Eric Nahlin

Texas football players returned to Austin and to the weight room and fields this week. Here's the latest on practice schedule, who is participating, and one encouraging note.

Players are back in the gym as offseason workouts resume, setting the tone for a competitive and energized summer. With a healthy roster and several athletes poised for breakout seasons, excitement is building throughout the program.

Louisiana is familiar territory for the Texas Longhorns during Steve Sarkisian's tenure. The Horns already have a commitment from The Boot in cornerback Hayward Howard from New Orleans. This time Texas went to the top of the state for Monroe's Dylan Berymon.

My years-long crusade about Texas defensive tackle replenishment is nearing its thankful end. The combination of Alex January, the 2025 class, and a monster portal haul has fixed the immediate. But Texas got into the position of needing to take so many portal defensive tackles by not properly addressing the future. The Kenny Baker era at Texas is doing just that.

Texas now has two commitments from the state of Louisiana in cornerback Hayward Howard and defensive tackle Dylan Berymon, who pulled the trigger Saturday night. At this point, The Boot is considered an extension of East Texas as far the Texas staff is concerned. But, going into Monroe for Berymon and New Orleans for Howard isn't quite the same as going into Baton Rouge for five-star Lamar Brown.

One of the main reasons I've been bullish on the Steve Sarkisian era, even after his first year, has been his ability to initially cultivate culture and then establish it on repeat.

What a difference a year makes, at least as far as narratives go. Kenny Baker would likely tell you he's the same person he was this time last year when he was scratching and clawing to gain traction with high school recruits after transitioning to college from NFL life.

Inside Texas' weekly Q&A moved a day forward given all the action surrounding commitments. Texas has picked up five new players for the 2026 class since the first official visit weekend started. Readers want to know, can this torrid pace keep up?

Inside Texas offers the latest smattering of team news stemming from 7 on 7 and summer workouts. Transfers, veterans, and young players all earned mention.

Inside Texas breaks down CJ Baxter's progress, highlights key transfer additions making an early impact, and spotlights pass catchers flashing in offseason work.