Four Texas Longhorns football players, including offensive tackle Trevor Goosby and wide receiver Cam Coleman, just landed on this season’s AP All-America preseason first team, instantly setting the bar for their upcoming season.
These Guys Are Built Different
Man, talk about making a statement before the pads even fully crack! Offensive tackle Trevor Goosby, wide receiver Cam Coleman, linebacker Rasheem Biles, and edge rusher Colin Simmons all snagged that first-team preseason nod from the Associated Press. It’s not like these guys are strangers to the hype train either; they’ve been familiar names all over those preseason watch lists already. For Longhorn fans, this has to feel like a huge vote of confidence in the sheer talent on the roster. Having four guys get recognized like this, especially with elite talents on both sides of the ball, sets a serious tone for what’s expected from this squad this season.
Injury Bug or Intentional Approach?
But hold up, because football always throws curveballs, right? Offensive tackle Trevor Goosby, one of those shiny new All-Americans, is already dealing with a bone bruise in his left knee. That’s a gut punch, especially for a guy expected to anchor that offensive line. The Austin American-Statesman is already asking “what’s next” for their O-line with Goosby out, meaning the Longhorns are figuring out how to survive that injury. On a brighter note, transfer RT Melvin Siani has been impressing Coach Steve Sarkisian during training camp, surprising him so much that Sark called him a “tough ass.” Safety Kobe Black also turned heads with an impressive showing in the first Texas scrimmage. Plus, despite Laurence Seymore experiencing a ‘hiccup,’ it sounds like Texas is intentionally thwarting that injury bug overall, which is huge for early season form.
Future Is Bright, Kinda?
Looking ahead, the recruiting trail is always buzzing with high stakes. Texas unfortunately couldn’t hold onto former starter Jordan Pope, who signed with rival Texas A&M. That’s a bummer! But they’re still in the mix for future stars like Top247 DL Cory Cunningham, eyeing SEC visits this fall, and 2029 DL Stephan Harrison, who’s already saying he’s ‘ready to go’ and wants to ‘let all the haters know the truth.’ Five-star commit Ismael Camara is reportedly growing into a leadership role and ready for Austin in December. And then there’s always the biggest question in Texas football: who’s the best QB, Arch Manning or Marcel Reed? College football analysts are debating which quarterbacks can win the 2026 national title, and that position battle is front and center. Even Kewan Lacy got named preseason first team All-American by multiple outlets, showing the talent depth around the league.
So, with preseason hype, early injuries, and serious talent both on the roster and coming down the pipeline, this Longhorns season is already shaping up to be a wild ride. The stakes are sky-high for these guys to live up to those All-American expectations, navigate early challenges like Goosby’s injury, and ultimately push for a title. We’ll be watching to see how Sarkisian’s red-zone offense shapes up, because that’s often the one obstacle still blocking his title path. Oh, and quick note from around the league: Terrion Arnold won’t be able to play for the Seahawks. Just a little tidbit from the broader football landscape as we get ready for the season!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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