In arguably the biggest recruiting win of the 2026 transfer cycle, Steve Sarkisian and the Texas Longhorns were able to secure a commitment from former Auburn wide receiver Cam Coleman.
The big-time addition gives Arch Manning one of the best weapons in college football and puts Texas in position to return to the top of the sport in 2026.
Here are five things to know about Texas’ newest superstar.
1. The basics
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Name: Cameron Coleman
Position: Wide receiver
Height: 6-3 Weight: 201 pounds
Hometown: Phenix City, Ala.
Previous college: Auburn
2. One of the best
It’s no secret that Texas is getting arguably the best wideout in the country in Coleman.
In two seasons at Auburn, he caught 93 balls for 1,306 yards and 13 touchdowns despite dealing with abysmal quarterback play. He was named to the SEC’s All-Freshman Team in 2024 and will be on most preseason All-American lists ahead of his 2026 campaign alongside Manning.
3. A competitive recruitment
Coleman certainly isn’t coming to Austin for free
According to the Houston Chronicle, he agreed to a deal worth more than $2 million, with a price tag that could be as high as $3 million. It’s difficult to know exactly where that stands among the highest-paid players in college football since most deals aren’t made public, but Coleman would certainly be near the top of that list.
To make things a little sweeter for Longhorns fans, securing Coleman was a massive in-state recruiting win, as Texas Tech and Texas A&M both hosted him for a visit. Alabama was also in the mix for Coleman’s services. Interestingly, Coleman originally committed to A&M out of high school before flipping his commitment to stay closer to home with Auburn.
4. Human highlight reel
He’s got quite the highlight package to his name during his two years playing college football. Expect plenty of acrobatic catches like this one during Coleman’s time with the Longhorns.
5. Popular NFL draft name
Coleman won’t be in Austin for very long if things go according to plan.
He is widely considered one of the best prospects in what’s expected to be a loaded 2027 NFL draft class. CBS Sports’ Mike Renner had Coleman as the No. 5 prospect for that draft class as of late November.
“Don’t let Coleman’s stats fool you — he’s every bit a No. 1 wide receiver prospect in his own right,” he wrote. “If he weren’t in the same class as Jeremiah Smith and playing in a more competent passing offense, he’d likely already be a household name. He has a lanky 6-foot-3 frame with elite deep speed and outstanding footwork for a taller receiver, and he can run the full route tree with ease. To fully justify this top-five buzz, however, Coleman needs to clean up the drop issues we’ve seen on tape (six drops on 58 catchable targets this season).”
If he continues to live up to his five-star pedigree, as 247Sports had him as the No. 2 wideout and No. 5 player in the Class of 2024, he’ll hear his name called very early in April 2027.
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