Elite UTSA Transfer Edge Trey Moore Commits to Texas

The Texas Longhorns landed a huge commitment from the NCAA Transfer Portal this weekend.

Matt Galatzan | Dec 23, 2023

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AUSTIN, TX -- Just one win away from earning their first chance to play for a national title since 2009, the Texas Longhorns have reason to celebrate a little bit early.

Following a string of reports connecting him to the program over the last couple of weeks UTSA linebacker and edge rusher Trey Moore has committed to Texas on Saturday, giving them a much-needed boost to their pass rush for the 2024 season.

Moore, a native of Spring Branch, Texas, picked the Longhorns over pursuit from Ohio State and Alabama, among other high-profile programs via the NCAA Transfer Portal.

An absolute standout in every sense of the word for the Roadrunners, Moore helped lead UTSA to a 21-7 record over the last two seasons, setting school records in the process, and being named a Freshman All-American in his his redshirt freshman campaign.

Trey Moore vs. North Texas / Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

In that season, Moore had 59 tackles, eight sacks, 18 tackles for loss and six passes defended, with two forced fumbles in 14 games. Those 18 TFLs were a program record.

However, Moore wasn't done there. In 2023, he was arguably better, finishing with 45 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss, and 14 sacks, with an interception, three passes defended, and a forced fumble.

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Against the Longhorns in 2022, Moore had two tackles and a half a tackle for loss.

Moore will join an already talented edge rushing group for the Horns' first year in the SEC, which will feature returning starter Ethan Burke, key contributor Justice Finkley, and up-and-coming talents like J'Mond Tapp, Billy Walton, Tuasili Akana, and Colton Vasek.

The Longhorns could also get back their top edge rusher, Barryn Sorrell, depending on his NFL Draft decision.

Published Dec 23, 2023

MATT GALATZAN

Matt Galatzan is the Managing Editor and Publisher of Texas Longhorns In SI and Texas A&M Aggies On SI and a long-time member of the Football Writer’s Association of America. He graduated from the University of Mississippi, where he studied integrated marketing communications, with minors in journalism and business administration. Galatzan started in the sports journalism industry in 2014 covering the Dallas Mavericks with the 247Sports network. He also spent two years covering the SMU Mustangs for PonyStampede.com for 247Sports. He then moved over to Sports Illustrated's Fan Nation network in 2020, eventually being taking over as the Managing Editor and Publisher of the Longhorns and Aggies sites a year later. Through the years, Galatzan has conducted a handful of high-profile one-on-one interviews to add to his resume — in both writing and podcasting. Some of his biggest interviews have been with Mavs owner Mark Cuban, NBA legend Dirk Nowitzki, ex Longhorns Dan Neil and Phil Dawson, FOX News and former ESPN host Will Cain, as well as countless other recruits and former players for each of the teams he has covered. You can find Galatzan on all major social media channels, including Twitter on @MattGalatzan.