Texas’ preseason plan took a jolt Monday when starting left tackle Trevor Goosby left practice with what appeared to be a knee injury, putting the Longhorns’ most important offensive line spot under an immediate cloud.
The update came from Orangebloods’ Anwar Richardson, who reported that Goosby exited the workout and is set for testing Tuesday morning. At this point, there is still no public diagnosis, no recovery timetable and no official word from Texas on whether the injury threatens his availability for the season opener against Texas State.
That lack of detail leaves plenty unresolved. Richardson’s report did not identify which knee was affected or explain how the injury happened, and the possibility remains that Goosby was pulled out simply as a precaution. On the other hand, an extended absence cannot be ruled out until the testing comes back.
There’s also some recent injury history here. Goosby spent part of the offseason coming back from shoulder surgery before getting back on the field.
The stakes are obvious because Goosby is not just another starter. At 6-foot-7 and 325 pounds, he’s the linchpin on the blind side and the one blocker Texas can least afford to lose.
He started all 13 games at left tackle in 2025, picked up first-team All-SEC honors from the league’s coaches and posted an 83.6 overall grade from Pro Football Focus. PFF also charged him with 16 pressures and three sacks allowed.
Texas lists him with 30 career appearances and 15 starts.
His climb has been one of the program’s better development stories. A three-star recruit from Melissa, Texas, in 2023, Goosby redshirted before stepping into the starting lineup at left tackle against Texas A&M and Georgia late in 2024. He also saw time at right tackle during the College Football Playoff.
Goosby returned for 2026 instead of entering the NFL draft, giving Arch Manning a seasoned protector on the edge while Texas rebuilt the line around him. If the injury turns into something more serious, Orangebloods’ Richardson noted that offensive line coach Kyle Flood could shift Brandon Baker from left guard to tackle and move Cole Hutson back to left guard. Transfer Melvin Siani is the other projected starting tackle.
Texas is staring at a demanding September with Ohio State and Tennessee on the schedule. If Goosby is out for any length of time, the Longhorns would lose their best blocker and add another complication to an offensive line that already has to improve if the championship expectations are going to hold.
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