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Kenny Vaccaro is the latest example of Mack Brown's staff developing a player without overwhelming recruiting accolades into a top NFL draft pick.

The coaching staff decided to dive into the murky and rather deep waters of the Texas kicking game numbers during spring break. The goal was to break down where the breakdowns existed, then analyze those measurements and lend them the proper weight.

Mack Brown has spent time and most of his breath explaining how Texas is poised to become an SEC-like team. If only Texas and Mack Brown could stop the SEC from getting their recruits.

Story | Conversation | February 04, 2013

Players win championships, and the NFL draft results of recent BCS champions reflects that. So Texas fans need concern themselves with only one thing: Do the Horns have the players to win?

Story | Conversation | January 27, 2013

Mack Brown has continually recruited well in his time at Texas. Developing those recruits, however, has been hit and miss.

Story | Conversation | January 17, 2013

While having depth at quarterback is a good thing, Texas might have some issues with divisiveness in 2013 and beyond.

Like Kenny Vaccaro before him, Quandre Diggs might be playing multiple position in 2013 in hopes of allowing him to make more plays.

As I sat Saturday night in the press box at DKR Texas Memorial Stadium watching the hopes of players, coaches, staff members and 101,851 [mostly Texas] fans diminish, I kept thinking to myself that Texas had the skill and the will to win that game.

Story | Conversation | October 14, 2012

Nick Watkins growth as a top 2014 cornerback prospect has come with the help of his father, a former NFL DB.

Story | Conversation | August 29, 2012

Texas has 14 commitments for the 2013 class. Here are a few targets to keep an eye on this football season.

Story | Conversation | August 19, 2012

Whether it's the 18 football players who graduated this spring or pushing players to finish degrees, Texas is showing that academics are paramount.

Paul Boyette talks about being the lesser heralded of Texas defensive line signees and being focused on still becoming a great DT.

Sean Adams takes a look around Texas football and the college football world.

Story | Conversation | May 01, 2012

Defensive back Kevin Vaccaro talks about his recruiting and comparisons to his brother Kenny.

Being picked in the late rounds means Texas draft picks Keenan Robinson, Emmanuel Acho and Kheeston Randall will have to rely on their versatility to make their mark.

Linebackers Keenan Robinson and Emmanuel Acho and defensive tackle Kheeston Randall were the only Texas Longhorns taken in the NFL draft.