Texas Longhorns earn 11 preseason All-SEC honors

The Texas Longhorns enter the 2026 season with significant preseason accolades and high NFL draft expectations. The SEC released its preseason coaches' All-SEC Teams, which included 11 Longhorns players. Five players earned first-team honors: linebacker Rasheem Biles, wide receiver Cam Coleman, left tackle Trevor Goosby, return specialist Ryan Niblett, and edge rusher Colin Simmons. Quarterback Arch Manning was named to the second team.

Wide receiver Cam Coleman, a transfer from Auburn, has drawn substantial attention from draft analysts. Some experts compare his potential to Ohio State star Jeremiah Smith, noting Coleman’s physical profile and talent as a ‘game-wrecker.’ Analysts suggest that playing alongside Manning and under head coach Steve Sarkisian could further elevate his professional prospects.

The roster is considered to have deep NFL-caliber talent, with analysts identifying as many as four players who could be top-10 picks. Beyond Manning and Coleman, players like Colin Simmons and Trevor Goosby are frequently cited in draft discussions, contributing to the high expectations surrounding the program this season.