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Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / January 14
Texas Longhorns RB Declares for NFL Draft

Texas Longhorns RB Declares for NFL Draft

AUSTIN -- The Texas Longhorns continue to lose a notable number of players to the NFL Draft following the end of their season. The latest player to throw his name into the mix is running back Velton Gardner, who made the announcement on Tuesday after just one season with Texas.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 6
Texas Longhorns RB Velton Gardner Out for Rest of Season

Texas Longhorns RB Velton Gardner Out for Rest of Season

AUSTIN -- The injuries in the Texas Longhorns running back room aren't slowing down as the team heads deeper into SEC play. During Wednesday's SEC Weekly Teleconference, Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian confirmed that running back Velton Gardner is out for the season due to an eye injury.

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Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / August 26
Texas Football's Newest Transfer 'Fits The Mold'

Texas Football's Newest Transfer 'Fits The Mold'

AUSTIN -- The Texas Longhorns made a buzzer-beating addition to the backfield Thursday by securing the services of SMU graduate transfer running back Velton Gardner.

College Football News / Touchdown Texas / August 22
Longhorns land SMU RB transfer Velton Gardner

Longhorns land SMU RB transfer Velton Gardner

The Texas Longhorns got some much-needed good news on Thursday, August 22nd. Former SMU RB Velton Gardner announced that he would be joining the Longhorns for this upcoming season.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / August 22
Texas football adds former SMU RB after series of injury blows

Texas football adds former SMU RB after series of injury blows

The Texas football team picked up a much-needed boost at the running back position on Wednesday as SMU football transfer Velton Gardner is joining the Longhorns.

College Football News / Texas Longhorns on SI / August 22
What is Texas Getting With SMU Transfer RB Velton Gardner?

What is Texas Getting With SMU Transfer RB Velton Gardner?

AUSTIN -- "Sark After Dark" was in full effect Wednesday night, as the Texas Longhorns landed SMU transfer running back Velton Gardner, per a post on his Instagram page.

College Football News / Texas Longhorns on SI / August 22
Texas Adds New Transfer Running Back After CJ Baxter Injury

Texas Adds New Transfer Running Back After CJ Baxter Injury

AUSTIN - The Texas Longhorns have been looking for answers at running back after the season-ending injuries to CJ Baxter and Christian Clark. Now, it looks like they have found one.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 22
Texas Longhorns add to their running back room with grad transfer commitment Velton Gardner

Texas Longhorns add to their running back room with grad transfer commitment Velton Gardner

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian has been actively turnover every rock looking for another option at running back after injuries took out two key contributors.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Yardbarker / October 19, 2020
Kansas RB Pooka Williams opts out of season for family reasons

Kansas RB Pooka Williams opts out of season for family reasons

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