Texas Plans BIGGER Role for Ryan Niblett in 2026 Longhorns Offense

Ryan Niblett could be one of the Texas Longhorns’ biggest offensive X-factors in 2026.After emerging as one of college football’s most dangerous punt returners last season, Niblett says Steve Sarkisian and the Texas coaching staff are “definitely” trying to get the football in his hands more often on offense.Niblett has been listed as both a running back and wide receiver, giving Sarkisian plenty of options to use his explosiveness through carries, receptions, screens, motion and other designed touches.On this episode of the Longhorns Daily Blitz, Tim Hamm breaks down why Niblett’s expanded role could add another dangerous dimension to the Texas offense and why opposing SEC defenses should be paying attention.Subscribe for more Texas Longhorns football news, fall camp updates, recruiting and analysis throughout the 2026 season.#TexasLonghorns #Longhorns #TexasFootball #RyanNiblett #HookEm #CollegeFootball #SECSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.