Texas Longhorns Land Alabama Linebacker Kendrick Blackshire

Originally posted on FanNation Longhorns Country
By Kevin Borba | Last updated 1/16/24

The Texas Longhorns lost a slew of talented players to the NFL Draft following their season that saw them go 12-2 and appear in the College Football Playoff.

Luckily for them, their success and continued continuity on the coaching staff have allowed them to thrive in landing talent out of the transfer portal. On top of landing a highly sought-after pass rusher in UTSA's Trey Moore, and two elite wide receivers in Houston's Matthew Golden and most recently Alabama's Isaiah Bond.

However, they aren't done there, as according to a post on social media, the Longhorns are also adding some much-needed depth at linebacker.

BREAKING: Former Alabama LB Kendrick Blackshire has Committed to Texas, he tells @on3sports

The 6’2 245 LB from Duncanville, TX totaled 25 tackles, 1 Forced Fumble, & 1 Fumble Recovery in his time with the Crimson Tide

Will have 1 year of eligibility remaining… pic.twitter.com/FcyzXdif3J
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) January 17, 2024

Coming from the Tuscaloosa to Austin pipeline, former four-star linebacker Kendrick Blackshire revealed that he will be transferring to Texas.

Unlike Bond who was someone who entered his name into the transfer portal following Nick Saban's retirement, Blackshire was looking for a fresh start before the head coach stepped down.

Blackshire saw most of his action on special teams during his three seasons at Alabama but did rotate in as a linebacker.

While the Longhorns did return David Gbenda and stud five-star freshman Anthony Hill, Blackshire will have a prime opportunity to compete for the starting role or at least see significant snaps.

As a recruit, Blackshire was ranked as a four-star and had around 30 offers. He chose Alabama over programs such as Auburn, Arkansas, Florida, Florida State, and Georgia among others.

Prior to Blackshire's addition, Texas had the No. 2 overall class in the country according to 247Sports and also had the No. 28 transfer portal class.

This article first appeared on FanNation Longhorns Country and was syndicated with permission.

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