Ian Ratliff, a walk-on punter, has committed to Appalachian State, he announced on X. The walk-on departed the Forty Acres after playing a surprisingly significant role in the 2024 season, and will have three years of eligibility remaining.
Sophomore punter Ian Ratliff is departing the Longhorn roster and entering the NCAA Transfer Portal with three years left of eligibility, he announced on X.
The sophomore walk on averaged 44 yards on eight punts this season when Michael Kern was injured. Last week’s addition of former Utah Utes punter Jack Bouwmeester has impacted the depth chart at the position with Texas Longhorns walk-on punter Ian Ratliff announcing his entrance into the NCAA transfer portal on Wednesday.
Sophomore punter Ian Ratliff earned his first start and collegiate minutes in the 2024 Red River Rivalry game. Until this weekend, true freshman Michael Kern had punted each game, with 11 punts through five games, averaging 42.8 yards per punt and a total of 471 yards.