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Transfer Cycle 2025-2026 - Shit In One Hand, Hope In the Other, Tell Us Which One Fills Up Faster

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Bobby Burton 

Posted 42 minutes ago

A couple of players who have announced for the portal to know:

CB Bo Mascoe - Rutgers

DL Ian Geffrard - Arkansas

Before becoming an Honorable Mention All-Big 10 selection in 2025, Mascoe played for and was recruited to Rutgers by current Texas cornerbacks coach Mark Orphey.

He totaled more than 50 tackles and made one interception this season. He’s originally from Kissimmee, Fla.

Geffrard, who is originally from Georgia, is a 6-foot-5, 360-pound interior run-stopper and lane plugger. He started all 12 games for the Razorbacks this season.

While Geffrard has announced he is entering the portal, it should be noted that Arkansas continues to recruit him in an attempt to keep him Fayetteville.

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An update on what I believe Texas is looking at in the portal:

- at least one RB even if Tre Wisner returns (need a productive, bigger back for sure)

- one WR; more slot and receiver who can shake man coverage quickly underneath

- possibly one TE; it kind of depends on the decision of Jack Endries

- 2-3 OLs ; at least two interior OL, possibly a third; also may look at a tackle if one becomes available; if Goosby stays, the level of that tackle may just be depth

- 1 DL; this number assumes all current DLs stay; definitely need an over-the-ball type

- 2 LBs; the lack of depth at the position is evident

- 1-2 DB; given the relative youth of the secondary next season, there needs to be at least one transfer, possibly, who is a multi-year starter

- 1 P and 1 K; Texas needs proven commodities at both spots and should not rely on incoming freshman, no matter how talented they 

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    Not strictly transfer related, but significant roster news 

  • This kind of shit from our fanbase wears me out. Sark took over a lost program and since we've been to 2 semis and should have been in the playoffs this year but for a committee that doesn't understan

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Mascoe would be a big addition, need a veteran lockdown corner in the worst way. 

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Reading between the lines, I'd say that one is very likely to happen.

This portal opening is going to be the most entertaining part of this whole thing since the end of the OSU playoff game a year ago.  

Sark is keeping Orphey? Or just until a replacement can be found after the season?

13 minutes ago, Hermanator said:

This portal opening is going to be the most entertaining part of this whole thing since the end of the OSU playoff game a year ago.  

Sark is keeping Orphey? Or just until a replacement can be found after the season?

I think I read/heard Orphey is safe. 

Who else do we think may portal out that hasn't already been reported? Maybe Wardell Mack? Any bigger pain to look out for?

47 minutes ago, Tex-19 said:

Who else do we think may portal out that hasn't already been reported? Maybe Wardell Mack? Any bigger pain to look out for?

Robertson was mentioned. Unsure if you’ve seen him listed somewhere tho 

15 hours ago, Helobious said:

Ryan Williams is garbage and quickly found out it’s fucking stupid to be the youngest person on a football field unless you’re about to negotiate your 2nd NFL contract. That QB from Ole Miss that finished high school 2 years early and has ridden the bench for 3 years now learned that too.

I don't want to give Ryan Williams what he wants because, well, he has Wingo hands. But if he's affordable (he's not) and won't break the bank, take him. He's not total shit, he's shown flashes, and obviously not every WR is made the same. He had a shit year, and that may be his mean, but what he showed his freshman year was nothing short of phenomenal for a kid who was just 17. I don't know if it's a Soph slump or what, but my guess is he's soft. Once he got lit up hard he wasn't the same again. He avoids contact. 
 

All I was saying is if Sark took him (he's not leaving Bama so it's moot) I would be fine with it. No disappointment. But I would much rather have Antonio Williams, TJ Moore, or Wesco (man that's crazy they have three bad ass WR's and can't win more than 6 games). Cam Coleman is just another Wingo, so I don't care about where he lands. Wingo, Williams, and Coleman all seem to have a problem catching the ball. 

Colin Simmons cryptic post 

 

Not fucking good..

 

 

 

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Colin Simmons cryptic post 
 
Not fucking good..
 
 
 

Man chill the fuck out.
17 minutes ago, BurgleBro said:

Colin Simmons cryptic post 

 

Not fucking good..

 

 

 

You're joking right? Chill the fuck out

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Yesterday Simmons posted "Live, Laugh, Love," and I just assume he's going into the portal.

Id delete the post but I guess there's a time limit.  I forgot the sunshine only rule for the 9.95 forum.  Mea culpa.

It has nothing to do with sunshine.  That post could have been because he stubbed his toe.

Please keep the football board panty wetting contained to the football board

12 minutes ago, BurgleBro said:

I forgot the sunshine only rule for the 9.95 forum. 

And you think that's why everyone is laughing at you?

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I joke about it but some fans genuinely can't grasp that the players on their favorite teams are actual people and might possibly be talking about something else in their life other than the sport they watch. 

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IT put up an article saying that Auburn LB who announced today, Robert Woodyard Jr, is one of the two names they had been told to keep an eye on for LB. 

