Ryan Wingo on Choosing Texas, SEC Life, Arch Manning & Leading the WR Room | 3rd & Longhorn

Texas Longhorn WR Ryan Wingo joins the show for a candid and fun conversation about his football journey from East St. Louis to Austin, why he didn't like Texas at first, and what changed his mind. He opens up about adjusting to the college game, competing with elite DBs in practice, and embracing a leadership role in the wide receiver room.Wingo also shares stories from his youth football camp in St. Louis including bringing Arch Manning with him, Uncle Jerome’s legendary BBQ, and why he doesn’t eat Texas BBQ. Plus, Ryan reacts to his EA Sports College Football 25 rating and gives a preview of what's ahead for the Horns.Welcome to 3rd & Longhorn, your ultimate destination for all things Texas Longhorn Football! Join us weekly for an in-depth show featuring analysis and commentary from Lifetime Longhorn Football players Derrick Johnson, Alex Okafor, Fozzy Whittaker, Rod Babers, Jeremy Hills, and Clark Field Collective/Texas One Fund co-founder Nick Shuley.Meet Our Team:Derrick Johnson: NFL All-Pro and Texas Longhorn legend, providing unparalleled defensive insights. Alex Okafor: Former NFL defensive end, breaking down the line of scrimmage battles. Jeremy Hills: Renowned trainer and former Longhorn running back, discussing player development. Fozzy Whittaker: NFL veteran and special teams ace, offering game day analysis.Rod Babers: Longhorn cornerback great and media personality, sharing insider knowledge.Nick Shuley: Co-founder of Clark Field Collective/Texas One Fund, discussing the business side of college sports.Subscribe to 3rd & Longhorn and never miss an episode. Hit the notification bell to get alerts for our latest uploads. Join us in celebrating the legacy and future of Texas Longhorn Football!Connect with Us:Follow us on Instagram:Derrick Johnson - https://www.instagram.com/superdj56Alex Okafor - https://www.instagram.com/alexokaforJeremy Hills - https://www.instagram.com/jhills5Fozzy Whittaker - https://www.instagram.com/fozzywhittRod Babers - https://www.instagram.com/rodbabersNick Shuley - https://www.instagram.com/nickshuleyFor the most comprehensive coverage and insider access to Texas Longhorn Football, look no further than 3rd & Longhorn. Hook ‘em!0:00 Intro0:21 Welcome Ryan Wingo0:35 Why Ryan Didn’t Like Texas at First1:18 What Changed His Mind About Texas2:27 Choosing Texas Over Missouri3:02 From East St. Louis to Austin3:16 Competing with Texas-Speed Athletes3:38 Ryan’s Track Background4:00 Growing Up in a Competitive Family5:00 Adjusting to College Football5:30 Hitting the Freshman Wall6:07 Competing Against Texas DBs in Practice6:20 Becoming a Trash Talker6:51 Playing in the SEC as a Freshman7:28 Toughest Road Environments8:09 Hosting a Camp in St. Louis with Arch Manning9:13 Ryan’s Thoughts on Texas BBQ vs. Home BBQ9:28 Uncle Jerome at the Block Party10:10 Becoming a Leader in the WR Room11:12 Carrying on the First-Round Legacy11:50 EA Sports College Football Rating Reaction12:23 Outro – Thanks Ryan WingoDerrick Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/superdj56Alex Okafor: https://www.instagram.com/alexokaforJeremy Hills: https://www.instagram.com/jhills5Fozzy Whittaker: https://www.instagram.com/fozzywhittRod Babers: https://www.instagram.com/rodbabersNick Shuley: https://www.instagram.com/nickshuley