Jan. 15, 2026, 11:06 a.m. CT

The portal dead period has come to an end and the Longhorns focus is clear: sure up the offensive line. Today, it’s all about the big boys up front and what Texas can do to backfill the room. Trevor Goosby, Connor Robertson and Brandon Baker are set to start this season, but it’s unknown exactly the orientation (outside of Goosby at LT).

Let’s get into the options and how the work has already begun: 

Jordan Seaton – Colorado OL

This is the name everyone is waiting to see pop in the portal. It hasn’t as of this writing, but very well could by the time you’re ready this. It’s expected that once he does enter, Texas will push to get the first visit, much like they did during the Cam Coleman recruitment. It’s known Oregon and Florida are the two main competitors, but much more will be involved as this unfolds. It seems the Longhorns are in a good spot, but we won’t know for sure until he officially enters the portal. 

Aliou Bah – Maryland OL

This is a name to watch. Aliou Bah is a former UGA Bulldog that made his way up to College Park, where he’s held down the interior of that OL. He’s played over 1,500 snaps throughout his career, with just one sack given up. Bah has set up visits to Auburn, Arkansas, Missouri but I’d expect the Longhorns to attempt to get involved here. Bah(and the others on this list) could depend on Seaton’s status, but something to watch. 

Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!Jordan Church – Louisville OL 

Another name that has popped up on the interior for the Longhorns. Church started his career at FAU, starting 12 games and leading a dangerous rushing attack. This year, he became a Cardinal and played in all 13 of their games, mainly at right guard. This is someone that fits the Dylan Sikorski bill with some great traits and could very well compete for one of the interior spots immediately. 

Mason Barton – Jackson State OL

In terms of concrete updates, it starts here. Mason Barton will be visiting Austin today  and could be a very nice depth addition to the offensive line. He’s played over 900 career snaps, majority at OT but did play some interior OL during his high school time. This is absolutely a developmental piece, but with a 6’7”, 315 frame, there is plenty of potential here. I’d expect him to fit in a Jaydon Chatman type role in 2026. 

Jonte Newman – Texas A&M OL 

The best concrete news actually came from College Station. Jonte Newman, rising redshirt freshman, has committed and signed with the Longhorns. This is, plain and simple, a Nick Brooks replacement. He very likely will not see the field much in 2026, but has four years of runway to become a valuable piece of the group. Like the Nick Brooks departure, I don’t see this changing anything about the Jordan Seaton pursuit or any other OL recruitments. 

Texas Commitments/Departures 

Joe Brunner commits to Indiana: This is one Texas target that found his way off their board, signing with the Hoosiers. This was expected from the second he entered the portal, so I can’t imagine this changed much for Sarkisian and company. Nevertheless, the interior still needs to be filled and Brunner was comfortably the top available prospect before yesterday. 

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