Texas football true freshman participation chart after four games
Texas signed the No. 1 class in the 2025 recruiting cycle, and almost every member of that group saw the field on Saturday against Sam Houston State in the Longhorns’ 55-0 win.
[Sign up for Inside Texas TODAY and get the BEST Longhorns coverage!]
For some, it was their debut in burnt orange. For others, it was the game that put them up against the four-game redshirt ceiling. One more appearance, and players like Daylan McCutcheon, Graceson Littleton, Lance Jackson, and Nick Townsend will be playing as sophomores in 2026.
Here’s a look at the true freshman participation chart, plus some stats, clips, and more for Steve Sarkisian’s talented group of first-year players.
Jaime Ffrench, WR
Ffrench saw eight offensive snaps against Sam Houston. He logged one catch for six yards. He was the No. 59 overall prospect in the Rivals Industry Ranking.
Games played: SJSU, SHSU
Kaliq Lockett, WR
Lockett had 16 offensive snaps against Sam Houston State. He logged one catch for -10 yards. This year Lockett has three catches for 12 yards. He was the No. 20 overall prospect in the Rivals Industry Ranking.
Games played: SJSU, UTEP, SHSU
KJ Lacey, QB
Lacey made his Texas debut against Sam Houston State with four snaps. He completed his only pass for seven yards. He was the No. 237 overall prospect in the Rivals Industry Ranking.
Games played: SHSU
Jonah Williams, DB
Williams made his Texas football debut against Sam Houston State with eight special teams snaps and 11 defensive snaps. Williams did not record any stats. He was the No. 9 overall prospect in the Rivals Industry Ranking.
Games played: SHSU
Kade Phillips, DB
Phillips led the Texas defense in snaps against the Bearkats with 31. He also added 18 special teams snaps. Phillips was credited with two tackles and a PBU. For the season, Phillips has three tackles and two PBUs. He was the No. 29 overall prospect in the Rivals Industry Ranking.
Games played: SJSU, UTEP, SHSU
Michael Terry III, WR
Terry made his Texas debut with six offensive snaps at wide receiver. He did not record any stats. He was the No. 71 overall prospect in the Rivals Industry Ranking.
Games played: SHSU
Zelus Hicks, DB
Hicks saw his first action as a Longhorn with six defensive snaps. He did not record any stats. He was the No. 318 overall prospect in the Rivals Industry Ranking.
Games played: SHSU
Justus Terry, DL
Terry played 10 defensive snaps and did not record any stats. He has one tackle this season. He was the No. 13 overall prospect in the Rivals Industry Ranking.
Games played: SJSU, UTEP, SHSU
Daylan McCutcheon, WR
McCutcheon is at the four-game redshirt ceiling after playing 16 offensive snaps and two special teams snaps against Sam Houston State. He had one catch for 21 yards and had two opportunities at punt return on Saturday. This year, McCutcheon has three catches for 26 yards. He was the No. 124 overall prospect in the Rivals Industry Ranking.
Games played: OSU, SJSU, UTEP, SHSU
Rickey Stewart Jr., RB
Stewart did not play against SHSU. He was the No. 462 overall prospect in the Rivals Industry Ranking.
Games played: None
Caleb Chester, DB
Chester actually made his debut against SHSU after Texas’ stats previously listed him as playing against San Jose State. He played six defensive snaps and did not record any stats. He was the No. 742 overall prospect in the Rivals Industry Ranking.
Games played: SHSU
Graceson Littleton, DB
Littleton is at the four-game redshirt ceiling. He played 23 defensive snaps and 21 special teams snaps, logging two tackles. This year, Littleton has a PFF defensive grade of 71.2. Opponents are completing just 58.3% of the passes thrown his way. He has eight tackles, one TFL, an interception, and a PBU this season. Littleton was ranked as the No. 68 overall prospect in the Rivals Industry Ranking.
Games played: OSU, SJSU, UTEP, SHSU
Elijah Barnes, LB
Barnes played 10 defensive snaps against Sam Houston State. He did not record any stats. He was the No. 60 overall prospect in the Rivals Industry Ranking.
Games played: SJSU, SHSU
James Simon, RB
Simon had nine carries for 50 yards and one catch for -6 yards against Sam Houston State. This year, he has 26 carries for 117 yards.
Top 10
- 1Breaking
SEC schedule reveal
The schedules are rolling in
- 2Hot
John Mateer
To undergo surgery
- 3
Jah-Marien Latham
Bama LB hospitalized
- 4
SEC rankings updated
Massive shakeup ahead of Week 5
- 5Trending
Ok. State Hot Board
Top candidates to replace Gundy
Get the Daily On3 Newsletter in your inbox every morning
By clicking "Subscribe to Newsletter", I agree to On3's Privacy Notice, Terms, and use of my personal information described therein.
He was the No. 147 overall prospect in the Rivals Industry Ranking.
Games played: UTEP, SHSU
Myron Charles, DL
Charles played six defense snaps and was credited with his first career tackle against SHSU. He was the No. 107 overall prospect in the Rivals Industry Ranking.
Games played: SJSU, SHSU
Jonathan Cunningham, DB
Cunningham played 21 special teams snaps and 10 defensive snaps versus Sam Houston State. He recorded one tackle. He has two tackles on the season. He was the No. 517 overall prospect in the Rivals Industry Ranking.
Games played: SJSU, UTEP, SHSU
Lance Jackson, EDGE
Jackson saw 15 defensive snaps against UTEP. He recorded no stats. Jackson has played in every game. Jackson was the No. 19 overall prospect in the Rivals Industry Ranking.
Games played: OSU, SJSU, UTEP, SHSU
Smith Orogbo, EDGE
Orogbo recorded a sack and a forced fumble late against Sam Houston State. He was on the field for 10 snaps. He was the No. 96 overall prospect in the Rivals Industry Ranking.
Games played: SJSU, SHSU
Devin Coleman, OL
Coleman did not play against SHSU. He was the No. 1145 overall prospect in the Rivals Industry Ranking.
Games played: None
Nick Brooks, OL
Brooks logged 25 snaps at right tackle in his Texas debut, posting a PFF offensive grade of 70.2. He was the No. 335 overall prospect in the Rivals Industry Ranking.
Games played: SHSU
Jackson Christian, OL
Christian did not play against SHSU. He was the No. 561 overall prospect in the Rivals Industry Ranking.
Games played: None.
Jordan Coleman, OL
Coleman made his Texas debut with 11 snaps at left tackle. He was the No. 730 overall prospect in the Rivals Industry Ranking.
Games played: SHSU
Nick Townsend, TE
Townsend is at the four-game redshirt ceiling. Townsend had 14 offensive snaps and three special teams snaps against Sam Houston. He did not record any stats, but had a key block on the opening score of the game. He was the No. 93 overall prospect in the Rivals Industry Ranking.
Games played: OSU, SJSU, UTEP, SHSU
Emaree Winston, TE
Winston saw 10 offensive snaps against Sam Houston with one catch for 14 yards. This year, he has two catches for 47 yards. He was the No. 600 overall prospect in the Rivals Industry Ranking.
Games played: SJSU, UTEP, SHSU
Josiah Sharma, DL
Sharma played nine defensive snaps against Sam Houston. He has not logged any stats this year. He was the No. 166 overall prospect in the Rivals Industry Ranking.
Games played: SJSU, UTEP, SHSU
