Former Longhorns DT commits to SEC school through transfer portal

With the Commodores, Bryant will be looking to take his game to another level

After three years with the Texas Longhorns, Aaron Bryant has a new home. The talented defensive lineman who had entered the transfer portal announced his commitment to Vanderbilt Tuesday night on social media. With the Commodores, Bryant will be looking to take his game to another level.

During his time with the Longhorns, Bryant played in 13 games and recorded two tackles. The Southaven High School product only appeared in four games this season, recording one tackle. While Bryant was unable to make much of an impact in Austin, he was a popular name during the recruiting process.

Coming out of high school, Bryant drew interest from some of the top programs in the country. The former four-star recruit received an offer from every SEC school except Vanderbilt and Missouri, according to 247Sports. He now has a chance to show why he belongs in one of the best conferences in the nation.

Although Bryant’s time with the Longhorns didn’t go as planned, there were a few memorable moments. In his freshman year, Bryant played against Oklahoma in the Big 12 Championship Game. His first career tackle came that season against Baylor.

With the Longhorns now in the SEC, Bryant will not have to wait long to face his old team at some point during the 2025 campaign.