The Texas Longhorns are adding a key piece to their off-field arsenal this offseason, bringing in Kevin Mashack as the new Director of College Scouting-a move that signals a clear intent to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of college football recruiting.
This isn’t the kind of hire that makes headlines on national signing day, but make no mistake: it could have a major impact on how Texas continues to build championship-caliber rosters. In today’s game, where roster construction is as much about projection and fit as it is about stars and rankings, a sharp eye in scouting can be a game-changer.
Mashack brings a well-rounded résumé to Austin, one that spans college football, the NFL, and multiple facets of player evaluation. Most recently, he was the Director of Recruiting at Tennessee State, where he played a key role in shaping the program’s roster and identifying talent that fit its long-term vision. But his experience goes deeper than that.
He’s held Director of Player Personnel positions at both Texas A&M and Indiana-two Power 5 programs with very different recruiting blueprints. That kind of contrast gives him a unique lens on what works and what doesn’t when it comes to building a sustainable roster in today’s landscape.
And then there’s the NFL piece. Mashack spent three seasons in the player personnel department with the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he was immersed in pro-level scouting processes, data-driven evaluation, and the kind of long-term planning that’s becoming increasingly relevant in the college game. Add in his background as a wide receivers coach at Tennessee State, and you’ve got a football mind that understands not just how to identify talent, but how to develop it once it’s on campus.
That development angle matters more than ever. With the transfer portal wide open and NIL reshaping the recruiting game, programs need to do more than just land top classes-they need to manage rosters with precision. That means evaluating not just who a player is today, but who they can become, and whether they’ll thrive in the team’s culture and scheme.
Texas has already proven it can recruit at an elite level, pulling in the No. 2 and No. 1 classes nationally over the past two years. But the next step in the program’s evolution is about more than just stacking talent-it’s about building a roster that’s balanced, cohesive, and built to last.
Mashack’s addition suggests Texas understands that. His blend of college and NFL experience, combined with a track record of working across different systems and philosophies, brings a fresh layer of insight to an already strong recruiting department. It’s not just about winning signing day anymore-it’s about winning in December, January, and beyond.
In a sport where the margins are razor-thin and the landscape shifts by the month, Texas is making a move to stay ahead of the curve. And with Kevin Mashack now in the building, the Longhorns are betting that smarter scouting can be the edge that keeps them in the national title conversation for years to come.