The transfer portal may have officially closed its winter window, but that hasn’t stopped Texas from staying active-and productive. The Longhorns just added another piece to their offensive line puzzle, landing Georgia transfer Jamal Meriweather after hosting him on a visit last Friday.
Meriweather brings size you can’t coach-standing 6-foot-7 and weighing in at 305 pounds-with two years of eligibility remaining. He’s a former three-star prospect out of Brunswick, Georgia, who initially committed to UCF before flipping to the Bulldogs late in the 2023 cycle.
That late surge in his recruitment came after a wave of interest from Power Five programs, including Michigan State, Tennessee, USC, and Utah, among others. Ultimately, he landed in Athens, signing with Georgia in February.
His time with the Bulldogs, though, was more about development than game-day impact. Meriweather redshirted in 2023 and saw limited action in 2024-logging just 10 snaps at left guard across three games.
Last season, he expanded his role slightly, working at both guard spots in a backup capacity. He appeared in six games and totaled 40 snaps, though his run-blocking grades suggested there’s still work to be done.
For Texas, this isn’t a headline-grabbing move in terms of immediate starting impact. Meriweather isn’t coming in as a plug-and-play interior lineman, and he’s not bringing a resume filled with SEC starts. But what he does bring is depth, versatility, and long-term potential-three things that matter when you’re building out a roster capable of withstanding the rigors of a full season.
Offensive line coach Kyle Flood continues to shape a unit that can protect a high-powered offense and hold its own in the trenches. While Meriweather might not be the final piece, he adds another option to a room that values size, length, and developmental upside. And in today’s college football landscape, where attrition and injuries are constant threats, having a player like Meriweather in the mix can be the difference between shuffling the line and holding it together.
Texas is still hunting for more proven interior help, but this move is a reminder that the portal is about more than just stars-it’s about fit, future, and fortifying your roster wherever you can.