What Jim Schlossnagle said about Jonah Williams’ surgery, two-sport future
Williams plans to continue playing baseball and football for the Longhorns.
AUSTIN, TX - FEBRUARY 21: Outfielder Jonah Williams #9 of the Texas Longhorns on the field before the college baseball game between Texas Longhorns and Michigan State Spartans on February 21, 2026, at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, TX. (Photo by David Buono/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The 2026 baseball season is over for Texas Longhorns sophomore outfielder Jonah Williams after undergoing successful shoulder surgery this week. On Thursday, head coach Jim Schlossnagle provided an update on that surgery and Williams’ future in baseball and football for the Longhorns.
And while that surgery is a worst-case outcome for Schlossnagle and No. 2-ranked Texas, it is helpful for the football program and the hopes of Williams becoming an important contributor at safety for new defensive coordinator Will Muschamp. “Jonah’s surgery went great.
He definitely needed it,” Schlossnagle said. “We did get a chance to talk to him, his parents and the doctor. There’s no question.
Once they got in there, he’s like, ‘Yeah, there’s no chance that he was able to survive through a season and be ready for football, much less play baseball. ’” Williams is expected to return for preseason camp and is now free to spend time getting mental reps as the Horns go through the final 12 practices of spring football after spring break. “I’m glad Jonah’s getting some clarity.