I was probably the most all in on getting him to UT. Granted he is not a mauler or burner BUT seems to have a LOT of intangibles that allowed him to use his endurance anytime his coach called on him, limped back to the huddle then went for 20 on the next snap with the whole world knowing it was coming.
My post signing analysis is I was in part motivated by a fear of passing on him and him exploding on the scene elsewhere and having to listen to our serial detractors play the IGNORE IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD card just like some have on Eli Owens of Alcoa the last few days. Worse later if he matured into a difference maker in college.
Undoubtedly a risk, but hope it works out even in a very talented room at UT. Can he enhance his speed and strength enough to be a player? Did he arrive peaked? Some do, some don’t. But I doubt a lack of effort will be a factor. If the handwriting is on the wall after spring he could be a May portal guy. How ready Lewis is upon arrival could be a factor.