Texas Longhorns tight end Jack Endries is heading to the NFL.
On Friday a report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel said that Endries, who spent a season with Texas in 2025 after transferring to Austin from California, is officially declaring for April’s NFL draft.
Endries finishes his three-year collegiate career with 1,376 yards and seven touchdowns.
Endries is the third-ranked tight end in the Class of 2026, according to NFL draft guru Mel Kiper Jr.
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He was a four-star transfer from California last offseason before landing with Texas, where he caught 33 balls for 346 yards and three touchdowns, most of which came from Longhorns QB Arch Manning.
What was perhaps his highlight play with the Longhorns couldn’t have come at a better time, as he took a pass 54 yards down to the one-yard line in Texas’ matchup against then-undefeated rival Texas A&M. That ended up being Texas’ signature win of the season.
Endries told ESPN: “I think I’m ready to go to the next step here. I’ve really enjoyed my four years of college, but I think it’s time to move on and chase my dream of making to the NFL.”
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