Following a preseason practice on Tuesday, Texas Longhorns defensive backs John Bonney and Eric Cuffee announced their intentions to transfer, the school revealed in a release.
Bonney was competing for playing time at the crowded safety position, but seemingly fell behind freshman Caden Sterns to replace DeShon Elliott. He signed with Texas as a member of the 2014 recruiting class out of Houston Lamar and was a composite four-star recruit. The 6’0, 188-pounder appeared in 37 games with 15 starts for the Longhorns over his career. Last season, he started against Baylor and Texas Tech following the suspension of Holton Hill, totaling 19 tackles, two fumble recoveries, and an interception.