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Roschon Johnson is experiencing his first offseason of preparation as a running back.
The backfield at Texas is loaded with talent. Continue reading “WATCH: Texas running back Roschon Johnson showcases footwork”
Texas is continuing their quest to strengthen the defensive side of the ball, most recently offering a 2023 cornerback from Plano.
Head coach Tom Herman and Co. have their eyes set on a 2023 cornerback out of Plano, Texas. Continue reading “Texas offers intriguing cornerback from Plano”
Many positive steps have been taken within the Big 12 to provide hope that the college football season could take place as scheduled.
After months of uncertainty, normalcy appears to be within arm’s length. Continue reading “Big 12 announces date to resume voluntary workouts”
Patrick and Cami discuss the recent comments from Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby on allowing fans to attend games in the future.
On this episode of the Locked on Longhorns podcast, Patrick and Cami dissect the recent interview with Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby on SiriusXM.
If college athletics were to resume in the near future, could fans be able to attend games? What could be a potential plan for allowing fans in the stands? Ari Temkin of the Big 12 Radio Show on SiriusXM joins the show to discuss his thoughts on Bowlsby’s comments.
To close out the segment, we take another look at whether or not quarterback Colt McCoy should be in consideration as the top quarterback to ever play at Texas.
Who are the top five opposing coaches on the Longhorns 2020 football schedule?
Pro Football Focus released their rating for the top returning offensive tackles in 2020. Samuel Cosmi came in second in the Big 12.
This offseason Pro Football Focus (PFF) has done a tremendous job at ranking returning starters in their perspective conferences. Samuel Cosmi has been a hot topic among the NFL Draft community. Viewed by man such as ESPN’s Mel Kiper as a top 20 talent and one of the best tackles of the class. However, as PFF sees it Cosmi is the second best returner in the conference but by a narrow margin. Teven Jenkins of Oklahoma State takes the top spot.
Highest graded returning Big 12 offensive tackles:
1. Teven Jenkins, Oklahoma St – 85.7
2. Samuel Cosmi, Texas – 84.0
3. Adrian Ealy, Oklahoma – 73.4 pic.twitter.com/6LstG57Gtc— PFF College (@PFF_College) May 14, 2020
It could be a battle between Jenkins and Cosmi for who is the second offensive tackle taken off the draft board in 2021. The top guy being Oregoon’s Penei Sewell who is being touted as a top three draft pick this early on. Cosmi is returning for his fourth season on the Forty Acres after passing up the NFL Draft in 2020.
After moving to left tackle, Cosmi has only continued to improve each and every year under offensive line coach Herb Hand. The 2020 season should be no different for the Humble, Texas. Once a three star prospect and the 135th ranked offensive tackle by 247Sports, continues to prove his doubters wrong. Why should anyone believe that he won’t continue to do so and make another big jump in 2020?
Samuel Cosmi is viewed as a top prospect for the 2021 NFL Draft class and the praise continues to roll in for Sam Ehlinger’s protector.
So far since the 2020 NFL Draft concluded, there has been plenty said about Texas Longhorns offensive tackle Samuel Cosmi. Following their 38-10 thrashing of the Utah Utes in the Valero Alamo Bowl, there was some thought that Cosmi could declare for the 2020 NFL Draft. In fact he did submit paperwork to the NFL Advisory Board for feedback on his draft status.
Since that time plenty of outlets have projected Cosmi to be a first round draft pick. Which would be the Longhorns first one since 2015 when the Patriots selected Malcolm Brown. Recently ESPN’s Mel Kiper listed Cosmi as a top 25 prospect and his second rated offensive tackle. The praise from ESPN didn’t stop there. In a recent roundtable with fellow ESPN writers, Ryan McGee weighed in on once such topic with Samuel Cosmi in mind.
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Samuel Cosmi isn’t Penei, but he’s close. Dude is 6-7, 310, has switched from right tackle to left, and let’s not forget him looking like Tony Gonzalez on that screen pass he ran in from the 20 against West Virginia last season. He’s coming back for a fourth season at Texas. He’s only going to get better.
That is high praise for Cosmi considering Oregon’s Penei Sewell is viewed as the best offensive tackle in the class and a top five lock at this point in the process. Obviously being that it is only May, Sewell could slide down the board for teams and draft analysts alike. However, given what Sewell is able to do on the field it is high praise for Cosmi nonetheless. The 2020 football season could be one that earns Cosmi a lot of money in the future.
Newest Miami Dolphin and former Texas Longhorn, Brandon Jones left an impression on Jayden. This story is bigger than a game.
