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What defensive snap counts tell us about Texas' portal strategy and progress

Joe Cookby: Joe Cook01/10/26josephcook89
Rutgers Football DB Bo Mascoe against Maryland 2024
Nov 16, 2024; College Park, Maryland, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights defensive back Bo Mascoe (3) breaks up a pass intended for Maryland Terrapins wide receiver Tai Felton (10) during the second half at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

The Longhorns have brought in four defensive players via the transfer portal, and all but one bring experience to the table. That's key as Texas is losing a considerable amount of talented, proven players to the NFL more so than it is losing those types of players to the transfer portal. If two players at a position leave, then the one that's being brought in better be ready to go.

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