Don’t call it a 7-on-7 team any more.
When the Texas Longhorns signed the greatest haul of defensive backs in modern recruiting history on December 20, critics loudly noted the lack of defensive linemen. The burnt orange faithful bemoaned the situation and fretted over the status of Houston Westfield defensive tackle Keondre Coburn, who opted not to sign during the early period.
Seven weeks later, the Longhorns signed five defensive linemen after making “big-time strides” on the recruiting trail and fulfilling one of head coach Tom Herman’s key promises from the early signing period.
“In February we’re going to sign a really good defensive line class,” Herman promised.