# PHENOMS: Texas Football Freshmen Who May STEAL Starting Jobs in 2026 | INSIDER Breakdown & Analysis

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Podcast: [Locked On Longhorns - Daily Podcast On Texas Longhorns Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-longhorns-daily-podcast-on-texas-longhorns-football-basketball-807344)
Published: 2026-05-07T09:00:00+00:00
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Texas Longhorns football’s rising stars are set to shake up the SEC. Which freshmen are poised to steal starting roles in 2026? BK spotlights breakout candidates like five-star receiver Jermaine Bishop Jr., linebacker Tyler Atkinson, and blue-chip edge rusher Richard Wesley, unpacking their spring performances and paths to the top of a loaded depth chart. Injury concerns for veterans and open competition at linebacker set the stage for dramatic position battles. Plus, On3’s latest College Football Playoff projections drop Texas to a six-seed—does anything short of a semifinal run equal failure in Steve Sarkisian’s pivotal season with Arch Manning? On the diamond, true freshman Brody Walls emerges as a potential bullpen x-factor for Texas baseball’s postseason push after a lockdown outing against UTSA. Can his unique arm angle and velocity give the Longhorns the edge in Omaha? Don’t miss this high-stakes look at Texas’ future difference-makers. Thanks for tuning in! Please like, share, subscribe, and leave a comment. Hook 'Em! If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join our Longhorns' community: https://lockedonlonghorns.supercast.com/ Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOLonghorns?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at https://5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon. Mazda Like our pla…

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