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Report: Texas OL Darius James to transfer

Texas offensive lineman Darius James will reportedly transfer.
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Texas offensive lineman Darius James will transfer, the Austin Statesman reports. According to 247 Sports, James has been granted his full release.

James was a five-star recruit and the top offensive guard recruit in the country in 2013, according to 247's composite rankings. He redshirted his freshman year and played six games as a redshirt freshman in 2014.

247 reports that James "has put out feelers to multiple Power Five schools who've shown interest."

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Texas finished 6-7 in 2014 in the first season under coach Charlie Strong, losing to Arkansas 31-7 in the Texas Bowl.

The Longhorns' 2015 season begins Sept. 5 at Notre Dame.

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