Episode Details

Did Texas Nail The Portal? | Texas Longhorns LIVE 85

Texas Longhorns Transfer Portal Breakdown, Roster Needs & 2027 Recruiting Outlook

Texas Longhorns LIVE returns with a full breakdown of the Longhorns’ 2026 transfer portal class, remaining roster needs, and an early look at top 2027 recruiting targets. Host Matthew Miller ranks Texas’ top portal additions, evaluates positional depth, and gives an honest grade on where the roster stands heading into the offseason.

Topics Covered in This Episode

️ Top 5 Texas Transfer Portal Additions

• 5️⃣ Ian Jafard (Arkansas – NT) – SEC-tested space-eater built for the Will Muschamp 3-3 defense (0:52)

• 4️⃣ Hollywood Smothers (RB) – Texas finally lands a true home-run threat at running back (2:18)

• 3️⃣ Cam Coleman (WR) – Elite talent whose impact may go beyond box-score stats (3:45)

• 2️⃣ Melvin Cian (OT, Wake Forest) – Versatile, multi-year tackle who raises the OL floor and ceiling (5:44)

• 1️⃣ Rashee Biles (LB) – Dynamic, explosive linebacker who could become a first-round NFL pick (7:45)

Portal Class Evaluation

• Current portal grade: B

• What it takes to reach an A

• Why offensive line is the biggest remaining priority (20:42)

Biggest Remaining Roster Needs (As of Jan. 19, 2026)

• Offensive Line – Interior depth and a starting-caliber left guard are musts (10:05)

• Linebacker – Texas still needs a third starting-quality LB (15:47)

• Quarterback – Can Texas trust the backup behind Arch Manning early in the season? (17:51)

• Wide Receiver – Depth concerns if injuries hit the top three (19:16)

Early Look: Top 5 Texas 2027 Recruiting Targets

• 5️⃣ Cam Hall (ATH/LB) – High-upside, multi-position defender (23:39)

• 4️⃣ Payton Miller (IOL) – Athletic interior lineman who fits Sark’s scheme (25:23)

• 3️⃣ John Meredith (CB) – Five-star Texas corner, major in-state battle (27:02)

• 2️⃣ Brock Williams (TE) – Potential “freak” tight end Sarkeesian covets (28:03)

• 1️⃣ Ishmael Kamara (OL) – Massive upside, potential future first-round pick (29:46)

Additional Discussion

• FanDuel odds: Texas at +750 to win the national championship (22:49)

• Arch Manning tied for best Heisman odds

• Voice of College Football betting promotions & analyst picks

Join the Conversation

• Do you agree with the portal rankings?

• Which position is Texas’ biggest concern?

• Who would you add from the portal?

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