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[CJ Vogel]

Decisions Looming in December

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December is for decisions. 

That article was written last week. While little has changed since then, I wanted to provide a Sunday update with another round of decisions and announcements expected in the coming week.

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NFL Decisions

A couple of Longhorns we are monitoring who will have NFL decisions to make.

• RB Tre Wisner

I have heard both ways for Wisner – pro or returning to Austin. I ever so slightly believe Wisner will return, but we will have to wait for a formal announcement.

• WR DeAndre Moore

It is either the NFL Draft or the transfer portal for DeAndre Moore based off of everything I have gathered over the last month. Right now, the NFL is the likely destination.

• LT Trevor Goosby

Our @Gerry Hamilton had a great update on Goosby late last week, and I have no reason to think differently. 

• C Connor Robertson

Not as much of a true NFL decision, but one will need to be made for Texas and Robertson. I think Texas would like have Robertson back for 2026, but as of now I can't handicap the likelihood of that possibility.

• DL Hero Kanu

A very under the radar decision that could end up having massive implications for the construction and performance of the 2026 roster. With where things sit currently, I would have Kanu returning at a 70–30 clip.

• DB Jelani McDonald

The belief around McDonald's camp is that a strong 2026 season could leave him in a position to be selected in the top 50 of the 2027 NFL Draft. I feel very confident about McDonald returning for next fall as of typing this.

• CB Malik Muhammad

The pros are calling Muhammad's name! The South Oak Cliff product will successfully depart as a 3-and-done player at Texas.

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Staff Decisions

Steve Sarkisian has already made a move at one position coach spot, with the quick hiring of Jabbar Juluke out of Florida.

That will not be the final coaching change. In fact, I believe a couple of changes are still to come, though the timing of those changes or movements will come following the bowl game against Michigan.

 

 

 

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[CJ Vogel]

I was told WR DeAndre Moore has been in a boot recently as well. He has not been active in practice over the last week.

[Chop]

What am I missing on Moore? Is this NIL related? Wanting more than worth or what?

[Coop2395]

Great stuff @CJ Vogel thanks for the updates! 

[CJ Vogel]

While the expectation is that Michael Taaffe will not play in the bowl game, he remains around the facility and practice each day. The expecation is that Taaffe will be with the team in Orlando for the bowl game.

[antcan95]

12 minutes ago, Chop said:

What am I missing on Moore? Is this NIL related? Wanting more than worth or what?

Probably just too expensive. Texas is already investing a lot of money in the freshman WR‘s and would rather roll the dice with them, Livingston, Mosley, and maybe an elite true #1 portal WR imo 

[rgvhorn80]

I would assume it’s the secondary coach. Was the primary weakness of the defense this year. Poor communication and situational awareness for the DBs.

[UTexas]

31 minutes ago, rgvhorn80 said:

I would assume it’s the secondary coach. Was the primary weakness of the defense this year. Poor communication and situational awareness for the DBs.

I’m thinking Akina may retire.

Edited December 14, 2025 by UTexas

[EastTxBiggs]

I’m calling here now, Taaffe will be coaching at Texas one day when his football career is done.

[CJ Vogel]

Just now, EastTxBiggs said:

I’m calling here now, Taaffe will be coaching at Texas one day when his football career is done.

I could definitely see that

[NothinButDaHorns34]

41 minutes ago, rgvhorn80 said:

I would assume it’s the secondary coach. Was the primary weakness of the defense this year. Poor communication and situational awareness for the DBs.

As shi**y as they played in the back half of the season i am hoping it’s not them. It’s amazing what coaching continuity and the portal can do for a swiss cheese secondary. I guess nobody remembers how bad our secondary was in 2024? Just to come back with one of the best secondary’s in 2025 mainly because of coaching continuity and the right pick up’s in the portal. 

Edited December 14, 2025 by NothinButDaHorns34

[WG Carter]

Guessing Moore will not play in Bowl game? Need to see younger players get snaps

[texcoyote15]

Sark ought to bring Pete Carroll in as assistant to the head coach. I don’t think this Raider thing is going to work out 

[Andy Arnold]

24 minutes ago, EastTxBiggs said:

I’m calling here now, Taaffe will be coaching at Texas one day when his football career is done.

I’ve had that vision  in my crystal ball as well 

[CJ Vogel]

11 minutes ago, texcoyote15 said:

Sark ought to bring Pete Carroll in as assistant to the head coach. I don’t think this Raider thing is going to work out 

Lol, if Carroll's days end in LV, he needs to be headed to a beach somewhere. It's time to hang up the whistle.

[817 Boxing B]

1 hour ago, CJ Vogel said:

I was told WR DeAndre Moore has been in a boot recently as well. He has not been active in practice over the last week.

Getting ready for the combine. He was the guy who was 1st on the field everyday. J Whitt basically raised him, on campus, so I won't believe him being willing to transfer to another school. He's a horn... through and through. If he's healthy, he'll test well and be a mid to late round pick, just like J.Whitt..  and will surprise a smart team... just like J.Whitt.🤘🏿🔥

[CJ Vogel]

1 minute ago, 817 Boxing B said:

Getting ready for the combine. He was the guy who was 1st on the field everyday. J Whitt basically raised him, on campus, so I won't believe him being willing to transfer to another school. He's a horn... through and through. If he's healthy, he'll test well and be a mid to late round pick, just like J.Whitt..  and will surprise a smart team... just like J.Whitt.🤘🏿🔥

Absolutely.

Moore was a model teammate and program guy. A fantastic competitor.

[Burnt Orange Horn]

44 minutes ago, texcoyote15 said:

Sark ought to bring Pete Carroll in as assistant to the head coach. I don’t think this Raider thing is going to work out 

Carroll is coaching the Raiders.   🤦🏾‍♂️

[diegozanna20]

Goosby coming back, mcdonald coming back, kanu coming back, wonderful news!!!!!
I know it's not all said and done for all of them but I feel like an NFL decision would've come sooner.
Feel really good about 2026 with those guys returning.
Wisner coming back would be kind of strange for him as a player...

[Dday]

54 minutes ago, texcoyote15 said:

Sark ought to bring Pete Carroll in as assistant to the head coach. I don’t think this Raider thing is going to work out 

Good luck with that

[texcoyote15]

51 minutes ago, Burnt Orange Horn said:

Carroll is coaching the Raiders.   🤦🏾‍♂️

Yes he is that’s why My last sentence said it doesn’t look like this Raider thing is going to work out. He’s won 2 games this year 

[DiggsTX]

1 hour ago, CJ Vogel said:

Absolutely.

Moore was a model teammate and program guy. A fantastic competitor.

@Gerry Hamilton has always maintained he was a better athlete than his role on the field may have shown. Wouldn’t shock me if his combine/pro day numbers are pretty darn good.

[Hexter]

2 hours ago, EastTxBiggs said:

I’m calling here now, Taaffe will be coaching at Texas one day when his football career is done.

I hope so. The program needs him around

[Migas & Fajitas]

Kanu coming back would be huge imo. 
 

Also, is Muhammad really getting looks from the NFL. Maybe I haven’t paid enough attention but he sure does seem to be in the NFL mold. 

[CJ Vogel]

22 minutes ago, Migas & Fajitas said:

Kanu coming back would be huge imo. 
 

Also, is Muhammad really getting looks from the NFL. Maybe I haven’t paid enough attention but he sure does seem to be in the NFL mold. 

Kanu returning would be great. 

And yes, Muhammad will be a day two guy most likely