The Daily Texan

Shipleys’ careers become intertwined again

By Donnavan Smoot - Updated on June 28, 2020 at 9:32 pm

For years, it seemed as if Jaxon Shipley was just following his big brother Jordan’s lead. Jaxon played wide receiver on the Texas football team just as Jordan did several years earlier. He even wore the same number. Then, following their stints in the NFL, the brothers have gotten back on the same path — this time in real estate.
Abbott sets date for return of professional sports in Texas

By Myah Taylor - Updated on May 18, 2020 at 4:02 pm

Select professional sports are allowed to return to Texas without spectators on May 31, Gov. Greg Abbott announced in a Monday press conference.
Malcolm Roach signs as free agent following 2020 NFL Draft

By Myah Taylor - Updated on April 25, 2020 at 6:46 pm

Texas defensive lineman Malcolm Roach will be heading back to his home state after he was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New Orleans Saints.
Collin Johnson becomes third Longhorn selected in 2020 NFL Draft

By Nathan Han - Updated on April 25, 2020 at 2:19 pm

Wide receiver Collin Johnson became the third Longhorn to be drafted in the 2020 NFL Draft, coming off the board as the 20th pick in the fifth round to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Devin Duvernay selected by Baltimore Ravens in third round of NFL Draft

By Marcus Krum - Updated on April 24, 2020 at 10:25 pm

Duvernay was selected by the Baltimore Ravens with the 28th pick in the third round, becoming the second Longhorn to be selected in the 2020 NFL Draft.
Miami Dolphins select Brandon Jones in third round of NFL Draft

By Marcus Krum - Updated on April 24, 2020 at 9:57 pm

Brandon Jones is headed to the NFL after the Miami Dolphins drafted him with the sixth pick in the third round.
Longhorn captains prepare for NFL Draft

By Donnavan Smoot - Updated on April 22, 2020 at 6:49 pm

Even with COVID-19 forcing sports to deviate from regularly scheduled programming, the NFL is still finding a way to hold the annual draft. Regardless of the format, Texas still has a core group of players hoping to hear their name called throughout draft weekend.
WNBA Draft: 2 Longhorns selected to play professionally

By Robert Trevino - Updated on April 19, 2020 at 7:49 pm

The 2020 WNBA Draft saw two Longhorns join some of the best teams in the professional ranks, as senior forward Joyner Holmes and senior point guard Sug Sutton were taken 19th and 36th overall by the Seattle Storm and the Washington Mystics, respectively. Friday’s draft marked the first time since 2005 that multiple Texas players have been drafted in the same year.
Former Longhorns at MLB Spring Training

By Brendan Long - Updated on February 20, 2020 at 12:04 am

The Daily Texan takes a look at what this year's MLB training camp means for former Longhorns.
Four former Longhorns to play in XFL

By Nathan Han - Updated on January 29, 2020 at 12:12 am

Four former Longhorns made the final rosters for the XFL, finding a new chance to keep playing football professionally.