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ITYT: Texas football practice report covers every aspect of the first day of preseason camp

Eric Nahlinby:Eric Nahlin07/31/24

Eric Nahlin and Justin Wells go position-by-position and discuss everything they saw on the first day of fall practice for the Texas Longhorns.

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Quarterbacks’ Performance: The quarterbacks, Quinn Ewers, Arch Manning, and Trey Owens, displayed impressive skills. Ewers and Manning are poised to be future NFL players.

  • Quinn Ewers: Naturally talented and expected to be a first-round pick.
  • Arch Manning: More mechanical but refined, similar arm talent to Ewers.
  • Trey Owens: Showed strong arm talent, despite early jitters.

Running Backs’ Depth: The running backs showcased depth and skill.

  • Cedric Baxter and Jaydon Blue: Leading the pack with exceptional performance.
  • Tre Wisner, Jerrick Gibson, and Christian Clark: Demonstrated strong potential and versatility.

Wide Receivers’ Dynamics: The wide receiver group, including Johtnay Cook, Isaiah Bond, and Ryan Wingo, showed promising talent.

  • Isaiah Bond: Notable for both exceptional catches and some drops.
  • Ryan Wingo and Silas Bolden: Highlighted for their hands and speed.

Tight Ends’ Physicality: The tight ends, led by Jordan Washington and Spencer Shannon, demonstrated physicality and skill.

  • Jordan Washington: Physically imposing and expected to be a significant player.
  • Amari Niblack: Displayed sleek agility and blocking prowess.

Offensive Line Stability: The offensive line, featuring Kelvin Banks, Hayden Conner, Jake Majors, DJ Campbell, and Cam Williams, showed solid formation and depth.

  • Backups: Trevor Goosby, Cole Hutson, Connor Robertson, Neto Umeozulu, and Andre Cojoe also performed well, indicating strong depth.

Defensive Line Analysis: The defensive line, with players like Vernon Broughton and Sydir Mitchell, demonstrated flexibility and strength.

  • Vernon Broughton: Showed leadership and physical prowess.
  • Sydir Mitchell: Slimmed down and improved in pursuit drills.

Linebackers and Edge Rushers: Linebackers Anthony Hill and David Gbenda, along with edge rushers Trey Moore and Barryn Sorrell, highlighted the team’s defensive strength.

  • Trey Moore: Impressed with physical condition and technique.
  • Ethan Burke and Colin Simmons: Showed potential and readiness.

Secondary’s Performance: The secondary, with players like Jaylon Gilbeau and Malik Muhammad, showcased strong defensive capabilities.

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