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Former NFL scout discusses Texas DT Keondre Coburn

Keondre Coburn has a chance to be drafted early in 2023.

Keondre Coburn is seeing high praise from one NFL Draft expert. Bryan Broaddus wrote the following about the Texas defensive lineman in regard to his draft stock.

Keep an eye on Keondre Coburn DT Texas in this draft. Massive nose man that is disruptive rushing the passer. Type of guy that forces opponents into penalties. Good group with Siaki Ika Baylor and Mazi Smith Michigan.

From early in the season, Coburn flashed as a much improved player. The second-team all Big 12 lineman was a force to be reckoned with in 2022 and has seen first round hype since his strong start.

Improved strength and conditioning programming likely helped Coburn realize his potential after a struggling campaign in 2021. He wasn’t the only player who didn’t reach his ceiling that season.

The 2021 campaign saw Texas send zero players to the 2022 NFL Draft. With Bijan Robinson viewed as a first round talent and Coburn another potential early pick, the Longhorns can change the narrative about lack of development on the Forty Acres.

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Texas LB’s Jaylan Ford and DeMarvion Overshown lead another category

Jeff Choate develops productive linebackers.

DeMarvion Overshown and Jaylan Ford have produced at a higher level than any other duo in the Big 12 the last two seasons. They are the only two linebackers in the conference to have recorded 150 tackles and 15 tackles for loss over the last two seasons.

Overshown is set to make his mark in the NFL after going from five-star safety recruit to first team All-Big 12 linebacker. It’s unknown where he will land in the draft, but he has the upside and production to warrant consideration from NFL teams.

Ford would be perhaps the best returning player on defense should he come back. He joins a formidable defensive group that could include T’Vondre Sweat, Jahdae Barron, Ryan Watts, Barryn Sorrell and many other productive players.

There was a time Texas’ critics could point to lack of development on the Forty Acres. When you consider the above players, it’s clear that critique for the current squad is now unfounded.

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