Now that starting nose tackle Chris Nelson has exhausted his eligibility for the Texas Longhorns, the coaching staff is evaluating potential graduate transfer options at the position. A week ago, Rice Owls defensive tackle Zach Abercrumbia announced his intentions to become a graduate transfer and the Longhorns have already been in contact with him, Abercrumbia told Burnt Orange Nation:
As a May graduate, Abercrumbia will enroll at the school of his choice for summer classes before using his final season of eligibility. And there’s already plenty of interest in him, as the 6’2, 285-pounder has set up official visits to Mississippi State (Jan.