BREAKOUT: Freshman RB Derrek Cooper READY to STEAL THE SHOW for Texas in 2026 | Texas Football

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The episode discusses freshman running back Derrek Cooper's potential impact on the Texas Longhorns football team amidst a competitive backfield and also touches on transfer guard Laurence Seymore's fit in the offensive line and a preview of the College World Series for Texas baseball.

Texas Longhorns freshman running back Derrek Cooper surges into the spotlight as summer workouts reveal a surprising three-man backfield competition. Can Cooper’s unique blend of size, power, and short-yardage toughness set him apart from transfers Raleek Brown and Hollywood Smothers? BK breaks down why Cooper’s SEC-readiness could make him an immediate impact player—even in high-pressure moments against top opponents. The conversation turns to transfer guard Laurence Seymore, whose size raises questions about his fit on the Texas offensive line amidst SEC competition. Despite height concerns, Seymore's agility, pass protection skills, and offseason work ethic have coaches optimistic about his ability to fortify the Longhorns’ weakest spot from last season. Plus, a College World Series preview spotlights bullpen reliability as Texas baseball prepares for a high-stakes showdown with Georgia. Are the Horns built for Omaha glory? 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…

People in this episode

Host: Brad Kellner

Topics covered

• Texas Longhorns
• football
• freshman players
• SEC competition
• College World Series
• running back competition

Keywords

• Derrek Cooper
• Texas Longhorns
• running back
• SEC
• Laurence Seymore
• College World Series
• football
• Georgia

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Texas Longhorns, SEC, Texas baseball

Places: Georgia

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