Jaylon Guilbeau, Texas DB, on His Comeback, DBU Mentality, and Representing Port Arthur

Texas DB Jaylon Guilbeau joins 3rd and Longhorn for a raw and powerful interview. He opens up about his winding path to Texas, battling through an ACL injury, the mental toll of being sidelined, and how he's bounced back stronger than ever. Guilbeau also dives into the legacy of DBU, what he’s learned from former teammates like Jahdae Barron and Ryan Watts, and how Port Arthur shaped his relentless mindset.From friendly fire to Coach Akina’s legendary passion, Jaylon keeps it real from start to finish.Welcome to 3rd & Longhorn, your ultimate destination for all things Texas Longhorn Football! Join us weekly for an in-depth show featuring analysis and commentary from Lifetime Longhorn Football players Derrick Johnson, Alex Okafor, Fozzy Whittaker, Rod Babers, Jeremy Hills, and Clark Field Collective/Texas One Fund co-founder Nick Shuley.Meet Our Team:Derrick Johnson: NFL All-Pro and Texas Longhorn legend, providing unparalleled defensive insights. Alex Okafor: Former NFL defensive end, breaking down the line of scrimmage battles. Jeremy Hills: Renowned trainer and former Longhorn running back, discussing player development. Fozzy Whittaker: NFL veteran and special teams ace, offering game day analysis.Rod Babers: Longhorn cornerback great and media personality, sharing insider knowledge.Nick Shuley: Co-founder of Clark Field Collective/Texas One Fund, discussing the business side of college sports.Subscribe to 3rd & Longhorn and never miss an episode. Hit the notification bell to get alerts for our latest uploads. Join us in celebrating the legacy and future of Texas Longhorn Football!Connect with Us:Follow us on Instagram:Derrick Johnson - https://www.instagram.com/superdj56Alex Okafor - https://www.instagram.com/alexokaforJeremy Hills - https://www.instagram.com/jhills5Fozzy Whittaker - https://www.instagram.com/fozzywhittRod Babers - https://www.instagram.com/rodbabersNick Shuley - https://www.instagram.com/nickshuleyFor the most comprehensive coverage and insider access to Texas Longhorn Football, look no further than 3rd & Longhorn. Hook ‘em!0:00 – Intro & Jaylon Guilbeau joins the show0:26 – How to pronounce “Gilbo” & Port Arthur roots0:56 – Jaylon’s wild recruiting journey2:56 – Playing early at Texas & the injury at Oklahoma State4:30 – Mental toll of a season-ending ACL tear5:53 – Coach Sark’s honesty about playing time7:02 – Where Jaylon gets his mindset from8:00 – Why DBs need a different mentality9:05 – Port Arthur legends and mentorship from Danny Gore10:13 – Passing the torch to the next generation10:50 – Learning from Jahdae Barron & Ryan Watts12:11 – The mindset of being “that guy”13:01 – Coach Akina joins the room & DBU culture15:23 – Coach Akina’s legendary intensity16:46 – Why playing nickel is one of the hardest positions in football18:27 – Goals for the season: more picks, better IQ19:33 – The real truth about tackling big backs like CJ Baxter20:26 – Outro and final thoughtsDerrick Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/superdj56Alex Okafor: https://www.instagram.com/alexokaforJeremy Hills: https://www.instagram.com/jhills5Fozzy Whittaker: https://www.instagram.com/fozzywhittRod Babers: https://www.instagram.com/rodbabersNick Shuley: https://www.instagram.com/nickshuley

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