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Sam Ehlinger continues to impress in the NFL preseason

Sam Ehlinger is putting together a fantastic preseason.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Sam Ehlinger is putting together a fantastic presason so far.

Ehlinger followed his excellent performance last week against the Buffalo Bills with another great outing on Saturday. He carved up the Detroit Lions’ secondary for 136 yards and two touchdowns. Ehlinger completed nine of 11 passes for a 157.8 quarterback rating.

Ehlinger found wide receiver Micheal Strachan in the corner of the end zone from 15 yards out for his first touchdown of the day.

Ehlinger continued his quality play in the second half. The former Texas Longhorn showcased his escapability and play-making on this touchdown toss, giving the Colts the lead in the third quarter.

Ehlinger is making his case for a spot on the Colts’ 53-man roster when the season starts on Sept. 11. Here is a look at Ehlinger’s impressive stat line in his two preseason appearances.

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Former Texas QB Sam Ehlinger shines in Colts preseason opener

Sam Ehlinger put together a great showing in the Colts’ preseason opener against the Bills.

Sam Ehlinger’s second season in the NFL is off to a good start.

The former Texas quarterback put together a great showing in the Colts’ preseason opener against the Bills. Ehlinger completed 10 of 11 passes for 88 yards and two scores. He added 24 yards on the ground, using his feet to convert a few key first downs.

Ehlinger showed his ability to extend plays and find open receivers downfield. He rolled out to his right and threw a strike to Jelani Woods for his first touchdown of the game.

No. 11 struck again in the fourth quarter on a similar play in the red zone. A 12-yard touchdown pass from Ehlinger put the Colts up 23-10.

Ehlinger sits third in the Colts’ quarterback room behind proven veterans Matt Ryan and Nick Foles. Foles has been impressed with Ehlinger’s play during training camp.

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WATCH: Lil’Jordan Humphrey hauls in a touchdown for the Patriots

Lil’Jordan Humphrey is finding his groove with his new team. 

New England Patriots wide receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey is finding his groove with his new team.

Humphrey was one of the best players on the field in the Patriots’ preseason opener against the New York Giants on Thursday.

He snagged six passes for 62 yards and a touchdown to give the Pats a late fourth-quarter lead. A great showing for Humphrey, who is looking to secure a spot on the New England roster.

Fellow former Longhorn wide receiver Collin Johnson also stood out in the game. Johnson finished with seven catches for 82 yards as the Giants took down the Patriots 23-21 on a last-second field goal.

Humphrey and Johnson were a dynamic duo for the Longhorns in 2018. The two combined for over 2,000 yards and 18 touchdowns helping lead Texas to its best season since 2010.

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Former Longhorn LB Malik Jefferson signs with the Dallas Cowboys

Former Texas linebacker Malik Jefferson has another opportunity in the NFL. 

Former Texas linebacker Malik Jefferson has another opportunity in the NFL. Continue reading “Former Longhorn LB Malik Jefferson signs with the Dallas Cowboys”

Former Longhorn Kody Clemens to make his MLB debut

Former Texas star Kody Clemens is off to the big leagues.

The Detroit Tigers have called up former Texas baseball star infielder Kody Clemens.

Clemens brings a powerful left-handed bat to the Detriot lineup. He hit .256 with 26 home runs in the last two seasons with the Tigers’ Triple-A affiliate in Toledo.

The 26-year-old provides versatility on the defensive side of the ball. Clemens can play second base, third base and both corner outfield positions.

Clemens was selected in the third round of the 2018 MLB Draft after an All-American junior season at Texas.

He led the 2018 Longhorns to a Big 12 Championship and College World Series appearance while hitting .351 with 24 home runs. Clemens was named Big 12 player of the year and a Golden Spikes Award finalist.

Clemens joins right-headed pitcher Bryce Elder as Texas exes to get the call to the big leagues this season.

The Tigers will host the Minnesota Twins on Monday afternoon for Clemens’ Major League debut.

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Former Longhorn DeShon Elliott inks a one-year deal with the Detroit Lions

Former Texas Longhorns and Baltimore Ravens safety Deshon Elliot is taking his talents to Detriot. 

Former Texas Longhorns and Baltimore Ravens safety Deshon Elliot is signing a one-year contract with the Detriot Lions.

The three-year veteran has flashed significant upside during limited playing time since entering the league in 2018. Injuries have hindered Elliot’s playing time and development over the past couple of seasons.

Elliot brings excellent versatility to the Lions’ secondary as he can help out in the box or in coverage. The 6-foot-1, 215-pounder has racked up 109 tackles and seven pass breakups in 28 games played.

The deal will give the 24-year-old an opportunity to prove himself on the field a long-term deal in the future.

Elliot turned in a unanimous first-team All-American season for the Longhorns in 2017. He tallied 63 total tackles including 8.5 TFLs while grabbing six interceptions. He was named a finalist for the Jim Thorpe award before declaring early for the 2018 NFL Draft.

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Cowboys OL Connor Williams inks two-year deal with the Miami Dolphins

Texas ex Connor Williams is off to Miami.

More former Longhorns are on the move in NFL free agency. A day after Quandre Diggs and Colt McCoy signed new deals, Connor Williams is off to the sunshine state after inking a two-year deal with the Miami Dolphins. The offensive lineman will now play a role in protecting young quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

Williams was drafted in the second round of the 2018 NFL draft by the Dallas Cowboys, where he has played in 57 games in his four-year NFL career.

In his collegiate career, Williams started three years at tackle for Texas, being named a consensus first-team All-American in his sophomore season. He declared for the draft have an injury-hinged junior year where he was limited to just five games.

The Texas Longhorns have been well represented in NFL free agency so far.

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Three former Longhorns named to the NFL Pro Bowl

Texas will be well represented in the NFL Pro Bowl.

The NFL announced their 2022 Pro Bowl rosters for both the AFC and NFC on Wednesday night and Texas fans saw three familiar faces on the list.

Seattle Seahawks safety Quandre Diggs has been selected for his second straight Pro Bowl. Diggs tied his career-high after snagging his fifth interception of the season from an errant Matt Stafford pass on Tuesday night. This marks the second straight pro bowl for the veteran defensive back.

2022 marks pro bowl No. 5 for Justin Tucker. The Ravens kicker is the most accurate in NFL history (90.9%) and made an NFL record 66-yard field goal this season. Tucker received almost 200,000 Pro Bowl votes, by far the most for any kicker in the NFL.

Tucker’s teammate Devin Duvernay was selected to his first career pro bowl. Duvernay will represent the AFC as a return specialist. A big accomplishment for the second-year wide receiver.

The 2022 Pro Bowl will take play on Feb. 6 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.