Brown transfer defensive back Nick Hudson commits to Texas

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The Longhorns hauled in the No. 10-ranked Transfer Portal class this offseason, per On3. Just a few of their big-time additions include former Auburn wide receiver Cam Coleman (No. 2 ranked player in Portal), former Wake Forest offensive tackle Melvin Siani (No. 15 ranked player in Portal), former Pitt linebacker Raheem Biles (No. 18 ranked player in Portal), and former NC State running back Hollywood Smothers (No. 27 ranked player in Portal).

Along with these big Portal additions, Texas returns multiple star players from last year’s roster. Fourth-year quarterback Arch Manning, who looked like one of the best players at his position down the stretch of the 2025 season, is back for his second season in charge. He is joined by superstar junior First Team All-SEC linebacker Colin Simmons and Second Team All-SEC selection wide receiver Ryan Wingo.

“I think if you’re practical, you have to look at who are the best teams in the SEC coming back. And I think it’s likely Georgia with Texas on the same level,” ESPN’s Paul Finebaum said on McElroy and Cubelic in February. “I think either one of them are capable (of winning the National Championship), depending on circumstances.”

As Texas keeps on loading up, it appears to be one of the favorites to win the College Football Playoff in 2026. The Longhorns haven’t done so since 2005.

— On3s Daniel Hager contributed to this article.