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WATCH: Roschon Johnson standing out at Senior Bowl practice

Texas running back Roschon Johnson is turning heads at the Reese’s Senior Bowl. 

Texas running back Roschon Johnson is turning heads at the Reese’s Senior Bowl.

After spending the majority of his career backing up future first-round selection Bijan Robinson, Johnson is proving he is quite the pro prospect in his own right.

Johnson ran for 2,190 yards and 23 touchdowns in his four-year Texas career. He made the switch from quarterback to running back just weeks ahead of his freshman season and has gotten better ever since. Johnson averaged a career-high six yards per carry in the 2022 season.

Johnson has the potential to be a three-down back in the NFL. He is a physical runner and his pass-catching skills should translate to the next level.

The Senior Bowl is giving Johnson a chance to showcase his skills in front of NFL scouts without being in the shadow of Robinson. Senior Bowl director Jim Nagy believes Johnson is making a strong move up many draft boards this week.

Here is a look at some of Johnson’s highlights at Senior Bowl practice this week.

Five possible landing spots for Texas RB Bijan Robinson in the NFL

Which NFL team is going to snag Bijan Robinson in the draft?

Texas running back Bijan Robinson is a projected first-rounder for the 2023 NFL Draft.

Robinson is one of the most dynamic players in the upcoming draft class. The Doak Walker Award winner has tallied 1,580 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns, along with another 314 receiving yards and two touchdowns.

It has been a long time since Texas has produced a player with this much hype as an NFL prospect. Robinson is expected to end Texas’ long drought of not having an offensive player taken on day one of the draft.

Many scouts believe Robinson has the chance to be one of the top running backs in the NFL early on in his career. He has received comparisons to NFL stars like Saquon Barkley and Dalvin Cook.

Mock drafts have Robinson going anywhere from the top 10 to the end of the first round. Here is a look at five NFL teams that are most likely to land Bijan Robinson.

Texas RB Roschon Johnson deemed an ‘underrated’ NFL Draft prospect

Pro Football Focus ranks Roschon Johnson as one of the most underrated players in the 2023 draft class. 

Texas is sending a pair of excellent running backs to the 2023 NFL Draft. Bijan Robinson and Roschon Johnson created one of the best duos in college football last season.

Robinson gets most of the publicity and attention as a prospect and deservingly so. He took home the Doak Walker Award as the best running back in the nation. NFL scouts project Robinson to be a first-round draft pick in April.

Despite taking on a lesser role behind Bijan, Roschon Johnson is a well-deserving prospect in his own right. Pro Football Focus ranks Johnson as one of the most underrated players in the 2023 draft class.

Johnson totaled 2,610 yards from scrimmage and 26 touchdowns in his four seasons at Texas. He made the position switch from quarterback to running back before his freshman year and excelled from the jump.

Special teams is another area where Johnson can make a substantial impact at the next level. He consistently showed his versatility in making tackles in the kicking game for Texas.

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Every running back Texas has offered in the 2024 recruiting class

4 of the 8 offers are out of the state of Florida.

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian and his staff are putting the finishing touches on a very impressive recruiting class for the 2023 cycle. Continue reading “Every running back Texas has offered in the 2024 recruiting class”

The door is open for Texas RB Jonathon Brooks in the Alamo Bowl

Jonathon Brooks is ready for the spotlight.

Texas enters its Alamo Bowl matchup with No. 12 Washington a bit shorthanded.

The dynamic running back duo of Bijan Robinson and Roschon Johnson are opting out of the bowl game to prepare for the 2023 NFL Draft. Without Robinson and Johnson in the fold, Texas’ running game is set to look a bit different.

Sophomore Jonathon Brooks has a significant opportunity in front of him in San Antonio. Brooks has shined in limited chances in his first two seasons with the Longhorns. He has rushed for 322 yards and five touchdowns on an excellent 7.2 yards per carry clip in his career.

Brooks is impressing during bowl practices while getting full snaps as the starting back. Roschon Johnson describes how Brooks “makes the game look easy” at times.

