Following the spring departure of punter Michael Kern, the Texas Longhorns added some long-term depth at the position on Monday by flipping Phoenix (Ariz.) Arcadia punter Gehrig Heil from the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs.
I would like to thank Coach Sharp, Coach Gafford, and all of the LA Tech staff for helping me out through my recruiting process and giving me an amazing opportunity to play at the next level. With that being said, after A LOT of thought and consideration, I have decided to flip… pic.twitter.com/p3Upoyk6T9
— Gehrig Heil 5u2b50ufe0f (@GehrigHeil) June 2, 2025
Heil committed to Louisiana Tech last month before reporting an offer from Texas on Thursday.