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After extensive coverage through winter workouts, spring football, summer OTAs, and, most importantly, August camp, Inside Texas is happy to present

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Official Inside Texas Depth Chart: 2026 Texas Longhorns Defense

As we move through July, Texas is 50 days away from taking the field on September 5 against the Texas State Bobcats. Inside Texas looks at the

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2026 Texas Football Roster Countdown: Nos. 54-50

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Wellington (FL) Palm Beach Central four-star defensive lineman Tyler Alexander wrapped up his official visit to Texas this weekend and spent time

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Four-Star DL Tyler Alexander Says Texas Made a Hard Push

Texas hosted another strong group of prospects on campus this past weekend, giving several recruits the chance to tour the facilities, meet with the

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James Johnson's stature, athleticism, and skill set as an attacking interior defensive lineman remind us of Devonte Wyatt. Johnson has more length than Wyatt. 

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A developmental projection today — keep adding film, measurables, and reps, and your evaluation grows with your game.

D-III / Developmental

Scholarship-caliber traits for Division II and NAIA programs, with room to climb through continued development.

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Starter-caliber traits for a Power 4 program (SEC, Big Ten, Big 12, ACC). Squarely on major-conference radars.

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Blue-chip traits — a high-priority Power 4 target with the tools to contribute early at the highest level.

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The top of the scale — national-caliber talent that every major program pursues, with a clear NFL trajectory.

Elite / Top 100

Well-rounded prospect with many positive indicators that make him the early favorite for the top defensive lineman in the 2026 cycle. Has a compact build at over 6-foot-2 and around 285 pounds. Owns compensatory length with arms that measure around 33.5 inches. Lives in the backfield on Friday nights. Uses first-step quickness to gain an early advantage on offensive linemen. Shows excellent power at the point of attack, uprooting offensive linemen and disengaging to find the football. Has the skill set to develop into a dangerous interior pass rusher. An elite finisher in the backfield. One of the most productive defensive linemen in the cycle on a per-game basis, racking up 29 tackles for loss in nine contests as a junior. Posted an elite 60-4.5 shot put mark as a junior. Does not have the most imposing frame, but one that is in line with many recent top draft picks at the position. Younger for the cycle, turning 17 years old in June before his senior season. 

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