Texas Longhorns Football: Defensive tackle Daniel Carson enters the transfer portal

Defensive tackle Daniel Carson announced he would be entering the transfer portal via Twitter. He was in his third year with the program.

The NCAA’s transfer portal has hit Tom Herman and the Texas Longhorns again.

Defensive tackle Daniel Carson announced he would be entering the transfer portal via Twitter on Friday morning. A third-year player out of Independence, Missouri, Carson was in his third year with the program.

Here is Carson’s statement via Twitter:

“First, I would like to thank the strength staff at the University of Texas for giving me the strength and mental toughness I have gained the last three years. Specifically, Coach McKnight for taking me and molding me into the man I’ve become today. I thank all of my brothers who has came to this university that has helped me become a better player, teammate, and most importantly a man on and off the field. The memories we share will never go away and I appreciate every one of you. This decision didn’t happen overnight. It took long nights, prayers, and help from people I hold dear to me heart. The University of Texas will always hold weight in my heart and it will always be TEXAS. But with that being said, I am officially in the transfer portal. #NewChapter.”

Coming out of high school, Carson was a three-star on the 247Sports composite. He was the No. 23 strong-side defensive end in the 2018 class and the No. 10 player in the state of Missouri.

For the Longhorns, he played in four games (Lousiana Tech, Rice, West Virginia, Iowa State) throughout the 2019 season. Carson made his only career tackle in the season opener against the Bulldogs. He did not see the field during the 2020 season.

When he was being recruited Scott Frost and the Nebraska Cornhuskers were big players. Carson will have three years of eligibility left where ever he ends up.