The Texas Longhorns opened preseason football camp this
week. The Longhorns will have four weeks
to determine who the starting quarterback will be this year. The Longhorns will also use the camp to
develop better offensive chemistry.
The Longhorns are considered the best defensive unit in the
Big 12 conference this year. Some added
weapons on offense will try to assist the defense in winning football games
this year. Highly touted running back
Johnathan Gray and returning running back Malcolm Brown hopes to take the
pressure off of the quarterback position this year.
Local players and wide receivers Caleb Jones from Austin
High and Daje Johnson from Hendrickson high school hope to become vital parts
of a productive offense this year. When
asked do he has a preference to what position he wants to play Johnson said, “I
don't have a preference. I can play both sides of the ball. I got accepted at
DB. They want me to play on offense at wide receiver and running back. I will probably stick to offense, but I am
pretty equal on both sides of the ball.”
Jones said, “I'm
excited to have a fresh start with everything. I'm trying to carry on the
legacy of my dad being in the NFL [former Dallas Cowboys LB Robert Jones]. I
want to do the same thing. My cousin is a wide receiver at Auburn, and he's
been successful. I want to be successful, and that's what I'm looking forward
to.”
Gray was considered one of the top running backs in the
country and will add much need depth to the Longhorns running back stable. Jones was a top ten rated wide receiver in
the nation last year. Johnson will be
used in the wildcat formations and on special teams.
The biggest question entering this season will be he will
lead the team form the quarterback position.
David Ash and Case McCoy are competing for the starting nod. Both quarterbacks had sparks while at the
helm last season, but both were inconsistent.
Ash said, “This summer I worked on accuracy. I worked on
foot quickness. I tried to spend time with the players – getting to know the
young guys and building a relationship with everyone.
