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Eric Garza
Returning to Texas for 2026
R-Fr. · Southlake, Texas → Southlake Carroll
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Eric Garza
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Texas
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Linebacker · Texas
Returning around him
- 28% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- 6 Texas players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -6 net (22 in / 28 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Texas · Last season: 10-3 (AP #14) · Talent rank #4 · 2026 recruiting class #7
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #7708
Peaked at #7708 this season.
Background
A third-year walk-on from Southlake, Texas ... has played in one game. REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2025) Made Longhorn debut vs. Sam Houston (9/20). FRESHMAN (2024) Did not see any action in his first season. HIGH SCHOOL Joined the team as a preferred walk-on . . . attended Southlake Carroll High School i...