Final projected 2026 Texas football depth chart

Final projected 2026 Texas football depth chart

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Final projected 2026 Texas football depth chart

The season is here. The Texas Longhorns will take the field for the first time in 2026, as UT hosts the neighboring Texas State Bobcats at 2:30 p.m. at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium.

The Texas coaching staff has been evaluating the players throughout the summer. But there are a few position battles that will continue to play out through the first few games of the season.

Running back should be a group effort with Raleek Brown and Hollywood Smothers leading the charge. But look for Derrek Cooper and Michael Terry III to see some playing time on Saturday.

The wide receivers will be moved around the field depending on Steve Sarkisian's game plan. Similarly, defensive coordinator Will Muschamp will move guys around on both the defensive line and backfield.

Here is the projected Texas Longhorns 2026 depth chart:

Quarterback

Nov 22, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) warms up before a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

  1. Arch Manning
  2. KJ Lacey
  3. Dia Bell
  4. MJ Morris

Running Back

AUSTIN, TEXAS - APRIL 18: Raleek Brown #0 of the Texas Longhorns warms up before the Texas Spring Football Game at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Austin, Texas.

  1. Raleek Brown
  2. Hollywood Smothers
  3. Derrek Cooper
  4. Michael Terry III
  5. James Simon

Wide Receiver X

Cam Coleman #8 of the Texas Longhorns runs a route during the Texas Spring Football Game at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Austin, Texas.

  1. Cam Coleman
  2. Sterling Berkhalter
  3. Kohen Brown

Wide Receiver Z

  1. Ryan Wingo
  2. Jermaine Bishop Jr.
  3. Kaliq Lockett

Wide Receiver H

  1. Emmett Mosley V
  2. Daylan Mutcheon

Tight End

AUSTIN, TEXAS - APRIL 18: Michael Masunas #15 of the Texas Longhorns runs for yardage after making a catch during the Texas Spring Football Game at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Scott Wachter/Getty Images for ONIT)

  1. Michael Masunas
  2. Spencer Shannon
  3. Nick Townsend
  4. Emaree Winston
  5. Charlie Jilek
  6. Will Randle

Left Tackle

Dec 21, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns offensive lineman Trevor Goosby (74) against the Clemson Tigers during the CFP National playoff first round at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

  1. Trevor Goosby
  2. Andre Cojoe
  3. Jordan Coleman

Left Guard

  1. Laurence Seymore
  2. Dylan Sikorski
  3. Cole Hutson

Center

Dec 21, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns offensive lineman Connor Robertson (62) against the Clemson Tigers during the CFP National playoff first round at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

  1. Connor Robertson
  2. Jackson Christian

Right Guard

Aug 31, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns lineman Brandon Baker (73) before a game at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Meullion-USA TODAY Sports

  1. Brandon Baker
  2. Cole Hutson
  3. Jaydon Chatman

Right Tackle

  1. Melvin Siani
  2. Jonte Newman

EDGE

Jan 10, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker Colin Simmons (11) celebrates after a pass break up during the third quarter of the College Football Playoff semifinal against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

  1. Colin Simmons
  2. Richard Wesley
  3. Smith Orogbo

Defensive Tackle

Oct 25, 2025; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Texas Longhorns defensive linemen Hero Kanu (93) reacts during the first quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

  1. Hero Kanu
  2. Justus Terry
  3. Smith Orogbo

Nose Tackle

  1. Alex January
  2. Maraad Watson
  3. Ian Geffard

Defensive End

Oct 11, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns defensive end Lance Jackson (40) during the game between the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

  1. Lance Jackson
  2. Zina Umeozulu
  3. Colton Vasek

Weak side Linebacker

AUSTIN, TEXAS - APRIL 18: Rasheem Biles #3 of the Texas Longhorns during the Texas Spring Football Game at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Scott Wachter/Getty Images for ONIT)

  1. Rasheem Biles
  2. Tyler Atkinson
  3. Markus Boswell

Middle Linebacker

  1. Justin Cryer
  2. Kosi Okpala
  3. Rocky Cummings

Strong side Linebacker

  1. Brad Spence
  2. Kosi Okpala

Cornerback A

  1. Kade Phillips
  2. Samari Matthews
  3. Nick Hudson

Cornerback B

  1. Bo Mascoe
  2. Warren Roberson
  3. Hayward Howard Jr.
  4. John Meredith III

Free Safety

Nov 23, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns defensive back Jelani McDonald (25) celebrates after a turnover against the Kentucky Wildcats in the second quarter during the first half at Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ricardo B. Brazziell/USA TODAY Network

  1. Jelani McDonald
  2. Kobe Black
  3. Toray Davis

Strong Safety

  1. Derek Williams Jr.
  2. Jonah Williams
  3. Jordon Johnson-Rubell

Nickleback (Star)

Oct 11, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns defensive back Derek Williams Jr. (2) and defensive back Graceson Littleton (29) celebrate after Littleton intercepts a pass from Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (not pictured) during the second half at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

  1. Graceson Littleton
  2. Xavier Filsaime
  3. Wardell Mack

Kicker

  1. Gianni Spetic
  2. Jake Collett
  3. Spencer Barnett

Punter

  1. Mac Chiumento
  2. Mikey Bukauskas

Kick returner

Oct 11, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Niblett (21) returns a punt for touchdown against the Oklahoma Sooners during the second half at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

  1. Ryan Niblett
  2. Raleek Brown

Punt returner

  1. Ryan Niblett
  2. Raleek Brown
  3. Hollywood Smothers

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