Texas football 2024 practice news: Camp storylines, new depth chart with no CJ Baxter by Longhorns experts

Fresh off a College Football Playoff appearance and now playing in the SEC, the Texas Longhorns will be one of the most scrutinized football programs in the nation in 2024. Their quarterback room only adds to the intrigue as Texas football camp rolls on. Texas features a Heisman Trophy contender in Quinn Ewers, while his backup, Arch Manning, has one of the most recognizable last names in the football world. Texas, however, is dealing with adversity as starting running back C.J. Baxter went down with a season-ending knee injury in preseason practice.

Now, coach Steve Sarkisian will work to replace him and finalize the rest of the 2024 Texas football depth chart before the season-opener against Colorado State on August 31. If you want to see the latest Texas football camp news, be sure to see what the proven team of insiders are saying at Horns247, the 247Sports affiliate that covers Texas .

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Top Texas Longhorns practice storylines

The top Texas football headline from fall camp is CJ Baxter's season-ending injury. The sophomore not only played a pivotal role as a runner last year, but he was also developing into a key blocker in pass protection and caught 24 passes out of the backfield. Texas gave up the second-most sacks in the Big 12 last season (28), and it could be even more difficult to keep Quinn Ewers on his feet following Baxter's injury.

Blue is now the clear choice to be the RB1 on the Texas football depth chart heading into the season after averaging 6.1 yards per carry and 9.6 yards per reception last year. Sophomore Quintrevion Wisner played a limited role last season, while Christian Clark and Jerrick Gibson are freshmen battling for playing time. The Longhorns will need to establish their new depth chart in fall camp, and Horns247 is on site for practices. Get more updates on the Texas running back competition at Horns247 .

Another one of the Texas football headlines surrounds the Longhorns tight ends. Ja'Tavion Sanders was picked by the Carolina Panthers in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft after recording a combined 99 catches for 1,295 yards and seven touchdowns during his sophomore and junior seasons in Austin. Sarkisian uses a lot of two-tight end sets, so this will be an important spot to watch in camp.

Alabama transfer Amari Niblack, who had 327 yards of receiving for the Tide last year, is the favorite to be the starter. "It's easy to project that Niblack would assume Sanders' role as an athletic tight end whose speed and size will create mismatches against opposing secondaries," Howe said. Seniors Gunnar Helm and Juan Davis are also competing for snaps at this spot. Find out more about Texas' tight ends at Horns247 .

How to get insider Texas football practice insights

The staff at Horns247 is on the ground for every Texas practice. They will be regularly reporting on Texas football breakout players, Texas football recruiting, and Texas depth chart projections, so be sure to get every update now .

Who is dominating at Texas football practices, and what will the 2024 Texas football depth chart look like? Go to Horns247 to see all the latest Texas football news, all from a team of reporters with decades of experience covering the Longhorns , and find out.

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