Trevor Goosby Has 3 Reasons Why He Returned to Texas

The Texas Longhorns revamped their roster from last season to now, taking the liberty of upgrading at nearly every offensive position to bring a National Championship back to the Forty Acres.

One position that didn't change, though, was left tackle, as that is manned by Trevor Goosby, one of the best offensive tackles in the league. Even with a dance to leave and pursue his dreams of playing in the NFL, he opted to return for another season with the Longhorns.

Now with another year under his belt, he returns to Austin with a calmer head and unfinished business that he is looking to rectify and finish what he started while wearing Burnt Orange.

Unifinished Business

Texas Longhorns Offensive Tackle Trevor Goosby — Texas Longhorns offensive lineman Trevor Goosby (74) against the Clemson Tigers during the CFP National playoff first round at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Goosby is an elite-level talent for the Longhorns, standing at 6-foot-7 and 325 pounds. He has a massive frame, backed by plenty of power and footwork, making him one of the best blindside protectors in the country. Because of that, he was a high draft pick in NFL mock drafts. Despite unofficially declaring for the draft, thankfully for the Longhorns, he opted to return for another season.

"First and foremost, I just had some unfinished business, you know, just being able to go out and, you know, project myself even further up the draft boards," Goosby said of his decision. "And also, I just want to win a national championship with, you know, with the guys. I feel like we have the team to do that this year, as well as win the Joe Moore award. And, you know, I'm headed for the Outland [Trophy], the Lombardi [Trophy] just like Kelvin Banks did."

It was evident how great he could be when he made significant starts at the end of the 2024 season, replacing Banks, who had been injured, and contributing to the win against their heated rivals, the Texas A&M Aggies. Last season, he ranked as the 15th-best offensive tackle according to PFF, allowing only three sacks on the year. Now, as the veteran on the team, he's ready for another season of dominating.

"Just being able to stay calm and composed when you know things may you know, you know when things may go south sometimes," Goosby said. "And just, you know, guys have to look to you in order to be led. And just being able to stay level headed is one of the biggest things. And also just, you know, constantly being there for your guys. You know, when guys you know, start to struggle, they have to look to you as well, to you know, help them get out of that and help them get better."

With a revamped roster, none of it matters if Goosby isn't protecting quarterback Arch Manning's blindside. He plays one of the most critical roles on the field, and he's hungry to finish what he started when he came to the Longhorns. With more experience and lessons learned, he could be in for the best season of his career.

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