Two Texas OL notes 

Redshirt freshman center Daniel Cruz is having a very solid spring. On track to be a three year starter (2026-28). 

Freshman OT Nick Brooks is well ahead of where Texas thought he would be. “Going to be a stud”. Those in Moncrief are very high on him … at tackle.

Put me in coach

I’m fired up for this year but 2026 really intrigues me. A year of development for the 2025 #1 class and these studs from the ‘24 class will be fun to watch

Could Brooks be the starting RT mid-season or is there belief that Baker/Cojoe can get it done?

Any update on Connor Stroh? I was hoping he would/could develop. 

35 minutes ago, THookem said:

Could Brooks be the starting RT mid-season or is there belief that Baker/Cojoe can get it done?

Really hoping Baker can get it done because of his high school.  Like to see a pipeline there.

Man Flood recruits and develops some good linemen.  I don’t remember us having OLine recruiting like he does.  Alot more are going to start getting drafted. 

I’m not sold on Hutson. 

1 hour ago, THookem said:

Could Brooks be the starting RT mid-season or is there belief that Baker/Cojoe can get it done?

Brooks is No. 2 at LT 

1 hour ago, Migas & Fajitas said:

Any update on Connor Stroh? I was hoping he would/could develop. 

More 3rd reps than 2nd 

1 minute ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

More 3rd reps than 2nd 

Portal candidate?

21 minutes ago, Hashtag said:

I’m not sold on Hutson. 

Ditto. He routinely gets mauled and shoved around. I wonder what is the staffs fascination with him.  He will most definitely be the weakest link on the oline and entire offense. 

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6 minutes ago, Beard N Balls Bundle said:

Portal candidate?

Wouldn’t be surprised if he does enter the portal.

3 minutes ago, Forrest J. said:

Ditto. He routinely gets mauled and shoved around. I wonder what is the staffs fascination with him.  He will most definitely be the weakest link on the oline and entire offense. 

The only advantage he has is game experience over the other center candidates.

37 minutes ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

Brooks is No. 2 at LT 

Damn Gerry, confusing casuals with facts again!  Why you are respected in the industry.

🤘🏼🤘🏽🤘🏿

39 minutes ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

More 3rd reps than 2nd 

Stroh has the size.  Is mobility his issue?  It certainly could not be his strength.

Takes more than being big and strong to play strong.

Hutson looks good until he starts getting off balance. Solid bridge player until Cruz and Kibble are ready.

Hopefully he can help Neto be assignment sound out there too.

Is Cruz willing to sit another year before taking the reigns?

15 minutes ago, HDub1995 said:

Is Cruz willing to sit another year before taking the reins?

The question is Cruz ready to be the starting center?

3 hours ago, Hashtag said:

I’m not sold on Hutson. 

I’m with you….if Cruz beats him out, he should play.  Tired of the seniority crap 

4 hours ago, GoHorns1 said:

The only advantage he has is game experience over the other center candidates.

He was the lowest rated OL of the 7 guys we used heavily. Just because you have experience done mean it’s great. 

16 minutes ago, Hashtag said:

He was the lowest rated OL of the 7 guys we used heavily. Just because you have experience done mean it’s great. 

Like I said the only advantage Hudson has is game experience never said  he was better.

Does this mean Cruz is ahead of Connor Robertson now?

17 minutes ago, qaertyisthatdude said:

 

@Gerry Hamiltonin shambles seeing this 😂🤣

7 hours ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

Two Texas OL notes 

Redshirt freshman center Daniel Cruz is having a very solid spring. On track to be a three year starter (2026-28). 

Freshman OT Nick Brooks is well ahead of where Texas thought he would be. “Going to be a stud”. Those in Moncrief are very high on him … at tackle.

Interesting see how Brooks and Fasusi’s careers turnout