Since Texas Longhorns head coach Tom Herman dismissed defensive coordinator Todd Orlando two and a half months ago — and even before, to some extent — it’s become clear just how much defensive line recruits and players disliked the front used by Orlando in his 3-3-5 defense.
Eventual Florida defensive end signee Princely Umanmielen cited the three-man front as one of the reasons why he decommitted from Texas back in October. Bastrop Cedar Creek defensive end Alfred Collins said new defensive coordinator Chris Ash’s even front as a reason why he signed earlier this month.
Among current players, defensive end Ta’Quon Graham was something close to ecstatic about the potential for rushing the quarterback in Ash’s defense following the Alamo Bowl win over Utah.