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Texas is stacked with talent heading into the 2023 season. That much was evident by Athlon Sports’ preseason all-conference team. Several Longhorns made the list with a handful of surprises.
As with any national media analysis, it’s difficult to get thorough insight on any individual team. However, we can gather the general view analysts have outside of the Texas bubble.
What’s clear from Athlon’s rankings is that the publication has high expectations for Byron Murphy II, who checks in as a first-team player in the Big 12 and fourth-team All-American in their predictions.
Wide receiver Xavier Worthy and left tackle Kelvin Banks made the second-team All-American list, while tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders, linebacker Jaylan Ford and safety Jalen Catalon join Murphy among the third-team and fourth-team Longhorns.
Here’s a look at each Texas All-Big 12 designation for the 2023 season.
Xavier Worthy
Team: First-team
Position: Wide Receiver
Year: Junior
Ja'Tavion Sanders
Team: First-team
Position: Tight End
Year: Redshirt Sophomore
Kelvin Banks Jr.
Team: First-team
Position: Offensive Tackle
Year: Sophomore
Byron Murphy II
Team: First-team
Position: Defensive Tackle
Year: Junior
Jaylan Ford
Team: First-team
Position: Linebacker
Year: Redshirt Junior
Jalen Catalon
Team: First-team
Position: Safety
Year: Senior
Keilan Robinson
Team: First-team
Position: Kick Returner
Year: Senior
Jordan Whittington
Team: Second-team
Position: Wide Receiver
Year: Redshirt Senior
Christian Jones
Team: Second-team
Position: Offensive Tackle
Year: Redshirt Senior
T'Vondre Sweat
Team: Second-team
Position: Defensive Tackle
Year: Senior
Barryn Sorrell
Team: Second-team
Position: Edge rusher
Year: Junior
Bert Auburn
Team: Second-team
Position: Kicker
Year: Redshirt Sophomore
Team: Third-team
Position: Quarterback
Year: Redshirt Sophomore
Jake Majors
Team: Third-team
Position: Center
Year: Redshirt Junior
Jahdae Barron
Team: Third-team
Position: Defensive Back
Year: Senior
Ryan Sandborn
Team: Third-team
Position: Punter
Year: Senior
Ryan Watts
Team: Fourth-team
Position: Defensive Back
Year: Senior
Jerrin Thompson
Team: Fourth-team
Position: Defensive Back
Year: Senior
