Longhorn defensive trio have been recognized to be a part of the 136th Walter Camp Preseason All-American Teams
Three Texas Longhorns have been chosen to be a part of the 2025 Walter Camp preseason All-American team. The Walter Camp All-American team is the nation’s oldest All-American football team established in 1889. In its 136th season three Longhorns have been added to this prestigious list. Sophomore-edge Colin Simmons, junior-linebacker Anthony Hill Jr., and senior-defensive back Michael Taafe.
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Colin Simmons, after a true freshman season with 31 solo tackles, 14 of those tackles for losses with 1 interception enters his sophomore year with an honorary Walter Camp preseason All-American nod. This explosive sophomore just makes up a part of the dynamic Longhorn defense. Simmons looks to make more than just an impact on the field but an evolutionary change to the position and what it means as to setting the edge.
With an explosive sophomore season, Anthony Hill Jr. racked up 59 solo tackles with 18.5 of those tackles being for loss along with 8 sacks at the linebacker position. Hill Jr. is a two time nominee for Walter Camp preseason team in 2024 he was recognized on the second team while in his junior year recognized on the first team. Hill Jr. is a catalyst for growth on this Longhorn team and aims to cement his legacy.
In case you missed it – the nation’s oldest All-America team has selected its 2025 Preseason All-Americans.
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Michael Taaffe’s experience and growth has shown throughout his Longhorn career with a total of 81 solo tackles, 18 pass deflections and 5 interceptions. Taafe is recognized on the Walter Camp All-American team as a part of the second team. Taafe’s voice, defensive awareness, and intensity have been a platform of empowerment for the Longhorn defense.
The 2025 Walter Camp Preseason All-American team is in its 136th season a New Haven based all-volunteer group. Walter Camp is considered the “father of American Football” introducing scrimmage play in 1880 with eleven player teams and then nine years later selecting the first ever All-American college football team, head coaching at Yale.