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Jordan Whittington's mind is far more durable than his body. When Texas coaches wondered about his ability to stay healthy, he just kept working. When fans henpecked him on social media, Whittington showed keyboard-proof positivity. Now in his third season with just six games on his college ledger, Whittington is eager to show everyone that there's still a dynamic playmaker inside that chiseled 6-foot-1, 206-pound frame. "You know, my body's been feeling amazing," Whittington said after Tuesday's practice. "The offense is great. And I think this spring has been a real eye-opener for me just as much as I've developed as a receiver and just seeing this offense and what it can do, it's going to be amazing." Whittington was a superstar at Cuero. It was assumed he'd come to Texas and keep it going. But he aggravated a sports hernia injury first suffered in high school and essentially needed it fixed once and for all. He ended up redshirting in 2019. Last season, Whittington started the opener and then missed two games. He returned against Oklahoma and caught a career-high 10 passes for 65 yards. But then he missed the next three games because of another injury. - Austin American Statesman

(DS#30 WR) rSr/2024

WR Jordan Whittington, Texas
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04/19/21 - David Gbenda, rSr/2025, Texas, 6-0, 236 (DS#17 ILB) + More +

When Texas coach Steve Sarkisian says every player has a clean slate, it means a clean slate. David Gbenda is using his to reshape his college career. The sophomore linebacker from Katy has shown flashes of real athleticism the last two seasons. In 2019, the previous coaching staff asked him to play running back when depth became an issue. Then last season, he went back to defense and had solid impacts against Oklahoma, Kansas State and Colorado in the Alamo Bowl.

The Texas linebackers corps needs more playmakers, especially now that Juwan Mitchell has transferred out. Gbenda (pronounced bend-a) is ready for all the opportunities this new staff will provide. "David Gbenda has been terrific. Been very, very impressed with him," Sarkisian said this week. "He is flying around the football field, playing physical. He's got a real leader's mentality." Other teammates have noticed, too. "David's communication skills are very good," defensive tackle Keondre Coburn said. "He's going to be a very exciting player coming up this year. So I'm really excited for him." - Austin American Statesman

(DS#17 ILB) rSr/2025

ILB David Gbenda, Texas
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04/13/21 - Tarique Milton, rSr/2023, Texas, 5-11, 199 (DS#211 WR) + More +

It was a new experience for Tarique Milton. As his Iowa State football teammates stacked wins and accolades during the 2020 season, the junior wideout was just trying to get, and then stay, on the field. "For the first time in my life," he said this week, "I was an outsider." First it was an ankle injury and then a collarbone issue that kept Milton from fully experiencing last year's 9-3 season in which the Cyclones went to the Big 12 title game and won the Fiesta Bowl. Milton played in just half the games, robbing quarterback Brock Purdy and the Cyclone offense of its top returning wideout. "It was a little pain to watch, to be out, honestly," Milton said, "but there's no regret from it. I wouldn't change it if I could because I need that type of experience. "Being away really made me realize how important the game is to me, and I was willing to do anything, work harder to be back and make sure I can stay healthy. It gave me a different perspective."

Milton had 35 catches for 722 yards and three touchdowns as a sophomore in 2019, and his ability to hit big plays was something that was missed from the Iowa State offense in his intermittent absences. "Tarique has been an explosive player here," Iowa State wide receivers coach Nate Scheelhaase said. "He's made a ton of plays down the field. He's been a guy that can go and threaten people. He can threaten them with his speed and ability to make plays with the ball in his hand. "He's a guy that Brock has relied on. He's thrown big plays to him down the field, and again, he's a guy that definitely makes defensive backs back up. Any time you've got those guys out on the field, it's going to make things easier for even the other guys on your offense." - Des Moines Register

(DS#211 WR) rSr/2023

WR Tarique Milton, Texas
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04/10/21 - Joshua Moore, rSr/2023, Texas, 6-1, 168 (DS#999 WR) + More +

The only senior at the wideout position is Yoakum product Joshua Moore, who's coming off his best season in burnt orange. While his numbers don't jump off the page (30 receptions, 472 yards, 9 touchdowns), his performance against Colorado left most Texas fans encouraged. Moore caught two touchdowns to go along with five receptions and 85 yards in what was arguably his best game all-season since starting the year by accumulated four touchdowns and 200 yards in the first two games against UTEP and Texas Tech. But outside of an eight-reception effort against Oklahoma - a career-high - Moore largely disappeared from the Texas offense. In the final five regular-season games, Moore only caught six passes. But the good news for Texas fans is the answer for Moore's lack of production can be blamed for the offense he was playing in, rather than on him. Tom Herman's offense was rigid and lacked the imagination that can be found in Steve Sarkisian's offense. Another reason to be excited? Like Smith, expect Moore to play the X wide receiver position, but Sarkisian doesn't like to limit receivers to just one position and will move them around on the field constantly. - Austin American Statesman

