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Texas football was among the best rosters in the sport this past season. Even though the Longhorns didn’t win the national championship, they showed depth and talent all across the field.
The distinction of “most talented” likely goes to Ohio State, the College Football Playoff champions who defeated Texas in the College Football Playoff semifinals. ESPN recently ranked its top 100 players in college football from the past season, and the Buckeyes had 10 players make the list.
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Texas was not far behind, however. Many of those listed were on a defense that was rated among the best in the country, but there was some offensive players mixed int too. Some of their top contributors are headed to the NFL draft, while others will return for another year of seasoning in college.
Here are the seven Texas Longhorns football stars who were placed on ESPN’s top 100 list:
The Clemson transfer lands at No. 93 after returning home to Austin and having his best season ever. Mukuba’s instincts and chemistry with his teammates were fundamental to the Longhorns’ success on defense, with the safety racking up 69 tackles, five interceptions and eleven passes defended.
“A Clemson transfer who helped Texas improve from 116th in pass defense in 2023 to first in the regular season this year, he was a physical player whose big hits stopped runners cold. His interception in the second overtime against Arizona State clinched a CFP quarterfinal win for the Longhorns,” ESPN’s Dave Wilson said.
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Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers, No. 91
This might seem a little low to some Texas fans. After all, Ewers is one of the best quarterbacks in Longhorns history, and he captained the offense of two CFP teams.
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Author : Austin American-Statesman
Publish date : 2025-01-24 13:02:00
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