Overview
- He announced on social media that he will forgo his remaining eligibility and enter the 2026 draft.
- Evaluations differ, with ESPN listing him as the No. 4 linebacker and roughly 33rd overall, while Pro Football Focus ranks him 50th.
- He missed the final two games of 2025 with a broken hand but still logged 69 tackles, seven tackles for loss, four sacks and two interceptions.
- His statement did not specify whether he will play against Michigan in the Dec. 31 Citrus Bowl.
- Texas faces a significant defensive vacancy, with TyAnthony Smith’s recent snaps and incoming prospects mentioned as potential replacements.