I have alluded to this over the past week or so, but I am monitoring a decision for DeAndre Moore.

Based off of sourcing over the last month, the conversation surrounding Moore has settled on a departure, though the destination remains uncertain. The intel has flipped back and forth between an entrance to the portal and that of the NFL Draft. Right now, I lean Draft.

Regardless, I am not expecting Moore back on the roster in 2026.

Moore, a junior, started 11 games for Texas this season. 

not a surprise, really.  he's been a good contributor, and i think he would be in line to expect a better 2026.  he has been sandwiched between whittington and a QB/OL transition.

Best of luck on what he decides 🫡

Thanks DMo and best of luck 🤘🏽

Scared of Cam Coleman coming in 🙂
 

Best of luck in the NfL! Great longhorn 

Edited December 9, 2025Dec 9 by TexasFanatic

Don't get why he'd portal away? Thought he had a decent year

Just now, charlie990 said:

Don't get why he'd portal away? Thought he had a decent year

Getting paid a lot of money. Good player but probably asked to take a pay cut

Solid player. Probably a WR2-WR3 on a championship roster 

Good luck to him. Opens up $$ and spot for someone else..

Happy with how he played for us. Best wishes elsewhere.

18 minutes ago, TexasFanatic said:

Scared of Cam Coleman coming in 🙂
 

Best of luck in the NfL! Great longhorn 

Highly doubt that one.

17 minutes ago, charlie990 said:

Don't get why he'd portal away? Thought he had a decent year

Probably wants a raise to stay at Texas

23 minutes ago, charlie990 said:

Don't get why he'd portal away? Thought he had a decent year

He thinks he’s worth more than his production and skill set indicate. 

I'll try to get into more on this after a decision is made. I won't fault Moore for whatever happens.

Moore was a model Longhorn and teammate. 

He handled himself with class even if he fought to get more money for himself along the way. 
I’ll be rooting for him no matter where he ends up… other than OU, A&M, or Georgia 😒

7 minutes ago, FaxMachine said:

He thinks he’s worth more than his production and skill set indicate. 

We as fans don't know what's going on.
Like CJ said he's always been an outstanding character, so I won't stop treating him as such just because of how NIL has shaped this sport.
In my opinion he should go get drafted.
I don't see a huge rise in his potential next year... maybe he could get more production for scouts to see, but do you really want to be in the same draft as Jeremiah Smith, Cam Coleman and some of those guys?

40 minutes ago, TexasFanatic said:

Scared of Cam Coleman coming in 🙂
 

Best of luck in the NfL! Great longhorn 

Just drop the Cam Coleman BS

best for both parties imo, wish the best for him!

19 minutes ago, CJ Vogel said:

I'll try to get into more on this after a decision is made. I won't fault Moore for whatever happens.

Moore was a model Longhorn and teammate. 

Extremely hard worker that was the first at practice.  Great role model and team player.

27 minutes ago, CJ Vogel said:

I'll try to get into more on this after a decision is made. I won't fault Moore for whatever happens.

Moore was a model Longhorn and teammate. 

I really hope he goes pro.  I don't want to see him in another college uni.

Seems like a fantastic kid and teammate. Hope he gets a huge bag and finds the right fit.

Highly doubt he gets drafted, does not have elite traits or production. Also can't imagine any decent team would bring him in with the expectation of being the #1. Some of the production piece was not entirely his fault. Happy that he's leaving, as I am confident that Texas can easily replace his production at a lower price. 

1 hour ago, CJ Vogel said:

I'll try to get into more on this after a decision is made. I won't fault Moore for whatever happens.

Moore was a model Longhorn and teammate. 

Didn’t his entire family move to Austin with him and open a food truck? If so, I would definitely lean more to a pro decision rather than a portal one.

Another culture guy potentially gone. Hate to see it but probably best for both parties. 
He’s also one of the few experienced receivers on the team. Gonna need to get a baller in the portal to upgrade the room.

Edited December 9, 2025Dec 9 by hookem1014

  Are the coaches encouraging him to mobe on? I would love to see him return… just not punts.