The No. 5 seed Texas Longhorns are currently making a push for a title in the College Football Playoff, but they, along with other college football programs, are also working to enhance their 2025 roster through the transfer portal.
Since the portal became available, the Longhorns have acquired only three transfers. It’s uncertain if that is intentional, but they are striving to attract some of the portal’s leading players. According to a report by Matt Zenitz of 247Sports, the Longhorns are welcoming former EDGE Marvin Jones Jr. from Georgia and Florida State.
Zenitz noted that Jones visited Oklahoma in Norman before traveling to Austin for a meeting with the Longhorns.
The previous five-star recruit from the 2022 class played his initial two seasons in Athens before moving to Florida State. In his three years, Jones has accumulated 41 total tackles, two forced fumbles, and six sacks, with four occurring this season. As reported by On3, his NIL Valuation stands at $449,000.
Although the Longhorns possess a standout pass rusher in freshman Colin Simmons, they anticipate experiencing some NFL departures following the season, similar to last year. Bringing in a skilled player like Jones to team up with Simmons could provide Texas with yet another formidable defensive lineup.
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