" .... Sweat, a 6-4, 265-pound defensive lineman who plays on the edge for Huntsville, is the most underrated prospect in the Texas class. Most of the headlines surrounding the 2019 group revolves around out-of-state talent like De’Gabriel Floyd and Jake Smith. In-state pledges like Tyler Johnson and Jordan Whittington get the most attention from the fans. Sweat ranks No. 36 on the 2019 Fabulous 55.
But Sweat could end up the player looked back upon as a real find, specifically defensive line coach Oscar Giles, who has built a tight relationship with Sweat and his family.
“Coach Giles is just a good man. A man I know can teach me about football and life,” Sweat said. “Texas likes where I am on my height and weight. I do need to get faster to stay on the edge and not grow into a defensive tackle. Getting to the quarterback is tougher in college.”
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Sweat could potentially grow into a defensive tackle. He’d probably be considered an interior defensive line prospect if the Longhorns ran a four-man front. He’s the ideal size to play three-technique and use his speed as an advantage over guards. Texas prefers to use three big defensive linemen up front, allowing linebackers to roam and make plays. Sweat likely fits into the same position as current Longhorn Charles Omenihu.
“I love the defensive scheme at Texas,” Sweat said. “I’ll probably get to play multiple positions, but defensive end is the position I’m starting my career at when I arrive on campus.” ...."
