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Texas tight end commit Reese Leitao avoids felony charge, Tom Herman still reviewing his status

Texas tight end signee Reese Leitao received some positive news Tuesday morning.

A Tulsa judge reduced Leitao's felony drug charge to a misdemeanor, according to HornsDigest. Leitao was arrested on felony drug possession charges in February after getting caught on school grounds with Xanax, according to police.

While Leitao will avoid a felony, his future at Texas remains uncertain. Head coach Tom Herman said in a statement Tuesday he's yet to make a decision on the tight end's status.

"We're aware of the recent proceedings regarding Reese Leitao and are gathering facts," Herman said.