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Texas Football: 5 players trending up after spring 2019

By Connor Muldowney

AUSTIN, TX - SEPTEMBER 08: Keaontay Ingram #26 of the Texas Longhorns breaks a tackle by Grant Sawyer #19 of the Tulsa Golden Hurricane in the second half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TX - SEPTEMBER 08: Keaontay Ingram #26 of the Texas Longhorns breaks a tackle by Grant Sawyer #19 of the Tulsa Golden Hurricane in the second half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 01: Keaontay Ingram #26 of the Texas Longhorns avoids a tackle by Divaad Wilson #16 of the Georgia Bulldogs during the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 01, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 01: Keaontay Ingram #26 of the Texas Longhorns avoids a tackle by Divaad Wilson #16 of the Georgia Bulldogs during the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 01, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /

When Keaontay Ingram suited up for the Longhorns last fall, no one knew what kind of impact he’d have on the offense right away. He finished the season third on the team in carriers — if you count Sam Ehlinger — and second in rushing yards with 708 and three touchdowns.

Ingram averaged 5.0 yards per carry and showed just why he should be labeled the running back of the future for Texas and they have a truly special back in the making.

Tom Herman even said that Ingram was the most improved player on the team by the end of spring ball and even bulked up 15 pounds this offseason while keeping his same speed and quickness. He’s become even tougher to bring down and can still break off the long runs here and there.

https://twitter.com/TexasFootball/status/1114978212713517056

If this kid can break off runs like this and shake off arm tackles, he’s going to be a load in the Big 12 for years to come.

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The 2019 season could be huge for Ingram as he tries to become that next great Texas running back and he certainly has all the tools to be just that.

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