The Habe on the Horns | Jefferson Stakes His Claim, Even Before He Plays a Down

The Habe on the Horns By Steve Habel/Senior Editor

AUSTIN – The initial press availability for the Texas football team on Aug. 6 provided plenty of news and potential storylines but none was bigger than Malik Jefferson’s rush to front and center for the Longhorns even before he’s officially played a down in a college football game.

Jefferson, the true freshman linebacker from Mesquite Poteet, was the first player to enter the team lounge for the press conference and quickly drew the most attention from the gaggle of reporters on hand to cover the event.

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