OTF Premium 2025-26 Portal Tracker Thread

[HookemChappy]

6 minutes ago, Clifton said:

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Wingo needs to make more of the easy catches but let's not act like the dude doesn't make plays. Much like Arch, he needs to make more of the easy plays to go with his tough ones. 

Yep. I remember everyone was down on Worthy after his Junior year because of all the drops. Wingo just needs to get more discipline in catching with his hands and seeing the ball all the way into his hands before he tries to run with it. As you said, he is a tuddy waiting to happen once he does firmly have it and has a little open space. Watch Parker catch the ball. He has very clearly had some good coaching on catching. I think with some better pass blocking, better year of Arch early on and one more year of improvement this WR room is going to be ok. 

[hookemrj13]

3 hours ago, CJ Vogel said:

It is going to be really interesting to see how many kids actually portal out of Texas. That will obviously impact the numbers on how many the staff can import.

My estimations go like this – OL (2x-3x), RB, S, CB, LB, DL or 2 makes sense again.

Keep Terry off that list!!

[hookemrj13]

2 hours ago, CJ Vogel said:

Probably a couple. Texas will take a WR, I forgot to include.

Keep Ffrench off that list!!!

[Atticus]

2 minutes ago, HookemChappy said:

Yep. I remember everyone was down on Worthy after his Junior year because of all the drops. Wingo just needs to get more discipline in catching with his hands and seeing the ball all the way into his hands before he tries to run with it. As you said, he is a tuddy waiting to happen once he does firmly have it and has a little open space. Watch Parker catch the ball. He has very clearly had some good coaching on catching. I think with some better pass blocking, better year of Arch early on and one more year of improvement this WR room is going to be ok. 

I like Wingo, I just think he’s a luxury guy moreso than a reliable one. Let’s not forget, Worthy went bananas as soon as he stepped on campus with his opportunity. Wingo was force fed this season and mostly wilted under the expectations.
 

If we can bring in an NFL talented guy or two and give them the opportunity to boost their draft stock like we did with Golden, Bond, and Mitchell, that would be ideal. 

[hookthemall]

Don't feel like there are many guys who would really be much of an upgrade over the talent we have at the moment, unless they're a first-round caliber guy, no point in paying in the portal. Gotta wait for the big fish, and even though that post was fake I do think Cam Coleman might enter.  

[Alex Butler]

1 minute ago, hookthemall said:

Don't feel like there are many guys who would really be much of an upgrade over the talent we have at the moment, unless they're a first-round caliber guy, no point in paying in the portal. Gotta wait for the big fish, and even though that post was fake I do think Cam Coleman might enter.  

I agree with you especially in the receiving room and because Sark expect so much from his receivers. Not many Mitchell’s or Goldens out there that aren’t already playing for us! 

[CJ Vogel]

2 minutes ago, Alex Butler said:

I agree with you especially in the receiving room and because Sark expect so much from his receivers. Not many Mitchell’s or Goldens out there that aren’t already playing for us! 

That will change. WR is the deepest portal position every single offseason.

Give it a week or two and there will be several WR1 caliber options in the portal.

[CJ Vogel]

I wonder how many OL do depart vs. how many Texas fights to retain. The number could rise up to 4-5 based off of early portal predictions. 

Exit meetings will be important for the Longhorns to retain the guys they hope to see on campus in 2026.

[Joe Zura]

7 minutes ago, CJ Vogel said:

I wonder how many OL do depart vs. how many Texas fights to retain. The number could rise up to 4-5 based off of early portal predictions. 

Exit meetings will be important for the Longhorns to retain the guys they hope to see on campus in 2026.

I was going to ask about exit meetings will sark wait till after the bowl game or are those already ongoing 

[JMarquette]

9 minutes ago, CJ Vogel said:

I wonder how many OL do depart vs. how many Texas fights to retain. The number could rise up to 4-5 based off of early portal predictions. 

Exit meetings will be important for the Longhorns to retain the guys they hope to see on campus in 2026.

I’m at 5 right now.

