At the moment, redshirt freshman Spencer Shannon looks like the man best placed to provide it. Shannon appeared in four games for the Longhorns in 2024, playing 56 snaps compared to 28 for Jordan Washington — Texas' only other returner at tight end who played a down last year.

The Horns247 team has its finger on the pulse of Texas transfer portal news, recruiting, coaching staff moves and more as Arch Manning is expected to take over at quarterback in 2025

While the Texas Longhorns have already made some additions via the transfer portal, there could be more on the way.

Transfer tight end Amari Niblack entered the portal after a lackluster first season in Austin. He's since landed with his former school's archrival. The