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The University of Texas is doing well for its student athletes in regards to NIL.
The University of Texas is doing well for its student athletes in regards to name, image and likeness. Continue reading “A look at the top five Texas athletes in On3’s NIL valuation”
Who are some of the players that could give the Sooners the most problems in 2023?
The 2023 Oklahoma Sooners schedule leaves much to be desired. After canceling the game against Georgia Bulldogs, there aren’t many games that move the needle.
Georgia would likely have the most talented players at each position. Losing the back-to-back national champion certainly kills Oklahoma’s strength of schedule.
But the Sooners still face teams with talent, such as the Texas Longhorns and the TCU Horned Frogs. There’s some talent joining the Big 12 this year as well.
So, who are some of the players Oklahoma fans should be looking out for, and what position groups could give the Sooners the most problems heading into the season?
Let’s take a look at the best player or position group the Sooners will face in 2023.
“He went against four first round picks at defensive end. He gave up zero sacks.”
Kelvin Banks is the best offensive tackle in the Big 12 this season. His head coach knows it. Steve Sarkisian discussed just how impressive Banks was as a first-year player last season.
“He went against four first round picks at defensive end. He gave up zero sacks. He’s got elite talent and ability and the maturity it takes. … I do think the sky is the limit. He’s cut from the right cloth.”
He’s certainly cut from the right cloth. The Banks family has built Kelvin Jr. into an All-American teammate and leader. He just happens to be an All-American player as well. His work ethic gives him the ability to avoid a sophomore slump that many Longhorns have endured.
To have shut down four first-round edge players as a freshman is impressive. That Banks’ second college game placed him against Alabama edge Will Anderson makes it even more impressive.
Banks is a tackle talent never seen before for those who have only watched the last 15 seasons of Texas football. He will look to build on last season in the next four months.
Steve Sarkisian on Kelvin Banks’ development and ceiling
“He went against four first round picks at defensive end. He gave up zero sacks. He’s got elite talent and ability and the maturity it takes.”
“I do think the sky is the limit. He’s cut from the right cloth.”
— Mike Roach (@MikeRoach247) July 16, 2023
Kyle Flood gave us Kelvin Banks, Jeff Banks gave us Ja’Tavion Sanders.
Texas football coaches are developing players for the first time in awhile. While in past regimes talented players slipped through the cracks undeveloped, this staff is maximizing the talent on campus.
We’ve detailed the progress made by the program in this respect, but haven’t necessarily broken down in depth what each coach has accomplished. When you look at each position group, there are plenty of positive takeaways.
Offensive line coach Kyle Flood and tight ends/special teams coach Jeff Banks were brought in from Alabama to help transform the Texas roster. They have already done that and more producing NFL draft first round caliber players early on in their tenure.
Among coaches that have been on campus since head coach Steve Sarkisian’s first season, here’s a look at each coach’s best example of development.
Longhorn athletes are in a great position to thrive using NIL to their advantage.
Name, Image and Likeness has changed the landscape of college athletics over the past few seasons. Continue reading “Texas Football: Four Longhorns earn top 100 NIL valuation”
Jaylan Ford and Ja’Tavion Sanders did not make the cut.
On3 Sports has released its top 100 players as we reach the 100-day mark until the start of the college football season. Continue reading “Four Longhorns ranked inside On3 Sports’ top 100 players in college football”
“They are the odds on favorite to win the Big 12 this year. And they SHOULD be the favorite this year.”
Don’t overthink the Big 12. Texas is the best team in the conference. Continue reading “Josh Pate: “Texas looks like the best team in the Big 12””
Sophomore Kelvin Banks is among the best offensive tackles in college football this season. Should he be ranked higher on this list?
One of the bright spots of the 2022 college football season for Texas was the dominant play of freshman left tackle Kelvin Banks. Continue reading “Top 10 returning offensive tackles in college football per PFF”
We discuss why drafting Bijan Robinson could pay off for Atlanta and more.
Texas running back Bijan Robinson has found a new home in Atlanta. On Thursday, the Falcons drafted Robinson with the No. 8 overall pick.
While many projected the talented back to see his name called early, the move is still a surprising one given how many devalue the running back position. Even so, the Longhorns great became the first Texas offensive player since Vince Young to be drafted in the Top 10.
Let’s be clear about where we see Robinson among Texas greats. With all due respect to Earl Campbell, Ricky Williams, Cedric Benson and all the Longhorn greats to wear the burnt orange, I have never seen a more effortless Texas runner than Bijan at the position. He is the most uniquely gifted back in school history.
With the above thoughts in mind, here are a few takeaways from Atlanta’s move to draft Robinson.
We discuss who are the team’s ten best players heading into 2023.
The Longhorns are loaded as they emerge from spring football. We’ve discussed the depth of the quarterback room, but it truly extends across the entire roster.
The greatest strength is without a doubt the receiver room which features matchup nightmares across the board. It’s the arsenal of pass catchers we thought the team had last season before jump ball target Isaiah Neyor suffered injury and elite talents Jahleel Billingsley and Agiye Hall were unable to embrace team culture.
This group of wide receivers in deeper and bought in for the 2023 season. Xavier Worthy, Jordan Whittington and Ja’Tavion Sanders stand as certain, proven commodities after strong 2022 campaigns. The Longhorns add transfer wide receiver AD Mitchell and freshman receivers Johntay Cook and DeAndre Moore to the fold among other talented players.
The aforementioned Neyor and Arkansas transfer safety Jalen Catalon have the ability to raise the team’s ceiling to the sky. Given the immense amount of talent on the team, let’s rank the surest contributors to the 2023 squad.
