Michael Shapiro is a sports reporter for Chron, covering the Astros, Rockets, Texans and every team in town. Michael is a Denver native and graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, and a noted fan of pull-up threes, wide-receiver passes and a good hot fudge sundae.

Texas Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian debriefed the chaotic past few weeks he's endured with signing day and the opening of the transfer portal occurring during the post season.

Mitchell, a former four-star prospect from New Jersey, has made five games this year. In 2024, he had a total of four tackles for loss as a backup. Although he didn’t play this season, Mitchell adds depth and veteran experience to a position group that will appear quite young next season.

So far, the Texas Longhorns have been active in the Transfer Portal. UT has signed three players so far, but they are aiming for two more big targets. Both will be on the 40 Acres on Monday. Texas top target and the No.

The Texas Longhorns came into the 2024 season with an array of talent at the wide receiver position thanks to head coach Steve Sarkisian's utilization of the tr

Texas Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian has announced two Longhorns that had entered the transfer portal will instead stay with UT through the college football playoffs. Defensive linemen Justice Finkley and Tiaoalii Savea will remain with the team for now.

Texas Longhorns land commitment from Utah punter Jack Bouwmeester in the Transfer Portal. Punting was a UT weakness this season.

However, just days later, it was reported by Horns247, that Mitchell had changed his mind and intended to stay with the program.Now, however, those plans have once again changed, and the 6-foot-5, 335-pound lineman will find a new home.