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Checking in on the freshmen after Texas' 31-10 win over Wyoming

Gerry Hamiltonby:Gerry Hamilton09/19/23

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The Texas Longhorns took the field Saturday in Austin with 37 redshirt and true freshmen on the roster. In the win over Wyoming, more than 10 members of the freshman class were listed as seeing action.

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The true freshman class continues to make headlines with 13 members of the No. 3 ranked recruiting class in 2023 seeing the field this season through three games. Nine of those true freshmen saw game action Saturday, including another productive game by Anthony Hill.

Inside Texas takes a look at the redshirt freshmen and true freshmen following the 31-10 win over the Wyoming Cowboys.

Quarterback

Maalik Murphy (RS-FR), Inglewood (Calif.) Junipero Serra

vs. Rice: Completed 3 of 5 passes for 40 yards
at Alabama: DNP
vs. Wyoming: DNP

Arch Manning (FR), New Orleans (La.) Isidore Newman

vs. Rice: DNP
at Alabama: DNP
vs. Wyoming: DNP

Running back

Cedric Baxter Jr. (FR), Orlando (Fla.) Edgewater – *Started first two games

vs. Rice: 5 carries for 38 yards
at Alabama: 11 carries for 31 yards, and four receptions for 21 yards
vs. Wyoming: DNP (Injured)

Tre Wisner (FR), DeSoto (Texas) High

vs. Rice: 1 tackle on special teams
at Alabama: Saw action
vs. Wyoming: Saw action

Wide receiver

Johntay Cook II (FR), DeSoto (Texas) High

vs. Rice: 2 receptions for 26 yards
at Alabama: Saw action
vs. Wyoming: Saw action

DeAndre Moore Jr. (FR), Bellflower (Calif.) St. John Bosco

vs. Rice: Saw action
at Alabama: DNP
vs. Wyoming: DNP

Ryan Niblett (FR), Aldine (Texas) Eisenhower

vs. Rice: Saw action
at Alabama: DNP
vs. Wyoming: DNP

Tight end

Spencer Shannon (FR), Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei

vs. Rice: DNP
at Alabama: DNP
vs. Wyoming: DNP

Will Randle (FR), New Orleans (La.) Isidore Newman

vs. Rice: DNP
at Alabama: DNP
vs. Wyoming: DNP

Offensive line

Neto Umeozulu (RS-FR), LG, Allen (Texas) High

vs. Rice: Saw action
at Alabama: DNP
vs. Wyoming: Saw action

Malik Agbo, LG (RS-FR), Federal Way (Wa.) Todd Beamer

vs. Rice: Saw action
at Alabama: Saw action
vs. Wyoming: Saw action

Connor Robertson, C (RS-FR), Austin (Texas) Westlake

vs. Rice: Saw action
at Alabama: Saw action
vs. Wyoming: Saw action

Trevor Goosby, LT (FR), Melissa (Texas) High

vs. Rice: Saw action
at Alabama: DNP
vs. Wyoming: DNP

Jaydon Chatman, LT/RT (FR), Killeen (Texas) Harker Heights

vs. Rice: DNP
at Alabama: DNP
vs. Wyoming: DNP

Connor Stroh, RG (FR), Frisco (Texas) Wakeland

vs. Rice: DNP
at Alabama: DNP
vs. Wyoming: DNP

Payton Kirkland, LG (FR), Orlando (Fla.) Dr. Phillips

vs. Rice: DNP
at Alabama: DNP
vs. Wyoming: DNP

Andre Cojoe, RT, Mansfield (Texas) Timberview

vs. Rice: DNP
at Alabama: DNP
vs. Wyoming: DNP

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Defensive line

Aaron Bryant (RS-FR), Southaven (Ms.) High

vs. Rice: Saw action
at Alabama: DNP
vs. Wyoming: Saw action

Jaray Bledsoe (RS-FR), Marlin (Texas) High

vs. Rice: Saw action
at Alabama: Saw action
vs. Wyoming: Saw action

Zac Swanson (RS-FR), Phoenix (Az.) Brophy College Prep

vs. Rice: DNP
at Alabama: DNP
vs. Wyoming: DNP

Sydir Mitchell (FR), Oradell (N.J.) Bergen Catholic

vs. Rice: Saw action
at Alabama: DNP
vs. Wyoming: 1 tackle

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EDGE

Kris Ross (RS-FR), Houston (Texas) North Shore

vs. Rice: 1 tackle and 1 quarterback hurry
at Alabama: Saw action
vs. Wyoming: Saw action

J’Mond Tapp (RS-FR), Donaldsonville (La.) Ascension Catholic

vs. Rice: 1 tackle, 0.5 tackles for loss
at Alabama: DNP
vs. Wyoming: 3 tackles

Colton Vasek (FR), Austin (Texas) Westlake

vs. Rice: DNP
at Alabama: DNP
vs. Wyoming: DNP

Billy Walton (FR), Dallas (Texas) South Oak Cliff

vs. Rice: DNP
at Alabama: DNP
vs. Wyoming: Saw action

Linebacker

Anthony Hill (FR), Denton (Texas) Ryan

vs. Rice: 1 tackle and 1 quarterback hurry
at Alabama: 6 tackles, two tackles for loss and two sacks
vs. Wyoming: 3 tackles

Liona Lefau (FR), Kahuku (Hawaii) High

vs. Rice: 1 tackle
at Alabama: Saw action
vs. Wyoming: 1 tackle

S’Maje Burrell (FR), Fort Worth (Texas) North Crowley

vs. Rice: DNP
at Alabama: DNP
vs. Wyoming: DNP

Derion Gullette (FR), Teague (Texas) High

vs. Rice: DNP
at Alabama: DNP
vs. Wyoming: DNP

Tausili Akana (FR), Lehi (Utah) Skyridge

vs. Rice: Saw action
at Alabama: DNP
vs. Wyoming: DNP

Safety

Larry Turner-Gooden (RS-FR), Playa Del Ray (Calif.)

vs. Rice: DNP
at Alabama: DNP
vs. Wyoming: DNP

B.J. Allen Jr. (RS-FR) , Aledo (Texas) High

vs. Rice: Saw action
at Alabama: DNP
vs. Wyoming: DNP

Derek Williams (FR), New Iberia (La.) Westgate

vs. Rice: 3 tackles and 1 pass break up
at Alabama: DNP
vs. Wyoming: 2 tackles

Jelani McDonald (FR), Waco (Texas) Connally

vs. Rice: Saw action
at Alabama: Saw action
vs. Wyoming: Saw action

Cornerback

Xavion Brice (RS-FR), Arlington (Texas) Seguin

vs. Rice: DNP
at Alabama: DNP
vs. Wyoming: DNP

Malik Muhammad (FR), Dallas (Texas) South Oak Cliff

vs. Rice: 5 tackles and one pass break up
at Alabama: 1 tackle
vs. Wyoming: 1 tackle

Warren Roberson (FR), Red Oak (Texas) High

vs. Rice: DNP
at Alabama: DNP
vs. Wyoming: DNP

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