On Wednesday, the Big 12 announced the media’s preseason all-conference picks, and the Texas Longhorns were represented with a single player on each side of the ball — sophomore running back Bijan Robinson and senior defensive back D’Shawn Jamison.
Robinson was selected in anticipation of a breakout sophomore campaign after providing glimpses of his star potential down the stretch last season. As a true freshman, Robinson appeared in nine games and recorded six starts.
Originally Texas’ third-string running back, Robinson worked his way up the depth chart and looked the part of the top-ranked running back in his class, recording three 100-yard efforts in his final four performances.