Andrew Mukuba is coming home.
Three years after the Austin LBJ product spurned the Texas Longhorns to sign with the Clemson Tigers, the standout safety is headed back to the 512 after committing to the Longhorns on Monday after an official visit on the Forty Acres.
Here’s what his addition means to the Longhorns.
A potential replacement for Jahdae Barron
After moving inside from cornerback two years ago, Barron became one of the nation’s best nickel backs and projects as a mid-round selection in the 2024 NFL Draft, so the Longhorns will need to replace the starter at a position that featured sophomores Jaylon Guilbeau and Austin Jordan as the co-backups to Barron ahead of freshman Jelani McDonald.