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Meet the Longhorns: Potential, range the keys for linebacker David Gbenda
Posted December 19th, 2018
David Gbenda, inside linebacker, Katy Cinco Ranch
FYI: 6-0/218; 4 stars; No. 15-ranked inside linebacker
Fabulous 55 ranking: 40
Committed: Sept. 30
Scouting report: Gbenda is a modern inside linebacker. He’s tough and hard-nosed like all middle linebackers need to be, but he can also run sideline-to-sideline and isn’t uncomfortable in pass coverage. He’s the idea Big 12 middle linebacker because of his athleticism. Gbenda is a run-stopper first, however. He’s a thumper at the point of attack and doesn’t mind taking on lead blockers or pulling offensive linemen.
His instincts for the game are evolving and his best football is years ahead of him. Gbenda can also rush the passer, something Texas defensive coordinator Todd Orlando likes in linebackers. The 4-star is built like the types of middle linebackers Orlando has chased since arriving in Austin. Both Gary Johnson in the 2017 class and Ayodele Adeoye in 2018 are around the same size and bring speed to the position.
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2019 Texas Longhorns recruiting class
Player Pos. School Stars Commitment date
Roschon Johnson QB Port Neches-Groves 4 July 21 (2017)
T'Vondre Sweat DE Huntsville 3 Feb. 28
Jordan Whittington WR Cuero 4 March 10
De'Gabriel Floyd OLB Westlake Village (Calif.) 4 March 31
Kenyatta Watson II DB Grayson (Ga.) 4 May 1
Brayden Liebrock TE Chandler (Ariz.) 3 May 8
Tyler Johnson OL Conroe Oak Ridge 4 May 25
Jared Wiley TE Temple 3 May 26
Jake Smith WR Notre Dame Preparatory (Ariz.) 4 June 3
Peter Mpagi DE George Ranch 3 June 16
Chris Adimora S Mayfair (Calif.) 4 July 1
Marques Caldwell CB Alvin 3 July 7
Marcus Tillman Jr. OLB Jones (Fla.) 3 July 28
Javonne Shepherd OT North Forest 4 July 29
Derrian Brown RB Buford (Ga.) 4 Sept. 16
Tyler Owens S Plano East 4 Sept. 24
David Gbenda ILB Katy Cinco Ranch 4 Sept. 30
Marcus Washington WR Trinity Catholic (Mo.) 4 Oct. 26
Myron Warren DE Many (La.) 3 Nov. 19
Jacoby Jones DE Butler C.C. 3 Nov. 21
Caleb Johnson OLB Fullerton College (Calif.) 3 Dec. 17
Kennedy Lewis WR Melissa 3 Dec. 18
Isaiah Hookfin OT Fort Bend Dulles 4 Dec. 21
Bru McCoy ATH Mater Dei (Calif.) 5 Jan. 25
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