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Texas Football: Keaontay Ingram’s Freshman Season Could be Key for Longhorns

The Longhorns will be looking for a running back to step up in the fall with Kyle Porter and Toneil Carter likely alternating reps and series this fall.

But, while eyes should rightfully be on the returning running backs, one eye should be on true freshman Keaontay Ingram from Carthage.

The 6-foot-1, two-time Texas State Champion left his mark on the landscape of Texas high school football. During his career at Carthage, Ingram posted 6,212 rushing yards and 82 touchdowns in his three years on varsity.

Ingram’s skill set is exactly what Tom Herman and co.