Texas football’s secret weapon is in the secondary
Steve Sarkisian and Texas’ staff once again utilized the transfer portal to their advantage this offseason. The Longhorns added a handful of players expected to make a substantial impact on the team this fall.
Amongst the newcomers from the portal is former Arkansas Razorback Jalen Catalon.
The former All-American had gone a bit under the radar after a couple of injury-riddled seasons in 2021 and 2022. Catalon also missed spring practice with the Longhorns as he works to recover from a shoulder injury.
247Sports reports that Catalon’s recovery is progressing well and he is “looking forward to a big year.”
At his best, Catalon is one of the best defensive backs in college football. He is excellent in run support from his safety position, along with having a nose for being around the ball.
Catlaon pairs up with Jerrin Thompson to make up an impressive safety duo in the back end of the Texas defense. The Longhorns feel confident in what they have in the secondary with a strong mix of experience and depth.
Sometimes I have to remind myself that we have a Hulk, I mean Jalen Catalon pic.twitter.com/r9BgMlhpgZ
— Imagine Losing 49-0 (@Doc_Texas) May 19, 2023
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