Texas Longhorns' Redshirt Freshman OL Impresses in Spring Practice

Jordan Coleman's physical tools and early flashes have the coaching staff excited about the offensive line's potential depth.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 10:20pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a Texas Longhorns offensive line play, with players and the field broken down into sharp, overlapping shapes and planes, conveying the raw power and energy of the game.A cubist interpretation of the Texas Longhorns' offensive line, highlighting the potential for improved protection and run-blocking in the upcoming season.Cedar Hill Today

Much of the conversation surrounding the Texas Longhorns last season centered on shaky offensive line play, but as spring training gets underway, the focus has shifted to a revamped group and whether noticeable improvement is on the way. Redshirt freshman Jordan Coleman, a 6-foot-5, 354-pound offensive tackle, has already garnered high praise from Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian for his physical tools and flashes of strong play, even as he continues to work toward greater consistency.

Why it matters

The offensive line was a major concern for Texas last season, with quarterback Arch Manning facing constant pressure. Coleman's development could help solidify the unit and provide valuable depth, especially if starting left tackle Trevor Goosby continues to recover from shoulder surgery.

The details

Coleman, a three-star recruit out of Cedar Hill, Texas, made an appearance this past season against Sam Houston but has yet to see extended action. He has been taking first-team reps at left tackle during spring practices, with Jaydon Chatman shifting inside to left guard. Sarkisian has been encouraged by Coleman's physical ability, noting that 'when he does it right, it's like whoa' in terms of his pass protection and run blocking. However, the coaching staff is still looking for Coleman to develop more consistency.

  • The Texas Longhorns began spring practice in early April 2026.

The players

Jordan Coleman

A 6-foot-5, 354-pound redshirt freshman offensive tackle for the Texas Longhorns who has impressed the coaching staff with his physical tools and flashes of strong play during spring practice.

Steve Sarkisian

The head coach of the Texas Longhorns, who has praised Coleman's development and potential to provide valuable depth along the offensive line.

Trevor Goosby

The starting left tackle for the Texas Longhorns who is recovering from shoulder surgery, opening the door for Coleman to potentially see more playing time.

Jaydon Chatman

A Texas Longhorns offensive lineman who has been shifted to left guard during spring practices, with Coleman taking over at left tackle.

Arch Manning

The Texas Longhorns' starting quarterback, who faced constant pressure behind the team's struggling offensive line last season.

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What they’re saying

“You see the physical ability. When he does it right, it's like whoa. He can pass set guys and move people in the run game. Now it's the consistency factor.”

— Steve Sarkisian, Head Coach, Texas Longhorns

What’s next

As spring practice continues, Coleman will have more opportunities to prove he can translate his physical tools into consistent, reliable production along the offensive line. If he can do so, he could become a valuable depth piece for the Longhorns, especially if Goosby's recovery from shoulder surgery takes longer than expected.

The takeaway

The development of young offensive linemen like Jordan Coleman is crucial for the Texas Longhorns as they look to shore up a unit that struggled last season. Coleman's early flashes of potential have the coaching staff excited about the offensive line's depth and the possibility of improved protection for quarterback Arch Manning in the upcoming season.