Texas safety Jonah Williams shows improvement after offseason surgery

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Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Texas safety Jonah Williams shows improvement after offseason surgery
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Texas Longhorns safety Jonah Williams demonstrated his recovery from shoulder surgery during a scrimmage on August 16, quickly making impactful plays. In his first few attempts, Williams recorded a tackle on running back Hollywood Smothers and secured an interception in the end zone. His performance follows a surgical procedure prior to training camp that curtailed his sophomore baseball season. Coach Steve Sarkisian noted Williams' trust in his shoulder has improved, as he begins to exhibit the physicality required on the field. Williams is expected to play a key role for the Longhorns this fall under new defensive coordinator Will Muschamp.

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  • Jonah Williams returned to the field following shoulder surgery.
  • He made a key tackle and an interception during the scrimmage.
  • Williams' surgical recovery was strategically timed for training camp.
  • Coach Sarkisian noted Williams is regaining confidence in his shoulder.
  • Williams is ranked the No. 1 safety and No. 10 prospect for 2025.
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The No. 1 safety in the 2025 class is trending in the right direction, and it only took a handful of plays in Saturday’s scrimmage to prove it.

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