The Texas Longhorns are welcoming back an important player to the roster as fall camp continues on the Forty Acres.Former Texas offensive lineman Cole Hutson is rejoining the team for the upcoming season after reaching an agreement with the NCAA for an additional year of eligibility, per reports Thursday from On3’s Pete Nakos.The hope was that Hutson would be included among the many players looking to gain one final year of eligibility after the recent 5-by-5 court ruling, and the Longhorns have officially gotten their wish.Cole Hutson’s Agency Releases Statement Texas Longhorns offensive lineman Cole Hutson (54) in action during the game between the Texas Longhorns and the Clemson Tigers in the CFP National Playoff First Round at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect"We are pleased to advise that Cole is rejoining the Texas Longhorns on the offensive line. Cole is thrilled to be playing with his beloved Longhorn teammates,” Hutson’s agency told Nakos.Hutson will now join a Texas offensive line that’s added a ton of new faces this offseason. Since he will be joining the team at such a late point in the college football calendar, it’s likely he will begin the year as a depth piece but will certainly a chance to earn his way back into the starting lineup.The Longhorns added multiple offensive linemen out of the transfer portal this offseason, including Melvin Siani, Laurence Seymore, Jonte Newman and Dylan Sikorski among others. Texas needed to make changed at offensive line this offseason and did just that. Now, Hutson's return assures that the team will be much improved in that area this fall. This is a developing story and more information will be added. Sign up to our free newsletter and follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram for the latest news. Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow
Cole Hutson Officially Returns to Texas Longhorns After Major Eligibility Decision
The Texas Longhorns have received some major roster news during fall camp.