(DS#999 WR) rSr/2023

WR Joshua Moore, Texas
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03/24/21 - DeMarvion Overshown, rSr/2023, Texas, 6-3, 229 (DS#10 OLB) + More +

When the Texas Longhorns start spring practice on Tuesday for the first time under new head coach Steve Sarkisian and the first time in two seasons, junior linebacker DeMarvion Overshown is among seven players who will not participate due to injuries, the school announced on Monday. Entering his second season as a starter at linebacker, Overshown recently underwent surgery on his shoulder to correct a torn labrum. Since Overshown has not spent a full offseason at the position and wanted to gain weight to better handle the demands of playing closer to the line of scrimmage, it's a disappointing development for him and for the team. He's expected to return at some point in the summer before preseason training camp begins. - Burnt Orange Nation

(DS#10 OLB) rSr/2023

OLB DeMarvion Overshown, Texas
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03/20/21 - Jahleel Billingsley, Sr/2023, Texas, 6-4, 223 (DS#31 TE) + More +

The No. 11-ranked tight end in the 2019 class saw a huge jump in his production in the final seven games last season. He had caught one ball six weeks into the season before reeling in 17 more for 274 yards and three touchdowns to finish. Billingsley also received kicks and punts in the final weeks of the season and was used in the slot and out wide. O'Brien must figure out a way to get the shifty tight end in space. - Montgomery Advertiser

(DS#31 TE) Sr/2023

TE Jahleel Billingsley, Texas
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02/15/21 - Ben Davis, rSr/2022, Texas, 6-4, 237 (DS#50 OLB) + More +

A local prep star who came to Alabama with high expectations announced Monday he intends to explore options elsewhere. Ben Davis, the No. 10 overall recruit in the class of 2016, said he entering the NCAA transfer portal in a Twitter post. AL.com confirmed his name appeared in the portal shortly after making the announcement. The Gordo High School graduate will be using the extra year of eligibility granted to every player participating in the 2020 season. It would have been his fourth and final season on the NCAA clock after he redshirted his freshman season of 2016. Davis appeared in 24 total games and recorded seven tackles in a reserve role. - Birmingham News

(DS#50 OLB) rSr/2022

OLB Ben Davis, Texas
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01/31/21 - Sam Ehlinger, Sr/2021, Texas, 6-1, 220 (DS#9 QB) + More +

Former Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger started and threw a touchdown pass in the Reese's Senior Bowl on Saturday. Ehlinger only appeared in the first quarter of Saturday's Senior Bowl, which was played in Mobile, Ala. Over those 15 minutes, Ehlinger completed four of his 10 passes. He finished with 42 passing yards, 12 of which were picked up on a touchdown toss to former UCLA running back Demetric Felton. Ehlinger's National Team ended up earning a 27-24 win. The National Team built a 10-0 lead with Ehlinger as its quarterback. - Austin American Statesman

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QB Sam Ehlinger, Texas
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01/20/21 - Jacoby Jones, rSr/2022, Texas, 6-3, 267 (DS#84 DE) + More +

Another Texas Longhorns player will take advantage of the extra year of eligibility afforded by the NCAA due to the coronavirus pandemic, as defensive end Jacoby Jones announced Tuesday that he will return for a fifth season overall and third season on the Forty Acres. As a junior, Jones was a rotational player who appeared in 11 games with 14 tackles and one forced fumble. In 2020, he served as the backup to Moro Ojomo at defensive end. - Burnt Orange Nation

(DS#84 DE) rSr/2022

DE Jacoby Jones, Texas
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01/19/21 - Ray Thornton, rSr/2022, Texas, 6-2, 232 (DS#73 OLB) + More +

Less than a week after entering the NCAA transfer portal, former LSU outside linebacker Ray Thornton has found a new destination for the upcoming season. Thornton will transfer to Texas, a source confirmed with The Advocate Sunday evening. The news was first reported by 247Sports. Thornton is from Killeen, Texas, and he was a former four-star recruit out of Shoemaker High. Thornton was the most recent player to enter the NCAA transfer portal, joining former star tight end Arik Gilbert, who, after nearly a month away from the team, officially announced Jan. 2 that he intended to transfer. - Baton Rouge Advocate