37 minutes ago, ATXbronco said:

Oh noz.... portal confirmed!

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Everything about that screams family member died or has a major health problem.

Other players mentioned by IT to watch (sorry if already posted but didn't notice it if so):

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With the NCAA Transfer Portal set to open on January 2nd, the Texas Longhorns will be very active. Here are a few prospects that could end up on the Horns Portal Board.
Tree Babalade, OT, South Carolina via Hyattsville (Md.)

The Gamecocks’ redshirt sophomore offensive lineman plans to enter the portal when the window opens next month.

Babalade started 15 games for the SEC’s USC, earning snaps in 22 overall games across three years. He split time between left tackle and right tackle, and that versatility could be very intriguing for Texas. The Horns need depth at offensive tackle behind Trevor Goosby and Brandon Baker.

With 421 snaps in 2025, he posted a solid 70.1 pass blocking grade and but a not so strong 56.3 run blocking mark.

The 6-5, 330-pound blocker was a four-star prospect out of DeMatha Catholic in the Class of 2023. Babalade will have two years of eligibility remaining in college.
Ian Geffrard, DT, Arkansas via Mableton (Ga.)

The former 2023 three-star from Whitefield Academy in Mableton, Georgia signed as an offensive lineman but was converted to defensive tackle in Fayetteville.

Geffrard hit the field early in 2023, playing in four games that season, including three SEC contests. In 2024 and 2025, he played in all 24 games with 12 starts,

The 2025 season was the most dominant of Geffrard’s career for the 6-foot-5, 387-pounder. He would finish with 25 total tackles, including 4.0 tackles for a loss. He also had a pass defended during the year.

He took 429 snaps in 2025, with a solid 72.8 overall defensive grade and 78.6 run blocking mark.

Texas would like another plugger at nose, Geffrard would be one of my first phone calls.
Amari Odom, QB, Kennesaw State via Cary (N.C.) Panther Creek

The 6-foot-4, 205-pounder will enter the Transfer Portal and Texas needs a replacement for Matthew Caldwell. Odom threw for 2,594 yards and 19 touchdowns in 2025, in addition to passing for 1,565 yards and seven scores in 2024.

Odom’s family has impressive sports DNA. His father, DeWayne, played for the San Diego Chargers while his mother played professionally in the WNBA.

Odom produced a strong 75.0 overall defensive mark in 2025, sporting 73.9 (passing) and 64.6 (rushing grades.

Caldwell was a perfect add last year as Arch Manning‘s backup. Steve Sarkisian and AJ Milwee will be looking to duplicate that this offseason.
Antonio Tripp Jr, IOL, FIU via Miami via Owings Mills (Md.)

The 6-foot-3, 300-pound South Beach offensive lineman saw little action in two seasons at Miami and enjoyed a quality year at FIU in 2025.

But Texas needs to fix the interior O-line and Tripp Jr. could help in that regard. He will do so with three years of collegiate eligibility remaining after utilizing his redshirt.

The multi-time transfer notched a 60.2 overall grade on 526 snaps, per PFF. He added a 67.8 pass blocking score and 61.3 run blocking mark in 2025.

He originally transferred to play HS ball at The IMG Academy in Bradenton (Fla.) and was the No. 769 overall recruit there as a three-star prospect in the 2023 class. He also rated as a Top-75 IOL in the class and a top 125 player out of Florida.

Texas and Kyle Flood will look for multiple interior linemen. Tripp Jr. could potentially be in the watch list.
 

 

49 minutes ago, BurgleBro said:

Id delete the post but I guess there's a time limit.  I forgot the sunshine only rule for the 9.95 forum.  Mea culpa.

You blew your cover.

41 minutes ago, Huckleberry said:

I joke about it but some fans genuinely can't grasp that the players on their favorite teams are actual people and might possibly be talking about something else in their life other than the sport they watch. 

Now THIS is motto worthy.

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1 hour ago, South Austin said:

Yesterday Simmons posted "Live, Laugh, Love," and I just assume he's going into the portal.

If he paints that on a piece of scrap wood my wife will buy it. 

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1 minute ago, Gene Parmesan said:

If he paints that on a piece of scrap wood my wife will buy it. 

Let’s be honest, that’s not the only piece of wood your wife would take from him.

I saw a video title from OTF about Clemson safety Khalil Barnes. Anyone know how good he is? I know nothing about him, but he's rated a three-star as a transfer. Obviously the coaches know better, especially considering Mosley was a "three-star" and he balled out. Same for Trey Moore, who did well at his time here. Not a world beater, but we definitely needed him and he delivered. 

@Doc Sam Beckett What can you tell me about Barnes? I have no idea if he would even come here or if the coaches are actively recruiting him. 

I'm over the whole PK is gone stuff. He dug us out of the grave, I'm grateful for him, he's moving on, we're better for it. We can't keep having shitty secondaries praying our front 4-5 can constantly get to the QB, or hoping our Edges/LB like Simmons, Umeozulu, Terry, Lance Jackson, Spence, Bo Barnes, Ty Smith, or Orogbo can keep pulling rabbits out of their asses and kill someone. I'm actually surprised Sark is keeping Orphey since our DB's looked like asswater so tainted that chlorine tablets couldn't clean it. 

