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2 unlikely starters emerge alongside Arch Manning on Texas' post-spring depth chart

Two somewhat unexpected names emerge as starters on Texas' post-spring offensive depth chart.
Nov 28, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning warms up before a game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
Nov 28, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning warms up before a game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images | Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Now that spring practice is officially done and over with, it's time to take a look at what Texas' offensive depth chart most likely looks like based on what we've seen over the past couple of months.

Though there will be lots of obvious names like Arch Manning, Cam Coleman, and Trevor Goosby at the top of the chart, there have been some shocking things that have taken place throughout the spring at both running back and tight end.

Let's dive right in, shall we?

QB - Arch Manning, K.J. Lacey, M.J. Morris

Pretty much chalk in the quarterback room. Morris will most likely be the No.3 QB heading into the season due to his experience and the possible redshirting of Dia Bell.

RB - Raleek Brown (1A), Hollywood Smothers (1B), Derrick Cooper

The first of two surprises is that it looks like Raleek Brown has become the leader in the RB room, taking a bulk of the carries in the spring. Smothers and Cooper have looked excellent behind him, though.

X - Cam Coleman, Kaliq Lockett, Sterling Berkhalter

Z - Ryan Wingo, Jermaine Bishop, Chris Stewart

Slot - Emmett Mosley V, Daylan McCutcheon, Ryan Niblett

Aside from Jermaine Bishop possibly locking up a spot in the two-deep, the receiver room is pretty chalk as well.

TE - Spencer Shannon, Nick Townsend, Michael Masunas

Nobody would've thought that Spencer Shannon would be sitting atop the depth chart at tight end, but here we are. He came into spring ball bigger, stronger, and faster than he was in 2025, and he's been running with the 1st-team unit at tight end in spring. Surprise No.2 was a big one at tight end.

LT - Trevor Goosby, Jordan Coleman, Jonte Newman

LG - Laurence Seymore, Jaydon Chatman, Nic Robertson

C - Connor Robertson, Jackson Christian, Kaden Scherer

RG - Brandon Baker, Dylan Sikorski, Devin Coleman

RT - Melvin Siani, Andre Cojoe, John Turntine III

The offensive line room is finally chock-full of talent in 2026, and so far, so good. Once Laurence Seymore arrives, we'll be able to get a better idea of his overall standing, but he "should" be able to lock down the starting left guard spot once he gets to Austin.

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