The Longhorns grab former Aggie tackle Jonte Newman, injecting youthful talent and strategic depth as they reload for another CFP run.
Texas continued to reinforce its offensive line depth through the transfer portal this week, landing former Texas A&M offensive tackle Jonte Newman in a move that blends roster strategy with rivalry intrigue.
The addition gives the Texas Longhorns another young developmental lineman as they prepare for another College Football Playoff push.
Newman arrives in Austin with four full years of eligibility remaining, making him a long-term investment rather than a short-term fix.
A product of Cypress Bridgeland, Newman originally committed to Texas A&M as part of its 2025 recruiting class before entering the transfer portal after his true freshman season.
His decision to flip to Texas, first reported by On3 insider Hayes Fawcett, adds another wrinkle to the modern version of the Lone Star Showdown.
From a football standpoint, the appeal is straightforward.
Newman brings prototypical tackle size at 6-6, 315 pounds, along with a high-upside profile that fits Texas’ recent approach to building depth in the trenches.
While his game experience is minimal with just seven snaps across two appearances during his freshman season, the Longhorns aren’t asking him to start immediately.
Instead, he projects as a developmental piece who can be molded within Texas’ offensive system.
That system is overseen by offensive coordinator and offensive line coach Kyle Flood, who has made a point this offseason to stockpile versatile linemen capable of growing into larger roles.
Newman becomes the second offensive line portal addition for Texas this month, joining Oregon State transfer Dylan Sikorski, and reflects a broader emphasis on ensuring the Longhorns aren’t thin up front as injuries and attrition inevitably hit during the grind of an SEC schedule.
Texas is coming off a 10-win season and has now established itself as a consistent playoff contender. In that context, depth isn’t a luxury—it’s a requirement.
Adding young linemen with multiple years of eligibility allows Texas to balance veteran leadership with developmental continuity, something that becomes increasingly important in a league where roster turnover is constant.
While the rivalry angle will draw headlines, the Longhorns’ focus is clearly on the future.
Newman may not be a household name yet, but in today’s college football landscape, calculated depth additions often pay dividends down the line.
For Texas, this is about building a roster that can sustain championship aspirations ... not just for one season, but for years to come.