It was a lacking ground game that helped cost the offense of Texas football a few games last season. Neither the passing game for the Longhorns nor the ground game was consistent positives throughout last season. However, one player from that 2017 backfield for the Horns is really proving himself at the next level with the Oakland Raiders.
As one of the well-regarded undrafted free agents coming out of the Texas football program, rookie running back Chris Warren III is making waves through the 2018 NFL Preseason. Warren III was among a host of talented undrafted free agents like Minnesota Vikings’ cornerback Holton Hill and Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Poona Ford that could make an impact in the coming years.