Sarkisian's 2022 Top 5 Class producing at a high rate
The Texas Longhorns No. 5 ranked class in 2022 is producing in season two in Austin.
The class that was made up of 28 signees from the states of Texas, California, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Arizona and Washington saw six players start games as true freshmen. And seven more played more than four games to be classified as a sophomore’s headed into the 2023 season.
Now with one and a half seasons in the rearview mirror, the class is on track to likely meet expectations in the next couple of seasons.
Inside Texas takes a look at where the 2022 class sits at the mid-way point of the 2023 season.
Starters
Kelvin Banks, LT, 6-4, 324 – Sophomore
Has started all 19 games since enrolling at Texas. Likely NFL first round pick following the 2024 season.
DJ Campbell, RG, 6-3, 343 – Sophomore
The former 5-star recruit has started all six games as a sophomore. On track to be a future NFL draft pick.
Ethan Burke, EDGE, 6-6, 257 – Sophomore
The former 4-star recruit has posted 18 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks through six games.
Terrance Brooks, CB, 6-0, 200 – Sophomore
Brooks has posted six tackles and four pass break ups in 2023. Has the look of a future NFL draft pick.
Will Stone, K, 6-0, 194 – Sophomore
Handling kick off duties again as a sophomore. Has posted 41 kick offs with 25 touchbacks.
Lance St. Louis, LS, 6-0, 219 – Sophomore
Handling long snapping duties again as a sophomore.
Second Team
Maalik Murphy, QB, 6-5, 238 – Redshirt freshman
Completed 3 of 6 passes for 40 yards in late game duty.
Cole Hutson, G/C, 6-5, 318 – Sophomore
Started all 13 games as a true freshman. Was playing starter snaps prior to an injury against Wyoming.
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Cameron Williams, RT/LT, 6-5, 369 – Sophomore
The back up left and right tackle. Texas staff loves his upside, especially in the run game.
Neto Umeozulu, LG, 6-4, 311 – Redshirt freshman
Run game difference maker that continues to develop in pass protection and technique overall.
Malik Agbo, G/T/TE, 6-4, 294 – Redshirt freshman
Emerged as a go to player as a jumbo blocking tight end in the Texas run game. Has the quickest feet of any lineman in the program.
Justice Finkley, EDGE, 6-2, 250 – Sophomore
Has posted three tackles and a sack in a back up role in year two.
Jaylon Guilbeau, Star, 6-0, 180 – Sophomore
Has returned from a knee injury that sideline the Golden Triangle product for some of the 2022 season, and entire spring. Has posted two tackles and one tackle for loss.
Depth
Jaydon Blue, RB, 6-0, 191 – Sophomore
Blue has rushed 23 times for 112 yards, and caught one pass for seven yards.
Savion Red, RB, 5-10, 214 – Sophomore
Red has rushed seven times for 23 yards, completed one pass for 25 yards and one kick off return for eight yards.
Connor Robertson, C, 6-4, 319 – Redshirt freshman
Saw first meaningful game action against Oklahoma after Jake Majors went down with an ankle injury.
Jaray Bledsoe, DL, 6-4, 274 – Redshirt freshman
Will go from flash player to key role player in 2024. Has posted one tackle and one quarterback hurry this season.
Aaron Bryant, DL, 6-2, 301 – Redshirt freshman
Credited with one tackle.
Zac Swanson, DL, 6-4, 270 – Redshirt freshman
J’mond Tapp, EDGE, 6-3, 266 – Redshirt freshman
Starting to show upside potential. Has posted four tackles and 0.5 tackles for loss this season.
Kris Ross, EDGE, 6-2, 255 – Redshirt freshman
Second team prior to an elbow injury against Wyoming. Had one tackle, one tackle for loss and one quarterback hurry prior to injury.
B.J. Allen Jr., S, 6-1, 205 – Redshirt freshman
Larry Turner-Gooden, S, 6-0, 204 – Redshirt freshman
Austin Jordan, Star/CB, 6-0, 198 – Sophomore
Had an interception against Rice.
Xavion Brice, CB, 6-1, 183 – Redshirt freshman
