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Texas Announces SEC Media Day Player Representatives

The Texas Longhorns have revealed their three player representatives for SEC Media Days

Matt Galatzan

Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) throws a pass during the game against Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 9, 2023 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) throws a pass during the game against Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 9, 2023 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. / Aaron E. Martinez/American-Statesman /
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The SEC announced Monday the three student-athlete representatives for each team ahead of SEC Media Days next week. 

The Texas Longhorns will be represented by quarterback Quinn Ewers, safety Jahdae Barron and offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. The trio will feel right at home for the event, which will take place in Dallas from July 15-18.

Here’s a quick rundown for each player: 

QB Quinn Ewers 

This past season, Ewers threw for 3,479 yards, 22 touchdowns, and six interceptions on 272 of 394 passing while adding five rushing touchdowns as the Longhorns won the Big 12 and clinched a CFP berth with a 12-1 record. Ewers also missed two games due to injury but will be looking to play a full season for the first time. 

DB Jahdae Barron 

Barron tallied 59 total tackles, five passes defended and one interception last season. His interception came off the hands of Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe, who will be one of three representatives for the Crimson Tide. Entering his fifth year on the Forty Aces, Barron’s presence will be huge for a secondary that was one of the team’s weakest links last season.

OT Kelvin Banks Jr. 

Banks enters this season with first-round expectations as the cornerstone of a Texas offensive line that returns all but Christian Jones. On an offense full of elite weapons, Banks is arguably the most important player due to his responsibility of covering Ewers’ blind side at left tackle. 

SEC Media Days will begin at 9 a.m. CT on Monday.

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Matt Galatzan

MATT GALATZAN

Matt Galatzan is the Publisher of LonghornsCountry.com, AllAggies.com, and the Managing Editor of BuckeyesNow.com and TheGroveReport.com He is also the Editor-In-Chief of RamDigest.com and TexansDaily.com. Galatzan graduated from the University of Mississippi, where he studied integrated marketing communications, with minors in journalism and business administration.  Galatzan started in the sports journalism industry under Mike Fisher at DallasBasketball.com in 2014, which at the time was part of the 247Sports network. He also spent two years covering the SMU Mustangs for PonyStampede.com on the 247Sports network.  When DallasBasketball.com and CowboysCountry.com moved over to Sports Illustrated's Fan Nation network in 2020, Galatzan followed suit, eventually being taking over as the Managing Editor and Publisher of LonghornsCountry.com and AllAggies.com a year later.  Through the years, Galatzan has conducted a handful of high-profile one-on-one interviews to add to his resume — in both writing and podcasting. Some of his biggest interviews have been with Mavs owner Mark Cuban, former Longhorns players Dan Neil and Phil Dawson, and many other recruits, and current/former players for each of the teams he has covered.  Galatzan is also a full-time employee in the digital media department for Audacy and KRLD FM's 105.3 The Fan in Dallas, which is the official radio home of the Dallas Cowboys.  You can find Galatzan on all major social media channels, including Twitter on @MattGalatzan For any inquiries, please email matt.galatzan@gmail.com

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