Texas Football: Projected 2-deep depth chart for 2018

Left Guard

1. Patrick Vahe

This is where the senior leadership could really kick in on the left side of the line for the Horns. Texas needs to be able to protect the blind side for either Buechele or Ehlinger this year, and that responsibility is ultimately left up to Anderson and rising senior Patrick Vahe.

Vahe got the bulk of the starts last season for the Horns at this exact position. His role is to keep improving his run blocking ability while younger lineman like incoming freshman four-star guard Junior Angilau can progress enough to start in 2019.

Entering his senior campaign, the most valuable thing that Vahe brings is his overall experience. He should take some steps forward in other parts of his game, but Texas needs him to anchor down the middle of the line more so than anything else.

2. Tope Imadi/Junior Angilau

This is where things really start to get interesting in the middle of the offensive line. Rising redshirt sophomore Tope Imadi was the clear choice to backup left guard entering spring camp, but Junior Angilau is going to make a run at this spot on the depth chart.

As it pertains to the future of the Texas offensive line, Angilau is the way to go. He has a brighter future than Imadi, but has to show that on through summer workout and fall camp. Herman should give both these guys a chance to some point this fall and we’ll see who comes out on top at least for this season.