Texas Longhorns

Four high school players have enrolled early this spring to join the Longhorns -- a record for a team coached by Mack Brown. QB Jevan Snead, LB Sergio Kindle, OL Buck Burnette and TE Greg Smith all have shown early flashes in the first week of practice. "They are just young guys who wanted to graduate and get started," Brown said. "They come for football -- there is no question about it. They feel like it gives them a better chance of playing in the fall." … TB Selvin Young, who struggled with injuries and fumbling problems last season, has been one of the top early producers for the defending national champions. "Selvin looked better than he did at any time last year, including the championship game," Brown said. "I think he has thinned down a little bit more and had a couple of great runs." … RB/WR Ramonce Taylor has been excused from the rest of spring practice to work on his academics. His absence is allowing massive TB Henry Melton one more chance to show coaches his running abilities. Melton had earlier talked to Texas coaches about switching to defensive end. … Brown said he was "amazed" at the early poise shown by Snead and redshirt QB Colt McCoy. "They are both talented, have great arms, are accurate and there are a lot of similarities between the two," Brown said. "But the most impressive thing to us has been their composure. For Jevan Snead to walk out there and play well for the first time is pretty impressive." The two quarterback contenders combined for a 57-4 record as starters in high school.