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Texas releases depth chart ahead of Baylor matchup

Longhorns riding with the same starters?

With game day approaching, the Longhorns are hoping to take advantage of the extra week to prepare for Baylor.

After losing back-to-back games in devastating fashion, and although they may be discouraged, Texas has a real chance to get back into Big 12 contention. A lot of occurrences beyond their control will need to happen in order to do so, but it’s very possible that the Longhorns will play in Dallas for the Big 12 title.

In both losses to Oklahoma and Oklahoma State, the team started off strong in the first half, but the offense ran out of juice. The defense would eventually be broken down by the opposing team’s running game.

Baylor likely has a top 10 rush offense that could make life very difficult for a defense that cannot stop the run very well.

The Longhorns released the depth chart for the Baylor game on Tuesday, and for the most part it looks the same as it did last week. Here is who will be getting the start for Texas.

The offensive line unit from last week will get a second chance, with Tope Imade at right guard for his second career start being the only player that has not been a consistent starter.

In terms of the defense, DeMarvion Overshown is listed as the starter at weak side linebacker, which is a good sign considering he left the last game with a concussion. Everything is the same on defense as well, with Alfred Collins starting at at JACK for the second consecutive week, and Luke Brockermeyer still starting at the middle linebacker position ahead of Jaylan Ford, who many believe will see the field a lot more after his impressive performance last week.

The Texas staff believes in this group enough to keep pretty much everything the same, so the game will come down to preparation. More importantly, being able to play more consistent throughout the whole game.

Texas tinkers with depth chart heading into vital Oklahoma State matchup

Steve Sarkisian makes a few changes for this week

Even if Texas had pulled out a win against Oklahoma, changes were going to be needed. After having as much as a 21 point lead, a total collapse happened on both sides of the ball. Welcome to the Red River Shootout, I guess.

Steve Sarkisian made it clear from early on that whoever he thinks gives Texas the best chance to win games is going to play. However, outside of the quarterback change, he has yet to show he is willing to make adjustments to better the squad.

It finally seems as if a few changes will be made this weekend.

Going into Oklahoma State, Sarkisian has tweaked with a few positions across the depth chart. A couple is due to key injuries but a much-needed change is being made across the offensive line.

Here is a further look at the replacements Texas decided to make.

First, Jordan Whittington replacement named

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Texas Football: Six notes on the initial depth chart for Louisiana

Shortly after Steve Sarkisian’s press conference, the depth chart was released by Texas. Here are six notes on the initial three deep.

Steve Sarkisian’s first game week press conference was on Monday where Hudson Card was officially named the starting quarterback. Shortly after, the entire depth chart was released by Texas.

There were few surprises from the top to bottom. Since the Longhorns are returning a lot of talent from last season, many of the starters from last season will play similar roles.

Here is the full depth chart:

At the end of the day, the depth chart released could be completely different from what Sarkisian and his staff end up doing. In-game adjustments could be made based on matchups or a player could prove he has earned playing time throughout the practice week.

Until Saturday, all we have is a three-deep roster at all 29 positions listed. Sarkisian has proven via the quarterback battle he is going to play something closer to his chest.

Here are six notes on Texas’ initial depth chart for Saturday’s matchup against Louisiana:

Texas football 2021 projected depth chart, mid-spring defense

Now that we’ve passed the halfway point of spring practices, there’s been a few updates to Texas’ projected depth chart on defense.

Steve Sarkisian’s success at Texas will be heavily influenced on how the defensive unit performs. Continue reading “Texas football 2021 projected depth chart, mid-spring defense”

Texas football 2021 projected depth chart, mid-spring offense

Now that we’re at the halfway point of spring practices, Longhorns Wire made a few changes to the depth chart on offense.

In early march, Longhorns Wire put together a projected depth chart for Texas football prior to the start of spring practices. Continue reading “Texas football 2021 projected depth chart, mid-spring offense”

Texas walk-on WR Kai Money listed on depth chart, expected to play

Sophomore walk-on wide receiver Kai Money is expected serve as Jake Smith’s backup in the slot against Texas Tech.

Texas walk-on wide receiver Kai Money may not be a one-hit wonder after all. Continue reading “Texas walk-on WR Kai Money listed on depth chart, expected to play”

Texas Football: Where the safeties sit as season approaches

If there is one word to describe the safety position for Texas this season, it would be loaded. Caden Sterns and Chris Brown lead the way.

If there is one word to describe the safety position for Texas this season, it would be loaded. Based on high school rankings alone, the Longhorns have four blue-chip players in 247Sports’ latest two-deep depth chart.

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Here is how the safeties line up going into the season opener against UTEP on Sept. 12.

Free safety Strong Safety
Caden Sterns Chris Brown
Montrell Estell/Tyler Owens B.J. Foster

Sterns and Brown have run first-team all camp. It seems at this point that they’re a lock. Sterns, when healthy, is an All-American-type player. He showed that as a freshman. Brown, in addition to being one of the most physical players on the team, is also one of the best leaders on defense.

Pretty incredible that we’re talking about Foster as a backup. Talk about quality depth. Estell has had a better camp than Owens, who is still thinking too much, according to sources.

“The game has slowed down for Estell,” one team source. “The game needs to slow down for Owens.”

Safety Jerrin Thompson was the first freshman to have his rookie stripe taken off. I’m told the kid has just done everything right in terms of work ethic and attitude.

There is no doubt that Caden Sterns is going to be the best safety for Chris Ash’s defense. As 247Sports says, when he healthy, Sterns is an All-American type player. His struggles last season came down to injuries and missed important games such as Oklahoma and TCU.

Chris Brown at strong safety is a real surprise, considering B.J. Foster started in eight of the nine games he participated in. Listed at 5-11 and 187 pounds, Brown is going into his fifth year in Austin and is a redshirt senior.

To play strong safety, you have to be a physical presence, especially down in the box. 247Sports is reporting that Brown has been exactly that.

Foster is more than capable of starting for Texas at strong safety. If Brown is emerging as the partner to Sterns, it shows how strong of competition and how good of a roster the Longhorns have complied.

Moving to the backups and it seems as Montrell Estell and Tyler Owens are still fighting it out for the backup free safety spot. Whoever wins, it will take a lot to get Sterns off the field.

Both Estell and Owens played in all 13 games last season.

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