With the early April news that Texas Longhorns freshman linebacker De’Gabriel Floyd is expected to miss the 2019 season, the thin position became an area where head coach Tom Herman and his staff could seek to add a graduate transfer for depth purposes.
Earlier this offseason, Texas landed a commitment from former Georgia Tech offensive guard Parker Braun, a two-time all-ACC selection who is expected to compete for the starting left guard position. Last year, the Horns found success with two graduate transfers — former Rice left tackle Calvin Anderson and former Cal running back Tre Watson.