During the postseason NCAA transfer portal window, the Texas Longhorns turned over a significant portion of the roster under first-year head coach Jim Schlossnagle, ranging from players who saw little or no playing time in 2025 to several starters who struggled at the plate.
With the portal window now closed, here’s a look at where the 16 former Longhorns have landed.
Left-handed pitcher Byrce Navarre — South Carolina
A high-profile flip from Texas A&M, Navarre made just six appearances and posted an 8.10 ERA and 2.10 WHIP in 6.2 innings as a freshman
at Texas before entering the portal as the window closed.
Navarre announced his commitment to South Carolina on Friday.
GO COCKS @GamecockBSB @CoachTRooney @ChrisGordonb27 @paulmainieri pic.twitter.com/zxGPQZKE6P
— Bryce Navarre (@bryce_navarre) July 18, 2025
He has three years of eligibility remaining.
Right-handed pitcher Aiden Moffett — Chicago Cubs
After struggling to break into the Texas bullpen rotation, Aiden Moffett signed an undrafted free agent deal with the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday.
Thank you @Cubs for this amazing opportunity!! Go Cubs!!@joc_sports pic.twitter.com/DjwJnWqgSn
— Aiden Moffett (@AidenMoffett1) July 15, 2025
Left-handed pitcher Chance Covert — Utah
After redshirting during the 2025 season and entering the transfer portal after the Austin Regional loss to UTSA, Covert announced his commitment to Utah on Sunday.
I’m blessed to announce I will be continuing my athletic career at the University of Utah! #GoUtes @mikesbrown5 @UtahCoachHendu pic.twitter.com/I0gfjeR8NU
— chance covert II (@li1chance) July 13, 2025
Covert has four seasons of eligibility remaining.
Right-handed pitcher Drew Rerick — Oklahoma
A big late addition to the 2024 recruiting class out of North Dakota, Rerick withdrew from the 2024 MLB Draft, but struggled during his lone season on the Forty Acres. On Thursday, Rerick announced his commitment to the rival Sooners.
Boomer Sooner! @OU_Baseball pic.twitter.com/tRuTjt718h
— Drew Rerick (@drewrerick) July 10, 2025
So Rerick will now face off against Texas in the Red River Rivalry as head coach Skip Johnson tries to help the big right-hander turn his considerable potential into production.
Outfielder Will Gasparino — UCLA
After spending a little more than two weeks in the portal, Gasparino made an impact commitment to the Bruins, returning home to the Los Angeles area as one of the top remaining players available.
Coming home @UCLABaseball pic.twitter.com/tlH3l8Zp5m
— Will Gasparino (@WillGasparino) July 8, 2025
Gasparino struggled to hit for average during his two seasons at Texas, but he’s a superlative center fielder, has tremendous natural power, and cut down his strikeout rate from his freshman to his sophomore seasons, leaving untapped upside still remaining as he eyes the 2026 MLB Draft.
Outfielder Donovan Jordan — Missouri
The Humble Summer Creek product is remaining in the SEC after commitment to Missouri on July 3.
#Committed #MiZ pic.twitter.com/7EzdvG5odg
— Donovan Jordan (@donovanj2024) July 4, 2025
A former top-40 prospect in the state of Texas in the 2024 recruiting class out of Humble Summer Creek, Jordan did not appear in a game for the Longhorns during his season on the Forty Acres.
Outfielder Matt Scott — Oregon
The former top-200 prospect, Scott only appeared in five games as a freshman for Texas before becoming the first player to enter the portal after the Austin Regional loss to UTSA.
Scott announced his commitment to Oregon on June 24.
@JackMarder14 @CoachWazUO pic.twitter.com/vqJgcAhBQf
— Matt Scott II (@MattScottII) June 24, 2025
The 6’4, 210-pounder has three seasons of eligibility remaining.
Third baseman/outfielder Sam Richardson — Jacksonville State
Ranked as a top-40 prospect in the 2024 recruiting class by Perfect Game out of Olive Branch (Miss.), Richardson did not appear in a game for Texas in 2025 before entering the portal on June 3.
Richardson committed to Jacksonville State on June 16 with four seasons of eligibility remaining.
