The Texas Longhorns depth chart projections look at one thing and one thing only: How good is this Longhorns team going to be during their inaugural SEC season? It means more in the SEC and this Texas roster — on paper — looks every bit the part of a contender.
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Texas Longhorns Football: Projected 2024 Depth Chart
The Longhorns’ depth chart starts at the top as Quinn Ewers headlines the group. Ewers has a host of new pass-catchers to work for in 2024, most notably the incoming duo of Silas Bolden and Matthew Golden.
Bolden, from Oregon State, and Golden, from Houston, present mismatches with their route-running abilities, but also their yards-after-the-catch ability. Both can make defenders miss along their routes and after hauling in receptions, giving Texas a dynamic 1-2 punch.
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Elsewhere, the incoming transfers of Andrew Mukuba at safety and Trey Moore at defensive end could do wonders to help the losses to the NFL Draft on the defensive side of the ball. Both have draft aspirations themselves and have flashed top-tier ability during their careers.
CJ Baxter likely begins his second season in Burnt Orange as an integral part of the offense while fellow sophomores Anthony Hill Jr. and Malik Muhammed usher in a new era of Texas defense.
Texas Depth Chart: Offense
Quarterback
- Quinn Ewers, R-Jr.
- Arch Manning, R-Fr.
Running Back
- CJ Baxter, So.
- Jaydon Blue, Jr.
Wide Receiver
- Silas Bolden, Sr.
- DeAndre Moore Jr., R-Fr.
Wide Receiver
- Matthew Golden, Jr.
- Ryan Niblett, R-Fr.
Wide Receiver
- Isaiah Bond, R-So.
- Johntay Cook II, R-Fr.
Tight End
- Amari Niblack, Jr.
- Gunnar Helm, Sr.
- Juan Davis, Sr.
Left Tackle
- Kelvin Banks Jr., Jr.
- Trevor Goosby, R-Fr.
Left Guard
- Hayden Conner, Sr.
- Neto Umeozulu, R-So.
Center
- Jake Majors, R-Sr.
- Conner Robertson, R-So.
Right Guard
- DJ Campbell, Jr.
- Cole Huston, Jr.
Right Tackle
- Cameron Williams, Jr.
Texas Depth Chart: Defense
Defensive End (BUCK)
- Barryn Sorrell, Sr.
- Ethan Burke, Jr.
Defensive Tackle
- Aaron Bryant, R-So.
Defensive Tackle
- Jaray Bledsoe, R-So.
Jack Linebacker
- Trey Moore, R-Jr.
- Justice Finkley, Jr.
Middle Linebacker
- Kendrick Blackshire,
- Liona Lefau, So.
Weakside Linebacker
- Anthony Hill Jr., So.
Strongside Linebacker
- Morice Blackwell Jr., Sr.
Cornerback
- Terrance Brooks, Jr.
- Gavin Holmes, Sr.
Cornerback
- Malik Muhammad, So.
Safety
- Andrew Mukuba, Sr.
Safety
- Michael Taaffe, Jr.
Nickel
- Jaylon Guilbeau, Jr.
Texas Depth Chart: Special Teams
Punter
- Ian Ratliff, R-Fr.
Kicker
- Bert Auburn, Sr.
Snapper
- Lance St. Louis, Jr.
Kick Returner
- tbd
Punt Returner
- tbd
Holder
- Ian Ratliff, R-Fr.
Texas Longhorns Transfer Portal Departures
The following players have entered the transfer portal from Texas.
- Jerrin Thompson, S
- Kitan Crawford, S
- Charles Wright, QB
- Trill Carter, DL
- Kristopher Ross, EDGE
- Maalik Murphy, QB
- Isaiah Neyor, WR
- Larry Turner-Gooden, DB
- Casey Cain, WR
- B.J. Allen Jr., S
- Sawyer Goram-Welch, OL
- Jalen Catalon, S
- Xavion Brice, S
Texas Longhorns Transfer Portal Arrivals
The following players have committed to transfer or signed their NLI to play for Texas in 2024.
- Amari Niblack, TE (Alabama)
- Isaiah Bond, WR (Alabama)
- Kendrick Blackshire, LB (Alabama)
- Juan Davis, TE (Texas, withdrew)
- Silas Bolden, WR (Oregon State)
- Matthew Golden, WR (Houston)
- Andrew Mukuba, S (Clemson)
- Trey Moore, EDGE (UTSA)
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