4 Texas Freshmen Are FORCING Their Way Onto the Field! | Longhorns Football | Steve Sarkisian
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Jeff Howe, Gerry Hamilton and CJ Vogel reveal the four true freshmen already positioned to earn meaningful snaps for Texas in 2026. The newest addition is linebacker Kosi Okpala, who has worked exclusively with the second team while showing the intelligence and versatility to play inside or fill Will Muschamp’s crucial overhang role. At 6-foot-3 and nearly 240 pounds, Okpala has quickly earned the defensive staff’s trust.
Edge rusher Richard Wesley could crack Texas’ loaded rotation, while Steve Sarkisian must find creative ways to put the ball in Jermaine Bishop’s hands. Physical running back Derrek Cooper also brings the violent style and contagious energy Texas lacked during difficult road games last season.
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