Texas started Gunnar Helm at the position last season and he had a breakout year, hauling in 60 receptions for 786 yards and seven touchdowns. The Tennessee Titans selected Helm in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, and reserve tight end Juan Davis ran out of eligibility.

The preseason No. 1 team in the country received another accolade Tuesday. The Texas Longhorn running backs CJ Baxter and Quintrevion Wisner were selected to the preseason watch list for the Doak Walker Award.

Arch Manning won't be leaving the Texas Longhorns football program for the 2026 NFL draft, but is expected to declare in 2027 instead.

Archie Manning predicts that Arch Manning will return to Texas football in 2026. But what did Arch have to say about his NFL Draft outlook?

Regardless of whether Arch Manning remains in college for his senior season, next year’s draft is considered deep at quarterback. Clemson’s Cade Klubnik, LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier, South Carolina’s LaNorris Sellers and Penn State’s Drew Allar are among the top prospects.