Texas fans are like a family. They love you unconditionally.”

This Week 2 contest will mean something special. It will likely be one of many matchups to come as the Longhorns are slated to join the SEC in the coming years. This game will likely determine how each team’s season will go. It is shaping to be a game for the centuries.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow Alabama Football throughout the 2022 offseason.

Texas among CBS Sports’ five best running back rooms in 2022

Where does Texas land in Barrett Sallee’s top five?

The talent and depth at running back is no doubt the strength of Texas’ roster this season. Continue reading “Texas among CBS Sports’ five best running back rooms in 2022”

Texas running backs ranked among the best position groups in CFB

Texas should have lots of confidence in its running back room this season.

Texas should have lots of confidence in its running back room this season.

Bijan Robinson leads the group as one of the top offensive players in college football. The junior totaled nearly 1,500 yards and 15 touchdowns in just 10 games last season. Robinson returns with Heisman odds and NFL draft aspirations.

What makes Texas’ running back unit so special is the depth and talent behind Robinson.

Senior Roschon Johnson is a rock-solid back who displays excellent toughness and leadership skills. Johnson is a great change of pace complement to Robinson.

Speedy Keilan Robinson is a home run threat every time he touches the ball. The former Alabama transfer is a great gadget guy and plays a huge role on special teams.

Young guys Johnathan Brooks and Jaydon Blue are exciting talents who have bright futures ahead of them.

247Sports ranks Texas’ running back room as the No. 5 overall position group in the nation. Pretty good company to be mentioned with for the Longhorns ball carriers.

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Agiye Hall makes the No. 8 former Alabama player/staff to join Texas

A look at each of the eight members from the Alabama Crimson Tide football program to join Texas in the last two years.

The biggest nonconference game in the Big 12 ahead of conference play has to be the Texas Longhorns matchup with the Alabama Crimson Tide. On Sept. 10, this will be the hottest ticket in town.

For the Longhorns faithful this is the first matchup since the 2010 BCS National Championship game. One of the biggest ‘what ifs’ in recent memory for Texas.

The game is monumental for a variety of other reasons as well. Texas will be joining the SEC in near future, which means a matchup of this magnitude will become common.

Texas recently added wide receiver transfer [autotag]Agiye Hall[/autotag] to the team for the 2022 season. He became the No. 8 former Alabama Crimson Tide member to join the Longhorns. This gives them yet another reason to tune in as the defending SEC Champs roll into Austin this upcoming season.

We break down each of the eight former Alabama players and staff to call Texas home this season.