Texas Longhorns connected to former BYU wide receiver Keelan Marion
Texas Longhorns connected to former BYU wide receiver Keelan Marion Keelan Marion drawing interest from the Texas Longhorns
Keelan Marion may earn himself something I call 'Puka Privilege' this year… high expectations for him pic.twitter.com/F237DqYdT2 — Ben Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) April 3, 2025
Over the last few weeks, the Texas Longhorns have been one of the busiest programs in the transfer portal. After falling two wins short of a national title, they have improved their depth for another deep playoff run. More help could be on the horizon as they have been connected to former BYU wide receiver Keelan Marion.
In 42 career games, Marion has hauled in 76 catches for 1,125 yards and seven touchdowns. He has also gotten some chances in the running game, recording 136 yards on 30 carries. While his ability to impact a game in multiple ways makes him an exciting player, where he has shined is as a kick returner.
During the 2024 campaign, the Grayson High School product returned 18 kickoffs for 472 yards and two touchdowns. He was one of only five players in FBS with at least two kickoff return touchdowns. In his final year with BYU, his 26.2 yards per kickoff return led the Big 12.
Due to his play, Marion has been a popular name in the transfer portal. He has heard from 19 programs, including Miami, Notre Dame, Colorado, Penn State, Texas, and USC. With no deadline set for a decision, the number could grow until he picks the program he thinks can maximize his talents.
If Marion were to pick the Longhorns, he would join a talented transfer class. Texas has also added Jack Endries, Mason Shipley, Brad Spence, Cole Brevard, Travis Shaw, and Lavon Johnson. That group should help replace a veteran core that made its mark in Austin.
In Marion, an offense will be getting at a talented player with two years of eligibility remaining. That will allow him to grow into a program and be a multi-year starter. He would also be a significant upgrade to the kicking game for Texas. The Longhorns' goal now is to give Marion an offer he can't refuse.
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