Travaris Robinson will make a damn good safeties coach if Muschamp ever gets around to hiring him. I want to see what he can do with Zelus Hicks, Xavier Filsaime, Jelani McDonald, Jonah Williams, Graceon Littleton (if he's not moved to corner full-time), and JJ-R. 

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4 hours ago, BurgleBro said:

Colin Simmons cryptic post 

 

Not fucking good..

 

 

 

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1 hour ago, William Bludworth said:

I saw a video title from OTF about Clemson safety Khalil Barnes. Anyone know how good he is? I know nothing about him, but he's rated a three-star as a transfer. Obviously the coaches know better, especially considering Mosley was a "three-star" and he balled out. Same for Trey Moore, who did well at his time here. Not a world beater, but we definitely needed him and he delivered. 

@Doc Sam Beckett What can you tell me about Barnes? I have no idea if he would even come here or if the coaches are actively recruiting him. 

Barnes is a good player. The drop-off was noticeable when he was out. He's also one of those players that gets others going with his energy. 

After the Duke loss, Tom Allen was able to replace the Safety coach with his son, and the unit looked a lot better. Get Barnes with a decent coach and a good team and he will reward you 

3 hours ago, HenryJames said:

 

Did the nurses swap him and Kai Money at birth or something?

5 minutes ago, TotallyLegit said:

Did the nurses swap him and Kai Money at birth or something?

Probably swapped with former Padre great Khalil Green.

13 minutes ago, TotallyLegit said:

Did the nurses swap him and Kai Money at birth or something?

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Fun watching Jojo Earle and Tunmise Adeleye be mediocre for UNLV. Mistakes were made.

4 minutes ago, texifornia said:

Fun watching Jojo Earle and Tunmise Adeleye be mediocre for UNLV. Mistakes were made.

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goodness gracious he played at Texas state in 2024. 

2 hours ago, Doc Sam Beckett said:

Barnes is a good player. The drop-off was noticeable when he was out. He's also one of those players that gets others going with his energy. 

After the Duke loss, Tom Allen was able to replace the Safety coach with his son, and the unit looked a lot better. Get Barnes with a decent coach and a good team and he will reward you 

Dope. I trust Dabo's recruiting which is why I found it weird that they list him as a three-star. Lol, OK. Clemson's record may not be good, but y'all sure as hell have good players. I still can't get over the fact you have three possible first round picks at WR and the bottom fell out. Did two out of three get injured? I watched a game where I saw Williams come out, but I think he went back in. Man y'all are absolutely loaded. There is absolutely no reason at all for your season. None. 

9 minutes ago, texifornia said:

Fun watching Jojo Earle and Tunmise Adeleye be mediocre for UNLV. Mistakes were made.

Adeleye? That dude has always sucked and is a shitty person. Whatever happened to Javonne Shepard, anyway?

Didnt Jojo Earle rob a bank or something?

11 minutes ago, Tex Pete said:

Adeleye? That dude has always sucked and is a shitty person. Whatever happened to Javonne Shepard, anyway?

Didnt Jojo Earle rob a bank or something?

Sheppard lost a ton of weight while in JUCO and literally looks like a small TE or WR. He looks...weird. You know how when really fat dudes lose a lot of weight too quickly and they end uo looking like stretch Armstrong? That's him. 

Earle got shoved out of Bama because he's terrible at his only job. He must be a lawyer. 

Adeleye talked so much shit and karma said fuck that, you'll spend next year at Sac State just for existing. 

Edit: Aaron Donald was always muscle who didn't look it, but man, hve you seen that dude lately? Good god he looks incredible. 

This is Aaron Donald now. The literal opposite of Sheppard. Donald doesn't stop working even in retirement. Beat DT probably all time. 

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25 minutes ago, Tex Pete said:

Adeleye? That dude has always sucked and is a shitty person. Whatever happened to Javonne Shepard, anyway?

Didnt Jojo Earle rob a bank or something?

I went looking for shepherd. If you get a chance take a look at the butler CC football roster. It’s worth the time lol. They absolutely dominate the first team All name award. DeColdest showed back up, there’s a Yusef and a kid named Cape (can’t make that shit up). Brahim, Jakeyse and Tieon…all first names haha. 

1 minute ago, WinningIsHard said:

I went looking for shepherd. If you get a chance take a look at the butler CC football roster. It’s worth the time lol. They absolutely dominate the first team All name award. DeColdest showed back up, there’s a Yusef and a kid named Cape (can’t make that shit up). Brahim, Jakeyse and Tieon…all first names haha. 

Sounds like more of a Cricket club than football lol

1 hour ago, texifornia said:

Fun watching Jojo Earle and Tunmise Adeleye be mediocre for UNLV. Mistakes were made.

Troy Omiere is also on that UNLV team.

So with Lefau leaving because of "coaching differences", is that going to change with the Muschamp hire? Or was it more about him wanting more money than we were willing to give?

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