Longhorns Add 4 from Portal: Raleek Brown & Rasheem Biles Join

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Longhorns wasted no time addressing their roster holes following the Citrus Bowl. On Sunday, head coach Steve Sarkisian secured commitments from four high-profile transfers, injecting immediate talent into both sides of the ball.

Dynamic Weapon in the Backfield

The headliner of the group is running back Raleek Brown, a transfer from Arizona State (and previously USC). Brown, known for his elite versatility as both a runner and pass-catcher, is the perfect answer to the departures of C.J. Baxter and Quintrevion Wisner.

Brown fits the Sarkisian offense well, bringing the speed to hit the home run and the hands to be a threat in the slot.

Rebuilding the Linebacker Corps

With Anthony Hill Jr. headed to the NFL, new Defensive Coordinator Will Muschamp prioritized veteran linebacker play. He delivered quickly with two major commitments:

• Rasheem Biles (Pitt): A rangy, athletic linebacker who broke out in 2025 for the Panthers.
• Justin Cryer (Florida State): A physical inside linebacker who brings ACC starting experience to the SEC.

Both players are expected to compete for immediate starting roles alongside returning talent like Liona Lefau.

Trench Reinforcement

Texas also added Dylan Sikorski, a redshirt freshman offensive lineman from Oregon State. Sikorski adds crucial depth to an offensive line that is set to lose key pieces to the draft.

What It Means

This portal haul signals that Texas is not planning for a "rebuild" year in 2026. Despite heavy roster turnover, Sarkisian and Muschamp are reloading with experienced, Power-4 talent. With Arch Manning returning and a defense being retooled by one of the best minds in the game, expectations in Austin will remain sky-high.

Depth Chart Takeaway

Brown gives Texas a cleaner answer for passing-down flexibility, while Biles and Cryer immediately raise the linebacker floor. The key spring question is whether these additions become starters or premium rotation pieces. Either outcome matters, because Texas needed playable experience more than another long-term developmental bet.