Longhorns include another WR, previous Alabama pound

• Kyle Bonagura, ESPN Personnel WriterJan 16, 2024, 06:50 PM ET

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  • Covers the Pac-12.
  • Joined ESPN in 2014.
  • Attended Washington State University.Texas received two

transfer dedications Tuesday, including previous Oregon State receiver Silas Bolden and previous Alabama linebacker Kendrick Blackshire.Bolden, who went into the transfer portal two weeks earlier, announced his choice on social media. He apparently likewise considered Arizona, Washington and USC.As a junior this season, Bolden led Oregon State in catches( 54)and receiving yards( 746), playing mainly as a slot receiver. He was responsible for 24.3%of the Beavers’receptions.Editor’s Picks 2 Related Bolden’s commitment begins the heels of Isaiah Bond’s dedication to bet Longhorns coach Steve

Sarkisian 2 days earlier. Bond led Alabama in receptions in 2023 and entered the transfer portal after Nick Saban announced his retirement. Texas also got a transfer dedication from previous Houston receiver Matthew Golden last month.The wave of transfers is important for the Longhorns, who lost their top three receivers and leading five pass-catchers to the NFL.Shortly after Bolden revealed

his choice, Texas revealed he had actually formally signed with the group, noting he will register prior to spring practice.Blackshire, who is from Duncanville

, Texas, appeared in 25 games over three seasons with Alabama, registering 25 deals with.