Was the first in pads of the spring. 

Practice was held at DKR this morning as well.

A quick nugget – RT Andre Cojoe saw time with the first team at right tackle during the team portion of practice at the end. There will be opportunities for both Cojoe and Brandon Baker at the right tackle spot this spring.

Also, as you would expect, TE Spencer Shannon saw all first team snaps at TE with Jordan Washington sidelined for the spring.

Thanks for the update CJ! Love the idea of two RTs getting quality snaps.

The Cojo nugget is juicy - love having a battle on the o-line!

I know Shannon and where he’s from and he hasn’t played much. What’s the analysis on him

He’s definitely got the size to be an inline tight end, But i am curious about shannon’s athleticism at 6’7 250 plus pounds. 

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Baker better be ready for a battle, because Cojoe is a big dude and he wants some playing time. 

7 minutes ago, NothinButDaHorns34 said:

He’s definitely got the size to be an inline tight end, But i am curious about shannon’s athleticism at 6’7 250 plus pounds. 

Haven't seen him do much at Texas, but his HS tape at Mater Dei would indicate he has some athleticism to him. If anything, at 6'7 250, you could be a massive redzone threat for Manning to just high point the ball and you go grab it. 

the sleeve tat indicates a breakout is coming

49 minutes ago, Drunk randoke said:

I know Shannon and where he’s from and he hasn’t played much. What’s the analysis on him

Played three years at Mater Dei.  According to MaxPreps stat info he caught 8 passes total for 145 yards and 2 TDs.  I think they had another TE who was the 'receiving' TE though?

So the jury is out on whether or not he'll be a receiving threat at Texas.  

For comparison Gunnar Helm's numbers his last two years in Colorado were 58 catches for 781 yards.

18 minutes ago, ArizonaLonghorn said:

Played three years at Mater Dei.  According to MaxPreps stat info he caught 8 passes total for 145 yards and 2 TDs.  I think they had another TE who was the 'receiving' TE though?

So the jury is out on whether or not he'll be a receiving threat at Texas.  

For comparison Gunnar Helm's numbers his last two years in Colorado were 58 catches for 781 yards.

Geoff Swaim is having a long NFL career and he hardly caught passes at Texas. 

Guess Sark was there today after missing Monday's practice🤔👍

12 hours ago, Hashtag said:

Geoff Swaim is having a long NFL career and he hardly caught passes at Texas. 

Who was throwing him the ball? We’ll wait. 

1 hour ago, Oldest Horn said:

Who was throwing him the ball? We’ll wait. 

No, he was just a blocking TE.

1 hour ago, Oldest Horn said:

Who was throwing him the ball? We’ll wait. 

There is a place in the NFL on every roster for tight ends who can block well.

3 hours ago, Red Five said:

No, he was just a blocking TE.

Who was our receiving TE when he was here?

16 minutes ago, Oldest Horn said:

Who was our receiving TE when he was here?

2013:
Greg Daniels - 3 catches, 28 yards
Geoff Swaim - 3 catches, 14 yards

2014:
MJ McFarland - 11 catches, 53 yards, 2 TDs
Geoff Swaim - 10 catches, 70 yards, 1 TD

 

Pretty much Geoff, as well as our blocking TE. 

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Just now, Hashtag said:

2013:
Greg Daniels - 3 catches, 28 yards
Geoff Swaim - 3 catches, 14 yards

2014:
MJ McFarland - 11 catches, 53 yards, 2 TDs
Geoff Swaim - 10 catches, 70 yards, 1 TD

 

Pretty much Geoff, as well as our blocking TE. 

That’s what I thought 

3 minutes ago, Oldest Horn said:

That’s what I thought 

Those were some dark days for Texas football haha

Geoff Swaim had more tackles (2) than he did TD receptions (1) at Texas