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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Defensive back Ryan Watts runs down the field with the Texas flag before Texas game against Texas Tech on Nov. 24, 2023.

Defensive back Ryan Watts declares for NFL Draft

Emmanuel Ramirez, Senior Sports Reporter January 8, 2024

The mass exodus happening on the 40 Acres continues as the Longhorns lose defensive back Ryan Watts to the NFL draft. With his departure, the Longhorns now total seven players going to the 2024 NFL draft...

Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian during the Longhorns game against BYU on Oct. 28, 2023.

Johnny Nansen announced as Texas’ new co-defensive coordinator, linebacker coach

Katie Borchetta, General Sports Reporter January 8, 2024

Johnny Nansen, Arizona’s defensive coordinator, is set to join the Texas staff as co-defensive coordinator and linebacker coach for the 2024 season. Texas made the news official Saturday evening and...

Defensive back Jerrin Thompson celebrates with his teammates during Texas game against BYU on Oct. 28, 2024. Thompson recently entered the NCAA transfer portal.

Senior safeties Jerrin Thompson, Kitan Crawford enter NCAA transfer portal

Emma Hutchinson, Double Coverage Editor January 7, 2024

After each spending four years on the Forty Acres, safeties Jerrin Thompson and Kitan Crawford announced their departure for the NCAA transfer portal on Friday, according to multiple reports. The two both...

Tight end JaTavion Sanders celebrates during the Allstate Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1, 2024. Sanders recently declared for the NFL draft.

Junior tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders declares for the NFL Draft

Lindsey Plotkin, General Sports Reporter January 7, 2024

After a historic career in just three years at Texas, junior tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders will forgo his senior season and enter the 2024 NFL Draft. During his time at Texas, Sanders caught 99 passes...

Defensive lineman Byron Murphy II during the Allstate Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1, 2024. The junior recently declared for the NFL draft.

Star defensive tackle Byron Murphy II declares for NFL Draft

Evan Vieth, Sports Editor January 5, 2024

Junior defensive lineman Byron Murphy II has officially declared for the 2024 NFL Draft, leaving behind a legacy as one of the premier defensive tackles in Texas history. Murphy officially declared...

Third-year running back Jonathon Brooks during Texas home game against BYU on Oct. 28, 2023. Brooks recently declared for the NFL draft.

Running back Jonathon Brooks declares for the 2024 NFL Draft

Lindsey Plotkin, Senior Sports Reporter January 5, 2024

Redshirt sophomore running back Jonathon Brooks has officially declared for the 2024 NFL Draft. Brooks rushed for 1,139 yards in 10 games in 2023 before tearing his ACL against TCU. He ran for 10 touchdowns...

Wide receiver Xavier Worthy celebrates a first down during the Allstate Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1, 2024. Worthy recently declared for the NFL draft after three seasons with the Longhorns.

Junior wide receiver Xavier Worthy declares for 2024 NFL Draft

Emma Hutchinson, Double Coverage Editor January 5, 2024

Junior wide receiver Xavier Worthy announced his declaration for the NFL Draft on Tuesday evening and will forego his remaining eligibility. Worthy will leave Texas behind with an impressive resume, accumulating...

Wide receiver Jordan Whittington celebrates after completing a catch during the Allstate Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1, 2024.

Texas falls to Washington 37-31 in a last-second heartbreaker

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor January 2, 2024

Texas had 50 seconds left to claim the second and final spot in the national championship.  No. 2 Washington had a six point lead over No. 3 Texas going into the final drive of the 2024 Allstate Sugar...

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