We are now 56 days away from the Horns vs the Buckeyes in Columbus. Who’s your favorite No. 56?

Options today include…

Zach Shackelford

 

Boone Powell

 

Ken Gidney

Ken Gidney (1966–1968): A three-year letterman at center, noted in historical rosters for wearing #56. He played during Texas’ national championship era under coach Darrell Royal, contributing to the 1968 team.

Zach Shackelford

•  Position: Offensive Lineman (Center)

•  Years at Texas: 2016–2019

•  Notable Achievements: Shackelford was a multi-year starter at center, playing in 49 games with 34 starts. He earned Honorable Mention All-Big 12 honors in 2018 and was a key part of the offensive line during Texas’ resurgence under coach Tom Herman, including the 2018 Sugar Bowl win over Georgia.

Boone Powell (full name James Boone Powell) was a standout linebacker for the University of Texas Longhorns in the late 1980s and early 1990s before briefly entering the NFL.

College Career at Texas

Tenure: Lettered at UT from 1988 through 1991  .

Position: Served as a key contributor on defense, primarily recognized at strong-side linebacker.

1990 Season Highlights: Known for his ability to penetrate the backfield, Powell recorded six tackles for loss, sharing duties with teammates like Shane Dronett, Brian Jones, and Anthony Curl.

I enjoyed watching the Zach Shack

Marcus Wilkins played in the NFL without (I believe) ever starting a game at Texas.

Tray Allen was pretty good.  Zach and Cam are easy picks as well.