Video Reheat: Longhorns Position Groups Ranked & Texas Looks to Reach Championship Peaks
In this episode of The Reheat, we break down how Texas’ position groups stack up heading into the season. Plus, a look at what it will take for the Longhorns to push toward championship contention.
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This Inside Texas Football episode offers an in-depth analysis of the Longhorns’ football roster heading into the upcoming season, relying heavily on Pro Football Focus (PFF) rankings and expert insight from hosts Joe Cook and RT Young. The discussion opens by highlighting the generally positive evaluations for most Texas position groups, although the quarterback room receives only an honorable mention with some uncertainty surrounding players like Trey Owens, KJ Lacey, and Matthew Caldwell, and even with Arch Manning at the top. The running back position shows optimism despite questions about health and consistency. Meanwhile, the pass-catching group (wide receivers and tight ends) is ranked eighth nationally, reflecting a blend of established and emerging talent.
Defensively, Texas boasts the top-ranked linebacker corps in the nation, credited to player depth, talent, and key players such as Anthony Hill and Trey Moore. The defensive line ranks tenth, showcasing standout players like Colin Simmons but facing some uncertainty due to many new transfers. The hosts express skepticism about a couple of PFF rankings being overly generous, such as running backs and the defensive line compared to rivals like Georgia or Texas Tech.
Beyond football, the hosts celebrate Texas softball’s recent national championship and frame it as a hopeful parallel for Longhorn football’s desire to “get over the hump” — achieving incremental improvements leading to a national title. The drive and motivation of key players like Michael Taaffe and Trey Moore, who returned despite possible NFL opportunities, underline the team’s hunger.
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The segment closes with a nostalgic and humorous look at some of the most painful missed recruiting opportunities for Texas football, naming stars like Adrian Peterson, Garrett Wilson, and top defensive players who chose rivals or transferred. The hosts also lament missed coaching chances, notably Nick Saban’s decision not to come to Texas in 2013, reinforcing the ongoing narrative of “what ifs” in the Longhorn program’s recent history.
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