Texas targets elite OT Jordan Seaton and disruptive EDGE Caleb Herring to bolster crucial lines amid transfer portal scramble.
As the Transfer Portal period nears its end, Texas is turning its focus to the trenches.
The Longhorns are still extremely thin on their offensive line, especially after true freshman offensive tackle Nick Brooks became the fifth Texas OL to enter the portal.
They're also looking for reinforcement edge-rushers after they lost key defensive pieces like Ethan Burke and Trey Moore to the NFL Draft.
Here are two players Texas is interested in to fill these needs
Colorado OT Jordan Seaton#
The Longhorns whiffed on two of their biggest OL targets early in the portal window, but they can redeem themselves by signing Seaton, a former No. 1 OT recruit.
Seaton is the home run signing that Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian and OL coach Kyle Flood have been waiting for. The 6-5, 330-pound sophomore tackle from Washington, D.C., has lived up to his recruiting status, becoming one of college football's best pass-blockers.
Seaton recorded an impressive 83.9 Pro Football Focus pass-blocking grade this season and was only at fault for two sacks. Acquiring him would give the Longhorns one of the best OT duos in the country with him and Trevor Goosby.
Current starting right tackle, sophomore Brandon Baker, would likely move to guard to fit Seaton into the lineup.
But his signing is far from a foregone conclusion.
Like the Cam Coleman sweepstakes, the fight for Seaton will attract many top suitors ready to pay the big bucks. The good news is that Texas is also willing to do that, leading experts to believe its in a great position to land him.
"Early vibe I have is that Texas likes their chances vs. the field," Geoff Ketchum of Orangebloods said.
Tennessee EDGE Caleb Herring#
EDGE players are not necessarily the Longhorns' biggest need at the moment, but a team can never have too much depth on the defensive front. Junior Caleb Herring would be the cherry on top of an already uber-talented EDGE room.
The 6-5, 245-pound defensive end received limited stats last season at Tennessee, but made the most of them, recording four sacks and 14 tackles. Herring's tools and measurables have made him a prime candidate for the 2027 NFL Draft.
Along with a stop in Texas, Herring is also expected to visit South Carolina this week, giving the Longhorns some conference competition for their target.
If he's looking for more opportunities, Texas could be in trouble given its crowded EDGE room. However, if Herring is looking to showcase his talent on a championship contender, the Longhorns have as good a chance as anyone to acquire him.