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Nov 23, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. (0) celebrates after a stop against the Kentucky Wildcats on fourth down in the third quarter at Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ricardo B. Brazziell/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images
ESPN has unveiled its ranking of the top 50 players in this year’s College Football Playoff. Texas placed four standout players on the list, trailing Ohio State and Oregon with six each and Clemson with five.
The rankings were compiled by ESPN’s Bill Connelly, David Hale, Chris Low, Adam Rittenberg, and Paolo Uggetti, who analyzed the rosters of all 12 playoff teams to determine the top talent.
This isn’t strictly a ranking of the stars who achieved the most during the regular season, though that was a factor. Nor is it necessarily a prediction of who will put up the biggest numbers in the next seven weeks. Instead according to ESPN, it is more of a viewers guide. Here’s where four of the Texas Longhorns shaped up:
24. Andrew Mukuba – DB, Texas, Senior
2024 stats: 33 solo tackles, 1 forced fumble, 4 interceptions, 5 pass deflections
The 6-foot, 190-pound Austin native returned to Texas after three standout seasons at Clemson and quickly became a pivotal figure in the Longhorns’ resurgence. Mukuba helped transform a struggling pass defense, which ranked 116th nationally last season, into the nation’s best this year, allowing just 143.1 passing yards per game. Known for his hard-hitting style and instinctive play, Mukuba tallied 52 tackles (four for loss), four interceptions, and five pass breakups. His 11-tackle performance in the SEC Championship Game against Georgia cemented his leadership on Texas’ dominant defense.
9. Anthony Hill Jr. – LB, Texas, sophomore
2024 stats: 47 solo tackles, 7.5 sacks, 4 FFs, 1 INT
The 6-3, 235-pound sophomore…
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Author : Longhorns Wire
Publish date : 2024-12-18 22:21:00
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