Steve Sarkisian and Texas have had as good of an offseason as they could have asked for after a disappointing 5-7 campaign.
Texas signed a top-five recruiting class that focused on adding much-needed talent to the trenches. 13 of the 27 signees are either offensive linemen or on the defensive front seven. Kelvin Banks became the first five-star offensive lineman to sign with Texas since the 2009 cycle.
The Horns also hit big in the transfer portal, bringing four guys who will push for immediate playing time. Former Alabama tight end Jahleel Billingsley and Wyoming wide receiver Isaiah Neyor are proven players ready to contribute. Ohio State transfers Quinn Ewers and Ryan Watts were targeted by many schools after entering the portal.
Texas will continue to look to use the portal this offseason as more players will presumably enter the portal after spring ball.
Looking ahead to the 2022 season, Texas still has many question marks they need to address, but they also have the chance to excel in some areas.
Here are Texas’ biggest strengths and weaknesses heading into 2022: