The Backbone of the Offense — Power, Consistency, and Elite Protection
Every explosive play, every 1,000-yard season, every touchdown from your quarterbacks and running backs… it all started with the group in the trenches. The 2025 Texas Longhorns offensive line wasn’t just good—it was one of the most stable and reliable units in the entire PML college ecosystem.
With multiple players logging 700+ snaps, minimal sacks allowed, and a bruising run-blocking identity that fueled a 1,300-yard rusher and one of the country’s most productive passing attacks, your O-line quietly became the most important reason Texas played at a championship level.
Neto Umeozulu — The Ironman Interior Anchor
LG • 719 Snaps • 1 Sack Allowed
No player embodied consistency more than Neto Umeozulu, who led the team with 719 snaps and allowed just one single sack all year.
A raw-strength interior mauler, Umeozulu won with:
- Heavy hands
- Strong anchor
- Excellent leverage
- Veteran football IQ
His pass protection was steady, but his most valuable contribution came in the run game. Whether clearing lanes on inside zone, pulling on counter, or washing down defensive tackles on split zone looks, Umeozulu’s presence helped turn CJ Baxter into a PML superstar.
He was the heartbeat of the offensive line—your most durable, dependable, and quietly dominant blocker.
T. Ruffins — The Zero-Sack Centerpiece
C • 704 Snaps • 0 Sacks Allowed
A coach’s dream.
Ruffins handled over 700 snaps without giving up a sack, a rare feat for a center responsible for:
- Identifying blitzes
- Directing protections
- Handling interior stunts
- Executing difficult reach blocks
His intelligence and communication elevated everyone around him, particularly during heavy-play-action games where Murphy needed extra time to let deep routes develop.
Ruffins was your stability provider, the o-line’s on-field captain.
C. Stroh — Road-Grading Power at Right Guard
RG • 692 Snaps • 1 Sack Allowed
Another ironman, Stroh brought a physical edge to the right side. His blend of size and leverage fit the offense perfectly—a bruiser in the run game who punished defensive tackles and blew open holes for Baxter and Terry.
Allowing just a single sack over nearly 700 snaps, Stroh brought both power and consistency. His reliability made the right side a safe haven for inside runs and short-yardage packages.
L. Lomu — The Athletic Blindside Protector
LT • 673 Snaps • 2 Sacks Allowed
Protecting the blindside of a vertical-passing quarterback is no small task—and Lomu embraced that challenge.
His athletic footwork and length allowed Texas to call deep play-action shots, with Lockett, Wingo, and French attacking downfield. While he allowed two sacks, his workload was enormous, facing the best edge rushers weekly.
Lomu blended finesse and power while showing tremendous growth as a technical pass protector.
B. Baker — The Steady Right Tackle
RT • 637 Snaps • 0 Sacks Allowed
One of the biggest surprises of the season, Baker didn’t allow a single sack despite playing over 600 snaps at tackle.
His strengths:
- Quick hand placement
- Smooth kick-slide
- Strong finish in the run game
- Balanced anchor against speed and power
Baker and Stroh became one of the most underrated right-side tandems in the league—a duo that quietly dominated both phases.
A. Cojoe — The Reliable Rotational Tackle
RT • 103 Snaps • 0 Sacks Allowed
Cojoe provided valuable depth at tackle, stepping in during rotations and injury-management stretches without a single drop-off in production.
Zero sacks allowed in 100+ snaps is proof of his readiness and technique. His development trajectory is promising as he projects into a potential future starter.
Depth Players Who Stepped In When Needed
Even with a stable starting five, several depth linemen played meaningful snaps:
J. Chatman (LT) — 80 Snaps
Strong technician who held his own on the blindside.
D. Baggs (RG) — 79 Snaps
A powerful interior backup who added stability in heavy sets.
J. Christian (LG), C. Robertson (C), N. Kibble (LG), C. Ellington (LT), C. Braham (RG)
These players provided emergency depth, special protections, and late-game drive support—showing the room’s depth and preparedness.
Unit Summary
The Texas offensive line was built on:
- Elite durability (five players over 600 snaps)
- Low sack totals (only 4 sacks from the top five linemen combined)
- A devastating run-blocking identity
- Consistency across all five positions
- Excellent communication and in-game leadership
This unit allowed:
- A 1,300-yard RB
- A 3,400-yard QB
- Three WRs with 600+ yards
- One of the most explosive passing offenses in the country
Your offensive line didn’t just protect the offense—
they enabled it to reach its full potential.
2025 Offensive Line Grade: A+
Dominant. Deep. Disciplined.
A championship-caliber foundation.
