Top 10 Longhorns: Simmons, Manning leads elite top-end talent

Top 10 Longhorns: Simmons, Manning leads elite top-end talent spotlights a preview of Texas football’s premier roster heading into the 2026 season. The ranking places defensive end Colin Simmons at No. 1 after a 12-sack season that followed 10 sacks as a rookie. The list also credits Trevor Goosby at offensive tackle, praising his complete two-way profile if he is healthy at the start of the year after a shoulder issue. Arch Manning is ranked No. 5, with accuracy and mechanics concerns noted, and five-time?—No, Jelani McDonald is listed at No. 6 as a potential big draft-stock riser. The article frames the group as a mix of established impact and potential NFL draft movers under coach Will Muschamp.