Auburn Star Wide Receiver Cam Coleman Joins Texas Longhorns

The 6'3" receiver was ranked as the top transfer portal player and will team up with QB Arch Manning.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 2:47pm

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Former Auburn wide receiver Cam Coleman, a five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2026 transfer portal, has committed to join the Texas Longhorns. Coleman, who had 93 career catches for 1,306 yards at Auburn, will now pair with star quarterback Arch Manning to give the Longhorns a potent passing attack.

Why it matters

Coleman's transfer is a major coup for Texas, as he was considered one of the most impactful players available in the portal. His addition, along with several other high-profile transfers, is expected to significantly upgrade the Longhorns' offense as they look to contend for a College Football Playoff berth in 2026.

The details

The 6-foot-3, 201-pound Coleman was a five-star recruit in the class of 2024 and was named to the All-SEC Freshman Team after his breakout season. He led Auburn in receiving yards (708) and touchdown catches (5) in 2025. Coleman will now join forces with Arch Manning, the highly touted Texas quarterback, to form one of the most dangerous passing attacks in college football.

  • Coleman entered the transfer portal on January 2, 2026.
  • Coleman committed to Texas on January 16, 2026, the final day of the transfer portal window.

The players

Cam Coleman

A former five-star wide receiver who had 93 catches for 1,306 yards and 13 touchdowns in his career at Auburn.

Arch Manning

The star quarterback for the Texas Longhorns, considered one of the top players in college football.

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What they’re saying

“Ranked as On3's No. 1 player in the transfer portal, Coleman has 93 career catches for 1,306 yards. He constantly made jaw-dropping catches for the Tigers. Now he teams up with Arch Manning, giving Texas a top-tier receiver to pair with Ryan Wingo.”

— Pete Nakos, On3 writer

What’s next

The Longhorns will look to integrate Coleman into their offense during spring practice and summer workouts, as they aim to build chemistry between the star receiver and quarterback Arch Manning ahead of the 2026 season.

The takeaway

The addition of Cam Coleman is a major coup for the Texas Longhorns, as they have landed one of the top players available in the 2026 transfer portal. His pairing with Arch Manning gives the Longhorns one of the most dynamic passing attacks in college football, and should significantly boost their chances of contending for a playoff berth in the upcoming season.