(DS#73 OLB) rSr/2022

OLB Ray Thornton, Texas
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01/13/21 - Ray Thornton, rSr/2022, Texas, 6-2, 232 (DS#73 OLB) + More +

A day after LSU's football players returned to campus for offseason training, the Tigers program experienced its third player entering the NCAA transfer portal this offseason. LSU outside linebacker Ray Thornton entered the NCAA transfer portal on Tuesday, a source confirmed with The Advocate. The news was first reported by AL.com. The 6-foot-3, 225-pound senior played in nine games last season and recorded five total tackles, two sacks and two tackles for loss. Thornton was primarily used near the line of scrimmage in LSU's pass-rush packages, and he was tied with two other players for fourth-most sacks on the team. - Baton Rouge Advocate

(DS#73 OLB) rSr/2022

OLB Ray Thornton, Texas
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01/03/21 - Sam Ehlinger, Sr/2021, Texas, 6-1, 220 (DS#9 QB) + More +

Texas Football senior quarterback Sam Ehlinger will forgo his extra season of eligibility and enter the 2021 NFL Draft, he announced Sunday. Ehlinger has accepted an invitation to the 2021 Senior Bowl that will be played on January 30 in Mobile, Ala. Ehlinger, an Austin native, ends his collegiate career as one of the most successful quarterbacks in Texas history.

He played in 46 games and made 43 starts during his time on the Forty Acres, leading the Longhorns to 27 wins as the starting quarterback – the fourth-most in school history. Ehlinger served as a team captain during the 2019 and 2020 seasons, becoming only the seventh two-time team captain in school history. His name is left near the top of numerous lists in the Texas record book. Most notably, he closes his collegiate career ranked second on UT record in completions (923), passing yards (11,436), total offense (13,343), passing touchdowns (94), and total touchdowns responsible for (127). - Texas Football

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QB Sam Ehlinger, Texas
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01/03/21 - Sam Ehlinger, Sr/2021, Texas, 6-1, 220 (DS#9 QB) + More +

2020 WUERFFEL TROPHY FINALIST: Sam Ehlinger, University of Texas, senior, quarterback,...Off the field, Ehlinger is extremely active in community service. Among many other efforts, he raised almost $200,000 for charities related to COVID-19 relief through online fundraising. He also contributed his time passing out meals and school materials at the Austin Boys & Girls Club. In 2020, he has already been named a National Scholar-Athlete and William V. Campbell Trophy finalist by the National Football Foundation, a finalist for the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award, a semifinalist for the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award, a top-10 candidate for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, the Co-Big 12 Football Scholar-Athlete of the Year, and to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. - Texas Football

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QB Sam Ehlinger, Texas
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01/02/21 - *Bijan Robinson, Jr/2023, Texas, 5-11, 215 (DS#1 RB) + More +

Texas fired football coach Tom Herman on Saturday after four seasons of failing to win a Big 12 championship and only one league title game appearance. Herman still had three seasons left on a guaranteed contract that was due to pay him more than $6 million per year, and the move means Texas will soon be on its fourth head coach since its last Big 12 title in 2009 under Mack Brown.

Herman was supposed to end that drought. He was college football's hottest young coach when Texas brought him from Houston to replace Charlie Strong in 2016. But Herman's results never matched his swagger: He never had a losing season and won four bowl games at Texas, including last week's Alamo Bowl. But he couldn't return the Longhorns to consistent league or national title contenders. He was just 1-4 against the archrival Oklahoma and leaves Texas 32-18 overall. - AP College Football

(DS#1 RB) Jr/2023

RB *Bijan Robinson, Texas
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01/02/21 - Jermayne Lole, rSr/2025, Texas, 6-2, 315 (DS#999 DT) + More +

2020 ALL-PAC-12 CONFERENCE HONORABLE MENTION: DL Jermayne Lole, Jr.,...Junior defensive lineman Jermayne Lole enjoyed a brilliant junior season, thriving after an offseason move to the inside...He has been nearly un-blockable this season, frequently getting penetration into opposing backfields and disrupting the play...Received honorable mention All-Conference distinction for the second consecutive season...Managed to still be extremely productive despite his move inside, collecting with 24 tackles, five tackles for loss, and 1.5 sacks...Lole forced a fumble, recovered a fumble, and knocked down two passes, while fighting through double teams of opposing defenses. - Arizona State Football

(DS#999 DT) rSr/2025

DT Jermayne Lole, Texas
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