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Trevor Goosby is “moving as well in his body as he’s ever been,” Flood said.

On guard depth, Flood mentioned Nate Kibble Connor Stroh and Jaydon Chatman. Chatman, Flood said, gives the line some position flexibility.

Flood said Jackson Christian and Nick Brooks progressed nicely throughout the spring. Camp is an “opportunity to show us how far they can move up the depth chart,” he said.

Flood is going to let the personnel come together before he and Sark make the call on a staple run scheme.

Flood said the preferred run scheme changes from year to year. He doesn’t know what it’ll be until it evolves in camp. That’s exactly what I wanted to hear!

Jake Majors “laid a great foundation for us at Texas” at center, Flood said.

Flood seems to have a lot of confidence in Cole Hutson at center.

Cole Hutson “is absolutely ready” to lead the offensive line as the new center.

Neto Umeozulu “had the best spring of his career,” Flood said.

Flood said the right tackle job will be a camp battle between Brandon Baker and Andre Cojoe. ”Both guys are going to compete and we’ll see how it plays out in training camp,” he said.

“It bothers us, too, as coaches,” Flood said regarding the offense’s red-zone issues in big games last season.

Banks didn’t say much when he was asked about the program taking the next step, but he said the Longhorns “are on that path” to playing for a national title.

Texas throwing the ball down the field to the tight ends and the development of Helm and Sanders will continue to open doors for the Longhorns in recruiting, Banks said.

He added that Nick Townsend has had a great summer.

The camp injuries at running back last season is why Banks and Sark decided to pull the running backs off of special teams.

On kickoff returns, Banks trusts Tre Wisner and DeAndre Moore.

Banks said the main issue had had last season with the kickoff return game were the penalties that wiped out good returns.

A punter who can kick the ball high, far and directionally is what the Longhorns were looking for in the portal.

On Endries as a blocker, Banks said the real challenge for him will be when he has to block Anthony Hill or Colin Simmons in a live period for the first time.

Speed, tackling ability and trust are the three things Banks is looking for in special teamers.

Banks said the sample of Jack Endries’ blocking at Cal made the staff feel like he’d do well in the running game for Longhorns.

Banks said the Texas tight end room is “a lot more versatile” with the additions of Emaree Winston and Nick Townsend.

A Xavier Filsaime mention when Banks mentions potential core special teamers.

Banks said all three have “home run ability.”

Regarding the acquisition of Mason Shipley, Bert Auburn’s struggles on kicks of 45-55 yards played a big role in the decision to get a kicker out of the portal.