Linebacker Void After Smith Exit | Texas Longhorns Football News

Texas Longhorns linebacker TyAnthony Smith was kicked off the team for conduct detrimental to the program, adding to a wave of departures that have left the LB corps thin heading into next season. With key players gone via draft, transfer, or eligibility, the staff is scrambling — bringing in three transfers and three freshmen to fill the void. Florida State transfer Justin Cryer, a seasoned leader with elite physicality, is now expected to start, while Kosi Okpala, who’s quickly risen through the ranks at inside LB, is poised to make an early impact. Veteran Darius Snow, plus freshmen Tyler Atkinson and Rocky Cummings, are also vying for snaps — and the coaching staff is counting on them to step up fast if the Longhorns hope to stay competitive. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c387b73760788e94