Who Will Be The Most Impactful Freshman/ Texas Longhorns LIVE 106

Episode Notes: Texas Longhorns LIVE #106 – "Who Will Be The Most Impactful Freshman" Hosts: Matthew Miller & Thomas Bresee Guest: Louis Johnson (LSU coverage, Last Word on Sports / LSU Tigers Live) Date: June 16, 2026 (preseason focus) Platform: TexasVOCFB / Voice of College Football Quick Summary The episode breaks down Texas' most impactful true freshmen for 2026, projects the offensive depth chart (Week 1 vs. end-of-season), and features a detailed LSU preview with Lewis Johnson. Emphasis on talent infusion, competition battles, and key matchups ahead of the season. FanDuel sponsorship highlights College World Series betting. 00:00 – 01:10: Intro & Sponsorship Welcome to Episode 106. FanDuel sponsor shoutout: Texas baseball +600 to win College World Series (first since 2005, same year as football title). Hosts discuss upcoming games (vs. Georgia, Oklahoma) and broader summer sports. 01:12 – ~09:00: Most Impactful Freshmen for Texas Hosts each rank their top 3 (similar lists, slight order differences). Focus on immediate impact potential. Consensus Top 3: #3: Tyler Atkinson (LB) Physical and smart; capable of inside LB reps. Limited early snaps due to transfers (Darius Snow, Marcus Boswell), but injury depth role expected. Strong mentally; big jump from high school (7A Georgia). Potential pass-rush specialist. Comparison: Could finish strong like Anthony Smith. Other mentions: Samari Matthews, Richard Wesley, Jamarian Carlson. #2 / #1: Derek Cooper (RB) Big, physical back (220 lbs); ready for early carries. Needed in red zone, 3rd down, short-yardage situations. Could steal snaps from Relique Brown / Hollywood Smothers. Confidence key; potential CJ Baxter-type impact (without needing 700+ yards). Bullish long-term outlook. #1 / #2: Jermaine Bishop (ATH / WR gadget) Downright special; best offensive playmaker Sark has signed at Texas. Touches 3-7x per game (rushes, catches, returns); gadget player with “wow” moments. Could steal slot reps; forces creative usage. Loaded WR room but too talented to keep off field. Potential 500+ total yards; 1,000+ sophomore year. Athleticism comparable to Xavier Worthy (route-running gap). Future starter in 2027. Viewer Prompt: Share your most impactful freshman (this year or long-term). ~09:00 – ~24:40: Texas Offensive Depth Chart Projections Week 1 vs. End-of-Season Outlook. Competition and health will shift things (bye week comfort expected). QB: Arch Manning (1). KJ Lacey firm #2. Debate on #3 (MJ Morris experience vs. Diabell upside). Diabell special; redshirt management key. Possible Lacey vs. Diabell battle for future. RB: Relique Brown / Hollywood Smothers (co-starters or “OR”; 60/40 or closer split). Derek Cooper rising. Michael Terry (special teams/flex). James Simon (potential RB3/4; undervalued; more carries than Terry?). Depth: If injuries, Simon jumps. (Note: Christian Clark transfer mention.) OL: Starting 5 locked (Goosby, Seymour, Robertson, Baker, Siani) if healthy. Depth needs (Dylan Secorchi/Sikorski, Jaden Chapman, Andre Kojo, Jordan Coleman, Jackson Christian at C backup, etc.). Pass protection strength; run blocking improvement needed. Health critical (past Sark luck noted). WR: Starters locked (Emmitt Mosley, Cam Coleman, Ryan Wingo) if healthy. Fourth spot battle: Sterling Burkhalter trending up; competition with Kalik Lockett (spring miss), Daylon McCutcheon. Jermaine Bishop could push in. Depth elevation key for elite group. TE: Strong “starting trio” floor (highest on team after WR?). Michael Masunis, Nick Townsend (well-rounded; athlete), Spencer Shannon (elite blocker). Multiple-TE usage expected. Townsend end-around potential. Viewer Prompt: Thoughts on depth chart; who elevates this summer? ~24:40 – End: LSU Preview w/ Lewis Johnson Lane Kiffin Hire & 2026 Outlook: Fans all-in on Kiffin; strong portal class (best in NIL/portal era). Success: 9-3 solid (new pieces); playoff possible (10-2 ceiling). Talent + coaching = high upside, but integration time needed. Key LSU Players: Defense: Blake Baker improvements continuing; potential elite unit. DJ Pickett (soph CB, 5-star) big role (caution: not instant Mansour Dela