AUSTIN, TX - SEPTEMBER 12: Driphus Jackson #6 of the Rice Owls scrambles against the Texas Longhorns during the second quarter on September 12, 2015 at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
Malik Jefferson was the prized recruit of Charlie Strong's 2015 recruiting class and wasted no time in commanding a starting job.
In Saturday's home opener against Rice, the true freshman scooped in a loose football and took it 26 yards for his first career touchdown. The fumble was caused by another member of this year's recruiting haul, defensive back Kris Boyd.
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