Texas LBs need to improve against the pass

The Texas Longhorns came into the season with one specific question at the linebacker position: How would the unit look with all-world sophomore Anthony Hill stepping in for veteran leader Jaylan Ford in the middle of the defense? Thankfully, Hill had an experienced running mate in sixth-year linebacker David Gbenda, who proved to be pivotal for the defense in their College Football Playoff run.

While Hill led the team in tackles with 113 total and was a disruptive force for Texas, credited with 16.5 tackles for loss and eight sacks, it was actually Gbenda who was the most consistent linebacker for Texas, according to Pro Football Focus. Gbenda finished the year with an 81.7 overall grade,…