AUSTIN, TX - SEPTEMBER 07: A Texas Longhorns helmet is seen before the game against the LSU Tigers at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 7, 2019 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
Texas Offensive Star Forgoes NFL, Returns For 2026-27 Season - Breaking 1
The Texas Longhorns will once again be going into the College Football season as one of the favorites to win the National Championship. Now, their offensive just got better after it was reported that the NFL will have to wait one more year to get a massive offensive lineman.
Here are the details.
Nov 22, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) warms up before a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn ImagesNov 22, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) warms up before a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
Nov 22, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) warms up before a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
Texas Longhorns Get Huge Addition On Offense
In response to a federal judge’s ruling, Cole Hutson has returned to the Texas Longhorns as a top offensive lineman. In April, Hutson went un-drafted and attended minicamps with the Cleveland Browns and Dallas Cowboys, but did not sign a contract.
Hutson’s return to the NCAA was approved after an agreement had been reached with the NCAA. After a legal dispute with the NCAA over their new age-based eligibility rule, Hutson reached this agreement. In Colorado, the ruling in favor of athletes from the 2022 recruiting class extended their eligibility by one year, according to Yahoo Sports.
As an initial Longhorns commitment, Hutson was rated a four-star prospect, standing 6 feet 5 inches and weighing 308 pounds.
Nov 19, 2022; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Texas Longhorns offensive lineman Cole Hutson (54) during the second half against the Kansas Jayhawks at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY SportsNov 19, 2022; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Texas Longhorns offensive lineman Cole Hutson (54) during the second half against the Kansas Jayhawks at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2022; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Texas Longhorns offensive lineman Cole Hutson (54) during the second half against the Kansas Jayhawks at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
During his four-year career, he appeared in 48 games and made 23 starts. After starting last season as a center, he moved to left guard, helping stabilize the offensive line.
Hutson sued the NCAA because of its new eligibility model, which gives athletes five years regardless of playing time.Starting this August, the eligibility clock will start based on enrollment or age instead of redshirting.