Texas Football: 3 NCAA Transfer Portal Longhorns QB targets

Each of the three quarterbacks on this list that could have various fits with the Texas football program serves a very different purpose. Mitchell would be more of a versatile threat that Herman could use all over the field. Williams could be the long-term plan to be the next starting quarterback once Ehlinger’s time is done.

This leaves a potential backup quarterback for Ehlinger as the role left open. After the transfer of former Texas quarterback Shane Buechele to the SMU Mustangs last offseason, the Longhorns were left without a truly experienced backup option behind Ehlinger. Considering Ehlinger’s track record with injuries, having a reliable backup on the depth chart behind him is a wise bet to make.

Where Texas could turn for an answer in this regard is the former Indiana Hoosiers starting quarterback Peyton Ramsey. Last season, Ramsey was surpassed by Michael Penix Jr. on the Indiana depth chart, which then led him to put his name in the transfer portal. Penix Jr. could have a bright future ahead, and Ramsey could still find success at another landing spot.

Moreover, Ramsey would bring 6,581 career passing yards, 43 touchdowns, and 23 interceptions to go along with a 66.5 completion percentage over the course of three years. He also added 832 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns on the ground. Ramsey could be that reliable backup quarterback option if the Longhorns were really trying to reinforce that this year.