Texas landed big catch in WR Cam Coleman as No. 5 Longhorns chase return to playoff

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas athletics quickly promoted a video of a practice catch by wide receiver Cam Coleman shortly after the start of training camp. Coleman leaped high, twisted his body, and caught a pass that drifted behind him before tucking it and evading a defender. The highlight reel caught the attention of fans, teammates, and coaches alike.

Head coach Steve Sarkisian marveled at the catch, wondering if Coleman's gloves contained the old school Stickum. Coleman, a five-star recruit coming out of high school, joined the Longhorns from Auburn after two losing seasons at the program. The transfer was highly sought after by multiple teams, including Alabama, Texas Tech, and Texas A&M.

However, it was a dinner with Texas quarterbacks Arch Manning and Ryan Wingo that ultimately sealed the deal. Texas had previously made the College Football Playoff in 2023 and 2024, and Coleman was the biggest haul of the transfer portal this season. Sarkisian compared Coleman's size, speed, and agility to former NFL star Julio Jones, highlighting the potential impact Coleman could have on the team's explosive offense.