Texas has had quite the offseason with several quality transfer additions along with signing the No. 5 recruiting class in the country.
The offense certainly improved by adding Quinn Ewers, Isaiah Neyor, Jahleel Billingsley and Agiye Hall. However, the Longhorns only landed one defensive player via the transfer portal in Ohio State’s Ryan Watts.
While Watts is currently battling it out for a starting role in the secondary and will be a major contributor this season, there are several holes to still fill all over the roster. The two biggest question marks are in the trenches, while depth is needed at other position groups as well.
Most importantly, Texas lacks a proven pass rusher. Missing out on TCU transfer Ochaun Mathis was massive, and the Longhorns will now have to rely on unproven faces to step up.
Here are five of Texas’ biggest needs heading into the 2022 season.