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Texas Longhorns Boost Roster with Key Transfers and Visits

1/6/2026

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Longhorns Boost Roster

The Texas Longhorns add Michigan State tight end Michael Masunas and Arkansas defensive tackle Ian Geffrard via the transfer portal.
Masunas is a 6-foot-5 tight end ranked eighth in the portal.
Geffrard has two years of eligibility to bolster the defensive line.
Texas is hosting Arizona State running back Raleek Brown for a visit, making him a top target.
Brown rushed for 1,141 yards and four touchdowns last season.

Summary

Longhorns Secure Specialists

The Texas Longhorns secured commitments from Gianni Spetic, a kicker from Memphis; Mac Chiumento, a punter from Florida State; and Trey DuBuc, a long snapper from New Mexico.
The trio replaces Mason Shipley, Jack Bouwmeester, and Lance St. Louis, who exhausted their eligibility.
Gianni Spetic is a Lou Groza Award semifinalist who kicked four field goals from beyond 50 yards last season.
Mac Chiumento averaged 44 yards per punt.

History

Historical Context

The NCAA launched the transfer portal on October 15, 2018, to enhance transparency and facilitate student-athlete transfers. This initiative has resulted in over 1,000 football players entering the portal annually, significantly impacting recruitment strategies. Recent acquisitions by the Texas Longhorns, including Michael Masunas and Ian Geffrard, highlight the ongoing trend of increased player mobility in college athletics.

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Longhorns Boost Roster

The Texas Longhorns add Michigan State tight end Michael Masunas and Arkansas defensive tackle Ian Geffrard via the transfer portal.
Masunas is a 6-foot-5 tight end ranked eighth in the portal.
Geffrard has two years of eligibility to bolster the defensive line.
Texas is hosting Arizona State running back Raleek Brown for a visit, making him a top target.
Brown rushed for 1,141 yards and four touchdowns last season.

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