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Longhorns Profile Snapshot: No. 40 Ayodele Adeoye

LonghornsWire will be looking at each scholarship player listed on the Texas roster. Today, we will be looking at RS soph LB Ayodele Adeoye.

Going into the 2020 football season, LonghornsWire will be looking at each scholarship player listed on the Texas roster.

Over the summer, each profile will cover where the player is from, how recruiting websites rated them coming out of high school, and what role they will play for Tom Herman this season.

Today, we will be looking at redshirt sophomore linebacker Ayodele Adeoye.

Ayodele Adeoye, Linebacker

Height: 6-1 / Weight: 245

Class: Redshirt Sophomore

Hometown: St. Louis, Mo.

High School: IMG Academy [Fla.]

HS ranking (247Sports): Four-star / No. 104 overall / No. 6 position / No. 16 in-state

HS ranking (Rivals): Four-star / No. 12 position / No. 46 in-state

Analysis: Going into his third year in the Longhorns’ program, Ayodele Adeoye is slowly emerging as an important player for the defense. After picking up a season-ending injury in 2018 and taking a redshirt, Ayodele had a solid 2019.

However, once again, Ayodele is dealing with an injury. Back in January, the linebacker sustained a foot injury and opted for surgery. This kept Adeoye out of spring practice. He was expected to return to summer workouts before the COVID-19 pandemic struck.

Adeoye appeared in all 13 games last season while earning a start in 10 of them. He had 45 tackles (fifth on the team), 2.5 sacks, and an interception. The inside linebacker position has talent for the Longhorns but it needs to come through with results. Adeoye can be that man going into his redshirt sophomore season.

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Longhorns Profile Snapshot: No. 9 Al’Vonte Woodard

LonghornsWire will be looking at each scholarship player listed on the UT roster. Today, we will be looking at RS soph. WR Al’Vonte Woodard.

Going into the 2020 football season, LonghornsWire will be looking at each scholarship player listed on the Texas roster.

Over the summer, each profile will cover where the player is from, how recruiting websites rated them coming out of high school, and what role they will play for Tom Herman this season.

Today, we will be looking at redshirt sophomore wide receiver Al’Vonte Woodard.

Al’Vonte Woodard, Wide receiver

Height: 6-2 / Weight: 210

Class: Redshirt sophomore

Hometown: Houston, Texas

High School: Lamar

HS ranking (247Sports): Four-star / No. 197 overall / No. 30 position / No. 21 in-state

HS ranking (Rivals): Four-star / No. 92 overall / No. 17 position / No. 8 in-state

Analysis: Coming into his third season on campus, Woodard has yet to make a huge impact in the Texas offense. After not playing in 2018 due to a broken foot, the former four-star prospect took a redshirt season.

Woodard made his college football debut in the season opener against Louisiana Tech last season. The redshirt freshman only had three catches on the year, going for 28 yards.

Now going into his sophomore season, he is hoping to finally make an impact for the Longhorns. With the wide receiver position being wide open in 2020, Woodard could see playing time in this upcoming season. There will be players ahead of him on the depth chart but could become a role player for Mike Yurich.

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Longhorns Profile Snapshot: No. 14 Joshua Moore

LonghornsWire will be looking at each scholarship player listed on the Texas roster. Today, we will be looking at RS soph. WR Joshua Moore.

Going into the 2020 football season, LonghornsWire will be looking at each scholarship player listed on the Texas roster.

Over the summer, each profile will cover where the player is from, how recruiting websites rated them coming out of high school, and what role they will play for Tom Herman this season.

Today, we will be looking at redshirt sophomore wide receiver Joshua Moore.

Joshua Moore, Wide receiver

Height: 6-1 / Weight: 170

Class: Redshirt sophomore

Hometown: Yoakum, Texas

High School: Yoakum

HS ranking (247Sports): Four-star / No. 147 overall / No. 22 position / No. 14 in-state

HS ranking (Rivals): Four-star / No. 150 overall / No. 26 position / No. 14 in-state

Analysis: Coming in as a freshman in 2018, Moore was able to play in six games while having seven catches for 53 yards. Then, he suffered a season-ending injury. With some off the field problems occurring before the 2019 season, he took a redshirt.

Moore picked the Longhorns over Texas A&M and Nebraska out of high school and is ready to gain a starting role. With wide receiver being an open position going into 2020, Moore could become a key proponent for Mike Yurich.

Despite dealing with some off the field problems, the redshirt sophomore will be cleared to play this season. With Brennan Eagles being the main receiver, Moore could become a solid No. 2 in this Texas offense. That is if he beats out newcomer Tarik Black.

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Longhorns Profile Snapshot: No. 8 Casey Thompson

LonghornsWire will be looking at each scholarship player listed on the Texas roster. Today, we will be looking at RS soph QB Casey Thompson.

Going into the 2020 football season, LonghornsWire will be looking at each scholarship player listed on the Texas roster.

Over the summer, each profile will cover where the player is from, how recruiting websites rated them coming out of high school, and what role they will play for Tom Herman this season.

Today, we will be looking at redshirt sophomore quarterback Casey Thompson.

Casey Thompson, Quarterback

Height: 6-1 / Weight: 190

Class: Redshirt Sophomore

Hometown: Newcastle, Oklahoma

High School: Newcastle

HS ranking (247Sports): Three-star / No. 16 position / No. 9 in-state

HS ranking (Rivals): Four-star / No. 14 position / No. 5 in-state

Analysis: A top 10 dual-threat quarterback in the 2018 recruiting class, Casey Thompson is currently the backup quarterback for Texas. The redshirt sophomore is patiently waiting to get his shot at the starting quarterback role.

Thompson played in three games this past season, going 8-12 and 84 yards in games against Louisiana Tech, Rice, Texas Tech, and Utah. He has yet to see a real competitive snap in the offense, as Sam Ehlinger will be the quarterback for one more season.

The native Oklahoman will get his chance next season as the Longhorns are expected to have an open competition for the starting quarterback job. Thompson will be going up against current freshman Hudson Card and Ja’Quinden Jackson. If Thompson is going to make an impact for this Texas team, it will begin in 2021.

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