Many Texas Longhorns fans know all about Brandon Jones. He is a ferocious hitter and defender on the football field. However, you would be hard pressed to find a more humble and generous person off of the field. Jones grew up in the East Texas town of Nacogdoches along with his four brothers. Brandon was just the age of 12 when he lost his father Bert to liver cancer. A big reason why Jones wore 33 on his gameday towel. His father never got to see Brandon get that call to the NFL. As a young boy his dad told him that he could see Brandon playing on Sundays. A message that stuck with him throughout his high school and collegiate football career.
Losing a parent at such a young age can be hard on a child but that time of his life helped mold him into the man he is today. So when he met a young child named Jayden, Jones formed a bond that could forever change both of their lives. Brandon stated that he felt a connection with Jayden like it was his own brother.
Brandon and Jayden have kept in contact throughout his time with Texas and even invited Jayden to the Alamo Bowl game this past season. While he may not be in Austin anymore, there may not be a bigger fan of Jones than Jayden. Their story is a touching one that the nation could use more of during this pandemic.
Brandon Jones proved that just because you play the game that you love that you can’t have a bigger impact on people’s lives. Here is the video that the Miami Dolphins released on their twitter account of the Brandon Jones story.
A dream realized ✨
This is @blessedjones33's story. 📺 @NFL pic.twitter.com/W69xV7Wpdw
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) May 9, 2020
The Athletic and 247 Sports recently weighed in on the 2021 NFL Draft eligible quarterbacks. What are they saying about Sam Ehlinger?
When it comes to the NFL Draft quarterbacks are always the most talked about position. In a passing league, if you don’t have a quarterback then you don’t have much of a shot to compete. This is the same at the collegiate level as well. For the Longhorns, there are varying opinions on how Sam Ehlinger fits at the next level. 247 Sports and the Athletic recently dove into quarterback talk for the 2021 NFL Draft and Ehlinger was among the players discussed.
Ehlinger enters the season as one of the more well-established commodities among senior quarterbacks. The Austin native has started a ton of games for the Longhorns and we should have good grip on Ehlinger’s skill set by this point. He’s known for his toughness and ability as a power runner but has also been a solidly efficient passer. Ehlinger’s performance has been up and down over the years. As a fourth year senior, he’ll get a last crack to really break through under new offensive coordinator Mike Yurchich. – Charles Power (247 Sports)
“I like Ehlinger. Before the LSU game (Week 2 in 2019), I didn’t really like him. But I kept watching him, and I like him a lot. He’s not big enough, though, to play the way he plays in college. If he tries to play like that in the NFL, he’ll get hurt. Tebow was even bigger than him and he tried that and he was really beat up. But if he can continue to develop as a passer he has a chance. He has enough of an arm.” NFL assistant coach via The Athletic
“Ehlinger is a good athlete. But he still has some work to do as a thrower. I think with him right now, the sum is greater than the parts.” – Daniel Jeremiah of NFL Network
“I love Ehlinger. I think he’s a better throwing Tim Tebow, and he’ll come into the NFL at a perfect time. I wouldn’t be surprised if a team falls in love with him. He’s a great teammate, a physical runner, really driven and motivated, and we’ve seen him grow and keep getting better and he has developed as a passer.” – Dan Orlovsky
“The three players who stand out the most who check all the measurables boxes, along with a strong statistical production to warrant discussion for a possible first-round pick next year are Sam Ehlinger, Tanner Morgan and Trey Lance.” Richner, who leans heavily on his analytics studies, said, “Ehlinger is highly efficient on third down. He had an average of 8.2 Adjusted Yards Per Attempt on 3rd Down last season.” -Matthew Richner, NFL Draft consultant
Some like Sam Ehlinger’s chances but then there are those are flat out saying no to him as a NFL quarterback.
Yes: Brice, Mills, Trask, Clifford and Morgan. Maybe: Newman and Purdy. No: Brennan, Ehlinger, Thompson-Robinson, Mond, Martinez, Milton. – Former NFL quarterback via The Athletic
It is virtually impossible for everyone to agree on draft prospects. It all comes down to what is your flavor of ice cream. There are different ways to play the position and all Sam Ehlinger needs is for one team to believe in him. Provided there is a 2020 college football season, Ehlinger will have the opportunity to raise his stock heading into the 2021 NFL Draft process.
Texas legend Earl Thomas was recently involved in a shocking altercation with his wife Nina.
Texas legend Earl Thomas has seemingly lived a private life off of the field. Continue reading “Former Texas safety Earl Thomas involved in altercation with wife”
