Why Texas football DT Hero Kanu believes bigger will be better for him in 2026 | Golden
Texas defensive tackle Hero Kanu has added 20 pounds to his frame this offseason and is pushing himself to bigger and better things in 2026. The NFL awaits.
Hero Kanu revealed his way of doing business earlier this spring. In tattoo form, no less. Texas Longhorns defensive lineman Hero Kanu (93) rushes the passer during the game against San José State at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept.
6, 2025. (Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman) Texas football 's German-born defensive tackle lowered his T-shirt during a spring football conversation with reporters to reveal three words inked right below his collarbone.
“Trust the process. ” And what does the ink mean to you, Hero? “You can have all the talent in the world, but if you can't do the little things right, it doesn't matter,” Kanu said.
“So obviously you've got to trust the process and go in the right direction every day. ” MORE CED: Texas NFL draft output will bode well for the fall Sign up for Ced's Corner Sign up for Cedric Golden’s newsletter for hot takes and expert analysis each Tuesday on Texas Longhorns football and beyond. It's called Ced’s Corner, from the mind of the American-Statesman’s resident sports columnist who was named the NSMA's 2025 Texas Sportswriter of the Year.
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