There are interchanging parts all over the Longhorns roster, which means that there will be fresh faces who have an opportunity to be a key contributor for the first time.
247Sports recently released a list of players that they believe will make a leap in production for this 2021 season, and Texas defensive lineman Moro Ojomo was included.
Ojomo has seen a gradual increase in numbers every year, as during his redshirt freshman season he accounted for 13 total tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss in eight games played. Last season, where he had a larger role, Ojomo compiled 21 total tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, and two sacks in nine games.
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Ojomo has been one of the standouts during offseason workouts under the new coaching staff, and especially during the spring game where he registered three sacks. He has made a little bit of a position switch as last season he was used as an edge rusher, but in new defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski’s scheme, Ojomo is being utilized on the interior defensive line. A role that feels much more comfortable for him in comparison to the edge position.
Texas’ defensive line is expected to be one of the strongest position groups no the roster this season, as it is one of the most experienced groups. The Longhorns will have two juniors and two seniors across the line, who will likely be in much better position to be constant disruptions in the backfield.