A look at the future of the Texas football running back room
By Shane Black
The past, present, and future of the Texas football running back room is something fans have been able to rely on throughout the history of the program.
Heisman winners Earl Campbell and Ricky Williams as well as Doak Walker winners Cedric Benson and D’Onta Foreman have created a strong legacy on the Forty Acres when it comes to the running back position.
Looking back on the past brings back fond memories, but the present and future are what Texas and its fans are concerned with.
With the recent commitment of Cedric Baxtar Jr, 247Sports second ranked running back in the class of 2023, I thought it would be a good exercise to take a look at the Longhorns’ running back room going forward.
Jonathon Brooks and Jaydon Blue set to lead future of Texas football RB room
Without question, the current group of running backs on the Forty Acres is of the least concern for head coach Steve Sarkisian and his staff. With a Heisman candidate manning the position and four very capable runners behind him, fans should expect consistency from this group in 2022.
With that said, what will this backfield look like moving forward, especially when Bijan Robinson departs?
To answer some of those questions, let’s take a look at the future of the Texas running back room over the coming years.