AUSTIN, Texas — Jerrin Thompson. Jalen Catalon. Kitan Crawford. BJ Allen. Larry Turner-Gooden. BJ Allen.
Five Texas Longhorns defensive backs on the season-opening depth chart and six total have departed the program via the NCAA transfer portal since the window opened in early December. More movement will happen with nickel back Jahdae Barron expected to forego his COVID season of eligibility and declare for the 2024 NFL Draft as cornerback Ryan Watts faces a decision about whether to return, depart for professional football, or enter the portal.
Six defensive backs are members of the 2024 signing class, including Clemson transfer safety Andrew Mukuba, providing a fascinating symmetry to the current roster movement in the wake of last Monday’s Sugar Bowl loss to Washington.