Longhorns land commitment from Prosper, TX punter
Three-star punter Mikey Bukauskas has committed to the University of Texas' 2026 recruiting class.
Bukauskas, the No. 2 ranked punting prospect nationally, chose Texas over Clemson.
He joins deep snapper Trott O'Neal and kicker Jake Collett as specialist commits in the Longhorns' 2026 class and aims to compete for immediate playing time.
Prosper, TX punter Mikey Bukauskas has announced his commitment to the Texas Longhorns 2026 recruiting class. The three-star announced his decision following on an official visit to the Forty Acres.
Bukauskas also had a scholarship offer from the Clemson Tigers. The Longhorns staff hope Texas native will become the team's primary punter in the future.
The 6-foot-3, 205-pounder ranks as the No. 2 punting prospect in the nation according to 247Sports.
Per Kohl's Kicking, the 6-foot-3, punter ranks as the nation's No. 2 prospect at that position. Bukauskas becomes the first punter to commit to Texas since Michael Kern's 2024 commitment. Kern entered the NCAA transfer portal in April.
Along with Bukauskas, Texas has commitments from deep snapper Trott O'Neal and kicker Jake Collett. Bukauskas hopes to come in and compete for immediate playing time in Austin.
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'That's the game plan. I would love to make an impact as early as possible,' Bukauskas said. 'I believe I have the talent and ability of being that guy as a freshman.'
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