Here's How Cam Coleman Will Transform the Texas Longhorns Offense

The Auburn transfer brings a dominant receiving presence to Texas' offense.

Auburn Tigers wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) drops a touchdown pass as Auburn Tigers take on South Alabama Jaguars at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Auburn Tigers lead South Alabama Jaguars 28-9 at halftime. | Jake Crandall/ Advertiser / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Texas Longhorns have secured the No. 1 player in On3's Transfer Portal Rankings, bringing in wide receiver Cam Coleman.

After two years at Auburn, Coleman can practically be viewed as a one-year rental for the Longhorns, barring something unexpected, before heading off to the NFL Draft. But in the time that he is on the Forty Acres, he will transform head coach Steve Sarkisian's offense.

Coleman accumulated 93 receptions, 1,306 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns in 22 games with Auburn, despite dealing with inconsistent quarterback play. Now catching passes from Arch Manning, Coleman will have the opportunity for greater playmaking in an offensive scheme with weapons all over.

The dynamic of having two WR1s can change Sarkisian's scheme

Nov 15, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) attempts to make a catch in the second half against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images | Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Sophomore wide receiver Ryan Wingo took on Texas' No. 1 wide receiver role in 2025, tallying the most catches, yards, and touchdowns amongst Longhorns pass-catchers. Now, with Coleman coming into the mix, Texas has a case to have two wideouts with legitimate WR1 skillsets in the same offense.

Wingo, at 6-2, is dangerous after the catch with his size and speed. He showed this season, such as on the first play against Vanderbilt, that he can break open a game with just a little bit of space in front of him. Coleman, at 6-3, is a matchup nightmare for opposing defensive backs and thrives in one-on-one situations downfield using his athleticism -- again, just ask Vanderbilt.

Putting the two in the same offense gives Sarkisian the chance to utilize his offensive play-calling expertise to create advantageous isolation situations. Wingo and Coleman, each able to playmake on their own, will have an equal opportunity to playmake in complement of one another, considering that opposing defenses will have tough decisions to make in the secondary when both are lined up outside.

Over-committing to one or the other could have serious consequences for oppositions in the form of advanced field position or additions to the scoreboard.

Coleman's involvement should also only help Manning continue to flourish when they take the field together next season. Texas' quarterback showed real improvement in his comfort level, timing and placement over the course of the season, culminating in his dual-threat masterclass against the Michigan Wolverines in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl. Factoring in an All-American-caliber playmaker can be expected to do nothing but aid that development.

Add in Emmett Mosley V, Daylan McCutcheon, Kaliq Lockett, incoming freshman Jermaine Bishop and potentially another transfer, and you also have a wide receiver corps with exceptionally high upside surrounding the Texas quarterback.

Coming off a bumpy offensive year on the Forty Acres, there's a lot to be excited about in Austin after the acquisitions of Coleman and running back Raleek Brown through the portal.