Whereas quarterback Quinn Ewers’ probably resolution to forgo the NFL Draft and return to high school in 2024 was motive for celebrating for a lot of Texas Longhorn followers, it’s already come at a price.
Not eager to probably journey the bench for a second straight season, four-star freshman quarterback Maalik Murphy confirmed to ESPN that he entered the NCAA switch portal on Wednesday evening, and plenty of have puzzled if five-star freshman quarterback Arch Manning will do the identical.
“It is nothing towards Texas in any respect,” Murphy told ESPN. “I am doing this purely for me and my future. In my eyes, I will at all times be a Longhorn and part of this nice crew. … I simply need to be able the place I can play. I do not need to be ready round and see what occurs or something like that. I might reasonably kickstart my profession whereas I can.”
Murphy, the No. 12-ranked quarterback within the class of 2022 per the 247Sports composite rankings, will probably be one of many extra wanted QBs within the portal.
He threw for 418 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions in wins over BYU and Kansas State this 12 months with Ewers sidelined with an AC joint sprain in his throwing shoulder.
Manning, who will now be Texas’ No. 2 QB for its upcoming Faculty Soccer Playoff run with Murphy now not on the roster, is reportedly leaning towards returning to Texas subsequent season, in accordance with 247Sports, which additionally reported that Ewers could possibly be swayed to depart faculty relying on his efficiency within the CFP and potential nationwide championship recreation.