Steve Sarkisian and Kyle Flood got some big news on Wednesday, as Laurance Seymore, the transfer offensive guard from Western Kentucky, received his eligibility waiver from the NCAA. This means Seymore is all set to play his final season of college football with the Texas Longhorns, wrapping up a month and a half of uncertainty since he signed with the team.
Seymore is now in the mix for the starting left guard position, which is great news for Texas. They had to juggle three different players at that spot last season, so having Seymore available for the remaining 12 spring practices is a solid boost.
Seymore's journey to Texas has been quite the ride. After stints with Miami, Akron, and Western Kentucky, Texas submitted a new eligibility waiver to regain the season Seymore lost when he transferred from Miami to Akron in 2023.
Sarkisian mentioned in February that the NCAA allowed them to re-submit the waiver with new information that made Seymore's case compelling. With contributions from Seymore and his previous schools, the waiver was finally granted.
Seymore's collegiate journey began when he signed with Miami as a four-star recruit in 2021. He was ranked as the No. 183 overall prospect and the No. 11 interior offensive lineman. He had offers from powerhouse programs like Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, and LSU, among others.
In his early years at Miami, Seymore redshirted and played sparingly. By his second season, he was starting in games against teams like Duke and Clemson, where he faced challenges in pass protection.
However, Seymore's game took a turn for the better at Akron in 2024. Starting at center and left guard, he allowed just one quarterback hurry over 210 snaps and showed solid improvement as a run blocker.
In 2025, as a full-time starter at Western Kentucky, Seymore shone bright. He earned second-team All-American honors, allowing just one sack, three quarterback hits, and four hurries. His pass-blocking grade was an impressive 82.6, though he did face some challenges in the run game.
With Seymore's eligibility secured, Texas has a strong foundation at left guard for 2026, especially in pass protection. Flood's first dive into the NCAA transfer portal has paid off, also bringing in new starting right tackle Melvin Siani and adding depth with Oregon State transfer guard Dylan Sikorski and Texas A&M transfer offensive tackle Jonte Newman. The Longhorns are shaping up to have a formidable line this season.