One can see Brooks is ready to take the next step. He flashed fantastic vision and quickness in multiple games on the season. Brooks even showed breakaway speed on a 70-yard scamper against Kansas in November.

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Five-star RB Cedric Baxter ‘primed’ for early playing time at Texas

Expect Cedric Baxter to get on the field early as a Longhorn.

Five-star running back Cedric Baxter was one of the biggest recruiting wins for Steve Sarkisian and his staff in the 2023 cycle. Continue reading “Five-star RB Cedric Baxter ‘primed’ for early playing time at Texas”

Texas RB Bijan Robinson named Doak Walker Award finalist

Bijan Robinson looks to become the fourth Longhorn to win the prestigious award.

Texas running back Bijan Robinson has been deemed a finalist for the 2022 Doak Walker Award. An honor given annually to the best running back in college football.

The Longhorns star enjoyed one of the best seasons in Texas football history.

Robinson ran for 1,580 yards and 18 touchdowns on a 6.1 yards per carry clip. In addition, he showed off his versatility out of the backfield by adding 314 yards and two scores as a pass catcher. Robinson’s 1,894 total yards lead all of college football.

“First, I want to give glory to God for being recognized for this award. I couldn’t do it without Him. I’m truly honored to be among this great group of finalists. It’s definitely a blessing, and I’m very thankful for that. When I think about it, words really can’t describe what it means, but being considered for the Doak Walker Award is something every running back dreams of.

Texas football has a long history of great running back play, proven by having three former Doak Walker Award winners. Bijan looks to join D’Onta Foreman (2016), Cedric Benson (2004) and Ricky Williams (1997 and 1998).

Robinson is joined as a finalist by Michigan’s Blake Corum and Illinois’ Chase Brown. The winner is set to be announced on Dec. 8 at the Home Depot College Football Awards.

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Texas RB Roschon Johnson accepts Reese’s Senior Bowl invite

Roschon Johnson is set to participate in the Senior Bowl.

Texas running back Roschon Johnson plans to participate in the Reese’s Senior Bowl this year. The Longhorns tailback announced on Tuesday night he accepted his invitation to play in the game.

The Reese’s Senior Bowl is looking for the best college football seniors in the country to come showcase their skills in front of NFL scouts.

The 2022 Senior Bowl includes athletes from every level of college football. These are the best-of-the-best from around the country. Players will fill the roster spots that form the National and American squads for the nation’s premier all-star game.

Johnson has had a fantastic career in the Burnt Orange. The former high school quarterback has 2,079 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns in his four seasons as a Longhorn. He is a versatile player who makes a substantial impact on special teams.

Former Longhorns recently participating in the Senior Bowl include Josh Thompson, Sam Ehlinger, Devin Duvernay and Cameron Dicker.

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Texas RB Bijan Robinson leading the country in missed tackles forced

Opposing defenses are having trouble bringing down Bijan Robinson.

Texas running back Bijan Robinson is off to a great start to his junior season. Continue reading “Texas RB Bijan Robinson leading the country in missed tackles forced”

Everything Texas RB Bijan Robinson said to the media on Monday

Robinson believes the Longhorns are much improved entering 2022.

Texas running back Bijan Robinson enters his junior season as a preseason All-American, a Heisman Trophy frontrunner and the preseason Big 12 offensive player of the year.

Robinson is coming off an electric sophomore season where he tallied 1,127 yards and 11 touchdowns on the ground while adding 295 yards and four touchdowns receiving in 10 games.

The star running back is set to be the focal point of the Texas offense yet again this upcoming season.

Bijan met with the media on Monday where he gave insight on a few players standing out and the overall outlook of the team entering Week 1.

Robinson believes the Longhorns are much improved entering 2022. The players are developing well and have become much more comfortable under Steve Sarkisian and his coaching staff. Robinson said he is working on becoming more of a vocal leader himself.

Here is a look at everything Robinson said to the media in his post-practice press conference ahead of the season opener on Sept. 3.