In 2020, the engine of the Texas Longhorns defense was edge rusher Joseph Ossai, an eventual third-round draft pick who led the team with 16 tackles for loss and five sacks.
Ossai’s early departure to the NFL and a lack of returning depth at the position put pressure on new head coach Steve Sarkisian to make impact additions to address the pass rush after the Longhorns finished tied for 93rd nationally in sacks per game, even with Ossai.
Sarkisian and his staff quickly landed LSU transfer Ray Thornton and then Alabama transfer Ben Davis and Notre Dame transfer Ovie Oghoufo.