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The nature of Texas' comeback victory over Ohio State was fascinating and will likely be studied by football thinkers for years to come. When you

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Inside Texas Football

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The strategy behind Texas' comeback win over Ohio State

It’s been a minute since my weekly 3-2-1 Friday's during the Texas football season.  I opted not to make one for Texas State last week because,

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3-2-1: Three Things We Know, Two We Don’t and One Question We Want Answered Ahead of Ohio State

The nerves are obvious among Texas fans, but inside the program, and on Inside the Program, the feeling is different. There’s excitement, confidence

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Inside the Program: Texas Intel Ahead of the Ohio State Showdown

The buildup, the hype, the talking, is almost over. I sense anxiety in the fanbase—fans just want to get this game on. The Saturday college football

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Inside Texas Intel: Texas Has a Chip on Its Shoulder Heading Into Ohio State

https://youtu.be/GvReOMlfsYk?si=htAJpj2TPf7Fus8X  Paul and Ian preview the keys to a Texas win vs. Ohio State on both offense and defense.  This

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Jelani McDonald

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Jelani McDonald is a big-framed safety prospect who could grow into a linebacker long-term. His size and high-end athleticism remind us of Jeremy Chinn. McDonald is an accomplished three-sport athlete who is also a standout in basketball and track. Chinn was a ball-hawking defensive back at the high school level. 

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

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Gifted multi-sport and multi-positional athlete with a big frame and considerable growth potential. Measured over 6-foot-2, and a lean 195 pounds with a 6-foot-6 wing-span prior to his senior season. Pairs the high-end frame and length with outstanding overall athleticism. State champion in the triple jump as a junior with a 48-2 mark. District MVP in basketball as a junior, showing above the rim bounce while leading his team to a deep playoff run. Transfers that athleticism over to the gridiron where he works as a smooth dual-threat quarterback for his high school. Shows good play speed and a long stride capable of pulling away from defenders. Flashes playmaking ability and physicality while playing defense on Friday nights. Was able to cover national names at wide receiver while playing corner at the All-American Bowl, showing some rare cover ability for a prospect of his size. Remains to be seen where he ends up at the next level, but projects as a back seven defender. Could play safety or potentially grow into a linebacker. The frame, athletic profile and smooth movement patterns point to a high ceiling. Also younger for the class, not turning 18 until May of 2023. 

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Year	Team	GP	TOT	SOLO	AST	PD	TFL	INT
2026	TEX	2	10	8	2	0	1	0
2025	TEX	13	83	52	31	3	4	3
2024	TEX	12	33	16	17	1	1	1
2023	TEX	1	2	1	1	0	0	0
Career		28	128	77	51	4	6	4

Date	Opponent	Result	TOT	SOLO	AST	PD	SACKS	TFL	FF	INT
Sep 12	OHST	W 24-23	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
Sep 5	TXST	W 59-7	8	7	1	0	0	1	0	0

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