Texas Moves Safety to Fill LB Gap | Texas Longhorns Football News

Texas Longhorns are scrambling at linebacker after losing TyAnthony Smith, now down to just seven scholarship ILBs. They’ve moved four-star safety Jordon Johnson-Rubell to fill the gap — a player who’s gained over 20 pounds this offseason and brings physicality but questions about his size at 5’10”. While he’s expected to be deep on the LB depth chart, his special teams impact remains undeniable, and that’s likely where he’ll shine most. This move highlights how teams adapt under pressure — watch to see if Johnson-Rubell can thrive in his new role. 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/745c714666e1a97f