Checking in on the freshmen after Texas' 34-24 win at Alabama
The Texas Longhorns took the field Saturday in Tuscaloosa with 37 redshirt and true freshman on the roster. Not all of those 37 traveled to Alabama over the weekend due to NCAA limitations for away teams.
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The freshman class continues to make headlines with 13 members of the No. 3 ranked recruiting class in 2023 seeing the field against Rice. Nine of those true freshmen saw game action Saturday, including a second straight start by running back Cedric Baxter Jr.
Inside Texas takes a look at the redshirt freshmen and true freshmen following the 34-24 win over the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Quarterback
Maalik Murphy (RS-FR), Inglewood (Calif.) Junipero Serra
vs. Rice: Completed 3 of 5 passes for 40 yards
at Alabama: DNP
Arch Manning (FR), New Orleans (La.) Isidore Newman
vs. Rice: DNP
at Alabama: 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
Tre Wisner (FR), DeSoto (Texas) High
vs. Rice: 1 tackle on special teams
at Alabama: Saw action
Wide receiver
Johntay Cook II (FR), DeSoto (Texas) High
vs. Rice: 2 receptions for 26 yards
at Alabama: Saw action
DeAndre Moore Jr. (FR), Bellflower (Calif.) St. John Bosco
vs. Rice: Saw action
at Alabama: DNP
Ryan Niblett (FR), Aldine (Texas) Eisenhower
vs. Rice: Saw action
at Alabama: Saw action
Tight end
Spencer Shannon (FR), Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei
vs. Rice: DNP
at Alabama: DNP
Will Randle (FR), New Orleans (La.) Isidore Newman
vs. Rice: DNP
at Alabama: DNP
Offensive line
Neto Umeozulu (RS-FR), LG, Allen (Texas) High
vs. Rice: Saw action
at Alabama: DNP
Malik Agbo, LG (RS-FR), Federal Way (Wa.) Todd Beamer
vs. Rice: Saw action
at Alabama: Saw action
Connor Robertson, C (RS-FR), Austin (Texas) Westlake
vs. Rice: Saw action
at Alabama: Saw action
Trevor Goosby, LT (FR), Melissa (Texas) High
vs. Rice: Saw action
at Alabama: DNP
Jaydon Chatman, LT/RT (FR), Killeen (Texas) Harker Heights
vs. Rice: DNP
at Alabama: DNP
Connor Stroh, RG (FR), Frisco (Texas) Wakeland
vs. Rice: DNP
at Alabama: DNP
Payton Kirkland, LG (FR), Orlando (Fla.) Dr. Phillips
vs. Rice: DNP
at Alabama: DNP
Andre Cojoe, RT, Mansfield (Texas) Timberview
vs. Rice: DNP
at Alabama: DNP
Defensive line
Aaron Bryant (RS-FR), Southaven (Ms.) High
vs. Rice: Saw action
at Alabama: DNP
Jaray Bledsoe (RS-FR), Marlin (Texas) High
vs. Rice: Saw action
at Alabama: Saw action
Zac Swanson (RS-FR), Phoenix (Az.) Brophy College Prep
vs. Rice: DNP
at Alabama: DNP
Sydir Mitchell (FR), Oradell (N.J.) Bergen Catholic
vs. Rice: Saw action
at Alabama: DNP
EDGE
Kris Ross (RS-FR), Houston (Texas) North Shore
vs. Rice: 1 tackle and 1 quarterback hurry
at Alabama: Saw action
J’Mond Tapp (RS-FR), Donaldsonville (La.) Ascension Catholic
vs. Rice: 1 tackle, 0.5 tackles for loss
at Alabama: DNP
Colton Vasek (FR), Austin (Texas) Westlake
vs. Rice: DNP
at Alabama: DNP
Billy Walton (FR), Dallas (Texas) South Oak Cliff
vs. Rice: DNP
at Alabama: DNP
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
Liona Lefau (FR), Kahuku (Hawaii) High
vs. Rice: 1 tackle
at Alabama: Saw action
S’Maje Burrell (FR), Fort Worth (Texas) North Crowley
vs. Rice: DNP
at Alabama: DNP
Derion Gullette (FR), Teague (Texas) High
vs. Rice: DNP
at Alabama: DNP
Tausili Akana (FR), Lehi (Utah) Skyridge
vs. Rice: Saw action.
at Alabama: DNP
Safety
Larry Turner-Gooden (RS-FR), Playa Del Ray (Calif.)
vs. Rice: DNP
at Alabama: DNP
B.J. Allen Jr. (RS-FR) , Aledo (Texas) High
vs. Rice: Saw action
at Alabama: DNP
Derek Williams (FR), New Iberia (La.) Westgate
vs. Rice: 3 tackles and 1 pass break up
at Alabama: DNP
Jelani McDonald (FR), Waco (Texas) Connally
vs. Rice: Saw action
at Alabama: Saw action
Cornerback
Xavion Brice (RS-FR), Arlington (Texas) Seguin
vs. Rice: DNP
at Alabama: DNP
Malik Muhammad (FR), Dallas (Texas) South Oak Cliff
vs. Rice: 5 tackles and one pass break up
at Alabama: 1 tackle
Warren Roberson (FR), Red Oak (Texas) High
vs. Rice: DNP
at Alabama: DNP
