Spring Practice (i changed the title)

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But after reading a few practice reports … I humbly admit I am a weak man.
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Hamilton at OTF posts his notes from the first day of spring training.

Some random notes and thoughts from the 30 minute media viewing window...

1. The talent level at Texas is that of a program with a consistent chance to be a contender. A lot of likely and potential future NFL draft picks on the field today, spread in all classes.

2. Ryan Wingo is a dude. That's all. The rest will play out.

3. Sarkisian really praised Trey Moore in post practice presser. More isn't the guy that wows physically on first look, but he has compact twitch and power in his frame. Much stronger in lower body than a year ago playing at UTSA.

4. Just good to see Colton Vasek on the field again. Looks good physically. Tough for a young guy that was turning some heads early on to be shut down for nearly an entire year.

5. Jaray Bledsoe's 293-295 pounds is legit. Sark mentioned him after practice in PC.

6. Quinn Ewers looks like a stronger guy. Behind the neck, in the legs. Confident third year starting QB was his look throwing the ball today.

7. Terrance Brooks is really 209 pounds, as listed. Very thick lower body for a corner. He's just about physically tapped out.

8. Malik Muhammad looks like streamlined second year corner. Very, very good natural build for a corner. He's the guy that is showing Kobe Black the ropes.

9. Christian Clark has the lower body of an NFL vet at the RB position. That dude is a very powerfully put together 5-11, 210

10. Cedric Baxter Jr. is the same weight as last year - 218. But it's a different 218 now. More cut in upper body, and looks stronger on a longer RB frame.

11. Malik Agbo was third team left guard. Obviously, the jumbo package TE.

12. Brandon Baker was third team RT ... Daniel Cruz third team center.


13. Kelvin Banks looks like a 1st or 2nd team All-American.

14. Trevor Goosby 2nd at LT with Jaydon Chatman 3rd.

15. If Amari Niblack doesn't run low 4.5 at the NFL Combine I will be surprised.

16. Jelani McDonald is among the best looking pound for pound athletes in the program, and he's a safety. Looks tremendous physically, especially at that spot.

17. Savion Red may be closer to 230 than 240, but he's in the area code.

18. Trey Owens showed quick feet than one would think. Quicker moving feet vs. Maalik Murphy.

19. Payton Kirkland on the field going through full workout at 4th team left guard.

20. Freddie Dubose was not going through full workout.


21. Sydir Mitchell is 370-372.

22. Jahdae Barron is carrying very good weight.

23. Jordan Washington is a keeper at TE. All reported measeurables are legit. And he has the flexibility to come off a three-point stance with winning leverage.

24. T'Vondre Sweat and Johnathan Brooks were on hand. NIL good!

25. DJ Campbell definitely looks 10-12 pounds lighter. Neto Umeozulu and DJ Campbell the quickest/most explosive movers at guard.

26. I stand by what I have said on the OnTexasFootball YouTube channel... Texas should be a better team in 2024. Does that mean more W's with the move to the SEC? Can't say that. But a spring portal addition or two away from solidifying the Horns as a top 4 team preseason.
 
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16. Jelani McDonald is among the best looking pound for pound athletes in the program,
23. Jordan Washington is a keeper at TE. All reported measeurables are legit. And he has the flexibility to come off a three-point stance with winning leverage.
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McDonald is certainly one of the best dancers on the team - often seen dancing on the sidelines. I mentally noted his athleticism at end of last season.

Met Jordan Washington at Bush Intercontinental waiting to get his boarding pass at the check-in counter. A winner in all facets. Big future.
 
The tone and attitude reminds me a lot of 2003-09. In the post-Simms era and "VY is now off his redshirt" year, the team really started to come together. On top of that, there were freakish physical specimens at a bunch of positions. I haven't seen that kind of optimism, even in 2018 when we were pretty damn good.
 
Team notes from Gerry H on OTF yesterday.

1. Says Billy Walton is going to earn significant playing time this year. He's playing at a high level right now.

2. Says Jaray Bledsoe is the most athletic person on the team, despite being a DT. His level of maturity is rising and it's showing.

3. Cook and Bond continue to be 1-2 in the punt return

4. Think Manny Muhamad is taking his game to the next level. Spends countless hours in the film room, studying his opponent.

5. DJ Campbell is showing quickness he didn't have last year.

6. Don't sleep on Aaron Butler and DeAndre Moore in the WR room. Both are making their presence known.

7. Niblack moved up a few spots in the TE rotation.
 
cnb said:
Team notes from Gerry H on OTF yesterday.

1. Says Billy Walton is going to earn significant playing time this year. He's playing at a high level right now.

2. Says Jaray Bledsoe is the most athletic person on the team, despite being a DT. His level of maturity is rising and it's showing.

3. Cook and Bond continue to be 1-2 in the punt return

4. Think Manny Muhamad is taking his game to the next level. Spends countless hours in the film room, studying his opponent.

5. DJ Campbell is showing quickness he didn't have last year.

6. Don't sleep on Aaron Butler and DeAndre Moore in the WR room. Both are making their presence known.

7. Niblack moved up a few spots in the TE rotation.
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Some of these points are downright scary (for the opposition).
 
The emergence of Bledsoe at DT is huge. Don’t underestimate his impact. It was starting to look like interior DT would just be Broughton and a whole lot of ???????s.

This new big Samoan transfer dude is a welcome addition as well.

I’m interested to see how Bryant has developed. It looks like he has the tools. He’s been known more as a run stuffer than a pass rusher.

Sydir Mitchell has the highest ceiling of any of them—up to the level of another Sweat.
 
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