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Inside the Program: Spring Standouts, Final Portal Moves, and NFL Draft Wins

Eric Nahlinby:Eric Nahlin•about 9 hours
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Spring ball is almost over, and several players made big moves to raise their stock heading into summer. We also break down the final portal updates and celebrate another strong showing in the NFL Draft.

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Texas players Kelvin Banks, Jahdae Baron, and Matthew Golden were drafted, highlighting player development success. Banks especially impressed scouts, with experts believing his draft position might look even better in hindsight.

Analysts predict players like Quinn Ewers, Andrew Mukuba, and Alfred Collins could be called in rounds two or three, emphasizing the depth of talent nurtured at Texas.

Running back Christian Clark amazed coaches with his rapid recovery from injury, showing elite cutting ability and vision, setting him up for a major role next season.

Freshman Nick Brooks proved he could handle the tackle position, displaying strong growth in strength, technique, and maturity, with future NFL potential hinted.

Linebacker Brad Spence impressed across practices, showcasing coverage skills previously unseen and shaping into a key defensive piece for Texas.

Texas focused heavily on quality over quantity in portal additions. Though missing on a couple of WR targets, they added strategic depth and retained team chemistry.

Texas’ ability to develop various types of players — transfers, early starters, and long-haul developers — was showcased, becoming a huge recruiting advantage.

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