​We’re only 58 days away from Texas football returning to the field, and the question on many Longhorns fans’ minds centers on the starting unit up front—the offensive line. Last season, that group was the weak link that held the offense back and prevented Texas from earning a third straight CFP berth. Today, I’ll attempt to define the floor for this unit, excluding injuries. This is far from simple. The offensive line is notoriously difficult to project before a season begins. Yet there are objective reasons for optimism: Texas appears to have at least three starters with first-round NFL potential. Offensive tackle Trevor Goosby could have been selected in the first three rounds last year and could be the clear OT1 this season. Melvin Siani, if Texas realizes its goals this year, could join Goosby in the first round next April. Finally, Brandon Baker closed last season on a strong note and consistently draws attention as one of the top prospects in the 2028 draft.
That trio covers three of the five spots. As Texas fans saw a season ago, one weak link can drag the entire unit down. At center, Connor Robertson is entering his third year as a starter (2023 and 2025) and his fifth year overall in the Texas program. Laurence Seymore adds depth at left guard, entering his sixth year of college football and coming off a season in which he earned All-American Second Team honors from Phil Steele. While it’s impossible to know exactly how good this offensive line will be this season, perspective from a year ago is instructive. If you asked me then to project a stronger showing than Texas ultimately delivered, I might have overestimated. That said, I believe Siani’s addition, paired with Goosby, makes this duo among the best — possibly the best — tackle tandems in the country. Baker and Robertson ended last season on a high note and could build on that momentum this year. Seymore represents the biggest question mark, but his experience and proven pass-blocking ability offer a dependable option at left guard.
All things considered, I think this offensive line has a comparatively high floor. There are potential rough spots, but overall talent across the unit is notably stronger than last season. With three players who have first-round potential alongside two seasoned, confident veterans, there’s a solid foundation to build on. I won’t claim absolute certainty until we see them in real competition, but I would be surprised if the Texas offensive line isn’t noticeably improved this season. If I had to place a bet, I’d wager that the line is closer to “fixed” than not by the time Ohio State rolls around, signaling a transition from concern to competence up front.
This discussion echoes the assessment that appeared on Longhorns Wire under Countdown to Kickoff: What is the floor for the rebuilt Longhorns OL?