The childhood friends went different ways in the start of their college careers, but their paths finally crossed again.
Texas Longhorns defensive backs Jahdae Barron and Andrew Mukuba go way back. The two Austinites started training with Michael Taaffe, another Austin native in the Texas team, when they were just kids and have grown in the game together.“Over the years seeing the growth of those two people on and off the field, they pushed me to be the best I can be,” Barron said. “Taaffe looks up to me but I look up to Taaffe at the end of the day.
Texas Longhorns defensive back Jahdae Barron walks the field during practice at the Superdome on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Texas Longhorns will face the Washington Huskies in the Sugar Bowl on January 1, 2024. / Aaron E. Martinez/American-Statesman / Mukuba didn’t start his career in Austin and separated from his family and friends to pursue a career at Clemson. From day one, Barron urged him to come to Texas — three years later,“I didn't want him to go to Clemson,” Barron said. “But it was his decision and I'm proud that he's here now and he's family now.”Fortunately for the Longhorns, he has the ability to play any position in the secondary.
“For the defensive group for me being versatile that's a plus for the team, but I want to hit on, like, the person Sark is and the coach he is,” Barron said. "I'm versatile but everybody in that staff, I can name five safeties that can play nickel right now and they get reps at nickel at practice and I can name four to five corners that get reps at nickel. And they produce talent at the University of Texas. They produce talent. You can see it over the years.
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