Congrats to Sam Richardson (@Samrich34) who has announced his commitment to @JaxStateBB
— Zachary Symm (@ZachAtTheDisch) June 16, 2025
Richardson spent his freshman year @TexasBaseball and will look to make an immediate impact in the lineup. pic.twitter.com/QC1w3Oooou
Left-handed pitcher Ace Whitehead — USC
After serving in a two-way role for Texas out of Lampasas, Whitehead emerged as a surprisingly effective weekend starter out of necessity in 2024 before deciding to redshirt in 2025 after undergoing surgery for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.
Whitehead entered the portal on June 3 and announced his commitment to USC on June 19.
New Climate ✌ ❤️ #committed pic.twitter.com/ew7cHBRIoH
— ace boogie (@freshflashash) June 19, 2025
The 5’11, 195-pounder has one season of eligibility remaining.
Outfielder Tommy Farmer — UC Irvine
The speedster proved to be an elite outfielder at Texas, but only hit .244 in 197 at bats for the Longhorns over two seasons before entering the portal on June 5. On June 20, Farmer returned to his home state of California by committing to UC Irvine.
COMMIT NEWS:
— Pro Baseball Radar (@BaseballRadar) June 20, 2025
Texas OF Tommy Farmer has committed to UC Irvine.
Returns back to his home state of California.
.249/.371/.339 over 213 PA for Texas in 2025
Farmer has two seasons of eligibility remaining.
Infielder Carson Luna — Michigan
The nation’s No. 35 shortstop in the 2024 recruiting class out of Houston St. John’s, Luna did not appear in a game for the Longhorns in 2025 before entering the portal on June 5. Luna committed to the Wolverines on June 24.
Committed⚡️Next Chapter #GoBlue 〽️ pic.twitter.com/zMv6AZcmqe
— Carson Luna (@Carsonluna09) June 24, 2025
The 6’1, 180-pounder has four seasons of eligibility remaining.
Catcher Oliver Service — Marshall
A Detroit (Mich.) University Liggett product, Service signed with Texas as a member of the 2023 recruiting class ranked as the No. 361 prospect and the No. 36 catcher, according to Perfect Game.
Over two seasons with the Longhorns, Service appeared in eight games, receiving a start against UT Arlington this season when starter Rylan Galvan was dealing with a minor injury. Service batted 3-for-4 with a double, three RBI, and two runs scored last season before going hitless in his three at bats sin 2025, striking out twice.
After entering the portal on June 5, Service announced his commitment to the Thundering Herd on July 3.
#Commited! Let’s get to work- Go Thundering Herd! ⚾️ #WeAreMarshall #GoHerd pic.twitter.com/Bui38oqRpY
— Oliver Service (@service_oliver) July 3, 2025
Service has two seasons of eligibility remaining.
First baseman Jaquae Stewart — Texas State
A Houston Christian signee out of Sinton who had a productive season at Northwest Florida State before committing to Texas, Stewart struggled at the plate for the Longhorns, batting .149 in 23 games in 2025.
After entering the portal on June 6, Stewart committed to Texas State on June 20.
COMMIT NEWS: Texas 1B Jaquae Stewart commits to Texas State.
— Pro Baseball Radar (@BaseballRadar) June 20, 2025
Not a ton of PAs at Texas in 2025.
Big 2024 at NWF- slashed .346/.555/.743 with 15 HR and a 29% BB%.
Stewart has two seasons of eligibility remaining.
Catcher/infielder Cole Chamberlain — Coastal Carolina
Chamberlain hit .135 for Texas with 10 starts among his 22 appearances, but entered the portal on June 25 following the commitment of Notre Dame transfer catcher Carson Tinney to Texas.
The California product only needed a week to find his next destination, pledging to Coastal Carolina on July 1.
Chants up! #committed pic.twitter.com/K8n9Ew4tEk
— Cole Chamberlain (@C0leChamberlain) July 2, 2025
Chamberlain has three seasons of eligibility remaining.
Remaining uncommitted players:
- OF Easton Winfield
- LHP Bryce Navarre
- RHP Easton Tumis
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