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Five standout defensive players from Texas’ 2021 spring game

Texas’ defense seems as if they have not missed a beat from last season. Here are five defensive players who stood out from the spring game.

Throughout much of spring practice, reports surfaced of how well Pete Kwiatkowski’s defense was performing in comparison to the offense. Even with Juwan Mitchell entering the transfer portal and DeMarvion Overshown dealing with surgery, Texas’ defense seemingly didn’t skip a beat.

Caden Sterns and Joseph Ossai add to the major losses from last season. Ray Thornton out of LSU has stepped up to replace the pass rusher, while Jerrin Thompson and Brenden Schooler are battling it out to replace Sterns. Everywhere else across the defense, especially the secondary, will return players who made significant contributions last season.

Saturday’s spring game was a successful one for both the first-team and second-team defenses. Kyle Flood’s offensive line played so poorly because of how dominant Texas’ defensive line was. Some current backups may have opened some eyes heading into the fall.

Here are five defensive players who stood out from the spring game:

Roundtable: Which Texas player helped themselves most in the Orange-White game?

Which Texas player helped themselves most with their performance in the annual Orange-White game?

Texas held their annual Orange-White spring game on April 24.

While fans didn’t necessarily see one of the two quarterbacks separate from the other, there were several other players who stepped up and proved their case.

Longhorns Wire staff members chose three players who seemingly helped their case most throughout the Orange-White game.

Surprisingly, each selection was on the defensive side of the ball. Take a look at the choices on the next page.

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Texas linebacker, deep snapper set to undergo knee surgery

It was announced on Friday that two Texas football players are expected to undergo arthroscopic knee surgery on Monday.

Texas linebacker Prince Dorbah and deep snapper Justin Mader will be undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery on Monday. Continue reading “Texas linebacker, deep snapper set to undergo knee surgery”

Watch: Texas Longhorns football signee’s dunking skills

Texas Longhorns’ 2020 signee can be a menace in harassing quarterbacks, but Prince Dorbah can also throw it donw on the court.

The Texas Longhorns football team is ready to see what Highland Park’s Prince Dorbah has in store on the gridiron. Dorbah is a highly touted Dallas area star as an outside linebacker and pass rusher. Apparently he can show off his skills on the court as well. He put the exclamation point on the Scot’s win with serious throw down.

With the injury bug hitting the Longhorns men’s hoops teams, makes you wonder if Dorbah could help out head coach Shaka Smart?

Highest-rated signees from Texas football’s 2020 recruiting class

Get to know the five highest-rated signees from Texas football’s impressive 2020 recruiting class.

Texas has had an impressive 2020 recruiting class up to this point, currently rated No. 11 in the nation. National Signing Day on the first Wednesday of February could still increase their overall ranking among other programs.

Let’s get to know the five highest-rated signees who could make an immediate impact for the Longhorns this season, courtesy of 247Sports Composite.

Bijan Robinson, RB

  • No. 1 running back in the nation, No. 15 overall prospect
  • Five-star
  • Salpointe Catholic High School (Tucscon, AZ)
  • 6-0, 200 pounds
  • Pro comparison: Alvin Kamara
  • Signed Letter of Intent

Hudson Card, QB

  • No. 2 dual-threat quarterback in the nation, No. 57 overall prospect
  • Four-star
  • Lake Travis High School (Austin, TX)
  • 6-2.5, 179 pounds
  • Pro Comparison: Will Grier
  • Early enrollee

Ja’Quinden Jackson, QB

  • No. 3 dual-threat quarterback in the nation, No. 73 overall prospect
  • Four-star
  • Duncanville High School (Duncanville, TX)
  • 6-2, 219 pounds
  • Pro comparison: Dak Prescott
  • Signed Letter of Intent

Vernon Broughton, DT

  • No. 14 defensive tackle in the nation, No. 121 overall prospect
  • Four-star
  • Cy Ridge High School (Houston, TX)
  • 6-5, 286 pounds
  • Pro comparison: Chris Wormley
  • Early enrollee

Prince Dorbah, LB

  • No. 7 outside linebacker in the nation, No. 126 overall prospect
  • Four-star
  • Highland Park High School (Dallas, TX)
  • 6-2.5, 208 pounds
  • Pro comparison: D’Andre Walker
  • Signed Letter of Intent

Don’t forget about defensive end Alfred Collins. Currently graded as the No. 64 overall prospect in the country, Collins would be a significant addition to this class. He will be announcing his decision between Texas, Oklahoma, or Alabama on National Signing Day.

If Collins does in fact choose Texas, he would be the third-highest rated prospect in this class. Fortunately for the Longhorns, it’s at a critical position of need as well.

Ehlinger will be returning for his senior season, but the battle between Card and Jackson on who will be his successor will be an interesting one to watch.

Two of Texas’ top commits participating in Polynesian Bowl

Two of Texas’ top 2020 commits, Bijan Robinson and Prince Dorbah, will be participating in the Polynesian Bowl this Saturday.

There will be no shortage of talent on display at the Polynesian Bowl this Saturday, January 18, on CBS Sports Network. Held annually during the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week, the country’s top high school players come together to celebrate culture alongside top level competition.

According to 247 Sports Composite, there are six five-start athletes on the roster. Dozens of four-star recruits will also be participating.

Two of the top rated players partaking have already committed to the University of Texas. Five-star running back Bijan Robinson and four-star outside linebacker Prince Dorbah are currently in Hawaii preparing for the game.

Robinson and Dorbah signed with Texas in December. Both will likely close out their high school seasons together in Aloha Stadium as many other 2020 commits have already arrived to campus in Austin.

It appears they are each soaking up the moment.

High expectations surround these highly-rated commits for the Longhorns this season.

2020 All-American Bowl: Four Texas Signees To Watch

Watch for these four Texas signees expected to showcase their talents in the 2020 All-American Bowl.

The nation’s best senior football players will be featured in the 2020 All-American Bowl this Saturday, January 4, at 1 p.m. CST on NBC.

America’s most-watched high school sporting event has not lacked in producing young stars in the past, including 159 NCAA All-Americans and 380 NFL Draft picks. Although millions of seniors are eligible each year, only the top 100 are chosen from the selection committee.

Texas has four signees expected to showcase their talents in this prestigious game, including the No. 2 running back in the nation according to 247sports:

Bijan Robinson, RB

  • Five-star running back
  • Wearing No. 6 on the West roster
  • High School: Salpointe Catholic (Tucson, AZ)
  • Broke the all-time rushing record in Arizona.

Prince Dorbah, OLB

  • Four-star outside linebacker
  • Wearing No. 32 on the West roster
  • High School: Highland Park (Dallas, TX)
  • Three-straight Class 5A Division I state titles, 219 total tackles (128 solo), 67 quarterback pressures and 40 sacks.

Andrej Karic, OT

  • Four-star offensive tackle
  • Wearing No. 54 on the West roster
  • High School: Southlake Carroll (Southlake, TX)
  • Multi-year starter, first-team all-district.

Xavion Alford, S

  • Four-star safety
  • Wearing No. 4 on the West roster
  • High School: Shadow Creek (Pearland, TX)
  • First-team all-district selection as a junior, No. 9 safety in the country.

After an underwhelming 2019 season that forced several coaching staff changes, Texas head coach Tom Herman has still managed to produce a 2020 recruiting class that currently ranks top ten in the nation.

Expect to get a glimpse of that on Saturday.