We Talkin' Bout Longhorn Practice!

The Longhorns had their first day in pads (well, shells and shorts) and I talked to Some People Who Know Things to find out perceptions so far. We're three weeks away from a Wyoming depth chart, and full pads will tell the true tale, but here are some interesting early snapshots:

Offense

• We had a spirited discussion about Dom Espinosa a few days ago and in the thread I mentioned "...his shoulder injury was pretty serious. He was weaker last year than he was as a high school senior." The details: Espinosa couldn't bench his body weight a year ago. Now he can rep it 10 times
• They're trying Ashcraft at OT. I received two conflicting stories on this, both make sense. #1 He's slow-footed, but can't be bull-rushed. With technique refinement, the hope is that he might be serviceable and become a true utility OL. #2 Kennedy Estelle was practicing with the freshmen, Hopkins is our true #3 OT, and Greenlea/Doyle aren't up to snuff. Placeholder
• Freshman WR Marcus Johnson is good
• Marquise is back. The coaches are being extra cautious with his return
• Everyone wants Bergeron vs. Edmond on inside drill
• Starting three wide set: Harris, Shipley, Davis. Harris at slot
• John Harris is bigger than several of our LBs. "His value goes up when pads go on"
• Ash is the "clear starter"
• None of our FBs can catch. Pads will reveal if they can block
• Jaxon Shipley is currently on a whole 'nother level, dawg