[TexasDynasty3]

3 hours ago, texcoyote15 said:

There we go. Sark needs to get off the shows and get busy 

THIS IS FAKE

[HookemTexas]

Methinks those hoping for Cam Coleman to enter the portal might not like the result of it.  Gerry stated before, Texas wouldn't be the only team chasing him - I would say that given he was committed to the aggies prior to flipping to Auburn that he'd give them a hard look considering what he's seen from their wideouts this year.

Those farmers won some major portal additions last year, they'll be a thorn again this portal season.

[diegozanna20]

34 minutes ago, HookemTexas said:

Methinks those hoping for Cam Coleman to enter the portal might not like the result of it.  Gerry stated before, Texas wouldn't be the only team chasing him - I would say that given he was committed to the aggies prior to flipping to Auburn that he'd give them a hard look considering what he's seen from their wideouts this year.

Those farmers won some major portal additions last year, they'll be a thorn again this portal season.

I like Coleman, but as an SEC school dealing with revenue share you have to ask yourself if spending 3/4 million on WR is the best move IMO.
I think if he enters he'll go to B10 school who's willing to have a WR room of him and a bunch of JAGs.

[diegozanna20]

If we can afford him i'd love to have him obviously, but to me there's more pressing matters to address.
I'd be more than fine if we get a P4 guy with production that is "underrated" and that is in a contract year. It seems to be working out well for Texas.

[Alex Butler]

1 hour ago, CJ Vogel said:

That will change. WR is the deepest portal position every single offseason.

Give it a week or two and there will be several WR1 caliber options in the portal.

Do we need a WR1 given how deep we are in that room or would the money be better spent elsewhere like OL or LB?

[CJ Vogel]

Just now, Alex Butler said:

Do we need a WR1 given how deep we are in that room or would the money be better spent elsewhere like OL or LB?

We will see how it plays out.

[CJ Vogel]

Not a bad prospect here out of Fort Bend.

6–2 CB with 640 snaps out wide this season. 12 PBU, 0 INT

[NothinButDaHorns34]

6 hours ago, texcoyote15 said:

10.02 😳

Based on that speed alone without even watching the tape i would say yes please 

[Quinncent McManning, Jr.]

6 minutes ago, NothinButDaHorns34 said:

Based on that speed alone without even watching the tape i would say yes please 

Can’t help but think of Brennan Thompson. He has a grand total of 2 catches. Maybe he develops how Thompson has this year but doubt the initial steps would be at Texas. 

[Joe Naural]

22 minutes ago, CJ Vogel said:

Not a bad prospect here out of Fort Bend.

6–2 CB with 640 snaps out wide this season. 12 PBU, 0 INT

Lamar universty ??? Beaumont????

[GDI]

10 minutes ago, NothinButDaHorns34 said:

Based on that speed alone without even watching the tape i would say yes please 

Doesn't he run track also?

If so I don't think it's smart to give a 2 sport athlete a scholarship in the age of NIL.  

[NothinButDaHorns34]

23 minutes ago, Quinncent McManning, Jr. said:

Can’t help but think of Brennan Thompson. He has a grand total of 2 catches. Maybe he develops how Thompson has this year but doubt the initial steps would be at Texas. 

Im sure the staff would evaluate his film and be very thorough before they even put the full court press on him, But i am a sucker for fast wide receivers, who are a nightmare in space, can take the top off of a defense and we don’t have ANY of those on the roster. 

Edited 1 hour ago by NothinButDaHorns34

[CJ Vogel]

 

[Lnghrn]

1 hour ago, NothinButDaHorns34 said:

Based on that speed alone without even watching the tape i would say yes please 

Did he make lsu wr rotation?  Everyone knew about him coming out of HS in Texas due to his speed but don’t believe we ever really pursued him.  Just because a guy is fast doesn’t mean he can play Wr. 

[Beard N Balls Bundle]

2 hours ago, CJ Vogel said:

Not a bad prospect here out of Fort Bend.

6–2 CB with 640 snaps out wide this season. 12 PBU, 0 INT

Lamar! Down in my neck of the woods in the golden triangle. Lamar has had a pretty good year