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USA Today
2 days ago
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- USA Today
Jack Endries continues to rack up preseason attention
New transfer, Jack Endries continues to garner preseason hype. He's been added to the Biletnikoff and Mackey Award watchlists. Jack Endries has been named to the Biletnikoff Award watch list 🤘@JackEndries x @biletnikoffawrd Texas has been busy getting news of their players being placed on different award watchlists and preseason All-American teams. Jack Endries has been at the center of that on both fronts, especially in the last couple of days. Endries has been placed on two major award watchlists as we head into the season, the Biletnikoff and Mackey Award watchlists. Jack Endries has been named to the Mackey Award watch list 🤘@JackEndries x @JohnMackeyAward The Biletnikoff is given out every year to the best pass catcher in the country(yes, TEs can win it, it's just very unlikely), while the Mackey is exclusively for the best TE in the country. Endries being on these lists is not too much of a surprise, but another great sign for the transfer from Cal. He has a 600+ yard season and a 400+ yard season to his name, and it's not far-fetched to think the best football is still ahead of him. Obviously, it is fair to say the Mackey Award is much more in reach for Endries this year, and I would say he's one of the favorites there. His 1,030 career receiving yards lead returning TEs in the country and heading into the TE-friendly Texas offense, it's not crazy to think he'll top his past marks this year. Endries is one of my favorite pieces that Texas added this offseason and it's being noticed by the national awards. Semifinalists for the Biletnikoff Award will be announced on Nov. 25, and a final vote to determine the winner will take place from Nov. 25-Dec. 6. The winner will be announced on Dec. 12 as part of the Home Depot College Football Awards on ESPN. If Endries was able to win the Biletnikoff, it would be Texas' first of all-time. For the Mackey Award, The recipient of the award will be presented at the Home Depot College Football Awards Show on Friday, Dec. 12, on ESPN. We will see if a Longhorn can take home the Mackey Award for the first time ever as well.
USA Today
4 days ago
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- USA Today
Longhorns tight end named to Biletnikoff Award watch list
Over the last few months, the Texas Longhorns roster has undergone significant changes. They have been busy in the transfer portal, adding some of the best talent in the nation, including Jack Endries. On Wednesday, the Longhorns' new tight end made national headlines. He was named to the preseason watch list for the Biletnikoff Award, which is given annually to the best receiver in college football regardless of position. The Monte Vista High School product is coming off a very productive 2024 campaign. Last year, with Cal, he led the Bears in receiving yards with 623 and receptions with 56. He was one of the best at his position in the ACC, finishing third among all tight ends in receiving yards. As Endries proved to be a reliable option in the passing game, he had a few unforgettable performances. That included a pair of 100-yard receiving games, with one coming against Pitt and the other against NC State. He was also a human highlight reel in the Art of LA Bowl against UNLV, hauling in seven receptions for 61 yards. Although the last few months have been full of change for Endries, he is joining a program that specializes in developing tight ends. Gunnar Helm was the latest success story and was drafted by the Tennessee Titans just a few months ago. Endries will be looking to follow in his footsteps while catching passes from Arch Manning. In two seasons at Cal, Endries showed just how good he can be. He finished his Bears career with 91 receptions for 1,030 receiving yards and four touchdowns. The Longhorns' newest weapon was also a nominee for the Burlsworth Trophy in 2023. That is an award that his new teammate, Michael Taaffe, is familiar with. While Endries ' focus will be on making a good first impression, he will also be watching how voting for the Biletnikoff Award plays out. The semifinalists will be revealed on Nov. 25. A few weeks later, on Dec. 11, the winner will be announced as part of the Home Depot College Football Awards on ESPN. Endries, like many in Austin, hopes he will hear his name called.
USA Today
7 days ago
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- USA Today
Countdown to Kickoff: Jack Endries
Endries brings reliability and experience to a Texas TE room that needs it. He also brings athletic upside that could be massive for the Texas pass game early and often this season. This is the addition that gets the Texas fans as excited as any this offseason. Gunnar Helm was a really important piece to the Texas offense a year ago and replacing him with Jack Endries keeps that incredible ability at the TE position. Endries is coming off a year where he was the leading receiver on the Cal Golden Bears. He came over the spring portal window and filled a rather big hole at the TE position. 2024 Stats: 56 catches, 623 yards(11.1 yards/catch), 2 TDs Endries is a player that really resembles Gunnar Helm in his play style and ability. He does most of his damage over the middle of the field, something that Sarkisian loves to use with his TEs. He also is a plus blocker in pass pro and in the run game. He can be a true chess piece in this Texas offense, but the upside is incredible. His athletic ability jumps off the page immediately, and it seems that is showing itself throughout the early parts of camp. He comes into a room where he will be the TE1 without question and will be given opportunity after opportunity in this offense, going into a year where he could make plenty of NFL money. Given Sarkisian's track record with TEs, it's likely Endries will have his best year yet this year. The versatility that Endries can bring to the offense might be even greater than what Helm gave Texas a year ago. He has great hands, can line up just about anywhere and can make plays after the catch. That was a true strength of Gunnar Helm's game, and I think Longhorn fans will see plenty more of that this year. The question is his deep route ability, but it seems much of that is more Cal's offense than anything else. He will get his changes for those seam shots Helm got last year. He opens the year with the second best odds to win the John Mackey Award, in a year where the TE position is incredibly talented. Eli Stowers, RJ Maryland, Max Klare and more will have a footprint on this season, but Endries could very well be the most productive of the bunch. The biggest part of his role this season is the leadership he will provide to a talented, but young room. Jordan Washington, Spencer Shannon, Nick Townsend and more will factor in, but getting guidance from a more experienced player will be huge for their development. It also gives Texas some flexibility at the position, knowing they have a reliable option in their back pocket at all times. Endries and Mosley were the two pass catchers Texas went out and got in the portal and I think they are both perfect fits. They both should be guys that can make big time plays consistently for the Longhorns, including in Week 1 vs. Ohio State. Continuing with the countdown tomorrow, I will jump into the freshman pass catching options for the Horns. Daylan McCutcheon, Michael Terry III and more will be factors for Texas this year, so let's break them down tomorrow.
