Texas ‘confident’ in landing $1.8 million transfer weapon for Arch Manning

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The old saying still applies: Everything is bigger in the state of Texas — including the NIL budget for the Texas Longhorns.

Texas hasn’t exactly been shy about its spending over the past few years in its pursuit of the program’s first national championship since 2005. Even back in 2024, Lamborghini Austin — one of the Longhorns’ most visible NIL supporters — lined up luxury vehicles to help entice incoming recruits.

The dealership has previously signed former Texas stars Bijan Robinson and Jordan Whittington. Now, it appears Lamborghini Austin could be involved again as the Longhorns pursue one of the top players in the transfer portal: former Auburn wide receiver Cam Coleman.

Texas Getting Visit From Cam Coleman

As of January 2, Coleman is visiting Austin, and Texas is feeling optimistic about its chances.

“Texas’ confidence is high that they can land the talented pass catcher,” On3’s Pete Nakos reported.

Landing Coleman, who has a reported NIL value of $1.8 million, would be a major addition for the Longhorns, who are looking to surround quarterback Arch Manning with as much offensive firepower as possible heading into next season.

However, Texas won’t have a clear path to securing his commitment.

Cam Coleman Will Visit Other Schools

Unless Texas is able to close the deal during his visit, Coleman plans to take additional trips, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. After leaving Austin, he is expected to visit Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Alabama and USC.

Those programs are all capable of competing in the NIL space, but Texas may still hold a significant advantage. The Longhorns’ 2025 roster was reportedly built with an NIL budget in the $35–40 million range. Unless that number shifts following Texas’ playoff miss this season, it will be difficult for most schools to outbid them.

For now, Coleman’s visit represents another example of how Texas continues to leverage its financial muscle in the transfer portal — and why landing elite talent in Austin often comes down to whether anyone else can realistically keep pace.