Longhorns edge-rusher trending up fast
In the 2025 season, Texas sophomore Lance Jackson flashed as a disruptive edge presence, finishing with 16 tackles and 2 sacks while earning SEC All-Freshman Team honors; at 6-foot-5 and about 274 pounds, he brings length, power, and the kind of frame that can keep adding juice. The buzz is that his role should expand in 2026, and that fits the tape: he’s a high-upside, physical defender who can set the edge and collapse pockets—good news if your team wants size, motor, and long-term pass-rush potential.
