At a Glance
- Parker Livingstone will enter the transfer portal Friday.
- He led Texas with a 17.8 yards per catch average, 29 receptions, 516 yards, and six touchdowns.
- He has three years of eligibility remaining and has already thrown a 4-yard touchdown pass to Arch Manning.
- Why it matters: The move could reshape Texas’s receiving corps and impact the upcoming recruiting landscape.
Texas wide-receiver Parker Livingstone announced his intent to join the transfer portal this Friday, following a standout freshman season that saw him lead the Longhorns in yards per catch and contribute a notable 4-yard touchdown pass to quarterback Arch Manning. The decision comes after ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported that Livingstone will be available to other programs.
Transfer Portal Move
Livingstone, a redshirt freshman, posted 29 catches for 516 yards and six touchdowns, averaging 17.8 yards per catch. He recorded two touchdowns against San Jose State and Mississippi State, and a 104-yard, two-catch game against Arkansas. The Longhorns also noted his 4-yard TD pass to Arch Manning during the Arkansas matchup.
- Receptions: 29
- Yards: 516
- Touchdowns: 6
- Yards per catch: 17.8
- 4-yard TD pass: 1
Season Highlights
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Receptions | 29 |
| Yards | 516 |
| Touchdowns | 6 |
| Yards per catch | 17.8 |
| 4-yard TD pass | 1 |
Livingstone’s performance earned him recognition as a 3-star recruit from the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and positioned him as a top target for other programs.
- Other receivers in the portal:
- DeAndre Moore Jr.
- Aaron Butler
Key Takeaways
- Parker Livingstone will join the transfer portal Friday.
- He finished the season with a 17.8 yards per catch average and six touchdowns.
- The move could shift the balance of power in the Big 12 and offer new opportunities for both him and potential programs.
With three years of eligibility left, Livingstone’s transfer could shift the balance of power in the Big 12 and offer new opportunities for both him and the programs that might welcome him.
