Texas had incredibly clear issues along the offensive line in 2025, and no position is "safe" heading into 2026. Trevor Goosby was by far the best player in the OL room this year, but the Longhorns are still waiting on him to decide whether or not he's going to enter the NFL Draft in April.
Both starting offensive guards Connor Stroh and D.J. Campbell are leaving, and right tackle Brandon Baker was underwhelming for the most part this season. Best case scenario, Goosby returns and the Longhorns only need to bring in one tackle to compete with Baker.
Worst case scenario, Steve Sarkisian and Co. needs to bring in two starting tackles because Goosby leaves and they want to upgrade the right tackle spot.
Here are the top 10 offensive tackle options who make the most sense for Texas to go after in the portal next week:
1. Carius Curne - LSU
Eligibility left: 3 years
Primary position: LT/RT versatility
Size: 6'5", 320 lbs.
2. Xavier Chaplin - Auburn
Eligibility left: 1 year
Primary position: Left tackle
Size: 6'7", 348 lbs.
3. Ben Murawski - UConn
Eligibility left: 1 year
Primary position: Left tackle
Size: 6'7", 335 lbs.
4. Tree Babalade - South Carolina
Eligibility left: 1 year
Primary position: Right tackle
Size: 6'5", 330 lbs.
5. Carsten Casady - UConn
Eligibility left: 2 years
Primary position: Right tackle
Size: 6'7", 300 lbs.
6. Jimothy Lewis Jr.
Eligibility left: 3 years
Primary position: Left tackle
Size: 6'6", 320 lbs.
7. Ethan Hubbard - South Alabama
Eligibility left: 2 years
Primary position: Right tackle
Size: 6'6", 310 lbs.
8. Miles McVay - North Carolina
Eligibility left: 2 years
Primary position: Right tackle
Size: 6'6", 350 lbs.
9. Shaq McRoy - Arkansas
Eligibility left: 3 years
Primary position: LT/RT versatility
Size: 6'8", 344 lbs.
10. King Large - SMU
Eligibility left: 3 years
Primary position: Right tackle
Size: 6'4", 316 lbs.