Over the last several decades specifically, the Texas Longhorns have produced plenty of secondary talent to make the jump into the NFL. Which has sparked some debate on whether or not they should be considered DBU (defensive back university). Regardless of which side of the argument you fall on there is no denying that this secondary in 2020 has talent. One such player who should garner some attention is D’Shawn Jamison. He was rated the third-best returning cornerback in the conference according to Pro Football Focus.
Highest graded returning Big 12 CBs:
1. Kalon Barnes, Baylor – 76.3
2. Zech McPhearson, Texas Tech – 75.5
3. D'Shawn Jamison, Texas – 73.4 pic.twitter.com/kbUqR5X5dB— PFF Draft (@PFF_College) May 1, 2020
Last season Jamison hauled in three interceptions with six passes defended for the Longhorns. On top of his duties as returner on special teams. Over the past two seasons, Jamison has returned one punt and one kickoff for touchdowns. With a new look defense in 2020, the Longhorns boundary defender could have an even bigger year upcoming. The junior cornerback came in just behind Kalon Barnes of Baylor and Zech McPhearson of Texas Tech according to PFF.
Alongside Caden Sterns, this duo hopes to bring the defense to new heights. They have combined for seven interceptions over the past two years. With an added emphasis on the pass rush, the secondary should be even better in 2020.