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Report: Syracuse transfer DT Maraad Watson considering Texas

After addressing three pressing needs in the NCAA transfer portal on Friday, the Texas Longhorns aren’t finished, reportedly emerging as one of four contenders for former Syracuse Orange defensive tackle Maraad Watson, who just entered the portal.

NEWS: Four schools are heavily in the mix for Syracuse standout transfer DL Maraad Watson, a source tells @on3sports

Texas, Georgia, Ohio State, & Tennessee are the schools to watch for the Freshman All-American

Totaled 31 Tackles and 1 Sack last seasonhttps://t.co/RlUbB6EMhS pic.twitter.com/Ev9RNCvQhj— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) April 19, 2025

Georgia, Ohio State, and Tennessee are also in the mix for the 6’3, 313-pounder who has three seasons of eligibility remaining.