Texas Longhorns
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SEC10-3 (2025)#4 '26 Coaches#7 Recruiting72% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Aug 17, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 16
    91
    Arch ManningRS JR
    Starter
  2. 9
    67
    Karle Lacey Jr.RS FR
  3. 6
    62
    Dia BellFR
RB
  1. 2
    85
    Hollywood SmothersRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 0
    85
    Raleek BrownRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 5
    62
    Derrek CooperFR
WR-X
  1. 8
    91
    Cam ColemanJR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 18
    84
    Sterling BerkhalterRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-Z
  1. 1
    91
    Ryan WingoJR
    Starter
  2. 7
    75
    Kaliq LockettRS FR
WR-H
  1. 3
    84
    Emmett Mosley VJR/TR
    Starter
  2. 17
    71
    Daylan McCutcheonSO
  3. 4
    62
    Jermaine Bishop Jr.FR
TE
  1. 83
    79
    Spencer ShannonRS JR
    Starter
  2. 15
    79
    Michael MasunasRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 88
    62
    Charlie JilekFR
TE
  1. 85
    75
    Emaree WinstonSO
    Starter
  2. 81
    67
    Nick TownsendSO
  3. 87
    67
    Will RandleRS JR
LT
  1. 74
    85
    Trevor GoosbyRS JR
    Starter
  2. 78
    73
    Jordan ColemanRS FR
  3. 51
    62
    John Turntine IIIFR
LG
  1. –
    85
    Laurence SeymoreRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 75
    79
    Jaydon ChatmanRS JR
  3. 56
    72
    Dylan SikorskiRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
C
  1. 62
    79
    Connor RobertsonRS SR
    Starter
  2. 76
    73
    Jackson ChristianRS FR
  3. 72
    62
    Nicolas RobertsonFR
RG
  1. 73
    85
    Brandon BakerJR
    Starter
  2. –
    79
    Paris Patterson Jr.RS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 58
    67
    Devin ColemanRS FR
RT
  1. 71
    85
    Melvin SianiRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 77
    73
    Andre CojoeRS JR
  3. 79
    73
    Jonte NewmanRS FR/TR
    TRANSFER
2026 Schedule

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Team Analysis
WHY #10 IN WS POWER

2025 SP+: 16.2 → 14.6 after regression

65%

Roster talent: 97th percentile

18%

Recruiting class: #7 national

16%

Returning production: 72%

4%

Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

21 adds in two-deep · avg 87 OVR · top add: C. Coleman (WR, 91, from Auburn)

Camp battles to watch2
Coach TexasTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

Updated Aug 17, 2026 · Data from public sources

Who starts for Texas?

Texas Longhorns starting lineup

Arch Manning is the projected starting quarterback for Texas as of August 17, 2026. Karle Lacey Jr. is listed second.

Texas also projects Hollywood Smothers at running back, Cam Coleman at wide receiver and Spencer Shannon at tight end.

The full Texas Longhorns two-deep was last updated August 17, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

Arch Manning · QBHollywood Smothers · RBCam Coleman · WR-XSpencer Shannon · TE-Y

Common questions

Who is Texas's starting quarterback?
Arch Manning is the projected starting quarterback for Texas as of August 17, 2026. Karle Lacey Jr. is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Texas?
Hollywood Smothers is the projected starter at running back for Texas, with Raleek Brown listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Texas?
Cam Coleman is the projected starter at wide receiver for Texas, with Sterling Berkhalter listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Texas?
Spencer Shannon is the projected starter at tight end for Texas, with Michael Masunas listed second.
When was the Texas Longhorns depth chart last updated?
The Texas Longhorns depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated August 17, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was Texas's record last season?
Texas Longhorns finished 10-3 (6-2 in SEC play).