Texas defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat is a versatile player and an integral part of the Longhorns defense. His defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski knows it.
Kwiatkowski shared what Sweat brings to the Texas defense. He said the following of the massive defensive tackle.
“He is hard to move. He takes up a lot of space. Takes multiple blockers, and so that frees up the linebackers. Gives us a little bit more luxury to play with lighter boxes.”
The luxury of playing with less defenders in the box is particularly important in this week’s matchup. It might shed light on how Texas plans to defend Washington’s potent passing offense in the Sugar Bowl.
Players like T’Vondre Sweat and fellow defensive tackle Byron Murphy are able to shoulder more of the load in run defense. They allow more players to help in coverage and limit more of the passing game.
Sweat is a primary reason why Texas has made it to the College Football Playoff. More than likely, he will be a primary reason for more success if the Longhorns advance to the national title.
More PK on Sweat: "He is hard to move. He takes up a lot of space. Takes multiple blockers, and so that frees up the linebackers. Gives us a little bit more luxury to play with lighter boxes."
— Inside Texas (@InsideTexas) December 28, 2023