Texas Football: 3 OLs ready to boost NFL Draft stock under Kyle Flood

Isaiah Hookfin, OT

The amount of size that the Longhorns saw the former four-star recruit and redshirt sophomore offensive tackle Isaiah Hookfin put on this offseason is a good first step to seeing him elevate to a true starting-caliber lineman. Hookfin now stands at 6-foot-5 and 300-pound, and he looks like a legit Flood-type offensive lineman heading into the regular season.

Up to this point, we’ve only seen Hookfin take 19 snaps during his time with the Longhorns. He’s entering his third year with the program after he redshirted during the 2019 campaign. The regular season opener against the UTEP Miners last season was the lone game where Hookfin actually got snaps.

And he did well in the process, getting a good push in run blocking and not allowing a single quarterback pressure.

Granted, this fall could really be the first opportunity for Hookfin to prove what he can do on a broad basis. Hookfin could challenge for starting reps this fall, especially if further movement occurs along the offensive line in fall camp.

There’s also the chance that Hookfin could assume a backup tackle role, depending on where he falls on the depth chart. All of the snaps that Hookfin took last fall came at right tackle, but he is switchable enough to move over to guard if needed.

The physical tools are there for Hookfin, as are the hands. The footwork is coming along with him, as are the reads and quickness. Hookfin is starting to develop his body and skill set at a pace that could put him in the realm of a late-round NFL Draft pick if he’s able to show out on the field this season.