The transfer portal giveth, and the transfer portal taketh away. In what increasingly resembles NFL free agency, the portal now commands more attention than National Signing Day or even the early signing period. Love it or hate it, it isn’t going anywhere—and every program in the country feels its impact.
As the window begins to close, several players are locking in their new homes for the 2026 season. On Wednesday, former Texas A&M freshman tackle Jonte Newman became the latest Aggie to find a fresh start, opting to continue his career at the 40 acres with the Longhorns.
Hayes Fawcett of On3 reported that Newman will join Texas this fall and arrive in Austin with four years of eligibility remaining. The former four‑star recruit saw action in just one game this season and was projected to serve as a depth piece for the Aggies in 2026. Still, his combination of size, raw tools, and long‑term developmental upside made him an intriguing prospect within the program.
Now, he’ll look to tap into that potential in a new environment—and with a clearer path to carving out a role as he develops.
You can see his announcement below.
BREAKING: Texas A&M true freshman transfer OT Jonte Newman has Committed to Texas, he tells @On3
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) January 14, 2026
The 6’6 315 OT will have 4 years of eligibility lefthttps://t.co/RlUbB6Fk7qpic.twitter.com/kULSvqRcBT
The NCAA football transfer portal opened Jan. 2 and runs through Jan. 16.
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