Malik Jefferson returns to all-Big 12 form for Longhorns

Getty Images LUBBOCK, TX - NOVEMBER 05: Patrick Mahomes II #5 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders passes the ball while under pressure from Malik Jefferson #46 of the Texas Longhorns during the first half of the game between the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Texas Longhorns on November 5, 2016 at AT&T Jones Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images)AUSTIN - Malik Jefferson had already lost his starting spot.

He kept his determination. Since being benched at the start of the Baylor game, the Texas sophomore from Mesquite Poteet looks a lot more like the all-conference player he was predicted to be. Jefferson had a team-high eight tackles (seven solos) and 1.5 sacks in the 45-37…