Texas early enrollees arrive on campus with high expectations

De’Gabriel Floyd (left) and Roschon Johnson (center) are already on campus.With classes starting next Tuesday for the spring semester, the nine Texas Longhorns early enrollees reported to campus on Thursday, a number that represents more than 40 percent of the group that signed a little less than a month ago.

In addition to having the spring semester to adjust academically, the early enrollees will participate in winter conditioning to add strength and speed, then participate in the 15 spring practices that culminate with the annual Orange-White game in April.

Particularly at need positions like offensive line, defensive line, and linebacker, the early enrollees will have a chance to position…