The Texas Longhorns absolutely killed it in the transfer portal this season, and though multiple players should have an immediate impact on the offensive side of the ball, three specific newcomers stand out.
Incoming transfers who could have immediate impact in 2026
Brown comes to Texas after an incredibly productive season for the Sun Devils as both a pure runner and a pass-catcher out of the backfield. Though the Longhorns also brought in Hollywood Smothers via the transfer portal, Raleek Brown could end up being the more exciting player for Texas in 2026.
New Texas RB Raleek Brown is EXPLOSIVE 🔥 pic.twitter.com/sTCKVtsFka
— Orangebloods.com (@orangebloods_) January 8, 2026
Steve Sarkisian has been searching for a playmaker like Brown for the past couple of seasons, and now he finally found his guy. The Longhorns' offense has been missing a gadget-type receiving weapon out of the backfield, and as a former wide receiver, Brown could be lined up anywhere on the field to get some manufactured touches in 2026.
There's honestly not much to say about Coleman, as the entire world already knows the type of top-notch player that he is. He provides Texas with an elite deep-threat going forward and will be a consistent source of production for Arch Manning and Co. in the passing game.
Was Cam Coleman the single most influential move in this year's transfer portal window? pic.twitter.com/bvuOPk5Azv
— Ari Wasserman (@AriWasserman) February 9, 2026
Alongside Ryan Wingo and Emmett Mosley V in 2026, Coleman has the type of potential and skillset to be an All-American type of player this season in Steve Sarkisian's offense. If the Longhorns end up making it to the College Football Playoffs in 2026, Coleman will be a huge reason why.
It's no secret that Texas needed to completely revamp the offensive line this offseason, and they brought in one of the ACC's best offensive tackles to help. Siani was a top pass-blocker in all of college football in 2025, and he has the type of ability to be incredibly successful in Austin.
New Texas OL Melvin Siani Last Season:
— PFF College (@PFF_College) February 11, 2026
🤘 487 Pass Block Snaps
🤘 Zero Sacks Allowed
🤘 9 Pressures Allowed
🤘 80.8 Pass Block Grade@TexasFootball https://t.co/p5F8Z2PUs5 pic.twitter.com/xxk3Cwg1Og
He'll most likely man the starting right tackle spot heading into 2026, and he's a monumental upgrade over last year's starter, Brandon Baker, who'll probably kick inside to guard in the spring. On paper, Siani and Trevor Goosby appear to be one of the better offensive tackle duos in the SEC right now. As long as the former Demon Deacon continues to play at a high level, the Longhorns' offense should look much better in 2026.