As the College Football Playoff national championship game between Notre Dame and Ohio State approaches on Jan. 20, many Texas Longhorns players are facing crucial decisions about their futures in football. The team’s season ended with a 28-14 loss to Ohio State on Jan. 10, setting off a chain of important deadlines.
The NFL has introduced new transfer portal rules, requiring players who compete in postseason bowl games or the CFP to submit paperwork within five days after their final game. This aligns with the Longhorns’ season end date and creates a convenient window for players to make decisions.
The deadline also coincides with Texas’ season ending, allowing for two important deadlines to fall on the same day – the transfer portal and declaring for the NFL draft. Players must now navigate these changing rules as they consider their options.
According to 247Sports tracker, several Longhorns have entered the transfer portal or declared for the NFL draft. Some of the notable players include Tausili Akana Jr., Jaray Bledsoe, Aaron Bryant, and Justice Finkley, who are set to play elsewhere in the coming seasons. Others like Kelvin Banks Jr., Jaydon Blue, and Andrew Mukuba have also decided to pursue their NFL dreams.
With the postseason deadlines looming, Longhorns players must carefully weigh their options and make timely decisions about their football futures.
Source: https://www.kxan.com/sports-general/horns-report/list-texas-longhorns-in-the-transfer-portal-or-declaring-for-the-nfl-draft