On Tuesday morning we are rounding up the top stories revolving around the Texas Longhorns and the Big 12 Conference.
Just days away from the 2022 NFL draft, we are focusing on a few Longhorns but the emphasis will be on cornerback Josh Thompson. He was rated among the top 300 prospects and among the top cornerbacks in the draft according to our colleagues at Draft Wire.
Other top stories include Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers being compared to a prominent quarterback by a legendary ESPN broadcaster. Plus basketball transfer portal news and is former Texas safety Brandon Jones poised to break out in 2022?
Check out these top stories for Tuesday morning:
Josh Thompson’s NFL draft ranking
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According to Draft Wire editor Luke Easterling, Thompson is the lone Texas Longhorn to make the top 300 prospects list. There was no mention of punter/kicker Cameron Dicker on the list for Easterling. No specialists even made the cut.
Thompson’s details:
No. 292 Overall
Seventh Round Grade
Josh Thompson’s positional ranking
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According to Draft Wire’s cornerback rankings, Thompson checks in at No. 36. Just ahead of him is former Texas cornerback Jalen Green who was listed at No. 29.
Iowa State PG Tyrese Hunter releases top six
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The Texas Longhorns men’s basketball team could be one step closer to adding another point guard. Iowa State point man Tyrese Hunter revealed his top six transfer destinations with Chris Beard and the Horns firmly in the mix. Texas is joined by a fellow Big 12 team, the Kansas Jayhawks among the top teams. Hunter also named Gonzaga, Louisville, Purdue, and Tennesee on his list of top destinations.
Dick Vitale compares Quinn Ewers to legendary LSU quarterback
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