'This is a dream come true for every walk-on': Texas WR Rett Andersen earns a scholarship

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Texas WR Rett Andersen, a walk-on since 2023, has been awarded a scholarship after spring practices. He expressed his gratitude to teammates, calling it a dream come true.

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Rett Andersen awarded a scholarship after spring practices
Joined Texas as a walk-on before the 2023 season
Expressed gratitude to teammates during announcement

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Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian ytalks to the team after practice on fan day at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Aril 18, 2026 in Austin. (Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman) For the Texas football program, the end of spring practices featured a surprise scholarship. Senior receiver Rett Andersen learned Saturday that he had been awarded a scholarship. Andersen joined the Longhorns as a walk-on ahead of the 2023 season. In a video that Texas posted to its social media platforms on Saturday, Andersen was given the good news at a team meeting. After UT head coach Steve Sarkisian announced that Andersen was now on scholarship, he was mobbed by his teammates. "This is a dream come true for every walk-on," Andersen later told the room. "I couldn't want to do it with any other guys than y'all. ... It's been a good three years, but let's keep it rolling." A 5-foot-11, 189-pound receiver out of San Antonio, Andersen has appeared in nine games since he arrived at Texas. According to Pro Football Focus, most of Andersen's work this past season was done on special teams. But , he did record the only catch of his career.

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What did Rett Andersen say after receiving his scholarship?

Rett Andersen described it as a dream come true for every walk-on and expressed gratitude to his teammates.

How long has Rett Andersen been with the Texas football program?

Rett Andersen joined the Texas football program as a walk-on ahead of the 2023 season.

What position does Rett Andersen play for the Texas Longhorns?

Rett Andersen plays as a wide receiver for the Texas Longhorns.

'This is a dream come true for every walk-on': Texas WR Rett Andersen earns a scholarship

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